[ad_1] In a commanding display of skill and determination, the Boston Celtics overwhelmed the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, securing a resounding 107-89 victory at home. Despite concerns over his fitness following a prolonged absence due to injury, Kristaps Porzingis made an immediate impact off the bench, contributing 20 points, six…
[ad_1] Photo: March Madness/YouTube As the Los Angeles Lakers pursue UConn’s Dan Hurley for their head coaching position, details have emerged regarding the potential buyout the Lakers would need to settle with Connecticut. Evan Sidery’s tweet unveiled the specifics: “Dan Hurley’s contract with UConn shows only a $1.875 million buyout, if he left for an…
[ad_1] Indiana Fever/X During his pre-NBA Finals press conference on Thursday, Adam Silver was asked about the foul on Caitlin Clark before the Boston Celtics hosted the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1. Clark was hip-checked by Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter on Saturday, sparking controversy about the treatment of the Indiana Fever rookie. Silver deferred…
[ad_1] Photo: Denver Nuggets/YouTube Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone continues to abstain from watching NBA playoff games following his team’s second-round exit at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, reflecting the lingering disappointment of missing out on the opportunity to defend their title. In an interview with Jim Rome, Malone revealed that he hasn’t…
[ad_1] The NBA is nearing completion of a combined 11-year, $76 billion set of deals with Disney, NBC and Amazon. The deals average out to $6.9 billion per season for the NBA, which is more than 2.5 times higher than its existing deals. The NFL recently doubled its fees under its last deal to around…
[ad_1] Photo: Oklahoma City Thunder/X Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren and Phoenix Suns’ Bol Bol recently had the opportunity to work out with NBA superstar Kevin Durant, seizing the chance to learn from the two-time NBA champion during the offseason. Both promising young big men utilized the session to gain insights and enhance their skills…
[ad_1] Key Highlights: The people who think Tatum is getting “carried” are focusing on the wrong parts of the box score. Tatum’s size and strength are a big reason why the Celtics’ defensive scheme against the Mavericks is working. Tatum may be going through a shooting slump, but he has shown some serious growth as…
[ad_1] John Hollinger & Nate Duncan look at the key extensions that could determine many teams’ paths next season. Included: Boston with Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Sam Hauser. Minnesota with Rudy Gobert New Orleans with Brandon Ingram and Jose Alvarado Denver with KCP, Aaron Gordon, and Jamal Murray Miami with Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin,…
[ad_1] The Boston Celtics are one of the marquee teams in the NBA, and are typically a solid draw when it comes to interest and ratings. But it might be a tough 2024 Finals series as far as viewership goes, if Game 1 is any indication. NBA Finals Game 1 Draws Less Than 11 Million…
[ad_1] In the aftermath of a tough Game 1 loss in the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, Luka Doncic reflected on his journey from European basketball to the grand stage of the NBA. Transitioning from his success in Europe to the pinnacle of the NBA, Doncic shared insights into the contrasting experiences of playing…
