Buss Family Set To End Iconic Ownership Run With Lakers

The Buss family’s iconic run as owners of the Los Angeles Lakers is set to come to an end after 46 years. Mark Walter, CEO of holding company TWG Global, will acquire majority ownership after a sale was agreed for approximately $10 billion. That makes this transaction the highest valuation paid for a sports franchise […]

Vivek Jacob  •  18 Jun 2025
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
Timberwolves Rumors: Finch Expects Naz Reid, Julius Randle to Return

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch was asked recently if he expects center/forward Naz Reid and veteran wing Julius Randle to both be on the roster next season. “Absolutely, yes,” Finch told KFAN’s Paul Allen, via Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. “I think both players want to be there. That’s first and foremost the most important […]

James Foglio  •  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
LaVar Ball Tells Clippers It Is Time To Trade For LaMelo: ‘Let’s Get This Championship’

Lavar Ball has never been shy about sharing his opinions about his three sons, especially those two who play in the NBA. In a recent Instagram post, the proud father addressed all the rumors surrounding LaMelo, who after lingering injuries, finally played a full season for the Hornets this past year.  Even though he initially […]

Antonio Kozlow  •  18 Jun 2025
Kristaps Porzingis Trade Rumors: Suns Eyeing Celtics Center

The Boston Celtics are mulling their options this offseason as they attempt to reduce a historic luxury tax bill following Jayson Tatum’s torn Achilles, and one way to accomplish that is by trading veteran center Kristaps Porzingis. Celtics Could Trade Kristaps Porzingis To Reduce Tax Penalty Boston enters the summer with $231 million in salary […]

James Foglio  •  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