Best NBA Blog Posts of May 25–31, 2026

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 5/26/26

Herald Celtics trade rumors: Three teams have ‘legitimate’ Jaylen Brown interest Globe Jaylen Brown challenges Stephen A. Smith to debate at site like Harvard or MIT NBA insider: Celtics, Heat are 2 teams ‘believed to intrigue’ Giannis in a blockbuster trade Jaylen Brown challenges ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith to a debate at ‘like Harvard or MIT’ Knicks sweep Cavaliers for first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, stretch winning streak to 11 Joe Mazzulla was a scrappy teen making moves at ...

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CelticsGreenBlog.com celtics fans only! · May 26 · 2 reads that week

NBA Playoff Monday discussion

Happy Memorial Day! Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals is tonight between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Watch it on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET. The Knicks lead the series 3-0 and will win their first Eastern Conference championship since 1999 if they win tonight. Enjoy the game everyone!

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Bullets Forever · May 25 · 2 reads that week

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 5/24/26

Globe Finn: Stephen A. Smith the only one who benefits from feud with Jaylen Brown 5 players the Celtics could target this offseason outside of Giannis Antetokounmpo Celtics reportedly plan to work out UConn basketball star ahead of NBA Draft Knicks move within a win of NBA Finals with another lopsided victory over Cavaliers CelticsBlog CelticsBlog exit interview: Neemias Queta proved himself for Celtics before questions returned into playoffs NESN Kyrie Irving 'Dreamed' Of Super Tea...

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CelticsGreenBlog.com celtics fans only! · May 24 · 2 reads that week

LeBron James leads Lakers to win over Suns

The Lakers took down the Suns 101-73 on Friday night. They clinched home court in the first round of the playoffs thanks to the Rockets losing to the Wolves. Rui Hachimura started things off for LA with an impressive reverse layup. LeBron James was cooking early for Los Angeles with three 3-pointers and three free […]

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Silver Screen and Roll · Apr 11 · 2 reads that week

NBA approves sweeping lottery reform intended to curb tanking

The NBA Board of Governors met on May 28 and passed a comprehensive lottery reform intended to stop tanking that will take effect starting with the 2027 draft, the league announced. Only the Memphis Grizzlies voted against the proposal, commonly referred to as the “3-2-1” model, which significantly alters how the lottery will work going […]

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Pounding The Rock · May 30 · 1 read that week

Is a Nick Nurse, Masai Ujiri Reunion In The Cards In Dallas?

Everything is new in Dallas, as Masai Ujiri is aiming to put his indelible stamp on the Mavericks after taking over as the new team president. And with one of his top priorities being a new head coach, talk around the league has turned to an interesting and familiar option for Ujiri.  The Philadelphia 76ers are undergoing their own transformation in upper management, and it's unclear how the new president of basketball operations  will deal with Nurse's status.  The former Toron...

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NBA Trade Rumors · May 30 · 1 read that week

Managing Madrid Podcast: Mourinho Predictions; Castilla Playoffs; Atletico Admin

On this La Liga Tier Members only episode, our monthly Zoom call, Kiyan Sobhani and Sam Sharpe — along with La Liga Tier Members live on the call — discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a La Liga Tier Member. We hope you enjoy the show! The site is run by a small […]

Managing Madrid · May 30 · 1 read that week

Mock Draft Deep Dive: Does Koa Peat’s stock slide benefit the Celtics?

Two weeks ago, we talked about a J. Kyle Mann mock draft that saw the Celtics use their first round pick on international prospect Karim Lopez, diving a bit into the film and numbers to see if the fit makes sense for a team that has a desire to add rim-attacking power and more interior […]

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CelticsBlog · May 29 · 1 read that week

Checking In: How Do You Feel About the Trail Blazers Today?

The Portland Trail Blazers are in an interesting part of the calendar year. Their season is done, a 42-40 record and a trip to the playoffs in the rearview mirror. The NBA Draft lies ahead, but as of this moment, Portland doesn’t have a pick in the proceedings. Free agency and trade season should be […]

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Blazer's Edge · May 28 · 1 read that week

Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder, Game 6

Facing elimination for the first time this postseason, the San Antonio Spurs come into this pivotal Game 6 with their backs against the wall. With 10 games already played between them and the Thunder this season and Game 6 looming, both of these teams are way passed the point of being surprised at what the […]

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Pounding The Rock · May 28 · 1 read that week

Rhyne Howard, Dream edge Mercury in thrilling 82-80 victory

The Atlanta Dream continued their strong start to the 2026 WNBA season with a hard-fought 82-80 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday night, surviving a late comeback attempt at Gateway Center Arena. Atlanta improved to 4-1 on the season behind another balanced offensive performance led by Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray. Howard finished with […]

Peachtree Hoops · May 25 · 1 read that week

Rockets star Kevin Durant makes 12th All-NBA appearance

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant is celebrating another successful season in the NBA with his 12th All-NBA honor of his career. With his 12th All-NBA appearance, Durant joins an elite club of basketball greats, which includes: Here’s a list of the All-NBA teams that the voters chose: First: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Luka […]

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The Dream Shake · May 25 · 1 read that week

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson makes All-NBA Team; Karl-Anthony Towns snubbed

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson is celebrating his third consecutive All-NBA appointment, being named to the second team for a third straight year. Here’s a look at how all the All-NBA teams shook out. First: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic, Cade Cunningham Second: Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant, Jalen […]

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Posting and Toasting · May 25 · 1 read that week

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown ‘grateful’ after discovering All-NBA Second Team nod

Jaylen Brown’s first run as the Boston Celtics star earned its flowers on Sunday night. The names of those voted to the league’s All-NBA first, second, and third teams were unveiled, just as Brown began unpacking another handful of topics during his latest livestream. Brown’s audience got a live reaction from the five-time All-Star, who […]

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CelticsBlog · May 25 · 1 read that week

Malachi Moreno withdraws from NBA Draft and returns to Kentucky Basketball

Malachi Moreno is withdrawing from the 2026 NBA Draft and will return to Kentucky Basketball, he announced Sunday night on Instagram and Twitter. Moreno was testing the waters and even getting first-round buzz leading into the May 27 NCAA deadline to withdraw from the draft, but in the end, he’ll stay at Kentucky for another […]

A Sea Of Blue · May 25 · 1 read that week

It’s time for Playoff Basketball: San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma Thunder, Game 4

Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear too much. The rule against trolling also applies to members of this site […]

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Pounding The Rock · May 24 · 1 read that week

Tyrese Maxey earns first All-NBA honors with 2025-26 third team selection

From the 21st pick in the draft to one of the 15 best players in the league. The NBA has announced their All-NBA teams for the 2025-26 season, revealing that Tyrese Maxey has been selected for the first time in his career. He joins Jalen Duren, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Johnson, and Jamal Murray for those […]

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Liberty Ballers · May 24 · 1 read that week

Luka Dončić named to First Team All-NBA, earning sixth All-NBA selection

While Luka Dončić’s Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge was approved by the NBA, making him eligible for end-of-season awards, the voters still left him off their MVP ballots. However, Luka will not go empty-handed regarding NBA accolades this year as he was named First Team All-NBA on Sunday. This is his sixth All-NBA selection, but his first […]

Silver Screen and Roll · May 24 · 1 read that week

Survey Results

I hope you are all enjoying your holiday weekend. This past week, I posted a handful of surveys in The Feed. There were a few pertaining to basketball, one on football, and one on the general level of fan engagement in the new world we live in. Some of our questions were looking back on […]

The Only Colors · May 24 · 1 read that week

Everton at Tottenham: Opposition Analysis | Moyes to Seek a Strong Finish As Criticism Mounts

Everton blew any sliver of a chance at European qualification with an abject – on many levels – non-performance in losing 3-1 at Hill Dickinson Stadium to Sunderland last weekend. Whilst the North East club are back in the top flight after eight years in the second and third tiers, they cannot be accused of […]

Royal Blue Mersey · May 24 · 1 read that week

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