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Kyrie Irving celebrates after a victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Kyrie Irving Says He’s Grown. The Mavs Better Hope He’s Still Lying.

To beat Boston, Dallas will probably need the 32-year-old to play with a villainous edge

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever.

Caitlin Clark Is Down and the WNBA Can’t Help Her Get Up

For Clark's own good her teammates, not the league, need to get her back

Connor McDavid of the Oilers, who are vying for a spot in the NHL's Stanley Cup Final 

Ball Is in NHL’s Court With NBA on Hold
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving makes a face.

NBA Is One Game Away From a Grudge Match in the Finals
Bill Walton in 1982

Bill Walton, Hall of Fame Basketball Player, Dead at 71
Jimmy Butler of the Heat shoots over Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets in 2023.

Four Reasons the Nuggets Will Be NBA Champs and Four Reasons It’ll Be the Heat

With the NBA Finals tipping off tonight, Denver (-400) is a heavy favorite to beat Miami (+310)

Sam Reinhart and the Florida Panthers celebrate his goal.

It’s Sweeps Season in the NBA and NHL Playoffs

The Nuggets, Heat, Panthers and Golden Knights are collectively 12-0 in the conference finals

LeBron James stands on the court against the Denver Nuggets.

LeBron James Hints He’s Retiring After Playoff Loss to Nuggets

James and the Lakers were swept out of the postseason by Denver

Carmelo Anthony on the court for the Los Angeles Lakers. Anthony announced his retirement from the NBA on May 22, 2023.

NBA Scoring Machine Carmelo Anthony Is Hanging Up His Sneakers

The 10-time All-Star is retiring after playing 19 seasons in the NBA

Nikola Jokić and Jimmy Butler on the court.

A Heat-Nuggets NBA Finals Could Be a TV Ratings Nightmare

With both teams up 3-0 in their playoff series, Miami and Denver are on a collision course

Victor Wembanyama passes the ball during a French Elite match.

Is Anyone Surprised the Spurs Won the Victor Wembanyama Sweepstakes?

San Antonio wound up with the No. 1 pick in 1997 too: Tim Duncan

Doc Rivers of the 76ers reacts against the Celtics.

Doc Rivers Blowing Game 7 With the 76ers Was Par for the Course

Rivers is now 6-10 as a coach in Game 7s

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown celebrate against the 76ers.

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum: Boston’s $600 Million Question

On the brink of elimination, the Celtic teammates were both voted All-NBA

LeBron James celebrates with Anthony Davis of the Lakers.

After Horrendous Start, the Lakers Have a Stellar Shot to Be NBA Champs

The Lakers were in 13th place in the West at the All-Star break

Detroit Pistons logo

Detroit Pistons Executive Repeatedly Harassed Female Employee

The Pistons fired assistant general manager Rob Murphy this week

a greyed out photo of Jimmy butler in a highlighted Alo Yoga Hat

We Tracked Down Jimmy Butler’s Hot Girl Sideline Hat

Playoff GOATS, Alo Yoga baddie

Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry Just Had an All-Time Great Playoff Game

His 50 points set team and league records

Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant Just Signed a Lifetime Deal With Nike

He's only the third NBA player to do so

Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat drives around Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Fiserv Forum on April 26, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Did We Just Witness the Greatest Upset in NBA Playoff History?

The Eastern Conference's number-one seed and the overall favorite to win the NBA title, the Milwaukee Bucks, are done in just five games

Head coach Ime Udoka of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors in Game One of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 02, 2022 in San Francisco, California.

Rockets Hire Udoka as Coach Despite Past Workplace Misconduct

Bringing the Celtics to the Finals in his first year was apparently enough reason to overlook why Boston fired him

A detailed view of the G League Ignite ball held by MarJon Beauchamp during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City.

17-Year-Old Dink Pate Just Became the Youngest Professional Basketball Player in US History

Dink Pate celebrated his birthday last month and yesterday joined the NBA's G League Ignite

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Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers congratulates teammate Max Strus #1 after Strus made a half-court buzzer-beater to defeat the Dallas Mavericks at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 27, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Mavericks 121-119. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Max Strus Had a Final Stretch for the Ages Last Night

It was capped off by a 59-foot buzzer beater

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 26: Head coach Monty Williams of the Detroit Pistons reacts during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 26, 2024 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Detroit Pistons 113-111.

Even When the Pistons Win, They Lose

Just when you thought it couldn't get worse for Detroit...

Godspeed You! Black Emperor

13 Great Things to Do in NYC This Weekend

From an NBA showdown to an electronic music pioneer

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 18: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks and Eastern Conference All-Stars drives against LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Western Conference All-Stars in the second quarter during the 2024 NBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 18, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

We Can Expect Plenty More NBA All-Star Games That Stink

There were still winners off the court — just not the viewers

Jacque Vaughn

Jacque Vaughn's Time at the Brooklyn Nets Has Ended

Vaughn had been with the organization since 2016

NBA insider Shams Charania appears on FanDuel TV.

The Items That Help NBA Insider Shams Charania Stay a Step Ahead

In Charania's business, speed is the name of the game

Giannis Antekounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo Is a Big Man Branching Out

The big man is branching out

LeBron James stands on the court against the Denver Nuggets.

LeBron James Turned Down a Trade to the Golden State Warriors

The Los Angeles Laker superstar wants to remain with the team — for now

Victor Wembanyama (Wemby) of the San Antonio Spurs looks to the basket as he's defended by Bruce Brown #11 and Ochai Agbaji #30 of the Toronto Raptors in an NBA game on February 12, 2024

Rare Triple-Double Shows Wemby Doesn't Need Minutes to Impress

The rookie played just 29 minutes last night — that didn’t stop him from notching a historic performance

Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. In a story at The Athletic, it was revealed that Embiid likes his steak well-done and even "burnt."

Joel Embiid’s Injury Means More Misery for Sixers Fans

The star big man is going to miss extensive time after knee surgery, signaling yet another lost season for the team's faithful followers.

Anthony Davis and LeBron James on the bench.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis Are No Longer Serious People

LA's star duo sat out Thursday's primetime TNT game vs. the East-leading Celtics

Al Horford of the Boston Celtics is introduced before an NBA game.

17 Seasons In, Al Horford Eyes a Title With the Celtics

The 37-year-old elder statesman of the best team in the NBA talks learning, evolving and his championship odds

D'Angelo Russell of the Los Angeles Lakers, who was recently fined for kicking a basketball into the stands after a close win over the Golden State Warriors

D’Angelo Russell Fined $15K for Kicking Ball After Win

The celebratory punt into the stands followed the Lakers' double-overtime victory against Golden State

Longtime NBA coach Doc Rivers.

Did the Bucks Doom Their Title Chances With Doc Rivers Hiring?

Don't be surprised to see Milwaukee blow a series lead in the postseason

Joel Embiid is showered with water after scoring a team-record 70 points.

Joel Embiid Scores 70 to Boost Odds of Being Back-to-Back MVP

But there could be a fly in the ointment for the Philly big man

Harvey Weinstein and James Dolan attend a celebration for Bryan Cranston in 2015.

James Dolan Linked to Harvey Weinstein in Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Dolan, 68, and Weinstein, 71, have both denied the ugly allegations