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Kevin Durant and the San Antonio Spurs had ‘mutual interest’ at the 2024-25 trade deadline

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  May 28 2025

After a 36-46 finish in 2024-25, the Suns parted ways with head coach Mike Budenholzer. It’s the third consecutive season Phoenix has fired its head coach.  This is an important…

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Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton made NBA history in a Game 4 win vs. New York in the ECF

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  May 28 2025

On Tuesday evening, the Pacers were home to face the Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. New York made a comeback in the fourth quarter of Game…

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Sources report that several teams are interested in acquiring Chris Paul this offseason

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  May 27 2025

The 2024-25 season was Chris Paul’s 20th year in the NBA. It was his first season with the Spurs. Paul played and started all 82 games for San Antonio.  This…

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Brooklyn is viewed as a team with an interest in moving up in the 2025 NBA draft

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  May 27 2025

In 2024-25, the Brooklyn Nets finished 26-56, 12th in the Eastern Conference. After the 2025 draft lottery, Brooklyn wound up with the 8th overall pick.  They also have three more…

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Pacers injury report: Aaron Nesmith (ankle) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday night

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  May 27 2025

Despite having a 20-point lead vs. the Knicks in Game 3, the Pacers lost 106-100. Luckily, Indiana still has a 2-1 series lead heading into a pivotal Game 4 on…

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Houston’s Milos Uzan is withdrawing from the 2025 NBA draft to return to the Cougars

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  May 27 2025

In 2024, the Houston Cougars went 35-5. They were 30-4 through the regular season and the Big 12 tournament. Houston earned a #1 seed for March Madness.  The Cougars advanced…

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2024-25 MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made NBA history in OKC’s 128-126 Game 4 win

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  May 27 2025

The Thunder had a 2-1 series lead vs. the Timberwolves heading into Game 4 on Monday night. However, the momentum was on Minnesota’s side.  They had a dominant 42-point win…

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Thunder’s Jalen Williams scored a playoff career-high 34 points in a Game 4 win on Monday

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  May 27 2025

Heading into Game 4 on Monday, the Oklahoma City Thunder was coming off a historic loss. They were beaten by 42 points in Game 3 against Minnesota in the Western…

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NBA insiders reveal the Los Angeles Lakers’ top trade target this offseason

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  May 23 2025

At the 2024-25 deadline, the Lakers acquired Dallas’ Luka Doncic via trade. This was not the only move the Los Angeles tried to make. They had a deal in place…

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If Pistons’ Cade Cunningham is selected All-NBA, his extension would increase $9 million per season

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  May 23 2025

Despite losing in the playoffs, the 2024-25 season was an overall success for the Pistons. Detroit tripled its number of wins from the 2023-24 season. They went 44-38 this past…

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Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson could be in line for a massive pay day after being fully cleared for football activities

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  May 23 2025

During the 2024 regular season, the Detroit Lions went 15-2. That included an 11-game win streak. In Week 6, Detroit lost Pro Bowl DE Aidan Hutchinson after he suffered a…

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Three players earned All-Defensive first-team honors for the first time in their career on Thursday

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  May 23 2025

Last season, the NBA made tweaks to voting for All-Defense. In the past, two guards and three forwards/centers were selected. Now, voting for All-Defense is positionless.  The top five players…

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Warriors’ Moses Moody is expected to be ready for training camp after surgery Thursday on his thumb

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  May 23 2025

At the 2024-25 trade deadline, the Warriors acquired Jimmy Butler. It changed the trajectory of Golden State’s season. They finished 48-34 and made the playoffs through the play-in tournament as…

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Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert has been a no-show through two games in the Western Conference Final

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  May 23 2025

Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves were on the road Thursday for Game 2 of the Western Conference Final. Oklahoma City took Game 1, 114-88 on Tuesdyay evening.  Minnesota struggled offensively…

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What American player is most likely to be the next MVP of the NBA?

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  May 22 2025

The NBA’s international growth has been at an all-time high over the last 10 years. Basketball is played all around the globe, and the game continues to expand.  On Wednesday…

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