Category: NBA
The NBA has announced its finalists for end-of-season awards such as MVP (Most Valuable Player) and DPOY (Defensive Player Of The Year), among others. Each finalist was confirmed on TNT’s Inside The NBA and announced by each of Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O’Neal. There was a hilarious moment when Barkley pronounced […]
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown is ready to play in the playoff opener against the Orlando Magic Sunday. He was, however, not inclined to comment on the injections he’s received to help manage a bone bruise in his right knee. He was a full participant in practice on Saturday. “I’m not here to talk about […]
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson has been named Coach of the Year by the National Basketball Coaches Association. This award is separate from the NBA’s Coach of the Year which will be announced later. Atkinson replaced J.B. Bickerstaff as head coach in the summer and has orchestrated the Cavs’ surge to the top of […]
The 68-14 Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the 48-34 Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the playoffs. Having marched to the best record in the league, the Thunder will see the first round as an opportunity to set the tone against a Memphis Grizzlies that has squeaked in through the backdoor. Memphis has […]
The Miami Heat made NBA play-in tournament history Friday night when they defeated the Atlanta Hawks 123-114 in overtime. The Heat became the first No. 10 seed in either conference to make the playoffs since the current play-in format began in the 2020-21 season. Miami Heat Became The First Play-In Team To Win Two Road […]
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was taken to a hospital after a medical incident at a restaurant on Tuesday night but is now home and doing well, a source told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Friday. Gregg Popovich Suffered A Mild Stroke In November The Spurs moved 38-year-old assistant Mitch Johnson into the head […]
The top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers will play the Miami Heat in the first round of the playoffs. Cleveland enters this postseason with its biggest expectations in the post-LeBron James era, looking thoroughly impressive in marching to 64 wins. Anything less than the conference finals will be considered a major disappointment. By defeating the Chicago Bulls and […]
Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz appear to be committed to each other for the long haul. After finishing with a win-loss record of 17-65, worst in the Association this year, some NBA peers have questioned Lauri Markkanen’s future with the organization. However, Jazz GM, Justin Zanik wants the Finnish forward to be a part […]
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard could return later in the first round series against the Indiana Pacers. It was first reported that Lillard was expected to miss the start of the playoffs. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Lillard hasn’t played since March 18, but there is now hope he could return later in […]
This Saturday, April 19, the 2025 NBA playoffs begin. There are several intriguing matchups in the first round. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst went on SportsCenter to talk with Scott Van Pelt on Thursday. Windhorst said that the Lakers vs. Timberwolves series is tightly contested. Los Angeles reloaded at the trade deadline and acquired Luka Doncic. However, […]
