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It is that time of the year again. The NBA Draft is still a few weeks away, giving plenty of opportunity for draft stocks to rise and fall, even long after prospects have finished their respective seasons. The draft stock of some prospects do not require a lot of marketing, while others have to work […]
The Philadelphia 76ers certainly do not look smart now as former big man Paul Reed shines in the playoffs.
On Friday night, the Spurs put on a clinic in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals sending the Minnesota Timberwolves into the summer break. Although the Spurs win was wire to wire, Minnesota made a few pushes throughout the match. However, by the 8-minute mark of the 4th quarter Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers had a chance to close out their playoff series with the Detroit Pistons on Friday night, but in typical Cleveland fashion … they did not. So that leaves the Cavs and Pistons playing tonight in Game 7 in Detroit to see who will advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. Expect plenty of […]
When Malachi Moreno announced he would be heading to the NBA Draft and the Combine, most thought he would definitely be returning to Kentucky basketball. But then, reports began circulating that Moreno was getting really good feedback from teams who were picking in the middle and back end of the first round. A good workout […]
When the Lakers traded for Rui Hachimura in 2023, they were acquiring a disgruntled wing, upset that the Wizards were not willing to commit to him long-term. The player who helped them to the second round of the 2026 playoffs years later had changed drastically, embracing his role on a team and franchise that has […]
The Philadelphia 76ers got publicly humiliated by the Knicks, and even Jalen Brunson was stunned.
To win an NBA championship, a team needs to win 16 playoff games. The majority of the players on the Spurs entered these playoffs without ever playing in an NBA playoff game, let alone winning one, or 16. The Spurs coach is also essentially a rookie, with just over one year of being a head […]
The changes the Nuggets make need to include an extra detail for them to get the most out of their star center.
I was seven years old when my father first taught me how to play blackjack. Whether that is a particularly normal thing to teach a child of that age is perhaps a conversation for another time, but it is, for me, a formative and happy childhood memory. Having spent the better part of a week […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ entire season, and maybe this era of basketball, comes down to one night: Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons. This has been a rollercoaster of a series. The Cavs started poorly, giving away Games 1 and 2 with a combination of untimely turnovers and wilting down the stretch of both contests. Then, […]
It was an ugly way to go out. The Minnesota Timberwolves' playoff run wrapped up with an embarrassing 30-point loss to the San Antonio Spurs and a six-game series defeat in the second round. It's left all sorts of questions for this offseason if the T-Wolves hope to truly be a serious contender in a tough Western Conference. With that, let's have a look at three players who will not be back in Minnesota for the 2026-27 season. Julius Randle After a disastrous playoff performa...
CJ McCollum proved that the Atlanta Hawks need to find an elite shot-creator and shot-maker to lead their roster.
While everyone continues to ponder when and where Giannis Antetokounmpo will be traded, one thing that some teams might want to be aware of is just how healthy the Milwaukee Bucks superstar is. According to Milwaukee insider Gery Woelfel, not only did he confirm that most observers around the league expect the Greek Freak to be traded this summer, he came up with some ominous reports about the two-time MVP's knees. I chatted with a slew of NBA individuals in recent days at the pre-draft ...
On Friday night, A’ja Wilson reminded why she’s the four-time MVP, dropping 45 points on better than 83 percent shooting as the Las Vegas Aces won the second of two-straight matchups against the Connecticut Sun, 101-94. Wilson is the epitome of an MVP because of how her raw production translates to winning impact. Scour the […]
The Portland Trail Blazers are going to be in the middle of multiple trade rumors during the Summer of 2026. A team with valuable assets, no current draft picks, and a thirst for improvement is going to pique the interest of rival GM’s and media members alike. Whether or not the Blazers end up making […]
As heartbreaking as it is to watch a team with legitimate championship aspirations fall in the first round to a rival, there is a silver lining for grieving Celtics fans. With the extra few weeks, the Celtics can allocate even more time to an area that separates them from the bulk of other NBA teams: […]
The San Antonio Spurs are 2-0 in elimination games this postseason. The Silver and Black smacked the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109 in Game 6 to secure a spot in the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2017. In a series that felt incredibly close through all six games, the Spurs won three games by […]
Terry Stotts last coached the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2020-21 season. After being dismissed from the position, he took a couple years off from the NBA before returning as an assistant coach with Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors. As recent reports have indicated, he’ll move on from that post this summer. What’s […]
The NBA is barrelling towards the conference finals with more and more stars sitting on the sidelines. With multiple teams eliminated, many are looking towards the offseason. These 10 stars could be looking for new homes by the start of next season.
We are in the thick of the era of name, image and likeness (NIL) in college athletics. Over the last half-decade, it’s infiltrated college sports, where players are being paid for their fame, which has directly impacted the present and future of myriad student athletes nationwide. A premier example is the NBA Draft player pool. […] The post Has NIL affected … the Miami Heat? Here’s how it has. appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Denver Nuggets have run into the Minnesota Timberwolves twice, and twice the Timberwolves have been worn down.
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Current and former professional athletes in major sports -- from Kobe Bryant to Kirk Gibson -- weighed in on gay NBA player Jason Collins.
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