NBA AM: Where’s The Playoff Drama In 2017?

We know the Warriors and Cavs are on an inevitable collision course. Is that bad for the NBA?

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Draymond Green Wishes Cavs Had Better Competition

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is disappointed in the level of competition the Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors have been able to put up against the Cleveland Cavaliers in these playoffs. “I thought teams would compete a little harder,” Green said after shootaround on Monday. “I just watched San Antonio-Houston. I like to watch […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Cavs Tie Lakers’ Record of 12 Straight Closeout Games

Cavs have won 12 consecutive closeout games, tying record with Lakers from 2000-04. They’ve won 19 straight 1st/2nd rd games, also a record Source: Brian Windhorst of ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Norman Powell Offended By LeBron Pulling Jersey

Raptors guard Norman Powell did not appreciate LeBron James yanking his jersey to keep him on the court when Powell was headed to the bench in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 115-94 Game 3 win, even if James’ intention was to help him. “They were subbing in PJ [Tucker], he thought I was coming out, he was […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
LeBron on Preferred East Opponent: ‘Doesn’t matter’

Cavaliers’ LeBron James on his preferred East finals opponent, Celtics or Wizards: “It doesn’t matter. Source: Ben Golliver of Sports Illustrated on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Projecting 2017 Cap Space, Pre-Lottery

Eric Pincus breaks down pre-lottery 2017 cap space for all 30 NBA teams.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Game 4 Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors

David Yapkowitz breaks down a demoralizing Cavs win in Game 3, and whether the Raptors have a shot in Game 4.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Game 3 Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors

Will the Raptors be able to repeat history with two straight wins down in an 0-2 hole to Cleveland?

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Raptors’ Casey on Loss: ‘We should be embarrassed’

Wednesday night in Cleveland there was no need or circumstance for LeBron (James) to grab a beer. They didn’t need to showboat off the court. This time, the Cavs did all their showboating on the basketball court in a 125-103 stomping of the Raps. “We should be embarrassed,” said Dwane Casey, talking about the mood […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021