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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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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards has been fined over $400,00 in just the 2024-25 season

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  May 22 2025

On Tuesday evening, the Timberwolves were on the road to face the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. At halftime, Minnesota was up 48-44.  However, Oklahoma City…

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Players, coaches, and fans mourn the loss of Colts owner Jim Irsay who passed away at 65

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  May 22 2025

On Wednesday afternoon, the NFL was hit with some devastating news. At 65, Colts owner and CEO Jim Irsay passed away peacefully in his sleep.  Jim Irsay took over as…

Carlie Irsay-Gordon Named Colts CEO as Ownership Passes to Jim Irsay’s Daughters
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Is the ‘foul merchant’ narrative overblown for 2024-25 MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  May 22 2025

In 2024-25, the league had two worthy candidates for MVP. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic were undoubtedly the top two. However, SGA took home the award on Wednesday afternoon.  The…

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Pacers’ Aaron Nesmith had a historic fourth quarter performance to help complete a 17-point comeback

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  May 22 2025

To start the fourth quarter on Wednesday night, the Pacers were down 90-87 to the Knicks. With 6:46 left in the game, that lead ballooned to 17 points for New…

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WATCH: Tyrese Haliburton’s step-back jumper forced OT in a 138-135 Pacers win

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  May 22 2025

The Pacers were on the road Wednesday night to face the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Indiana battled New York all game but were down 17…

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NBA insiders report Brandon Miller is the only ‘untouchable’ player on the Hornets’ roster

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  May 21 2025

In 2024-25, the Hornets finished 19-63, the third-worst record in the NBA. After the 2025 draft lottery, Charlotte landed the #4 overall pick.  Ahead of the 2025-26 season, NBA insiders…

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Two Memphis Grizzlies players were named All-Rookie First Team for the 2024-25 season

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  May 21 2025

As the playoffs have progressed, the league has continued to hand out end-of-season awards. On Tuesday, the NBA announced the first and second team All-Rookie class for the 2024-25 season. …

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