No LeBron James, Kevin Durant or Stephen Curry in 2nd Round For 1st Time Since 2005

The NBA playoffs will not see LeBron James, Kevin Durant or Stephen Curry in the second round for the first time since 2005. James and the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in five games by the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. This came after Durant and the Phoenix Suns were swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves […]
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As we go deeper into the playoffs, details start to become more important, and with this, players, coaches and referees are held to a higher standard. So if any of them fail, complaints are harsher than ever. A lot of those accusations are focused on officials, and in recent years Scott Foster has been at […]
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After what was definitely his greatest season in the NBA, earning his first All-Star selection in February and tying Michael Jordan with most consecutive 40+point playoff games, Jalen Brunson’s run came to an end with tough news. The athlete broke his left hand and had his wrist immobilized in his team’s season-ending defeat to the […]
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Even though CJ McCollum was essential for New Orleans‘ success this season, helping his team reach the first round of the playoffs, only to fall against Oklahoma City, he has just been recognized for his efforts outside the NBA courts. This Monday, the league announced that the veteran guard has been rewarded with the 2023/24 […]
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Julius Randle could be heavily touted this upcoming offseason. Teams from around the league will be monitoring his availability via trade. “He’s got a player option in 2025,” said Shams Charania. “He’s eligible for a four-year, $181.5 million contract extension this summer. Teams are monitoring this situation for sure, because how they handle that extension […]
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Amid the Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley speculation, many are expecting Cleveland Cavaliers center, Jarrett Allen, to be on the trade market this offseason. While he is not a superstar, the one-time All-Star is a reliable rim-protecting big man who can thrive in the right environment. “Allen continues to have numerous admirers in rival front […]
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It is no secret by now that Gordon Hayward is not the player he once was in Utah. Injuries have unfortunately dampened his career. However, Hayward is still a reliable perimeter threat in the correct system. The one-time All-Star knows this and was extremely frustrated with how his season ended with the Oklahoma City Thunder. […]
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After the Mavericks beat the Thunder in Game 6 of the playoff semifinals, Luka Doncic has now led his team to the Western Conference finals for the second time in three years. However, this time around the Slovenian is surrounded by an even stronger roster, including co-star Kyrie Irving.  For example, both players combined for […]
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The Cavaliers are reportedly showing heavy interest in signing one of their most promising young players to a max extension per Marc Stein. The team is expected to pursue a max extension with Evan Mobley this coming summer. Mobley is coming off a playoff run where he started to come into his own and showcase […]
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After a fierce battle against the reigning champions, the Timberwolves have qualified for the Western Conference Finals for a duel against the Mavericks. They entered Ball Arena this Sunday against Denver’s hostile crowd and were still able to succeed with a Game 7, 98-90 win.  Once the contest was over, the press was all over […]
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For a moment, the Pacers squad felt like they were entering the lion’s den as they headed into Madison Square Garden’s court to play Game 7 of the semifinal series against the Knicks. However, they not only conquered this iconic venue this past Sunday, but they did it in historic fashion. Their coach Rick Carlisle […]
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This has been a historic campaign for the Pacers already, as the team complied one of the best offensive regular seasons in league history. However, it seemed they were only warming up for the playoffs, as they set a new record in Game 7 of their semifinal series win against the Knicks.  The Indiana club […]
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After wrapping up their semifinal series against Cleveland with last weekend’s 113-98 victory in Game 6, Boston is more confident than ever in their ability to contend for the NBA title, as they’ve qualified for the Eastern Conference Finals for a third year in a row. They are the only team this season who has […]
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There has been plenty of discourse recently about the Cleveland Cavaliers and their star players. Many are wondering about Donovan Mitchell’s future with the team, rumors are swirling about Darius Garland potentially requesting a trade, and there are even rumors going around about frustration of how Jarrett Allen handled his rib injury. Now, interesting news […]
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Per Paolo Banchero, the Orlando Magic already have an idea of what type of personnel they want to add to their roster. The team is looking to add two-way players who fit their type of play-style. “[The front office] wants two-way guys who add to what we already have in terms of our defensive identity, […]
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Key Highlights The Boston Celtics posted a 120.2 offensive rating in their second-round victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers Despite Evan Mobley‘s individual defensive dominance, Boston still found ways to score and generated a 118.1 offensive rating with him on the floor Jaylen Brown thrived as a scorer, averaging 23.4 points on 67.6 percent true shooting […]
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Do you see that photo above? Well, you wouldn’t believe if it didn’t come out of Shaq’s mouth, but some of the players there are one of the biggest a**holes that the legendary big man has ever faced in an NBA court. This doesn’t necessarily mean that they are bad people, but mostly that they […]
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Key Highlights: 3-point percentage has been the main variable that determines who wins and loses in the 2024 NBA Playoffs Offensive rebounding, bench scoring, turnovers, and points in the paint all also seem to have an impact on winning and losing Free throw attempts may not have as much of a role on the final […]
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Maybe J.B. Bickerstaff hasn’t taken the Cavaliers to the same heights that the franchise enjoyed back when LeBron James was in town, but he’s certainly been the best coach they’ve had ever since. For example, this season Cleveland earned their first ever playoff series win without the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, and has also lead […]
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