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NBA

This remarkable Andrew Nembhard trend could save the Pacers season in Game 6 of the NBA Finals

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 17 2025

On Monday evening, the Pacers lost 120-109 to the Thunder in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Indiana is now down 3-2 to Oklahoma City. Game 6 is back…

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Ace Bailey’s draft stock is falling due to his ‘unwillingness’ to visit teams or conduct a single workout

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 17 2025

The 2025 NBA draft is just over one week away. Ahead of the draft on June 25, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony gave his latest insights on what he’s hearing.  Givony noted…

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NFL

Why is J.J. McCarthy ready to take over as the Minnesota Vikings starting QB in 2025?

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 17 2025

With the 10th pick in the 2024 NFL draft, the Minnesota Vikings drafted QB J.J. McCarthy out of Michigan. He was expected to compete with Sam Darnold for the starting…

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Jalen Williams’ playoff career-high 40 points helped OKC take a 3-2 lead in the 2025 NBA Finals

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 17 2025

The 2024-25 season has been a special year for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Their 68-14 record was the best in the NBA, and they carried that momentum into the playoffs. …

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Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton was an abysmal 0-6 from the field in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 17 2025

On Monday evening, Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals was in Oklahoma City. The series was tied 2-2 after the Thunder won 111-104 in Game 4.  The Pacers tried…

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The Raptors are ‘willing’ to trade several key role players for a ‘significant roster upgrade’

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 16 2025

With a 30-52 record in 2024-25, the Raptors finished 11th of 15 teams in the Eastern Conference. They missed the playoffs completely changes could be on the way this offseason. …

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How would Boston’s Kristaps Porzingis fit in with the Phoenix Suns in 2025-26?

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 16 2025

Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Boston Celtics are facing a dilemma. They have a payroll of over $230 on the books for next year. NBA insiders anticipate the Celtics…

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Boston, Brooklyn, and Oklahoma City reportedly have interest trading up in the 2025 draft

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 16 2025

The 2025 NBA draft is nine days away. Teams are prepared for the drama to start over the next week and a half. On Sunday, Desmond Bane was traded to…

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NBA insiders suggest veteran Kyle Lowry will return in 2025-26 to play for the 76ers

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 16 2025

In 2024-25, the Philadelphia 76ers had their season derailed by injuries. Their 24-58 record was the third-worst in the Eastern Conference.  Veteran PG Kyle Lowry missed 47 games due to…

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MLB

On Monday, Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani will make his first start in 22 months

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 16 2025

With a 43-29 record, the Los Angeles Dodgers are in first place in the NL West. They have a two-game lead on the San Francisco Giants.  In their last 10…

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NBA

Why did the Orlando Magic trade four unprotected first-round picks for Desmond Bane?

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 16 2025

With the 2025 NBA draft nine days away, trades around the league are heating up. Over the weekend, the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies made a shocking trade.  The Magic…

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Lakers legend Magic Johnson offered this advice to Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton ahead of Game 4

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 13 2025

On Friday evening, the Pacers will host the Thunder for Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals. After a 116-107 win in Game 3, Indiana is up 2-1 in the…

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Does Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault need to adjust the starting lineup for Game 4 of the NBA Finals?

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 13 2025

On Friday evening, the Pacers will host the Thunder for Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Indiana has a 2-1 series lead after a 116-107 win Wednesday in Game…

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Russell Westbrook will opt out of his $3.47 million player option in 2025-26 with the Nuggets

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 13 2025

Following his 2023-24 season, veteran guard Russell Westbrook signed a two-year, $6.8 million contract with the Nuggets. The 36-year-old played 75 of their 82 games and made 36 starts in…

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Raiders head coach Pete Carroll said the team will have an RB by committee approach in 2025

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 13 2025

Following a 4-13 record in 2024, the Raiders made changes this offseason. Las Vegas fired head coach Antonio Pierce after two seasons. His replacement is Super Bowl champion head coach…

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