If you’ve spent any time watching the NBA Playoffs, especially the very dramatic L.A. Lakers vs. Houston Rockets playoff series that sadly ended with a Lakers win in game six on Friday night, you may have seen some speculation going around about Texans star Will Anderson Jr. and his uncanny resemblance to current Lakers’ guard and LeBron James’ son, Bronny …
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Why Juke Harris was a ‘primary target’ for Rick Barnes, Tennessee basketball
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes brought in Juke Harris for an official visit in October 2022. Nearly four years later, Barnes finally gets Harris as the crowning piece of the Vols’ transfer portal foray since the 2025-26 season ended. The Wake Forest guard announced his commitment to Tennessee on May 4. Advertisement “We are thrilled Juke made the decision to …
Read More »East semis preview, 3-1 comebacks, Embiid’s retribution & the future of the Celtics with John Fanta
Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show Kevin O’Connor & John Fanta react to the epic 3-1 comebacks in Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs as the 76ers beat the Celtics and the Pistons take down the Magic. What’s next for Boston & Orlando in the offseason? Advertisement The pair previews the Eastern Conference semifinals as the Sixers take on the …
Read More »Tennessee lands transfer portal star to give Vols Final Four potential in men’s college basketball
The Tennessee Volunteers were already one of the biggest winners of the transfer portal in men’s college basketball this offseason. Head coach Rick Barnes already had a strong six-man class headlined by former VCU bucket-getter Terrence Hill Jr., one-time Notre Dame scoring forward Jalen Haralson, and ex Loyola-Chicago rim protector Miles Rubin. On Monday, Tennessee landed its biggest transfer portal …
Read More »Jason Tatum’s sudden knee injury highlights the issue of inside information
The NBA has an inside information problem. How it’s handled. How it’s possibly mishandled. How it’s potentially misused. The key to ensuring that inside information isn’t abused is limiting it. As Saturday’s Game 7 in the 76ers-Celtics playoff series approached, it’s clear that Boston was carrying around a key piece of inside information. Advertisement Jayson Tatum, who made an early …
Read More »Tennessee Volunteers land elite transfer guard
The Tennessee Volunteers have landed their top transfer portal target. Former Wake Forest guard Juke Harris committed to the Volunteers on Monday, announcing the news on social media. Harris was one of the top players in the transfer portal after a breakout sophomore season, where he was named the ACC Most Improved Player and made the All-ACC Second-Team. He averaged …
Read More »Fantasy Basketball Exit Interview: Raptors playoff run is over, where do they go from here?
Despite entering as a five seed and pushing the Cavs to seven games, this squad made its mark on fantasy hoops by grinding out wins with elite defense and surprising bounce-back performances. While the roster still feels unbalanced for fantasy purposes, several key players exceeded expectations, powering a 46-win campaign before their early playoff exit. Let’s recap Toronto’s season and …
Read More »Tennessee lands prized transfer portal target Juke Harris
The Tennessee Volunteers are tired of being knocked out in the Elite Eight. Rick Barnes’ squad has made that round of the NCAA Tournament three years in a row, which is impressive, but the hope is to get even further in 2026-27. As a result, the Vols have been extremely active in the transfer portal. As of today, the team …
Read More »Donovan Mitchell does not want to go home
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Read More »Timberwolves vs. Spurs – NBA Playoffs – Game 1 predictions: Odds, stats, trends and best bets for May 4
The Timberwolves and Spurs meet tonight in San Antonio for Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series. The Timberwolves are short-handed without question while the young Spurs are finding their playoff footing. Minnesota comes into this matchup after eliminating Denver in six games, capped by a 110–98 win in which Jaden McDaniels posted 32 points and 10 rebounds. Terrence …
Read More »Wake Forest transfer guard Juke Harris commits to Tennessee
Former Wake Forest guard Juke Harris has committed to Tennessee via the NCAA Transfer Portal. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining. Harris started in all 35 of his appearances for the Demon Deacons last season. He averaged 21.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, while shooting 44.4% from the field and 33.2% from beyond the arc. Advertisement …
Read More »Dusty May to the NBA? Magic reportedly interested after firing Jamahl Mosley
Hours after losing in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the Orlando Magic have fired head coach Jamahl Mosley. And you can fire up those Dusty May rumors … now. Despite entering the NBA Playoffs as the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference, Mosley and the Magic built a 3-1 series lead over the No. 1 seed Detroit …
Read More »Villanova’s Malachi Palmer commits to Minnesota
Niko Medved received the final commitment in the transfer season from a junior wing, Malachi Palmer. MALACHI PALMERPos: F/GHt: 6’6”Wt: 215 In his final year in prep school, Palmer had multiple offers from schools but ultimately chose Maryland over Florida State, West Virginia, Oklahoma State and Seton Hall. He played limited minutes over 22 games for the Terps and transferred …
Read More »Paolo Banchero gives blunt assessment of Magic after another early playoff exit: ‘I can’t say we’re good enough’
Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero tried to singlehandedly will his team to a win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in the first round of the NBA playoffs. But despite jumping out to a 3-1 lead over Detroit, Orlando managed to fumble away the series, falling 116-94 in Game 7. After the contest, Banchero, who led the Magic with 38 points, …
Read More »Former Auburn guard Kaden Magwood finds new home with mid-major power
One of Auburn basketball’s earliest transfer portal entries has finally found a new home. Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports that former Auburn guard Kaden Magwood has signed with Murray State out of the transfer portal after spending one season at Auburn. Magwood will join former Auburn head coach Tony Barbee at Murray State. Barbee recently joined Murray State’s program …
Read More »The Cavaliers are moving on to the 2nd round of the playoffs 👏
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Read More »Magic fire Jamahl Mosley after 5 seasons as coach, 3 first-round playoff appearances, AP source says
Jamahl Mosley was fired as coach of the Orlando Magic on Monday, paying the widely expected price after the team blew a 3-1 series lead and got eliminated by the Detroit Pistons in Round 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity pending the …
Read More »You WON’T Believe the TOP PLAYS from Round 1 🤯🔥 | NBA Playoffs presented by Google
The best moments from Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs Don’t miss the top plays, clutch shots, and wild finishes! Never miss a … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPyYn8rBMB4 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »MMBets: the Western Conference second round could get out of hand
While the Eastern Conference gave us three game sevens in round one, the West gave us no such drama. Oklahoma City and San Antonio moved on with ease, and Los Angeles and Minnesota won their game sixes by sizeable margins. Unfortunately for the viewer, the Lakers and Timberwolves are missing their best players as they get sent into the arena …
Read More »Knicks vs. Sixers: Series schedule and injury report
The New York Knicks are moving on to the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. Next up: a high-stakes matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Game One tips off Monday, May 4, at 8 p.m. at Madison Square Garden. New York will look to set the tone on its home floor. Series Schedule: Game 1: Monday, May 4 — 8:00 …
Read More »Reflecting on a rare Celtics season where the glass is both half full and half empty
What are we supposed to do now? But seriously, after watching the Celtics collapse against the 76ers and seeing their season come to a crashing halt, it feels like something is missing from spring. We’ve all devoted countless hours to watching this team play in May and June, and knowing that the journey is completely finished as of May 2 …
Read More »Broken bodies everywhere: are injuries about to be declared winners of the NBA playoffs?
Should we just cancel the rest of the NBA playoffs and declare injuries the winner? They’ve already dominated this postseason far more than a team possibly could. The Oklahoma City Thunder are playing without their second-best player, Jalen Williams, after what feels like his 10th hamstring injury. In the series against the Denver Nuggets, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Donte DiVincenzo tore …
Read More »NBA’s final 8 teams still standing in Playoffs, ranked by 2026 championship chances
The first-round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs already felt like a war of attrition. Star players were dropping left and right, and in some cases changing the outcome of series. It’s starting to feel like the healthiest team will ultimately be the last team standing as the second round begins. The Boston Celtics were a popular pick to win the …
Read More »Rockets have two non-shooters and a decision to make for next season
Occam’s razor is attributed to a 14th-century friar named William of Ockham. He doesn’t seem to be widely remembered for much else. The simplest explanation is: his idea that the explanation with the fewest elements is probably the most logical one was by far his best work. The Houston Rockets had a disappointing 2025-26 season. It culminated in a disappointing …
Read More »James Harden the long arm of the law gets the steal
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