28 minutes ago

Nine Playoff Trips Later, Jayson Tatum Says This One Hit Different

After Boston’s 123-91 Game 1 win over Philadelphia, Tatum said this playoff return felt unlike any of his previous nine. “Not too long ago, I wasn’t even sure if I was gonna be able to play this season,” he said after coming back from injury. Tatum called it the most “excited,” “relaxed” and grateful he’s ever felt entering the postseason.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 hour ago

Paige Bueckers Flew to Croatia to Be There for Nika Muhl During Recovery

Bueckers said she recently traveled to Croatia to visit Muhl, calling her “my best friend” and “my sister.” The Wings star said she wants Muhl as a future bridesmaid and described the trip as a chance to support someone she deeply loves before the season begins. With Muhl recovering from another ACL injury, the visit carried even more weight.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 hour ago

Coach's Message For Azzi Fudd in Dallas Is Simple: Shoot the Open One

Fudd said one of her early adjustments with the Wings is learning not to pass up clean looks. After coach Jose Fernandez pushed her to be more aggressive, she admitted, “Remembering to shoot when I’m open” is now a focus. Fudd added that teammates have been reinforcing the same message as Dallas tries to unlock the scorer it drafted.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 hour ago

Boston Fans Turned Philadelphia’s “We Want Boston” Chant Back on the Sixers

Philadelphia fans broke out in 'We Want Boston' chants as they beat Orlando in the Play-In Game. By Game 1, Celtics fans had the perfect answer. With Boston up 32 in the fourth quarter, TD Garden broke out a loud “We want Boston” chant, flipping the Sixers’ own words back at them.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 hour ago

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown Lead Celtics to Blowout Win vs Sixers in Game 1

The Jays stepped up for the 2024 Champs, with Tatum getting 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists, scoring 21 of them in the 1st half. Brown added 26 points in Celtics' 123-91 win. Cs had six different players score in double digits. For the Sixers, Tyrese Maxey had 21 points and 8 assists, while Paul George scored 17 points.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 hours ago

Paige Bueckers Sees Geno Auriemma Traits in Dallas’ New Coach

Bueckers said Jose Fernandez reminds her of Geno because of his discipline, structure, and “no BS mentality.” She said that style builds confidence by making every player understand her role and the standard Dallas wants to set. For Bueckers, the early message is clear: accountability starts with the coach and spreads through the roster.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 hours ago

Dillon Brooks’ Antics Won’t Matter Unless the Suns Get Points With Them

Charles Barkley said Phoenix needs more than agitation from Brooks if it wants to threaten Thunder. “We need points. We don’t need antics,” he said, arguing the Suns can’t expect defense alone to carry them. Barkley added that while Brooks can be an irritant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is too locked in for mind games, saying, “Nobody’s getting under his damn skin.”

By Raahib Singh

about 3 hours ago

Stephanie White’s Hope for Caitlin Clark Starts With Joy, Not Stats

White said her biggest Year 3 wish for Clark has nothing to do with numbers. After an injury-disrupted season, Indiana’s coach wants to see Clark “play with joy” again and simply enjoy the opportunity in front of her. White called last year “hard,” adding she wants Clark to lean into this roster and “do what she does best.”

By Raahib Singh

about 3 hours ago

Jaylen Brown’s Growth as a Playmaker Has Kenny Smith Talking MVP

Smith said Brown’s biggest leap came when the Celtics expanded his role from pure scorer to creator. “When he got the role as the playmaker and shot maker, he actually flourished more,” Smith said, adding Brown is now “a first-team All-NBA guy” and “one of the top three guys for the MVP race.”

By Raahib Singh

about 4 hours ago

Charles Barkley Sees No Easy Way Out for Philadelphia Against Boston

Barkley said the 76ers’ biggest issue against Boston is simple: they lack clear matchup advantages. He pointed to Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and Paul George drawing Derrick White, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown, calling that “a problem.” Barkley, who said he’s a Sixers fan, admitted, “I wish I could have some hope,” but expects a rough series.

By Raahib Singh

about 4 hours ago

San Antonio Looms as the One Team Shaq Thinks Could Derail OKC’s Repeat Bid

Shaq praised Thunder's togetherness, culture, and ability to keep winning despite injuries, saying that’s why the Thunder look built for another title run. But he singled out one dangerous matchup. “It’s only one team that scares me for them,” Shaq said. “That would be the San Antonio Spurs.” He added OKC can win it all if that clash never comes.

By Raahib Singh

about 4 hours ago

Aliyah Boston’s Record $6.3M Fever Extension Came Together Fast After New CBA

Boston said her landmark extension with Indiana started moving once the new CBA was finalized. “God is great,” she said, calling herself “super blessed” to stay with the Fever. Boston added she left the negotiations to her agent, joking that she preferred to “sit back, watch a good show, and wait for him to call me.”

By Raahib Singh

about 5 hours ago

Kevin Durant Had a Blunt Message for a Hecklinga Lakers Fan

Durant went viral during Lakers-Rockets Game 1 after jawing with a fan courtside in a moment that quickly spread online. The clip was framed around Durant firing back at a Lakers fan, saying, “Get that grown man d**k out ya mouth.” Even without being in uniform, KD still found a way to steal attention inside the arena.

By Raahib Singh

about 5 hours ago

Caitlin Clark’s Return Comes With a New Respect for Recovery

Clark said time away from the court last season taught her to be “a little bit smarter” with her body, even though her competitive mindset has not changed. “I don’t want to sit out a single rep,” she said, but added camp’s long days make recovery and treatment essential. Clark called the experience humbling and said it improved her leadership.

By Raahib Singh

about 6 hours ago

Goran Dragic Still Sounds Heated Over Robert Sarver’s $1 Million Comment

Dragic recalled former Suns owner Robert Sarver telling him he was “so happy” he missed the All-Star team because Phoenix wouldn’t have to pay a $1 million bonus in his contract. Dragic said the remark came after he was sent to All-Star Weekend for the Skills Challenge instead. “I was so pissed, man,” he said.

By Raahib Singh

about 6 hours ago

Indiana Fever Enter Camp With Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston Fully Cleared

Indiana heads into training camp with a clean bill of health, as Clark said she is “100% healthy” while still building back her reps. Boston added she’s “good to go” after her leg injury at Unrivaled. Sophie Cunningham and Ty Harris have also been cleared, giving the Fever a fully available group to open camp.

By Raahib Singh

about 6 hours ago

Pat Riley’s Heat Culture May Be Scaring Off Stars From Coming to Miami

Pierce argued Miami’s reputation is now working against it, saying players see how stars are treated once the relationship turns. He pointed to Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, and Jimmy Butler as examples, saying, “You run your stars off when you’re done with them.” Pierce believes that history makes some stars think twice about choosing Miami.

By Raahib Singh

about 7 hours ago

Lakers’ Sloppy Win Left Shannon Sharpe Warning About What Comes Next

Sharpe said Lakers flirted with trouble despite beating Rockets 107-98, pointing to 21 offensive rebounds allowed and a plus-five turnover margin for the Rockets. He called that combo “a recipe to get your a** beat” if it continues, especially in Game 2. Sharpe added the Lakers looked sharp early, but then got careless and “lax” as the game wore on.

By Raahib Singh

about 8 hours ago

McDonald’s Sponsorship Took a Wild Turn Once Charles Barkley Brought Up Ice Spice

A McDonald’s-sponsored Inside the NBA segment went off-script when Barkley riffed on Filet-O-Fish, nuggets, and barbecue sauce, then later joked that Ice Spice “should have slapped her in the face with a Big Mac” while reacting to her viral McDonald’s scuffle. The chaos fit the show perfectly, even if it was likely far from what McDonald’s imagined.

By Raahib Singh

about 8 hours ago

NBA Playoff Games Today (April 19th): Sunday’s Slate Has Four Game 1s

The NBA playoffs continue Sunday with four Game 1s: 76ers-Celtics at 1 p.m. ET, Suns-Thunder at 3:30, Magic-Pistons at 6:30, and Trail Blazers-Spurs at 9. Boston, Oklahoma City, Detroit, and San Antonio will play host for today's games. Every matchup opens a fresh series with playoff seeding, pressure, and momentum now fully in play.

By Raahib Singh

about 9 hours ago

Alperen Sengun Explains His Decision to Not Post Up Much vs. Lakers

According to Varun Shankar, Sengun didn't want to post up because the Lakers flooded the zone with defenders. Although Ime Udoka wanted Sengun to facilitate from the post, saying, "Don’t go away from being a facilitator in the post," the Lakers made it tough to get good passes off. Sengun added that the Lakers stifled the Rockets' ball movement.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 14 hours ago

JJ Redick Happy With How the Lakers Took Care of the Ball in Game 1 Win vs. Rockets

Redick praised his players for handling the ball well under pressure and keeping the team organized vs. Rockets. "We ran a lot of the stuff we wanted to run, and we got a lot of good stuff. When we did shoot the ball, we were efficient," Redick said. However he wants to see the Lakers continue this throughout the series.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 14 hours ago

Charles Barkley Roasts The Rockets' Offense After Loss To The Lakers

The Rockets outshot the Lakers 93-66 and dropped an embarrassing 98 points to the Lakers 107. "They just play one-on-one basketball. They don’t run play. Whoever gets it shoots it. They have KD to cover up all their flaws. I have no idea what kind of offense they are running. It was awful to watch," said Chuck.

By Samir Mehdi

about 14 hours ago

Lakers’ Frontcourt of De’Andre Ayton and Rui Hachimura Clamped Up Rockets in Game 1 Win

Hachimura and Ayton played a key defensive role in Lakers' 107-98 win vs. Rockets. They contested 32 of Houston's 98 field goal attempts and held them to 9-32, 28%. This includes them clamping up Alperen Sengun, who shot 4-13 while being guarded by the Lakers' duo. Hachimura and Ayton dropped 14 and 19 points respectively, contributing offensively as well.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 15 hours ago

Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray Tie Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen Atop Playoff Record Books

Jokic and Murray both dropped 25+ points, 5+ assists and 5+ rebounds in Nuggets' 116-105 win vs. Timberwolves. It was their 8th time doing so, tying Jordan and pippen for the most instances by a duo in NBA history. With Jokic and Murray dominating, the Timberwolves struggled to get a foothold. They could break the record later in these playoffs.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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