Category: NBA

All-Star Los Angeles Lakers combo forward LeBron James has a big summer coming up. Beyond just having the opportunity to enter unrestricted free agency for the first time in six years, the 20-time All-Star and four-time league MVP will be returning to international competition for the first time in 12 years, when the 39-year-old suits...

The Mavericks now sit in control of their Western Conference semifinal series after taking Game 3 at home against Oklahoma City on Saturday with a 105-101 victory.  P.J. Washington stepped up in a big way for the second game in a row, dropping a team-high 27 points on an 11-of-23 shooting effort, while making five...

The No. 1-seed Celtics rebounded from a Game 2 stumble in Game 3, beating the Cavaliers 106-93 in Cleveland. Now up 2-1 in the series, Boston dominated on both ends of the floor while the Cavs couldn’t seem to keep up.  Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 61 points in the matchup. Tatum also...

Sunday’s NBA Draft lottery doesn’t come with the fanfare of last year’s edition, when French phenom Victor Wembanyama was the prize every team wanted. The Spurs quickly learned what the luck of the ping pong balls can do for a franchise. San Antonio didn’t sniff playoff contention in Wembanyama’s rookie season, but the No. 1...

On the heels of three tight and often contentious games to open their Eastern Conference semifinal series, the Knicks and Pacers face a pivotal Game 4 Sunday in Indianapolis.  Indiana will hope to maintain the momentum it wrested back Friday with a 111-106 victory and even the series at 2-2. A balanced attack led by...

Just when the Nuggets appeared dead in the water, the defending NBA champions once again showcased their mettle.  Facing a must-win Game 3 amid a 2-0 series deficit, the Nuggets trounced the Timberwolves on the road, 117-90. Now, with Game 4 looming on Sunday evening, Denver has a chance to regain homecourt advantage and even...

The Mavericks made all the necessary adjustments to steal Game 2 from Oklahoma City on Thursday night and now have a pivotal swing game in their building. Luka Doncic bounced back in a major way, putting up a 29-point, 10-rebound double-double that featured seven assists. P.J. Washington caught fire from deep, knocking down seven triples...

The Celtics and Cavaliers shift their second-round series to Cleveland even at 1-1 following the Cavaliers’ stunning blowout victory in Game 2. In fact, for the second consecutive series to begin the 2024 NBA Playoffs, Boston has suffered a Game 2 letdown. This time, Cleveland ran away with a 118-94 victory, shooting 55 percent from...

This year’s NBA Draft is as enigmatic as they come. More often than not, the first-year player draft is a time of much fanfare, particularly for those whose every waking moment revolves around supporting snakebitten franchises. This year’s iteration of the time-honored tradition looks destined to be far more subdued, however. Much of that reaction...

The Thunder improved to 5-0 in the 2024 NBA Playoffs and became the youngest team in league history to win a second-round game with their victory over the Mavericks on Tuesday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 29 points, nine rebounds and a playoff career-high nine assists, but it was a true team effort...

Derrick White and Jaylen Brown combined to score 57 points in the Celtics’ 120-95 Game 1 win over the Cavaliers. Boston led by as many as 26 points in the matchup and is now looking to nab its second home victory in the series. Jayson Tatum had a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds,...

The Knicks squeaked by the Pacers on Monday night behind yet another stellar playoff performance from Jalen Brunson. The All-Star guard scored 21 of his 43 points in the fourth quarter, leading New York to a 121-117 win and 1-0 series lead. Donte DiVincenzo and Josh Hart both stepped up down the stretch, combining to...