Pacers’ Haliburton Wants To Play Game 6 But Weighing Risks

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton is weighing his desire to play Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the risk of worsening a strained right calf. Haliburton suffered the injury in Game 5 and was a shell of himself, failing to make a single field goal. Indiana is in a precarious position, knowing it […]

Vivek Jacob  •  18 Jun 2025
Former league MVP Derrick Rose has partnered with Freestyle Chess to create Chesstival

The 2023-24 season was Derrick Rose’s final year in the NBA. He played 15 seasons for six franchises. In retirement, the former league MVP has kept quiet.  It’s well known that Rose loves to play chess, and he’s created a full-blown event to try and expand the game. Recently, Derrick Rose announced Chesstival, a knockout-style […]

Zach Wolpin  •  18 Jun 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Credits Thunder Teammate For Playoff Success

The Thunder are only one game away from consolidating their best season in the franchise’s history, as they take on the Pacers in Game 6 in Indianapolis on Thursday evening. Not only did they record their best mark during the regular season, if they win one more game they will clinch their first-ever title.  Even […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  18 Jun 2025
Stephen A. Smith has doubts that the Thunder can close out the NBA Finals in Game 6

With their 120-109 win Monday in Game 5, the Thunder put themselves in a strong position to win the NBA Finals. Oklahoma City has a 3-2 series lead vs. the Indiana Pacers.  Despite that series lead, the Thunder still have doubters in the NBA media. To no surprise, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith had a noteworthy […]

Zach Wolpin  •  18 Jun 2025
Gabe Vincent Admits He Played Poorly For Lakers In The NBA Playoffs

It is widely believed that one of the main reasons why the Timberwolves so easily eliminated the Lakers in only five games of the first round of this year’s NBA playoffs, is due to the lack of offensive support. Despite having superstars like Luka Doncic and LeBron James on court, the rest didn’t contribute as […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  18 Jun 2025
Dejounte Murray Calls First Year With Pelicans His ‘Worst Experience In The NBA’

Dejounte Murray had his issues with a Hawks club that never lived up to their potential, which eventually led to his departure from Atlanta as he got traded to the Pelicans in exchange for young talent and a pair of first-round picks. For the player, that trade “wasn’t even supposed to happen.” In a recent […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  18 Jun 2025
NBA Finals 2025: Indiana Faces Tough Decision on Tyrese Haliburton’s Injury

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has been diagnosed with a strained right calf and will undergo an MRI. Once the severity is clarified, the next steps can be determined. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. The 25-year-old was completely out of sorts in Game 5 Monday, finishing without a single made field goal. He […]

Vivek Jacob  •  17 Jun 2025
Stephen Jackson Slams NBA For Fining Players When They Request Trades

If there is one thing Stephen Jackson guarantees, is that certain NBA superstars get preferential treatment. He is the living example of how the league react different depending on which player is committing the action, as was his case when he requested a trade out of Golden State back in 2009.  Back then, the former […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  17 Jun 2025
Steph Curry’s Dad Insists Warriors Star Wants Another NBA Title Before Retirement

Ever since Stephen Curry landed in Golden State with the seventh overall pick back in 2009, the franchise has reached six NBA Finals and conquered four of them. Now the veteran is 37-year-old and has two more years on his contract with the Dubs, as retirement is becoming a recurrent thought.  The Warriors star will […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  17 Jun 2025