The Celtics will look to pick themselves up, both physically and emotionally, after falling into a 3-1 series hole in the 2025 NBA playoffs and losing Jayson Tatum to a torn Achilles’ tendon. No one Celtic in the NBA DFS player pool can replace Tatum, so it will have to come by committee as Boston … Read more
The Golden State Warriors are facing elimination on Wednesday night and star guard Steph Curry has already been ruled out for Game 5 of their second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. But there is some hope on the horizon: Curry, who has not played since straining his hamstring in Game 1, was re-evaluated on Wednesday … Read more
May 14, 2025, 12:49 PM ET MINNEAPOLIS — Stephen Curry has been cleared for shooting drills and light on-court workouts despite a strained left hamstring, giving him a chance to play for the Golden State Warriors if they force a Game 6 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Warriors reevaluated Curry on Wednesday before playing their … Read more
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn David Adelman on Nikola Jokic shooting 0-of-10 from 3 in G3: “If Steph Curry shot 2-of-13, would you guys be asking me about it?” Adelman says he liked the looks Jokic got early and that the shot looked good. Says he hopes Jokic shoots another 10 threes. – 1:48 PM
Duke • Fr • 6’9″ / 205 lbs Projected Team Dallas PROSPECT RNK 1st POSITION RNK 1st PPG 19.2 RPG 7.5 APG 4.2 3P% 38.5% The Mavericks are reportedly committed to making this selection (as opposed to packaging it for a veteran), which ensures Flagg will begin his NBA career playing home games in Dallas. … Read more
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU Jalen Brunson Game 4 vs Celtics: 39 points, 14/25 FGs, 12 assists, 1 turnover Most career postseason games with 10+ FGs, 10+ assists, no more than 1 turnover Chris Paul: 7 LeBron James: 5 Michael Jordan, Dennis Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Jalen Brunson: 3 pic.x.com/2eLbWiDwNk – 10:17 PM
Getty Images The Minnesota Timberwolves have the chance to knock out the Golden State Warriors with Stephen Curry still sidelined on Wednesday night. The Wolves enter Game 5 with a 3-1 lead in the second-round NBA playoff series. One more win sends Minnesota back to the Western Conference finals for the second year in a … Read more
NBA: Draft Combine Cooper Flagg (51) participates in the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena. © David Banks | 2025-05-13 NBA: Draft Combine Cooper Flagg (51) and Khaman Maluach(14) participate in the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena. © David Banks | 2025-05-13 googletag.cmd.push(function(e) googletag.display(‘acm-ad-tag-lawrence_dfp_desktop_gallery_poster’); ); NBA: Draft Combine Dylan Harper (29) participates … Read more
This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here. 🏀 Good morning to all, but especially to … THE INDIANA PACERS Underestimate them at your own risk: The Pacers are … Read more
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson At the half: Nuggets 56, Thunder 54 Denver has found some success offensively due to spacing and getting inside. Game of runs but Nuggets in control so far. Jokic is up to 19 pts, 9 Rebs, Murray has 11, AG has 10 pts. If you’re Adelman, what’s your message to the team? … Read more
Getty Images Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus attempted to light a fire under his teammates prior to Game 5 of their second-round playoff series. Before Game 5 tipped off, TNT’s Jared Greenberg revealed Strus texted the Cavaliers group chat: “If you don’t believe, then don’t show up for work.” The Cavaliers ended up losing Game … Read more
The harsh reality of the NBA is that most players will never be the best player on a championship team. The level of talent required to reach that tier of stardom is something few possess, and it leaves a large group of players at a crossroads. The playoffs are a humbling experience for many players, … Read more