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Wednesday, Apr 24

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Rudy Gobert explains why he’s viewed in the NBA as ‘the odd guy from France’

Rudy Gobert has always felt misunderstood in the NBA, and he’s pondered over the many potential reasons throughout the years. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year believes it mostly has to do with his unique personality, style of…

Pascal Siakam 6th NBA Player to Record These Stats in Playoff Game With 0 Turnovers

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam became the sixth player in NBA history to record at least 35 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists with zero turnovers in a playoff game, during Tuesday night’s 125-108 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in…

19

Top prospect Zach Edey officially enters the 2024 NBA Draft: ‘I felt like it was time’

The day has finally come in which Zach Edey has decided to declare for the 2024 NBA Draft, as he’s heavily projected to become a lottery pick. The big man has officially submitted the paperwork required by the league and talked to the…

Tyrese Haliburton says his younger brother was called the N-word in Milwaukee game

According to Pacers star Tyrese Halliburton, his little brother was subjected to a racist comment while he was attending Game 1 of Indiana’s playoff series against the Bucks in Milwaukee. However, the news didn’t surface the internet until…

NBA officials confirm that Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice in clutch sequence during Game 2

The Knicks barely made it alive from Monday night’s Game 2 against the 76ers, as they came off with a somewhat miraculous 104-101 win after a very controversial play at the end of the contest. The NBA announced this Tuesday that Tyrese…

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Injured Zion Williamson reveals that his playoff return is ‘definitely realisitic’

Zion Williamson has been putting the extra hours in the gym ever since he strained his left hamstring last week during his team’s Play-in tournament loss against the Lakers. The Pelicans star is working on his conditioning and weight room…

03

Tyrese Maxey Wins 2023-24 NBA Most Improved Player of the Year Award

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey was named the NBA’s Most Improved Player on Tuesday night, beating out Chicago Bulls guard Coby White and Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun, the other two finalists for the award. Maxey, 23, had a…

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Josh Hart 1st Knick With 40+ Points, 25+ Rebounds Over 2 Playoff Games Since 1970

Josh Hart is the first New York Knicks player to score at least 40 points and grab over 25 rebounds across the first two playoff games of a postseason since Willis Reed in 1970. Hart is the first and only player in NBA history to average…

22

Is Kawhi Leonard (Knee) Playing In Game 2 Against Mavericks?

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard remains questionable for Game 2 of the team’s first-round playoff series with the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. The Clippers currently lead the best-of-seven series 1-0. Although Leonard…

Lakers star Anthony Davis is sick of DPOY award snub: ‘The league doesn’t like me’

Ever since Anthony Davis first stepped into an NBA court back in 2012, he’s proved to be one of the best defenders in the league. Unfortunately for him, he hasn’t made the Defensive Player of the Year shortlist to the trophy, an accolade…

19

Joel Embiid is convinced Sixers deserve better in series vs. Knicks: ‘We should be 2-0’

The Sixers were leading Game 2 of the Eastern Conference’s first-round playoff series against the Knicks, but eventually collapsed late in the contest. Their rivals ended up winning the game 104-101 on Monday night, and Joel Embiid…

WATCH: Jamal Murray inspires 20-point comeback with last-second shot over Lakers

With only seconds left to the game, Jamal Murray took a step-back shot from 15 feet over rival Anthony Davis. Almost in slow motion, the ball dropped into the net at the buzzer, giving the Nuggets an impressive 101-99 win over the Lakers…

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Magic’s Jalen Suggs shakes off injury and guarantees he’s healthy for Game 3 vs. Cavs

Every Magic fan’s heart came to a stop when they witnessed Jalen Suggs suffered what seemed to be a serious injury during Game 2 of the first-round playoff series against the Cavaliers. Despite hurting his left knee, the player went on to…

LeBron James frustrated with refs: ‘What the f— do we have a replay center for?’

For a minute there, we actually thought that the Lakers were finally going to win a game against the Nuggets, but Jamal Murray‘s clutch play made sure the reigning champs would only extend their streak to 10 games. After the heartbreaking…

02

Tyrese Haliburton Wins 2023-24 Assists Title

With the NBA regular season officially over, we now know the winner of many statistical awards. In the passing department, Indiana Pacers point guard, Tyrese Haliburton, led the league in assists per game. He tallied 10.9 assists per game…

De’Aaron Fox Wins 2023-24 Steals Title

With the NBA Playoffs now underway, many of the statistical champions from the regular season have officially been crowned. One of these is Sacramento Kings point guard, De’Aaron Fox. While the Kings missed the playoffs after being one of…

Monday, Apr 22

21

Warriors guard Chris Paul linked to Spurs as he seems destined for free agency

As of now, it doesn’t seem as if Golden State is too concerned about offering a new contract to Chris Paul, so the veteran might just end up as a free agent this summer. While this is happening, the Spurs are already eyeing him up for a…

Josh Hart defies fans for not voting for Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau as Coach of the Year finalist

Even though the Knicks ended this past regular season with a 50-32 record and clinched the Eastern Conference’s second seed, their coach Tom Thibodeau did not make the Coach of the Year final list as the league announced them this past…

20

Michael Porter Jr. appreciates Denver’s support during hard time amid family issues

Michael Porter Jr. is trying his best to keep his mind on the Western Conference’s first-round playoff series against the Lakers, but he can’t help but think about his brothers’ situations. Not only was Toronto’s Jontay banned for life…

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Lakers still not sure if Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt will be back for Nuggets’ series

After the Los Angeles club lost to the reigning champions in Game 1 of the opening playoff series in the Western Conference, it seemed more than clear that the purple and gold were missing depth and more bench quality during the match.…

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Mavs coach Jason Kidd frustrated after ‘passive’ Game 1 of series vs. Clippers

The Mavericks just played their worst-offensive first half in the franchise’s playoff history and their coach couldn’t hide his frustrations after the match. Jason Kidd call out his squad for their “passive” performance in Game 1 of the…

Sunday, Apr 21

07

Jarrett Allen First Cav Since LeBron to Record at Least 15 Points, 15 Rebounds in Playoff Game

Jarrett Allen was instrumental in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ game one victory over the Orlando Magic. Not only did he showcase his value as a big man, but he also accomplished something for Cleveland not done since LeBron James was on the…

Saturday, Apr 20

23

Heat Guard Terry Rozier (Neck) To Return As Early As Game 3 Against Celtics

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (neck spasms) could return from injury no sooner than Game 3 of the team’s first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics. Rozier, 30, is still at least a week away from being cleared to return,…

22

Heat, Celtics Have Now Faced Off 7 Times In NBA Playoffs Since 2010

The Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics have faced one another six times in the NBA playoffs since 2010, and the teams are now meeting for a seventh time. Each year they match up, the winner goes on to make the NBA Finals. In fact, a top…

18

Pelicans 1st NBA Team to Finish 6-0 on Season Against an Opponent Since 1995

The New Orleans Pelicans improved to 6-0 against the Sacramento Kings this season with Friday night’s 105-98 play-in tournament victory, becoming the first NBA team to go 6-0 in a season (without a playoff series) against an opponent since…

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Kings Have 46 Wins, the Most by Non-Playoff Team Since Nuggets in 2018

The Sacramento Kings lost 105-98 against the New Orleans Pelicans in Friday night’s play-in tournament, ending the regular season with 46 wins, the most by an NBA team to miss the playoffs since the Denver Nuggets in 2018. De’Aaron Fox…

Friday, Apr 19

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Reed Sheppard leaves Kentucky after first season to enter 2024 NBA Draft: ‘I’m going all-in’

It only took Reed Sheppard one year with the Wildcats to realize he has the potential to play in the big leagues. The freshman told the press this Thursday that he’s “going all-in” for the 2024 NBA Draft and forgo his remaining college…

Coach Erik Spoelstra about playing without Jimmy Butler: ‘We will do this the hard way’

Bad news arrived at the South Beach camp when Jimmy Butler‘s results came in. Not only is the guard out for what could potentially be their final game of the season against Chicago this Friday, but he is set to miss several weeks due to a…

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NBA selects Ashley Moyer-Gleich as first woman to ref men’s playoffs in 12 years

Just as regular season came to an end, Ashley Moyer-Gleich thought that naturally her campaign was over. However, for the first time in her career as a basketball referee, she’s been chosen as part of the NBA officials who will keep…

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Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy says clash vs. Kings was ‘the worst game we played all year’

As Golden State improved throughout the second half of regular season, the team truly thought they could do some real damage in the NBA Playoffs, but their campaign came short when Sacramento beat them 118-94 on Tuesday night. The Kings…