Photo: Peter Baba DeMar DeRozan expressed frustration after the Chicago Bulls’ loss in the Play-In Tournament. Despite his three-year stint with the Bulls, they have only reached the playoffs once, being eliminated by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2022. In addition, for the past two seasons, they have been knocked out by the Miami Heat in…
Photo: Brooklyn Nets/Twitter Memphis Grizzlies forward Yuta Watanabe announced on Instagram Live that he’s leaving the NBA to return home to Japan for the upcoming season. He cited various factors for this decision, including prioritizing his mental health. Watanabe did not specify which team he intends to play for in Japan. Additionally, he is expected…
Photo: Peter Baba Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier III is experiencing a neck injury that has put him in a week-to-week status. Rozier has missed the last four regular-season games and both of Miami’s Play-In Tournament matches due to this issue. While it is a significant injury, there is no immediate worry about the veteran…
The Miami Heat clinched a spot in the playoffs with a dominant 112-91 win over the Chicago Bulls in a thrilling play-in tournament elimination game. Even without Jimmy Butler, who was sidelined with an injury, the Heat displayed their depth and resilience, led by Tyler Herro’s impressive performance with 24 points and near triple-double. Miami’s…
The New Orleans Pelicans secured a spot in the NBA playoffs by defeating the Sacramento Kings 105-98 in a play-in tournament elimination game, with De’Aaron Fox scoring 35 points. Despite missing Zion Williamson, the Pelicans rallied behind Brandon Ingram’s 24 points and Jonas Valanciunas’ double-double of 19 points and 12 rebounds. With balanced scoring and…
Markus Howard’s impressive 28-point performance led Baskonia to secure the final spot in the EuroLeague playoffs with a thrilling 89-77 victory over Virtus in the second round. After a five-year absence from the playoffs, Baskonia is celebrating their return with key contributions from Matt Costello (19 points) and Tadas Sedekerskis (16 points). Despite a strong…
Photo: Milwaukee Bucks/X screenshot Amid speculation sparked by sports analyst Stephen A. Smith’s comments, Damian Lillard refutes rumors of discontent with the Milwaukee Bucks, affirming his contentment with his current situation. Lillard addressed the speculation, asserting his love for the Bucks’ environment while acknowledging external factors that occasionally affect him off the court. “I saw…
Photo: Los Angeles Clippers/Twitter The NBA has issued a $25,000 fine to the LA Clippers for violating league injury reporting rules. The Clippers were discovered to have provided inaccurate information about the availability of key players Paul George, Norman Powell, and Russell Westbrook prior to their game against the Houston Rockets on April 14. Even…
Former Duke forward Mark Mitchell has announced that he will be transferring to Missouri for his junior season. Standing at 6-foot-8, Mitchell is ranked No. 6 in the CBS Sports Transfer Rankings and is a significant addition to a Mizzou program looking to bounce back after a winless SEC campaign. Mitchell, a former five-star prospect…
Photo: Denver Nuggets/Twitter Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James praised Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, calling him one of the greatest players in basketball history. Before their first-round playoff matchup, James lauded Jokic’s versatility and leadership, emphasizing his ability to raise his teammates’ performance. “He’s one of the best players to ever play this game. It’s…
