Tag: NBA Playoffs
Lakers Notes: LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves
Star forward LeBron James turned his ankle in the Lakers' Game 2 loss to the Nuggets, but said he'll be ready for Game 3....
East Notes: Heat, Jimmy Butler, Celtics, Cavs, Jarrett Allen
Heat
Star wing Jimmy Butler indicated he is very confident in the Heat's title chances.
Miami opens the Eastern Conference finals on the road against the...
West Rumors: Warriors, Draymond Green, Suns, Deandre Ayton, Blazers
Warriors
The return of guards Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, as well as forward Draymond Green, is viewed as the "most...
Lakers vs. Warriors Most-Watched Conference Semifinal in 27 Years
With the likes of LeBron James and Stephen Curry, it’s safe to say the Lakers-Warriors series had plenty of star power.
And not surprisingly, fans...
East Notes: Heat, Kevin Love, Sixers, James Harden, Magic
Heat
Guard Tyler Herro will not play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals vs. the Celtics, as he remains...
East Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Sixers, Heat
Celtics
Guard/forward Jayson Tatum set an NBA record with 51 points in the Celtics' Game 7 win over the 76ers, but said the important thing...
Warriors Intend to Discuss Multiyear Deal With Draymond Green
Forward Draymond Green and the Warriors are at a crossroads following the team's second-round playoff exit at the hands of the Lakers.
But the sides...
Suns Fire Two Scouts, Front Office Executive
The Suns have fired two scouts and a front office executive in what could be a sign of things to come, per Chris Haynes...
Chris Paul on Suns Future: I’m Not the GM
After another disappointing playoff finish, rumors are swirling around the Suns.
Some of them involve point guard Chris Paul, who turned 38-years old earlier this...
Nuggets Notes: Nikola Jokic, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Malone
Shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope said he's not surprised the Nuggets eliminated the Suns to advance to the Western Conference Finals.
“Just being around these guys...
Suns Notes: Kevin Durant, Cam Payne, Monty Williams, Roster
Star forward Kevin Durant suggested the Suns don't need to panic, but like everyone, are likely to consider some roster moves this offseason.
"We'll see,"...
Five Takeaways From Sixers’ Game 6 Clunker of a Loss to Celtics
Five takeaways from the 76ers' 95-86 home loss to the Celtics in Game 6 of their second-round series on Thursday.
1. Well, the Sixers really...
East Notes: Heat, Jimmy Butler, Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Wizards
Heat
The Heat are banking on returning to Miami to help close out the series vs. the Knicks. They currently lead 3-2 but lost Game...
Podcast: Talkin’ Cavs, JB Bickerstaff, Sixers, NBA Playoffs, More
Should the Cavaliers hang on to coach J.B. Bickerstaff? And what about the roster? What type of changes are needed?
Oh, and how about the...
Celtics, Jaylen Brown Not Likely to Part Ways, Rival GM Says
With the Celtics being anything but world-beaters in the NBA playoffs, speculation has reared its ugly head.
It suggests that guard/forward Jaylen Brown will look...
Lakers’ Anthony Davis Expected to Play in Game 6
Lakers forward Anthony Davis is expected to play in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals vs. the Warriors on Friday in Los Angeles,...
Dribbles: Lakers? Warriors? Still Not Entirely Easy to Say
Some quick dribbles on the Lakers-Warriors series that the Lakers lead, 3-2.
1. Warriors star Stephen Curry is 6-of-24 shooting on 3-pointers over the last...
Suns Notes: Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul
Shooting guard Devin Booker and the Suns are on the brink of playoff elimination, but from the sounds of things, remain confident.
They trail their...
Heat Notes: Jimmy Butler, Kevin Love, Rebounding, Game 5
Question: The key for the Heat to eliminate the Knicks at Madison Square Garden?
Answer: Really bring it.
That seems to to be the philosophy of...
Joel Embiid: Sixers ‘Must Show Up’ for Game 6 vs. Celtics
Who would've guessed?
The 76ers truly are one win away from advancing to the Eastern Conference finals, thanks to their 115-113 road win over the...
