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Can the Indiana Pacers pull off another Game 1 upset in the 2025 NBA playoffs?

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 5 2025

For the first time in 25 years, the Indiana Pacers are back in the NBA Finals. Last Saturday, they defeated the New York Knicks in six games in the Eastern…

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The 2026 NBA all-star game will feature a USA vs. World Format, according to Commissioner Adam Silver

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 4 2025

During the 2025 All-Star Game, the NBA introduced a new format. Four teams were selected by analysts from Inside the NBA on TNT. They competed in a mini-tournament.  The new…

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Ahead of the Finals, LeBron James called Thunder’s Alex Caruso one of his ‘all-time’ favorite teammates

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 4 2025

On Thursday evening, Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals will take place in Oklahoma City. The Thunder will host the Pacers. OKC is a heavy favorite to win the…

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NBA insiders believe the Kings could trade either Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, or DeMar DeRozan

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 4 2025

With a 40-42 record in 2024-25, the Sacramento Kings competed in the play-in tournament. They did not advance to the playoffs for the second consecutive season.  Head coach Mike Brown…

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Pacers owner Herbert Simon is chartering a plane for all full-time employees to attend Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 4 2025

Last Saturday, the Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks in six games to advance to the NBA Finals. It’s the franchise’s first Finals appearance since the 2000 playoffs.  Indiana…

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Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald made it clear Sam Darnold is their starting QB

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 4 2025

The 2024 season was a breakout year for QB Sam Darnold. After a shaky start to his career in New York, Darnold thrived with the Vikings last season.  He started…

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The Houston Rockets will prioritize re-signing free agent Steven Adams this offseason

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 4 2025

In 2024-25, the Houston Rockets finished 52-30, the second-best record in the Western Conference. Despite being the #2 seed in the playoffs, Houston did not advance past the first round. …

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The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in Nets’ center Nic Claxton this offseason

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 3 2025

At the 2024-25 trade deadline, the Lakers acquired All-NBA PG Luka Doncic from Dallas. The 26-year-old can destroy teams in the pick-and-roll if he has an effective lob threat at…

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Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander become the 7th player to win MVP, scoring title, and Finals MVP in the same season?

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 3 2025

Last week, the Oklahoma City Thunder punched their ticket to the NBA Finals with a 124-94 win vs. the Timberwolves. They went 68-14 during the regular season and were the…

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Timberwolves’ Naz Reid is expected to decline his $15 million player option for 2025-26

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 3 2025

In each of their last two postseasons, the Timberwolves reached the Western Conference Finals. However, they lost in five games both times.  Minnesota has several players who either have a…

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NBA insiders believe the Knicks should target veteran Al Horford as a depth piece this offseason

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 3 2025

The Knicks lost in six games to the Pacers in the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals. It was a rough ending to the season for New York. Despite having more top-end…

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The Bucks are contacting lottery picks in the 2025 draft despite not owning a first-round selection

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 3 2025

For the ninth consecutive season, the Milwaukee Bucks finished with 40+ wins in the regular season. Despite that success, the team lost in the first round of the playoffs for…

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Knicks could add ‘landmark’ player after losing to the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 3 2025

This past weekend, the Knicks lost in six games to the Pacers in the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals. It was a disappointing end to the season for New York.  There…

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have a massive advantage playing at home in the 2025 postseason

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  May 29 2025

With a 124-94 win on Wednesday night, the Thunder beat the Timberwolves 4-1 in the Western Conference Finals. For the first time since 2012, Oklahoma City is in the NBA…

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Mike Greenberg said Jalen Brunson has ‘single-handedly’ carried a ‘very average’ Knicks team to the ECF

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  May 29 2025

On Thursday night, the New York Knicks have their backs against the wall at home. The Indiana Pacers have a 3-1 series lead and are one win away from the…

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