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Mitchell Robinson warming up

Mitchell Robinson has profane message for his critics after his injury

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson had a message for the haters after news emerged regarding his injury ahead of the NBA Finals. Robinson took to Instagram to acknowledge fan support after he suffered a mysterious broken pinkie finger ahead of …

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Bulls linked to surprising head coach candidate

The Chicago Bulls continue to be linked to some surprising head coach candidates. The Bulls have had early conversations with BYU head coach Kevin Young about their vacancy, according to Jamal Collier of ESPN. Collier adds that the Bulls are …

James Harden warming up

James Harden’s expected offseason outcome is revealed

James Harden’s future is taking shape after a very mixed bag of a postseason. The Cleveland Cavaliers star Harden is expected to opt out of his contract this offseason and to negotiate a longer contract with the team, Bobby Marks of ESPN …

Draymond Green with his mouth open

Draymond Green has a surprising take on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is not known for freely offering praise to his fellow NBA players, but he is making a surprising exception for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Green was critical of those who believe the Oklahoma City Thunder …

Mitchell Robinson flexing

Mitchell Robinson will attempt to play in Finals following surgery

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has undergone surgery on his broken right pinkie finger and intends to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals while wearing a protective brace, reports ESPN. Knicks coach Mike Brown informed reporters on Friday that …

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76ers hire Cavaliers GM to lead basketball operations

The Philadelphia 76ers have hired Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey as their new president of basketball operations, finalizing a multiyear agreement, his agent confirmed to ESPN Friday. Gansey, 43, has spent more than a decade with the …

Tristan Thompson warming up

Tristan Thompson announces notable career news

Tristan Thompson has taken his final bow in the NBA. The former Cleveland Cavaliers big man Thompson revealed this week that he is officially retired from the NBA. Thompson was appearing on the podcast of his ex-girlfriend Khloe Kardashian and …

Jalen Williams dribbling the ball

Thunder get rough news on Jalen Williams for Game 7

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be down a star for Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. 2025 All-Star Jalen Williams was reportedly ruled out for the do-or-die clash at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the …

Giannis Antetokounmpo drives to the basket.

Giannis Antetokounmpo linked to 1 East playoff team after latest hiring

One Eastern Conference team’s recent coaching shakeup may have made it a more interesting Giannis Antetokounmpo trade destination. The Orlando Magic on Friday hired longtime assistant coach Sean Sweeney to be the team’s next head coach. …

The Orlando Magic logo

Magic have hired a new head coach

The Orlando Magic have made a decision on their new head coach. The Magic are hiring San Antonio Spurs associate coach Sean Sweeney as their new coach, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Sweeney will replace Jamahl Mosley, who was fired after the …

Kathy Hochul at a press conference.

Gov. Kathy Hochul suffers Knicks blunder in attempted ‘gotcha’ moment

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul took a “gotcha” shot at President Donald Trump’s self-proclaimed lifelong Knicks fandom this week, but her crossover attempt clanged off the rim. When asked about Trump’s plans to attend NBA Finals games at …

Mitchell Robinson flexing

Knicks face Finals scare: Key player suffers broken finger

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has suffered a broken right pinkie finger, casting uncertainty over the team’s depth as they prepare for their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the injury on …

Victor Wembanyama wearing the Spurs' "Fiesta" jersey

Victor Wembanyama directed Spurs players to give ‘hard fouls’

There were some people online who thought Victor Wembanyama had put the hit out on some Oklahoma City Thunder players during Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night. It turns out their suspicions were accurate. During Game 6 of the …

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Report reveals why Grizzlies were only team to vote against tanking rules

On Thursday, the NBA Board of Governors passed new anti-tanking rules and draft lottery changes that will go into effect beginning in 2027. The changes included flattened odds, a relegation zone including penalties for the top-three teams, and the …

Adam Silver speaking

NBA cracks down on tanking with new rule

The last few seasons in the NBA have brought the tanking discussion into focus. The 2025-26 NBA season was no exception, with multiple teams trying to increase their odds in the lottery, and fines were even handed down to the Utah Jazz and Indiana …

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks on

NBA analyst drops ‘agonizing’ take on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a back-to-back NBA MVP winner and is one game away from his second straight NBA Finals appearance. Gilgeous-Alexander has been a superstar since coming to OKC, but he has drawn a lot of criticism …

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