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The Spurs had a chance to punch their ticket to the Western Conference Finals Friday night, and they did exactly that with an emphatic 139-109 victory over the Wolves. With their backs against the wall, Minnesota changed its defensive scheme to start the game. Instead of playing Gobert against Wemby straight up, the Wolves put […]
The Utah Jazz are entering next season with what is likely going to be a problem, a good problem. The core for the future is looking like the following six players: Keyonte George, Ace Bailey, Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr., Walker Kessler, and either AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson. The issue the Jazz are going […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers couldn’t close out their series with the Detroit Pistons. Now everything is on the line Sunday night. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 18 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 3 turnovers The Cavs are waiting for Mitchell to be a superhero again. He […]
And just like that, it’s over. The Minnesota Timberwolves came into Game 6 of their Western Conference Semifinal series against the San Antonio Spurs to replicate their series from two years ago against the Denver Nuggets and force Game 7. Instead, they repeated a different kind of history. For the third straight year, the Timberwolves’ […]
After getting under the luxury tax last year, the Miami Heat are expected to be aggressive in their approach this summer. They are expected to make run at Giannis Antetokounmpo, but whether they will be able to land the two-time MVP, they need upgrades all around the roster. Fortunately for them, they will have their […] The post 5 free agents Heat should target with their full mid-level exception this summer appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Kentucky Wildcats coaching staff has been very open as to how they’ll fill out the roster this offseason, whether it be high school recruits, college transfers, or even international prospects. The Wildcats have had their eye on 7-foot-3 center Luigi Suigo from the Serbian League, but it’s unlikely the Mega Superbet big man ends […]
The Washington Mystics won against the Indiana Fever, 104-102 on Friday night in overtime at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Sonia Citron led the Mystics with 30 points on 10-of-14 shooting while Kiki Iriafen added 25 more points and got the start. For the Fever, Caitlin Clark led with 32 points to lead all scorers. Tonight’s game […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers fumbled an opportunity to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. Now they face their second Game 7 of the postseason. This time, on the road against the Detroit Pistons. Let’s go over today’s losers. LOSER – Donovan Mitchell Closing out a team as talented as the Pistons isn’t easy. It’s borderline impossible […]
CLEVELAND — Before Game 6, Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said that you would have to “choke the life out of” his team. Those words proved to be prophetic. The Cleveland Cavaliers weren’t up for the challenge. They didn’t value possessions like they needed to, and overall didn’t have the attention to detail you […]
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 […]
After years in the LeBron James era under Jeanie Buss’s ownership, the Lakers quickly leapt into a new era last year. Months after acquiring Luka Dončić via trade, the Buss family sold their majority stake in the franchise to Mark Walter. In what seemed like the snap of a finger, the franchise shifted into a […]
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro had the worst year of his career in 2025-26. And while the 6-foot-5 guard has been the center of trade rumors since his rookie season, there are breadcrumbs to suggest that last season may have been his last with the Miami Heat. Even though he’s set to be a $33 […] The post Anonymous East excecutive slams Tyler Herro: ‘No one wants him’ appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Cleveland Cavaliers will try to punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals tonight. Share your thoughts as the game unfolds. If you aren’t a member of the community, sign up so you can talk to your fellow Cavalier fans and make your voice heard! Go Cavs!
The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached a point in their second-round series with the Detroit Pistons where all the cards are already on the table. It’s unlikely either team will do anything overly shocking in Game 6. It will be more of the same, with minor tweaks and varying execution. One trick the Cavs have up […]
Here are the NBA playoff games for Friday, May 15, 2026: In addition, the Washington Mystics play the Indiana Fever tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game is on ion. Enjoy the games!
Last year was the year the Brooklyn Nets were supposed to pick a red rose from the garden in their backyard. With Dylan Harper tearing it up at Rutgers and Brooklyn simultaneously beginning its tank run, both parties seemed destined to align on Draft Night. Even his teammate, Ace Bailey, seemed like a storybook prospect […]
The NBA Combine is over. Agents’ pro days too. Chicago is in the past. Next come workouts and interviews which are likely underway. The process has a long way to go with the 2026 NBA Draft still five weeks away at the end of June. In meantime, all we have is mock drafts which at […]
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It’s a big night for NBA basketball, with two pivotal Playoff matchups on the slate. First, the Detroit Pistons will try to force a Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road. Then, the Minnesota Timberwolves will take the floor in Minneapolis and attempt to push the San Antonio Spurs to Game 7. Here’s […]
The Seattle Seahawks have been masterful on the road under Mike Macdonald. In two seasons under their Super Bowl champion head coach, they’ve won 15 out of 17 games away from Lumen Field, including all eight of their 10 am PT trips to the central and eastern time zones. Has anyone checked on Coach Macdonald’s […]
I am joined by Pounding the Rock’s (our Spurs sister site) JR Wilco for yet another parlay about the series as it continues. With the Spurs now up 3-2, on the verge of closing out a competitive second round matchup, much of our conversation shifted to if this series is about to end, or if […]
Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn will be cheering on the Vikings for a second season, a year after their appearance upset a right-wing influencer.
13 former Gonzaga Bulldogs suited up in the NBA this season, setting a new program record. As the 2026 playoffs get underway, seven of them punched postseason tickets, with one more agonizingly close to joining them. From a reigning champion hunting a repeat to a journeyman veteran soaking up garbage minutes on the hottest team […]