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28 April 2025
Michael Porter Jr. participated in the Denver Nuggets’ practice Wednesday, and interim coach David Adelman expressed optimism that Porter would be ready for Game 3 against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday. Porter sprained his left shoulder in Game 2 when Kris Dunn fell on him during a loose ball scramble. Although Porter didn’t speak with reporters, he appeared comfortable on the court by the…
28 April 2025
Ty Jerome’s confidence has been hard to ignore. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ guard, who missed most of the previous season arrived at training camp this year with a new brashness. His scoring ability, highlighted by floaters, step-back 3s, and finishes at the rim, quickly caught the attention of his teammates. “He was talking his sh– and he was backing it up, so you can’t really say nothin’ to him,”…
28 April 2025
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has been awarded the 2024-25 Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year. The honor recognizes the player who excels in close game situations during the final moments of the fourth quarter or overtime. A panel of 100 global media members selected Brunson for his ability to deliver in clutch moments. During the 2024-25 season, Brunson led the league with an average of 5.6…
28 April 2025
The Cleveland Cavaliers set a new NBA playoffs record on Wednesday night. They hit 11 three-pointers in the second quarter against Miami Heat during Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series. The Cavaliers, who were tied for the most 3-pointers in a quarter entering the playoffs, broke the record by shooting 11 of 16 from beyond the arc. Cleveland, up by just one at the end of the…
28 April 2025
During his formal introduction as the New Orleans Pelicans’ executive vice president of basketball operations, Joe Dumars was tight-lipped about the futures of both Zion Williamson and head coach Willie Green. When asked about Williamson, Dumars acknowledged previous conversations with the star forward but declined to provide specifics. Dumars said, “I won’t go into those conversations,”…
28 April 2025
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum missed his first ever playoff game on Wednesday night due to a bone bruise. The injury occurred when Tatum was hit hard by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope during a dunk attempt in Game 1. The six-time All-Star was ruled out an hour before tipoff of Game 2 in their match against the Orlando Magic. Tatum sustained the injury in the fourth quarter of the game on Sunday.…
28 April 2025
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 by the NBA. He was fined for using obscene gesture toward a fan during the Timberwolves’ 117-95 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. The incident occurred with 4:33 remaining in the third quarter of the game. Byron Spruell, the President of League Operations, confirmed the penalty. Edwards’ fine served as a reminder of the importance of…
28 April 2025
Titans GM Mike Borgonzi confirmed Tuesday that the Titans will hold onto the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. As for who they’ll take, Borgonzi played coy, saying fans would have to wait until Thursday(though the likely selection is no secret) “I got a chance to learn more about (the Titans) personally over the last couple of months, and I am excited to hopefully hear my name called…
28 April 2025
As the 2025 NFL Draft looms, Travis Hunter is one of the top prospects in the first round. The question now is how he’ll manage the dual responsibilities at the pro level. Balancing the physical demands of both positions is one challenge. But equally important will be managing the mental workload. Despite these demands, Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski believes Hunter is more than…
28 April 2025
Logan Thompson’s determination paid off in a big way during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round on Wednesday. Thompson stopped all 14 shots he faced in the third period to secure a 3-1 victory for the Capitals. Thompson’s stellar performance kept the Canadiens from capitalizing on their opportunities. His saves, including a glove stop on Josh Anderson during a 2-on-0 and a left skate…
28 April 2025
Gabriel Landeskog’s return to the ice after nearly three years was a moment of triumph for both the player and the Colorado Avalanche. The captain, who had battled knee injuries, surgeries, finally made his comeback in Game 3 of the Western Conference First Round against the Dallas Stars. “It’s playoffs, so not a whole lot of time to think about what’s going on, how it’s feeling, how long you’ve…
28 April 2025
The Boston Bruins are focused on returning to Stanley Cup contention. However, they may be parting ways with interim coach Joe Sacco. During their end-of-season press conference on Wednesday, Cam Neely and Don Sweeney were backed by Charlie Jacobs as the right leadership to steer the franchise back to glory. “I’m proud to sit alongside these two gentlemen because I know we have the right people…