Souichi Terada: Joe Mazzulla on Jayson Tatum: “He’s doing the best he can. If there’s anyone that can handle it, it’s him.”Source: Twitter @SouichiTerada What’s the buzz on Twitter? Bobby Manning @RealBobManning Mazzulla said he’s interesting to see how #Knicks coverages and matchups change with Tatum out in his pregame radio interview on 98.5 said … Read more
It’s win or go home for the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors in the 2025 NBA playoffs. Coming into their series against the New York Knicks as a heavy favorite, the Celtics have experienced disaster after disaster. After blowing double-digit leads in Games 1 and 2, they looked to regain their form with a … Read more
Some of Tatum’s loved ones wouldn’t normally be inside the Celtics locker room after a game, but an exception was made to comfort him after he suffered what the team called a lower-body injury late in a 121-113 Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks. His mother, stepfather Marcus “Jake” Barnes and trainer Drew … Read more
André SnellingsMay 14, 2025, 04:25 PM ET Close Dr. André Snellings is a senior writer for men’s and women’s fantasy basketball and sports betting at ESPN. André has a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Michigan. He joined ESPN in 2017 after a 16-year career as a neural engineer, during which time he was also a … Read more
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU Tom Thibodeau did not sub anyone at all in that third quarter Good: got his team a 3-point lead Bad: … we’ll see how cooked them legs are in the 4th quarter! (see: Lakers Game 4, Nuggets Game 4 in both rounds lol) – 9:36 PM
May 14, 2025, 04:31 PM ET PORTLAND, Ore. — Nike co-founder Phil Knight said Wednesday that he is not interested in buying the Portland Trail Blazers, who are up for sale. Paul Allen’s estate said Tuesday that it has begun the process of finding a new owner for the team. Allen, the billionaire cofounder of … Read more
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin Gregg Popovich last NBA Coach of the Year winner to win championship same season in 2013-14 with Spurs. 2015: Mike Budenholzer (Hawks, lost ECF). 2016: Steve Kerr (Warriors, finals). 2017: Mike D’Antoni (Rockets, 2nd rd). 2018: Dwane Casey (Raptors, 2nd rd). 2019: Budenholzer pic.x.com/OMgy1mXsTG – 10:06 PM
Souichi Terada: Sam Hauser is available. Was probable on the injury report with his ankle sprain. Celtics have everyone but Jayson Tatum for Game 5 tonight against the Knicks.Source: Twitter @SouichiTerada What’s the buzz on Twitter? Bobby Manning @RealBobManning Sam Hauser is probable to return from his ankle injury tomorrow. – 4:51 PM Bobby Manning … Read more
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops Chicago sports and a coin toss: 1970 – Lost out to the Steelers and the No. 1 pick Terry Bradshaw 1979 – Lost to the Lakers and the No. 1 pick Magic Johnson 2025 – Lost to the Mavs and the soon-to-be No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg pic.x.com/KUbXCPZHnk – 7:39 AM
CARMELO ANTHONY: “Kyrie is one of the most skilled players in the history of basketball. He’s like the basketball genius—the maestro when it comes to the game. Is he your most gifted teammate that you’ve played with?” JR SMITH: “It’s weird having you ask me this question… I think he’s the most gifted offensive player … Read more
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto Story: Reporting on Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Mavericks, Spurs, 76ers, Hornets, Jazz, Wizards, Pelicans, Nets, Raptors, Rockets, Blazers, Bulls, Hawks, and more following the NBA Draft Lottery at the NBA Draft Combine on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/2025-nba… – 10:20 AM
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was fined $50,000 for making an “inappropriate comment that questions the integrity of game officials,” the NBA announced on Wednesday. The incident occurred late in the Warriors’ loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of their second-round series. Green fouled out of Game 3 with 4:38 remaining and … Read more