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15 players who will shape the NBA playoffs

This NBA season has been one for the books. Think of all the narratives: the drama-filled Cavs, the injury-riddled Celtics, the red-hot Rockets and Raptors, the crazy trade deadline, the inconsistent Warriors — the list goes on. With the …

Joe Ingles takes funny swipe at Gordon Hayward after Jazz clinch playoff berth

The Utah Jazz are officially back in the playoffs despite many writing them off after Gordon Hayward’s departure, and forward Joe Ingles is basking in it. The Jazz clinched a playoff spot with a 112-97 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. …

Steve Kerr clarifies word choice about Warriors’ loss to Pacers

Steve Kerr acknowledged before Sunday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns that he used a poor choice of words when being critical of his Golden State Warriors following a loss to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. After the 20-point defeat …

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Report: Hornets finalize deal to make Mitch Kupchak GM

The Charlotte Hornets have reportedly finalized a deal to make Mitch Kupchak their new team president and general manager. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hornets will introduce Kupchak next week after a deal was formalized on …

Isaiah Thomas

Isaiah Thomas not worried about impact of hip surgery on free agency

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Isaiah Thomas has had the worst contract year imaginable, but he’s not worried about his free agent prospects following a difficult year. Thomas was traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Lakers, and has since …

Russell Westbrook asked to guard James Harden down stretch of win

The Oklahoma City Thunder inched closer to clinching a playoff spot with a big road win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday, and part of what made it so impressive was the role Russell Westbrook played on the defensive end. After OKC’s 108-102 …

Al Horford

Al Horford responds to disrespect towards Celtics

Al Horford seems pretty insulted at the idea that teams are targeting a first-round matchup against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Speaking with the media on Saturday, the five-time All-Star responded to the notion that the …

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Marcus Morris hoping to avoid brother Markieff in NBA playoffs

There is a very real chance that Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris could have to face his twin brother Markieff in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, and that is not a possibility he is looking forward to. Marcus Morris admitted Saturday that, …

Kyrie Irving

Danny Ainge: Kyrie Irving surgery ‘went exactly as planned’

Kyrie Irving’s surgery was a success, according to the Boston Celtics. The point guard had two screws removed from his left patella, and according to team president Danny Ainge, the operation was a success and Irving is expected back for …

Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook refuses to make MVP pick

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook will probably fall short of winning back-to-back MVP awards, and he’s not weighing in on who his successor should be. Westbrook’s former teammate James Harden is perceived as the …

Tom Thibodeau likes Timberwolves’ chances with Jimmy Butler returning

The Minnesota Timberwolves are fighting tooth and nail for a playoff spot, but coach Tom Thibodeau is happy with his things are going. Though the Timberwolves are just a half game ahead of the Denver Nuggets for the eighth and final Western …

Ben Simmons

LeBron James, Ben Simmons share Instagram lovefest after game

LeBron James and Ben Simmons have a whole lot of mutual respect. All you had to do was check out Instagram to know that, where Simmons and James had nothing but love for each other on Instagram following the Philadelphia 76ers’ 132-130 win over …

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Joel Embiid wants to return for Game 1 of playoffs

The man who calls himself The Process does not want to miss out on the Philadelphia 76ers’ return to playoff action. Joel Embiid is sidelined with a fractured orbital bone and has no set timetable for his return, but the Philadelphia center …

Dwyane Wade Heat

Dwyane Wade laughs off New York billboard recruiting LeBron

It’s safe to say that Dwyane Wade will not be putting his money on the New York Knicks to win the LeBron James free agency sweepstakes this summer. The Miami Heat guard was asked on Friday about the New York billboard that emerged this week in …

Scott Brooks rips ‘selfish’ Wizards after loss

Scott Brooks was extremely critical of his team following an embarrassing loss on Friday. The Washington Wizards lost at home to the Atlanta Hawks 103-97. Keep in mind that the Wizards are battling for a higher seed in the Eastern Conference …

LeBron James misses key free throw as 76ers jump Cavs in standings

LeBron James missed a key free throw during an exciting stretch late in the game Friday as the Cleveland Cavaliers lost 132-130 to the Philadelphia 76ers, who have now jumped them in the Eastern Conference standings. James was fouled with under two …

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