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It hasn’t been Oklahoma City’s superstar burying the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals. That’s what’s made this series so vexing for the shorthanded Lakers. After the Thunder dominated the Lakers in minutes without reigning most valuable player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the court in Game 2, flexing their superior depth, athleticism and pace, Lakers coach JJ Redick said the team …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t be more relieved to be back home as they look to shift the momentum in their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, where our NBA player prop projections have identified several strong value opportunities. Advertisement By breaking down the …

Welcome to our Phoenix Suns Season in Review series, where we revisit every player who suited up during the 2025–26 campaign through the lens of expectation, reality, and what it ultimately meant. Player Snapshot 2026-27 Contract Status: $6.3 million SunsRank (Postseason): 12 Advertisement *SunsRank is based on Bright Side writers’ ranking. Season in One Sentence The process is underway, and …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. After falling short in Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves will look to tie up the series at the Target Center tonight. Advertisement Headlined by more strong play from Minnesota’s do-it-all forward, here are my Spurs vs. …

CLEVELAND — Cleveland Cavaliers’ head coach Kenny Atkinson used his media availability before Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers last year to complain about how officiating changes drastically from the regular season to the playoffs. “I know there’s this rhetoric going around the league about, you know, ‘Oh man, that’s playoff basketball.’ To me, that’s not playoff basketball,” Atkinson said …

Coming off a blowout win in Game 2, the San Antonio Spurs traveled to the Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 3. The Spurs started the game with lockdown defense, limiting the Wolves to just one point in the first six minutes. After going up by 15, the Wolves, led by Anthony Edwards, managed to cut …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The New York Knicks will look to sweep the Philadelphia 76ers and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second consecutive season on Sunday. Advertisement Despite Philly’s best efforts, my Knicks vs. 76ers predictions and NBA picks expect Jalen Brunson to lead …

With the 2026 NBA Draft lottery less than 24 hours away, all eyes are on which franchise will claim the prized No. 1 overall pick, a game-changing selection that could alter the trajectory of a team for years to come. The NBA Draft lottery uses a randomized drawing to establish the order of the first 14 picks, and for teams …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The Cleveland Cavaliers will be trying to get back into their second-round series as they host the Detroit Pistons for Game 3 on Saturday afternoon. Advertisement My Pistons vs. Cavaliers props are looking at a couple of difference-makers for Cleveland today, including Donovan …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to stay composed and avoid panic mode as they aim to grab Game 3 at home against the Detroit Pistons, where our NBA player prop projections have identified several strong value opportunities. Advertisement By breaking down the data and …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. With a win in Game 3, the New York Knicks take a 3-0 series lead back to Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday as they look to complete the sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for a third …

The saga surrounding Italian center Luigi Suigo has been one that Villanova fans have kept a close eye on. Suigo is currently entered into the 2026 NBA Draft but has expressed interest in coming to college if he is not one of the top 20 picks — or at least in the first round. The early thought is that Suigo …

Toronto All-Star Brandon Ingram underwent heel surgery after an injury there slowed him in the postseason, the Raptors announced. From the press release: Ingram underwent surgery to address his ongoing right heel pain. A heel spur was removed by Dr. Martin O’Malley at New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery. Ingram is expected to fully recover and be ready for training …

A first-round exit is not what anyone in Denver envisioned. This was a team some pundits (*sheepishly raises hand*) picked to go to the Finals before the season, a team that entered the playoffs thinking the same thing. Instead, the physicality of the Minnesota matched Denver, the Timberwolves showed more scoring versatility, and that sent the Nuggets packing in the …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. After a surprising Game 1 loss at home, the San Antonio Spurs own a 2-1 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves following two straight victories. Anthony Edwards was limited in Games 1 and 2, but he roared back to life in Game 3, …

It’s been more than 26 years since the Knicks swept an opponent in a playoff series. After a 108-94 victory on Friday night against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Knicks have a chance to accomplish a feat that hasn’t happened since Patrick Ewing was their starting center. New York has put it all together in the playoffs. After falling behind 2-1 …

The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t getting Luka Doncic back as they head back home down 0-2 in their conference semifinal series with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Doncic has been out since April 2 with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, which he suffered against the Thunder during the final days of the regular season. Advertisement The Lakers have …

Right from the jump, Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals series between the No. 7 seeded Philadelphia 76ers and No. 3 seeded New York Knicks was supremely physical, particularly down low, where an injury-plagued Joel Embiid was battling against a foul-prone Karl-Anthony Towns. Vehement complaints following calls and no-calls were part of a pivotal matchup that resulted in the …

PHILADELPHIA — OG Anunoby’s absence left massive shoes to fill. The Knicks were fully up for the challenge. They got help from the starting lineup, as Mikal Bridges finished with 23 points — his second-highest output of the postseason. They got help from the bench, as Landry Shamet — who had been out of the rotation previously — stepped up …

This Mother’s Day is probably the most consequential Mother’s Day in Utah Jazz history (I haven’t checked, I’m guessing, okay). The thing the NBA doesn’t realize is that it’s going to be consequential for the entire league, as well. Utah, even if they somehow lost their pick this year, would still be a playoff contender. While the league was punishing …

History is on the side of the San Antonio Spurs. In a 7 games series, when tied 1-1, the winner of Game 3 goes on the win the series 73% of the time. In Game 1, Anthony Edwards came off the bench. After a rapid recovery from a knee hyperextension he gave the Timberwolves a boost with 18 points in …

Jaylen Brown has three years and about $183 million left on a 5-year contract he signed in July of 2023. It was a controversial deal at the time, but Brown was headed to free agency the next year and the Celtics knew they needed to keep him. Fast forward three years later and Jaylen Brown will once again be eligible …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Down 2-0 to their Central Division rivals, the Cleveland Cavaliers head home looking to gain some momentum and earn a much-needed win over the Detroit Pistons. James Harden stunk it up in Game 2’s loss, but my Pistons vs. Cavaliers predictions look for …

The 2026 NBA Draft lottery feels like one of the most important in the recent history of the sport, and not necessarily because there’s a no-brainer future MVP candidate available at the top of the order. This draft is special because the top-four prospects all have the potential to be a franchise player down the line. Cameron Boozer is the …

Broderick Turner and Thuc Nhi Nguyen reported that Lakers coach JJ Redick said, “The Thunder is one of the greatest teams ever in NBA history.” Maybe Redick is right. The Lakers were able to contain Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and with Jalen Williams not playing, OKC still won Games 1 and 2 by 18 points each. Hopefully the Lakers can avoid a …