As decision-makers for all 30 NBA teams descend upon Chicago for the draft combine this week, there will be substantive conversations around the biggest unknown and domino of the offseason — Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. The two-time NBA MVP has not made any firm decisions on his Bucks future after the franchise’s third consecutive … Read more
Oklahoma City Thunder v Denver Nuggets – Game Four DENVER, COLORADO – MAY 11: Head coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts against… DENVER, COLORADO – MAY 11: Head coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts against the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter in Game Four of the Western Conference … Read more
May 12, 2025, 07:00 AM ET The second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs has featured overtime thrillers and fourth-quarter comebacks. Editor’s Picks 2 Related None of the higher-seeded teams in the conference semifinals was able to capture a win in Game 1. Since then, the Boston Celtics and the Minnesota Timberwolves have been able … Read more
The highs and lows of the NBA never fail to impress, but today the contrast between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Detroit Pistons could not be more apparent. Milwaukee, a couple of years ago a freshly crowned NBA champion, is on the ropes, while Detroit starts to look like it is coming back from the … Read more
The second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs is in full swing, and the East’s top seed now finds itself on the brink of elimination. The Indiana Pacers are up 3-1 in their best-of-seven against the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers after a blowout win on Sunday night in Game 4. The Pacers led by 41 points … Read more
The NBA Draft is a high-stakes game—and not just on the court. For top prospects, reputation can mean millions. Agents know this. That’s why behind every polished interview and Instagram highlight, there’s a team working hard to shape the story.From college stardom to draft night, an athlete’s public image is everything. That includes what shows … Read more
Getty Images Donovan Mitchell was the lone bright spot for the Cleveland Cavaliers in their first three playoff games against the Indiana Pacers. Mitchell was averaging 41.3 points per game in the second round heading into Game 4. Entering Sunday, his dominance was their only consistent strength against an Indiana team that is peaking at … Read more
Dustin Dopirak: Kenny Atkinson on Donovan Mitchell: “He’s had to carry us, especially when we were short-handed and guys were out… We need to get him more support. We need our bench to step up like they have all year and they will.”Source: Twitter @DustinDopirak What’s the buzz on Twitter? Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham Kenny Atkinson: … Read more
The second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs continues Monday with a pair of Game 4s. The Boston Celtics are looking for another win against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden as they try to even up their best-of-seven series. The Minnesota Timberwolves, meanwhile, have a chance to go up 3-1 against the … Read more
2005 | 6-8 | 6-7 WS | 180 LBS Team: Illinois Agent: Klutch Best aggregate mock draft rank: 16 / Worst rank: NR 2024-25 stats: Riley averaged 12.6 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 2.2 apg, 0.3 spg, 0.3 bpg, 43.2% FG, 32.6% 3P in 35 games this season. Parents are Tracy Hooks and Ray Riley, his mother played … Read more
If you’re an optimist in Cleveland right now, you’re probably thinking of 2016. It is exceedingly rare for an NBA team to come back from a 3-1 deficit when they aren’t facing Doc Rivers, but the Cavaliers are responsible for the most famous 3-1 comeback in NBA history. If you can overcome Stephen Curry and … Read more
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar What a response from the Thunder. Down 1-2 on the road to Jokic and the Nuggets. Going down 8 points in the 2nd half. Hostile road environment. And the playoff’s youngest team responds by winning the 4th quarter 29-18 to tie the series 2-2 and take back home court advantage. – 6:19 … Read more