Basketball

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton thought the group played determined basketball late in Game 3 vs. the New York Knicks (Pacers won 111-106 at home/outscored Knicks 26-16 during the fourth quarter). *NYK leads series 2-1* (via Indiana Pacers): Reporter: “As a group, you guys were operating on a pretty high…

Following a hard-fought victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd emphasized the importance of staying focused despite taking a 2-1 lead in the playoff series. Despite the win, Kidd stressed that the Mavericks have not achieved anything significant yet and urged his team to maintain…

According to an unnamed executive, commissioner Adam Silver’s choice not to suspend Jamal Murray suggests a prioritization of TV ratings over the safety of players and referees. This decision, they argue, seems geared towards maintaining viewership for future games rather than addressing concerns about safety. “We all know what’s going…

Jayson Tatum tallied 33 points while Jaylen Brown contributed 28 as the Boston Celtics regained their form after a stumble at home, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 106-93 in Game 3. With this victory, they now lead the Eastern Conference semifinals series 2-1. Following a disappointing loss in Game 2 on…

The Dallas Mavericks receive a significant boost as star player Luka Doncic is set to take the court for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. According to a tweet from Mike Curtis, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has confirmed Doncic’s availability despite concerns about…

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo believes that the group has to pick up their offensive pace (110.1 PPG ranked 26th in the NBA during 2023-24). (via Miami Heat): Reporter: “What do you think needs to be better on the offensive end for the team to get it to where you…

The Reds’ point guard was an on-the-ball menace all season long Thomas Walkup of Olympiacos Piraeus is the recipient of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Best Defender Trophy, the first end-of-season award of his career. Walkup has achieved this honor after a vote conducted among EuroLeague head coaches. With his…

Here’s Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe talking about his sophomore season/improvement areas to focus on this summer at exit interviews last month (averaged 15.9 PPG/5.0 RPG/2.9 APG/40.6% FG/33.3% 3-PT/82.4% FT in 32 games). *Missed significant time due to a lower abdominal surgery which required surgery* (via Portland Trail…

Brooklyn’s strategy for the future involves betting against Phoenix’s success, and Houston seems to share the same perspective. Reports suggest that the Nets’ management declined Houston’s offer to return most of the picks from the James Harden trade for Mikal Bridges. Another attempt from the Rockets involved offering the Nets’…

Despite the University of Illinois discontinuing its investigation, former star guard Terrence Shannon Jr. faces trial on a rape charge in Kansas. Shannon, initially suspended from the basketball team in December following the allegation from September, was reinstated in January after a federal judge granted a temporary restraining order. However,…