After a grueling seven-game series win, the top-seeded Oklahoma Thunder take on the well-rested sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the 2025 Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. Oklahoma City defeated Denver 4-3 in the semifinals, while Minnesota won four of five against Golden State. The Timberwolves (49-33), who are in the Western finals for … Read more
The Nuggets have increasingly played zone defense throughout this series to challenge Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as a driver. It has taken various forms, from 2-3 to 1-3-1 to a metamorphosis into man defense mid-possession. At its simplest, Jokic has been tasked with playing quarterback for the two defenders up top. “Bigs are always in … Read more
May 19, 2025, 12:45 PM ET NEW YORK — Michael Malone, who was fired by the Denver Nuggets with three games remaining in the regular season, will join ESPN for its coverage of the Western Conference finals. The series beginning Tuesday night matches the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who eliminated Malone’s former … Read more
The Mavericks have yet to publicly broadcast this position with loud volume, but all the behind-the-scenes whispers continue to suggest that they will refuse to entertain the idea of fielding trade offers for the No. 1 overall pick in the June 25 draft. …. The Mavericks have yet to publicly broadcast this position with loud … Read more
The Phoenix Suns are taking their sweet time in trying to find their next coach. Rightfully so, they’ve had three different head coaches in the last three seasons, so doing their due diligence now is certainly the smart decision. It’s a process that doesn’t seem to be coming to an end soon, as Marc Stein … Read more
Getty Images Following their 125-93 blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Sunday’s Game 7, the Denver Nuggets now turn their attention to the offseason. One big question that will need to be answered is if point guard Russell Westbrook will be back with the team in 2025, as he has the option to chase … Read more
The Denver Nuggets are headed home after a Game 7 loss in the conference semifinals for the second consecutive year, and face some difficult decisions this offseason. Nikola Jokić remains one of the game’s most dominant forces, but the lack of depth on the Nuggets roster remains an issue and appears at this point to … Read more
Duke • Fr • 6’8″ / 221 lbs Projected Team Dallas PROSPECT RNK 1st POSITION RNK 1st PPG 19.2 RPG 7.5 APG 4.2 3P% 38.5% The narrative has now changed in Dallas and Nico Harrison has been saved. Cooper Flagg is not only good enough to help Dallas win now (because when you’re building around … Read more
WNBA: Washington Mystics at Connecticut Sun Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey (3) warms up before the start of the game against the… Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey (3) warms up before the start of the game against the Washington Mystics at Mohegan Sun Arena. more © David Butler II | 2025-05-18 WNBA: Washington Mystics at … Read more
NBA: Playoffs-Denver Nuggets at Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins warms up before the start of game seven of the… Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins warms up before the start of game seven of the second round against the Denver Nuggets for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. more © … Read more
If you take the 10,000-foot view of NBA history, you’ll see it growing less dynastic over time. The league’s early history was dominated almost entirely by two teams. The Minneapolis Lakers won five championships in six years, and then the Boston Celtics won 11 in 13, including eight in a row. Neither feat has ever … 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… SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER In winning the PGA Championship, the world’s best golfer is now … Read more