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Basketball Insiders (Lucas Kaplan) —
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers shook a Mentos-filled Coca Cola bottle for 42 minutes, and at last, in the final six, it exploded all over Paycom Center to give Indiana a 1-0 series lead in the NBA Finals. I’ll break down some of what we saw in that weird, rollicking Game 1, and […] The post NBA Finals 2025: 4 Takeaways from Game 1 appeared first on Basketball...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
The last time that Ricky Rubio played in the NBA was as a member of the Cavaliers during the 2022-23 campaign. Later at the start of this year, he finally announced his retirement after revealing he had been suffering with depression and wasn’t fit to compete at the highest level. This past Thursday, he appeared […] The post Ricky Rubio posts grateful, but cryptic message after...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
The last time the NBA expanded was back in 2004, when Charlotte returned to the league. Two decades later, we seem closer than ever to another expansion, especially after Adam Silver addressed the press on Thursday ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers. The Commissioner revealed that the league […] The post Adam Silver urges NBA owners to begin...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that Chris Paul has done enough to become a future Hall of Famer, but he doesn’t seem like he’s gonna stop any time soon. After wrapping up his 20th NBA season with the Spurs, he’s expressed a strong desire to continue playing the upcoming campaign. In a recent interview […] The post Spurs’ Chris Paul wishes to...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Kristaps Porzingis is one member of the Boston Celtics’ championship core who could be getting traded this offseason. HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto wrote in his report Wednesday that “several executives around the league believe Boston will explore the trade market” for Porzingis. Kristaps Porzingis Will Earn $30.73 Million Next Season Scotto also added that Porzingis is...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Rick Pitino confirmed he doesn’t want any part of reuniting with the New York Knicks, the team he coached from 1987-89. He revealed his intentions while making an appearance during the broadcast of an MLB game between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians. Pitino, who’s currently the head coach of the St. John’s University […] The post Knicks Coaching Rumors:...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2025 offseason in need of a durable big man. The Lakers tried to acquire Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams at the trade deadline to provide Luka Doncic with a lob threat and rim protector to fill the hole made by trading away Anthony Davis, but the trade was rescinded […] The post Los Angeles Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Steven Adams Among Targets ...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Orlando Magic are reportedly shifting into a more aggressive roster-building phase this offseason following their first-round playoff exit, according to Hardwood Paroxysm. Magic Plan To Add Another Scorer This Offseason The Magic are targeting multiple scorers, particularly guards to bolster the backcourt, using up to $25 million in combined salary to facilitate potential trades. […]...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The Phoenix Suns are ready to move on from three-time All-Star guard Bradley Beal, who just finished the third season of a five-year, $251.01 million max contract. Suns Need Bradley Beal To Waive No-Trade Clause The Suns were reportedly interested in exploring trade deals involving Beal before February’s deadline, but the 13-year veteran was unwilling […] The post Suns Trade...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Tyrese Haliburton extended his all-time clutch run with another game-winner to help the Indiana Pacers steal Game 1 111-110 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Matched up against Cason Wallace, Haliburton drove right and pulled up just inside the three-point arc and nailed a long mid-range jumper. The Oklahoma City crowd was in stunned silence, the […] The post WATCH: Haliburton Does It...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The New York Knicks attempted to acquire superstar Kevin Durant form the Phoenix Suns at the 2025 NBA trade deadline just months after receiving Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges in deals from separate trades, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday. Kevin Durant Trade Fell Through Thanks To $51.2 Million Salary Although New York and Durant had […] The post Kevin Durant Trade...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
When the Oklahoma City Thunder square off against the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals, it will be a matchup of elite offense versus historically elite defense. Over the course of the Pacers’ run through the Eastern Conference, Tyrese Haliburton has led his team to offensive heights rarely seen. Over in the Western Conference, the […] The post NBA Finals 2025: How Thunder, Pacers...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
25 years had to go by since the last time the Pacers made it to the NBA Finals, as Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam led the charge in Game 6 to guarantee their ticket after beating the Knicks last Saturday night. The Eastern Conference Finals ended 4-2 in Indiana‘s favor. While their big man dropped […] The post Myles Turner says the ‘power of friendship’ has been...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Philadelphia 76ers fans hoping the franchise will trade Paul George and his four-year, $212 million contract will be in for a rude awakening this offseason. A new report reveals the Sixers won’t be making an effort to trade the 35-year-old forward this summer. Paul George’s Multi-Year Contract Includes 15% Trade Bonus NBA insider Jake Fischer […] The post Philadelphia 76ers Trade...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Always true to his bold nature, Draymond Green recently spilled another controversial take in which he named himself the best defender in NBA history. His remarks came just as the Warriors star named his top-five list of the league’s all-time defenders, placing himself at the top. Not too long ago, the Golden State forward was […] The post Draymond Green is convinced he’s...