Category: Basketball
JJ Redick Unveils Strategy for Lakers vs. Timberwolves Showdown
Lakers head coach JJ Redick is entering his first playoff series at the helm, and he will be using a less is more approach with the team in the lead-up. “We will spend some time, Tuesday, Wednesday, introducing a little bit of playoff stuff,” Redick said. “It’s not necessarily going to be everything at once…
Will Damian Lillard Make His Postseason Debut with the Bucks?
Bucks point guard Damian Lillard has been out of the NBA with blood clots since March 19, but there is hope he will return before the end of the postseason. His injury was initially thought to be a calf strain suffered on or around March 18. The swelling in Lillard’s calf was unusual enough to…
Mike Budenholzer’s Exit Marks the Start of a New Era for the Suns
Apart from the Suns, all other 29 teams are in the playoffs, the Play-In or the draft lottery and the team have taken swift action by firing head coach Mike Budenholzer. With the highest payroll in league history, Phoenix finished the season with a 45-37 record and struggled through most of 2024-25. So, coach Bud…
Hornets Coach Encourages LaMelo Ball to Build Strength Ahead of Next Season
Charlotte star LaMelo Ball has got his work cut out for him this offseason, according to his coach Charles Lee. Lee had a clear message for the 23-year-old. “He’s got to get stronger,” Lee said Monday after the team’s exit interviews. Teams tended to ramp up defensive pressure on Ball, using physical play and body…
Victor Wembanyama Reports Positive Progress in Recovery from Blood Clots
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama addressed the media for the first time on Sunday since being ruled out of season due to deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder in February. Although it was his first time speaking to the media in months, Wemby wasn’t quick to give much away in regards to the specifics of…
Tyrese Maxey Opens Up About Joel Embiid’s Ongoing Injury Struggles
The 76ers’ season from hell is finally over and Tyrese Maxey has spoken about the massive impact of Joel Embiid’s injuries. The Sixers big man played in just 19 regular season games out of 58 due to various injuries, but mainly knee complaints. That, along with Paul George being largely unavailable made for a super…
San Antonio Spurs Interested in Acquiring Bradley Beal, According to NBA Insider
Bradley Beal could be heading to San Antonio, who are one of the favorites to land the Suns guard, according to one NBA insider. John Gambodoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix believes “there’s a zero percent chance” Bradley Beal comes back to the Phoenix next season. “And I truly believe that, you know me,…
Stan Van Gundy Shares His Insights on the Knicks vs. Pistons Playoff Showdown
The Knicks are set to play the Pistons in the first round of the playoffs, and Stan Van Gundy has spoken honestly about their chances. He thinks NY may find themselves in a tough battle and a seven-game series against a physical Pistons outfit. “They are really, really good at the defensive end,” Van Gundy…
2025 NBA Play-In Tournament: Schedule, Matchup Highlights, and Team Insights
The 2024-25 NBA postseason is officially here – with play-in games set to tip off this week after a nail-biting contest in the West. Entering the final week, there was a five-way tie in the Western Conference standings – almost unheard of. The standings in the West went down to the absolute wire – an…
Top NBA Betting Picks for April 11, 2025
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