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The Phoenix Suns have numerous decisions ahead of them this upcoming offseason, including multiple restricted free agents, unrestricted free agents, and players with trade value. The following series will examine those decisions as our writing team presents both a point and a counterpoint for each. Grayson Allen arrived in Phoenix right before the 2023 season in that three-team deal involving …

Longtime NBA head coach and current Los Angeles Clippers assistant Jeff Van Gundy is one of two finalists for the Portland Trail Blazers’ opening, according to reports. Van Gundy, 64, has been on Tyronn Lue’s staff with the Clippers for the past two seasons after a brief turn with the Boston Celtics as a consultant in basketball operations and 16-year …

The Eastern Conference Finals resume tonight at Madison Square Garden with the Knicks holding a 1-0 series lead after Tuesday’s astonishing comeback victory over Cleveland. Donovan “Spida” Mitchell remains fully capable of carrying Cleveland for stretches, but the Cavs were totally gassed late in Game 1, particularly James Harden, who shot terribly, committed a half-dozen turnovers, and was hunted by …

May 19, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates with forward Og Anunoby (8) after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime of game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Game 2 of the Eastern Conference …

San Antonio’s De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper, as well as Oklahoma City’s Jalen Williams, are all listed as questionable for Game 3 Friday night in San Antonio. Fox, the Spurs’ starting point guard, has missed both games this series with a sprained ankle suffered in the previous round against Minnesota. He worked out on the court prior to Game 2, …

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – MAY 17: James Harden #1 and head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers speak during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons in Game Seven of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on May 17, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by …

Talk to people around the league and the running joke is that new Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is shopping for the team’s next head coach at the 99¢ Store, trying to find a bargain. Dundon has denied he is trying to hire a coach on the cheap, and the latest report suggests he’s at least looking at a …

If you have children and they watch WWE, you know who Danhausen is. In case you don’t, he is a professional wrestler who has gained fame for “cursing” opponents. He records copious amounts of YouTube videos in character, which you can view here. Advertisement Danhausen debuted back at WWE’s Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event. Since then, he has quickly risen …

We’re deep into the NBA playoffs, and one former Husky hooper is still playing meaningful basketball. Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs are in the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2017. Castle has been the number-two option behind the breakout megastar Victor Wembanyama. Castle is doing a little bit of everything this postseason, averaging 16.7 points, …

So would it have been smart of me to set this up before the NBA Conference Finals started? Yes. Am I smart? No. But that’s what happens when in addition to my two kids and one dog, my wife opted to have us foster two puppies. Everything is chaotic all the time now. Here’s the Semi Finals discussion thread. Advertisement …

PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 24: The sneakers worn by Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Whether you’re riding high off the New York Knicks’ crazy comeback or wallowing in disbelief at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ collapse, we now know that anything can happen in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals. Advertisement My Cavaliers vs. Knicks same-game parlay isn’t …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Ever lose a bet and come away even more convinced you were right? It’s a risky mindset—but sometimes it holds up. Advertisement That’s the case here. The New York Knicks played far from their best in Game 1 and still walked away with …

The Oklahoma City Thunder had the Los Angeles Lakers’ number this season. The defending NBA champion Thunder have asserted their dominance across the league, but their excellence against the Lakers was particularly eye-catching. Oklahoma City went 8-0 against L.A. during the 2025-26 season, including the Thunder’s sweep of the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals. While point differential doesn’t always …

It feels like just yesterday Sixers fans were in ferocious debates over who the team should select No. 3 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. The team ultimately took VJ Edgecombe out of Baylor. There was also a sector of the fan base who contemplated what the Sixers could get in a Tyrese Maxey trade after the Orlando Magic paid …

Masai Ujiri made one thing clear in his press conference on Wednesday: The Dallas Mavericks are focused on building a long-term contender around Cooper Flagg, not trying to shortcut the process and win now. “Every decision we are going to make here is going to be future-based,” Ujiri said. “We have a 19-year-old generational player on our roster, and we …

In sports, there are three types of players. Those who are great regular season players, who take their greatness to a whole other level in the playoffs. Then there are great regular season players who flame out in the postseason. Lastly, there are the players who are average to good regular season players, who step their game up when it …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. It would be hard for Jalen Brunson to have an even more productive Game 2 after his Game 1 heroics, but the New York Knicks would probably be quite glad if he did not take three quarters to find his rhythm. Advertisement These …

It was a pleasant surprise to the Lakers that Austin Reaves was able to return earlier than expected from his oblique strain. Thanks to his efforts to get back, Reaves helped the Lakers eliminate the Rockets and then played in the second round against the Thunder. Advertisement We don’t have all the details on how hard Reaves worked to return …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The San Antonio Spurs may not have won the battle, but they’ve got the inside track on the war with the Western Conference finals locked at 1-1 heading to Texas. Advertisement After winning the series opener, San Antonio struggled through a disjointed road …

The King has spoken. LeBron James has presented a timeline regarding his future and when to expect an update on his decisions. Yes, plural. James, 41, will be an unrestricted free agent coming off his 23rd NBA season where he led the league in fast break points while averaging 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game. He could …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. A historic rally set the tone for the Eastern Conference Finals, and now all eyes turn to Game 2 as our NBA player prop projections zeroes in on the Cavaliers vs. Knicks matchup at Madison Square Garden — highlighting several high-value betting opportunities as …

There were 13 former Michigan Wolverines players that logged minutes in the NBA in the 2025-26 season. With the playoffs winding down, let’s take a look at how every Michigan alum performed this year. Franz Wagner (Orlando Magic) Wagner is definitely the best former Wolverine in the NBA right now. Despite being injured for more than half the season, he …

Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh recap Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. Are OKC’s adjustments enough to deter Victor Wembanyama? Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander really flopping on every shot? Advertisement Then, KOC and Tom go to the epic collapse from the Cleveland Cavaliers in …

New York Knicks playoff tickets at Madison Square Garden are a hot item, as you can imagine, and the get-in prices for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals are soaring after their series-opening win on Tuesday night. According to Gametime, the get-in price for Thursday’s night Knicks game against the Cleveland Cavaliers will cost you $740. Advertisement Once the …