Denver’s Aaron Gordon said Miami’s Jimmy Butler ‘could arguably be the most complete player’ that he’ll guard this postseason

This year’s NBA Finals matchup might not be the flashiest, but that doesn’t mean it’s not going to be entertaining. Despite the Nuggets being the heavy favorites to win this series, the Heat can’t be counted out. Aaron Gordon is well aware of that. He said Miami’s Jimmy Butler ‘could arguably be the most complete […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 Jun 2023
In an interview with ESPN, Jimmy Butler said ‘It’ll be the last jersey that I wear’ when talking about the Heat

Currently, Jimmy Butler is in his fourth season with the Miami Heat. In those four seasons, the Heat had now made the NBA Finals twice. Before that, the Heat had not made the Finals since LeBron James was on the team. The 33-year-old elevates Miami in the postseason and can carry the team. In an […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 Jun 2023
Houston’s Ime Udoka is expected to hire three of Boston’s assistants to his coaching staff with the Rockets

Ime Udoka was seen as Boston’s next great head coach after leading the Celtics to the NBA Finals in 2022. He made some mistakes during the offseason but was not suspended by the NBA. Udoka was only fired from Boston. After the Rockets fired Stephen Silas, Udoka was soon hired as the next head coach. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 Jun 2023
Monty Williams is the new head coach of the Detroit Pistons after signing a record 6-year, $78.5M deal

The Detroit Pistons were not going to let Monty Williams walk away that easy. A week ago, the 51-year-old head coach turned down the team’s initial offer to be their next head coach. Detroit met with Williams a second time, but they had a larger offer to make Williams this time around. He accepted a […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 Jun 2023
Heat guard Tyler Herro (right hand) ruled out for Game 1 vs. Nuggets

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (right hand) has been ruled out for Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets. In April, Herro underwent surgery on his right shooting hand after diving for a loose ball in Miami’s Game 1 first-round win against the Milwaukee Bucks. “He will not play tomorrow,” said […]

James Foglio  •  31 May 2023
Bulls, Nikola Vucevic negotiating extension

The Chicago Bulls and Nikola Vucevic are negotiating a contract extension, according to sources. Vucevic, 32, is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. However, a new deal for the two-time All-Star is on the horizon. Both sides have until June 30 to work out an extension. Vucevic earned $22 million with Chicago […]

James Foglio  •  31 May 2023
Despite previously being turned down, the Detroit Pistons still want Monty Williams to be their next head coach

This offseason, the Detroit Pistons moved head coach Dwane Casey into a front-office role. Detroit is still currently searching for their next head coach and they have one particular candidate in mind. That is former Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams. Just a week ago it was reported that Williams turned down a “big-money offer” […]

Zach Wolpin  •  31 May 2023
Ron Holland rejects Arkansas, joins NBA G League Ignite

Ron Holland is the No. 2-ranked senior in the Class of 2023, and instead of committing to the University of Arkansas, the 6-foot-8, 195-pound forward has decided to join the NBA G League Ignite. “This process was not easy,” Holland told ESPN. “At times it was scary because at times I had no idea where […]

James Foglio  •  31 May 2023
Heat president Pat Riley has been a part of 25% of NBA Finals in league history

Miami Heat president Pat Riley has now been a part of 25% of NBA Finals in league history, following Monday night’s 103-84 series-clinching win over the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals. Riley, 78, is making his 19th NBA Finals appearance. The nine-time NBA champ (1972, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, […]

James Foglio  •  31 May 2023