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The Dallas Mavericks will be earnestly rebuilding their team around Cooper Flagg this offseason. Big changes are already underway following the hiring of Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz (as President and GM, respectively) and the departure of Jason Kidd. With the NBA season officially no more than five games from being over at this point, […]
Australia’s relationship with the NBA has been a passionate and long-standing one, and its own domestic league, the NBL, has an enormous following. The NBL has contributed to the NBA Draft across the decades, but ever since LaMelo Ball plied his trade as an emerging guard with the Illawarra Hawks as part of the 2020 […]
At the halftime break of Sunday’s game between the Los Angeles Sparks and Portland Fire, LA was in trouble. They were trailing by two at home, and an 0-3 start to the Commissioner’s Cup for the purple and gold seemed much more on the table than a blowout win. However, the Sparks turned things up […]
If the Oklahoma City Thunder were to trade a star, they should trade Jalen Williams instead of Chet Holmgren.
Spotrac's Keith Smith predicts Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace is in line for a 4-year, $108 million contract extension. The post Thunder Prediction Delivers $108 Million Contract to ‘Lights Out’ Defender appeared first on HEAVY .
The Boston Celtics have been one of the most discussed teams in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade conversation this week. The Athletic’s Sam Amick reported that Antetokounmpo’s intrigue in Boston is real, pointing to his respect for coach Joe Mazzulla and how he views the roster as a platform to compete immediately. Meanwhile, the Miami Heat […] The post Celtics Get Blunt Giannis Antetokounmpo Update From NBA Insider appeared first on HEAVY .
Currently, the Knicks lead the series 2-0 against the Spurs in the NBA Finals, and Jalen Brunson is the main reason behind the success.However, before the present situation, there was a time in 2022 when one phone call could have kept him in Dallas forever.The Mavericks in 2022 actually had a real chance to keep […] The post Knicks’ NBA Finals Run Revives Mavericks Decision That Keeps Getting Worse appeared first on HEAVY .
This Pistons trade idea may not be the noteworthy addition fans want, but it could be a move they grow to love.
The Los Angeles Lakers need a quality big man who can play on both sides of the court alongside Luka Doncic. The post Lakers Trade Pitch Pairs Luka Doncic with Ascending $60 Million Rim Protector appeared first on HEAVY .
The Boston Celtics are heading into the offseason with significant decisions to make. Brad Stevens has made clear the front office is focused on upgrading the roster after a stunning first-round playoff exit against the Philadelphia 76ers. Financial flexibility is limited. The center position is one of the most pressing areas that needs attention.Nikola Vucevic […] The post Celtics Urged to Bring Back Fan Favorite as All-Star Exit Looks Certain appeared first on HEAVY .
Amar'e Stoudemire believes Knicks fans will show Donald Trump respect.
We’re beginning our end-of-season review series for the Cleveland Cavaliers. This time, we’re going to go with the report card format. As is the case with our postgame report cards, a “B” grade represents a player or group meeting their standards. We’ll start with Koby Altman and the front office. Key moves The Cavs had […]
The New York Knicks are two wins away from their first championship since 1973, leading the San Antonio Spurs 2-0 in the NBA Finals, and a new survey of 3,000 U.S. adults reveals that America is rooting for them to get there. But it also shows the country is already bracing for what comes next.According […] The post New Survey Exposes Growing Backlash as New York Knicks Move Closer to Title appeared first on HEAVY .
The Rockets debuted new jerseys and a complete makeover late last week. This makes sense because the video was a follow-up to the Rockets account’s Twitter video, which featured Rudy Tomjanovich’s dinner and honored the ‘93-‘94 and ‘94-‘95 Rockets teams that wore the Ketchup and Mustard jerseys, making them a fan favorite remembered by Rockets […]
TThe Boston Celtics are navigating one of the most complicated offseasons in recent memory. Trade rumors involving Jaylen Brown have been building for weeks, with the recent news that Brown has listed one of his Boston properties for sale adding fuel to speculation about his future. The Giannis Antetokounmpo pursuit adds another layer, with Brown […] The post Celtics Get Brutal Charles Barkley Message on Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum appeared first on HEAVY .
The Golden State Warriors had one of the most punishing schedules in the league last season. Heavy travel. Back-to-backs. A front-loaded slate that Steve Kerr did not stay quiet about. The Warriors coach was one of the most vocal critics of the 82-game format throughout the year, arguing that the current workload is taking a […] The post Warriors Get Bad News From Adam Silver on NBA Schedule appeared first on HEAVY .
The Golden State Warriors set a standard in the 2016-17 playoffs that looked untouchable. Fifteen consecutive postseason wins. Sweeps of the Portland Trail Blazers, the Utah Jazz, and the San Antonio Spurs before a 3-0 series lead on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. The Warriors eventually fell short of a perfect postseason in […] The post Warriors’ Dynasty Record Suddenly in Danger During NBA Finals appeared first on HEAVY .
The New York Knicks were never going to win the trade. Not in November. Not in December. Not in January. Not in April or May. Simply put, Mikal Bridges would forever need to carry the weight of landing in Manhattan by way of five draft picks sent across the bridge to Brooklyn. The Knicks’ package […]
The basketball community is mourning the loss of Chicago Bulls icon Stacey King. He passed away Sunday at the age of 59. As tributes continue to pour in from across the sports world, Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen shared an emotional message honoring his former teammate and longtime friend. Pippen and King were key members […] The post Bulls’ Scottie Pippen sends powerful message after Stacey King’s death appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Memphis Grizzlies have already traded most of what they once believed was their core and will pick third in the upcoming NBA draft, but their pivot away from the previous era won't be complete until Ja Morant is playing somewhere else.
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Reviewing Brendan Gallagher’s tenure with the Canadiens. [ The Hockey Writers ] Gallagher was named Sports Personality of the Year by the Cummings Centre Foundation. [ Dose.ca ] Marie-Philip Poulin received an honorary doctorate from Bishop’s University. [ CBC ] Around the league and elsewhere Jordan Martinook knows that a goal like the one that Shea Theodore banked in off the end boards is typically how things go once you get be...
The Lakers are reportedly evaluating Koa Peat ahead of the draft, with the polarizing prospect expected to be available in their range. The post Lakers Set to Work Out Polarizing Frontcourt Prospect Ahead of NBA Draft appeared first on HEAVY .
Madison Square Garden will be the epicenter of the sports world on Monday as the New York Knicks welcome the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Tickets sold as fast as a fresh slice from Joe’s Pizza, and the bustling energy in the city has not been felt in a long […] The post Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones cherish New York buzz amid Knicks’ NBA Finals run appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Down two games to zero, the San Antonio Spurs are playing not only against the New York Knicks, but against history. Only five teams in NBA history have come back from a 0-2 defecit in the NBA Finals: the 1969 Boston Celtics, the 1977 Portland Trail Blazers, the 2006 Miami Heat, the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers, […]
With reports suggesting that Nikola Vucevic will part ways with the Celtics in free agency, we explore four potential landing spots for the veteran big man.