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Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Tyrese Haliburton had a monster triple-double to lead the Indiana Pacers to a crucial 130-121 win over the New York Knicks in Game 4. The best point guard of the playoffs on the East side finished with 32 points, 12 rebounds, 15 assists, four steals and, incredibly, zero turnovers. There may have been a bit […] The post WATCH: Haliburton Historic Triple-Double Leads Pacers to Game 4...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Kevin Durant was open to joining the San Antonio Spurs at this year’s trade deadline, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Several teams were interested in Durant at the deadline, most notably the Golden State Warriors. Durant, though, had no interest in reuniting with his former team. This information is especially relevant now because the Spurs […] The post Kevin Durant...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith will play Game 4 against the New York Knicks after initial doubt because of a right ankle sprain. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the news. The injury occurred midway through the third quarter of Game 3 when Nesmith drove to the basket and landed awkwardly. He was initially listed as questionable […] The post Pacers’ Aaron Nesmith Will...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is expected to pick up his player option worth $52.6M for the 2025-26 season. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the news on the Pat McAfee Show. Next season would be James’ 23rd season in the league, which would set a new record. James is currently tied with Vince Carter for […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James Expected To Opt Into...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook will undergo surgery to repair two fractures to his right hand. He confirmed the news himself using his newsletter Word of Westbrook. It is believed he sustained the injuries during the regular season. “I’m grateful for everyone’s support all year and I can’t wait to be back out there at […] The post Nuggets’ Russell...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Cedric Coward decided to wait until the last minute to decide on his basketball future. After deciding to drop his opportunity to play for the Blue Devils next season, he’s announced that he will keep his name in the 2025 NBA Draft, where he expects to become a first-round pick. “This is the best opportunity […] The post Projected first-round pick Cedric Coward renounces...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
During Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday, the Knicks finally beat the Pacers and earned their first win of the series by a score of 106-100. However, it wasn’t an easy night for the winners, as Jalen Brunson dealt with foul trouble and a tough shooting night in general. Nevertheless, the New […] The post Charles Barkley hopes Jalen Brunson learns from foul...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Back when Shaquille O’Neal was 22-years of age, he had already become one of the most dominant big men in NBA history, terrorizing rival defenses sine his rookie season. However, there was one specific player that the then-Magic star feared, as he recently shed a light on his rivalry with Hakeem Olajuwon. This comes as […] The post Shaquille O’Neal recalls rivalry with...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a resounding, well thought out response when asked what he made of being called a “free throw merchant.” Recently crowned the league’s MVP, Gilgeous-Alexander has faced some backlash from fans online for what they consider to be “foul baiting.” They believe that Gilgeous-Alexander tricks referees into calling phantom fouls and that he...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
NBA teams entered Monday 0-190 in the playoffs when having fewer rebounds, fewer assists, fewer free throw attempts, a lower field goal percentage, a lower 3-point percentage, and a lower free throw percentage in a game than their opponent. Thunder Made NBA History With Game 4 Victory The Oklahoma City Thunder just improved that W-L […] The post NBA Teams Were 0-190 In Playoffs When...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Even though the Warriors organization has said time and time again that they expect to resign Jonathan Kuminga and keep him close to the franchise, one NBA scout is convinced that the ideal situation for his own future, is to be handed a new contract but then traded out to another club. Golden State‘s time […] The post NBA scout explains why Warriors should...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Mackenzie Mgbako, a projected second-round pick, will withdraw from the 2025 NBA draft and spend his junior season at Texas A&M, he told ESPN’s Jonathan Givony on Tuesday. Mackenzie Mgbako Played His First Two Seasons At Indiana Mgbako, a former McDonald’s All-American and top-10 high school recruit in 2023, spent his first two seasons at […] The post Mackenzie Mgbako...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
You could say that Tom Thibodeau had been very stubborn throughout these 2024-25 NBA playoffs, as he wasn’t changing his starting lineup despite his team’s recent losses against the Pacers. However, he finally decided to mix things up during his squad’s latest game, which ended in their first win of the series. Now the New […] The post Knicks’ Josh Hart reveals...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Houston guard Milos Uzan is withdrawing his name from the 2025 NBA draft, agent Aman Dhesi of PNW Sports Group told ESPN on Tuesday. Uzan was named to the All-Big 12 second team this past season after averaging a career-high 11.4 points and 4.2 assists while shooting a career-best 42.8% from 3-point range. Milos Uzan […] The post Houston’s Milos Uzan Withdraws From 2025 NBA Draft...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Three-time All-Star guard Anthony Edwards has oftentimes been compared to Michael Jordan, but some fans may now put that discussion to rest after a disappointing performance in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 128-126 home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. Anthony Edwards Finished With 16 Points In Game 4 […] The post Anthony Edwards Held to...