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Last offseason, when the Pistons and Jalen Duren discussed a contract extension, he thought they underestimated his value, and the result was that the sides did not agree to a new deal. Then Duren went out this season and showed them what he was worth: 19.5 points a game on 65% shooting, plus 10.5 rebounds while playing elite defense (he …

The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached a point in their second-round series with the Detroit Pistons where all the cards are already on the table. It’s unlikely either team will do anything overly shocking in Game 6. It will be more of the same, with minor tweaks and varying execution. One trick the Cavs have up their sleeves, however, is when …

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Today marks five days without Knicks basketball, as a week-long wait to determine their opponent in the Eastern Conference Finals slowly draws to an end. Whether it’s tonight in Cleveland or Sunday in Detroit, the Knicks will know their opponents soon enough. But who should Knicks fans want to face with a trip to the NBA Finals on the line? …

I am joined by Pounding the Rock’s (our Spurs sister site) JR Wilco for yet another parlay about the series as it continues. With the Spurs now up 3-2, on the verge of closing out a competitive second round matchup, much of our conversation shifted to if this series is about to end, or if it has another twist still …

Steve Kerr met with reporters Friday to discuss returning as Golden State Warriors head coach after signing a two-year contract extension, saying he was “thrilled to be back.” Kerr, 60, said in an ESPN feature story that he was “95 percent” certain he would retire before the play-in tournament in April, but changed his mind after the Warriors’ 126-121 win …

In today’s Dub Hub: The changes have begun for the Golden State Warriors this offseason, starting with the coaching staff. According to ESPN’s Anthony Slater, the Warriors’ top two assistant coaches, Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse, will not return to the team after their contracts expired following the season. Slater reported that both coaches are leaving on good terms, with …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. It’s do-or-die for the Detroit Pistons, who have to steal Game 6 on the road to keep their season alive. Advertisement On the flip side, the Cleveland Cavaliers are one win away from closing the door at home and booking their first Eastern …

With the Lakers having a new majority owner in Mark Walter, change has been happening quickly in Los Angeles. We’ve seen this in personnel moves, such as the franchise hiring Lon Rosen as President of Business Operations. There will also be other front-office additions, including the hiring of two assistant general managers. Advertisement Beyond these hirings, changes are also coming …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The Detroit Pistons saw their season flash right before their eyes after squandering Game 5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, where our NBA player prop projections have identified several strong value opportunities. Advertisement By breaking down the data and comparing it to the latest …

The Knicks got a big boost ahead of the Eastern Conference Finals as OG Anunoby was a full participant in Friday’s practice, head coach Mike Brown said. “He practiced today in full,” Brown said, adding, “Everything we did today, he did.” Advertisement The forward, who made his return to practice in a limited capacity on Wednesday, has been sidelined with …

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Mike Brown was hired for this moment. The New York Knicks already had a coach who could take them to the Eastern Conference finals — and they fired him immediately after. Whoever replaced Tom Thibodeau would do so knowing he was inheriting a seat that was already warm, taking an undeniable win-now job where the only …

13 former Gonzaga Bulldogs suited up in the NBA this season, setting a new program record. As the 2026 playoffs get underway, seven of them punched postseason tickets, with one more agonizingly close to joining them. From a reigning champion hunting a repeat to a journeyman veteran soaking up garbage minutes on the hottest team in basketball, the Zag pipeline …

Do the Knicks’ NBA championship hopes hinge on the temperament of one of WWE’s newest and biggest stars? Before you completely disregard that previous sentence, let’s dive into what it actually means. For the uninitiated, Danhausen made his debut at WWE’s Elimination Chamber premium live event in February. One of the most eccentric personalities in a world built on them, …

Brandon Clarke’s death raised countless questions. So far, there are few answers. And it’ll probably stay that way for a while. The Memphis Grizzlies forward was found dead inside a home near Los Angeles on Monday, and a person familiar with the terms of the investigation told The Associated Press on Tuesday — after the team announced Clarke’s passing — …

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — OG Anunoby fully practiced with the New York Knicks on Friday for the first time since injuring his hamstring, moving them closer to having their starting lineup intact for the Eastern Conference finals. The starting forward missed the final two games of the Knicks’ second-round sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers after straining his right hamstring late …

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue dissecting second round playoff action! The Cleveland Cavaliers and the San Antonio Spurs have taken 3-2 series leads over the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves respectively. The guys discuss what happened in Game 5, what they’ll be looking for in Game …

We are less than six weeks away from the 2026 NBA Draft, and a pair of former Mountain West players competed in the NBA G-League combine last weekend. Did they help their stock during the 44-player showcase in Chicago, Ill.? Let’s examine! Advertisement Skinny: Neither Collins nor Henley were one of the handful of players who were invited to the …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. It’s do-or-die for the Detroit Pistons in Game 6, while the Cleveland Cavaliers aim to advance to the Conference Finals for the first time since 2018. Advertisement My Pistons vs. Cavaliers props and NBA picks expect big performances from James Harden, Cade Cunningham, and …

The saga surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks got another curveball this week when one of his teammates aired out some behind-the-scenes details about this past season that weren’t flattering for former Bucks coach Doc Rivers or the franchise’s Greek superstar. Myles Turner revealed on an episode of his “Game Recognize Game” podcast with WNBA star Breanna Stewart …

When the Sixers decided to part ways with former president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, there was plenty of debate amongst the fanbase as to whether a new front office group would really change all that much. When plenty of blame falls at the feet of ownership, it’s easy for the wires to get crossed of which specific places blame …

Cleveland has now won three-straight in the series and are at home for Game 6 up 3-2 with a chance to send Detroit packing. The Cavaliers’ Game 5 win in Detroit was Cleveland’s first road win of the playoffs. Cleveland is 6-0 at home in the playoffs, but the Cavaliers are 1-1 in series clinching games this postseason after losing …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. In three short seasons, Victor Wembanyama has the San Antonio Spurs knocking on the door of the Western Conference finals and making a case for the best player in the NBA. Advertisement Wembanyama leads San Antonio against the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight, and our …

This NBA Playoff season, fans have been able to watch more than 20 post-season games on Prime Video, including tonight’s Spurs vs. Wolves matchup. On top of Amazon Prime Video, an Amazon Prime subscription includes free shipping, exclusive deals, Amazon Music, a year of free Grubhub+, and more. A standard Amazon Prime subscription is $15 monthly or $139 annually, but …

In the aftermath of Game 5 between the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers, there were quotes about “mental toughness,” “mental fortitude,” and “resiliency, grit.” Based on everything we know from this season, surely those quotes came to describe the Detroit Pistons? No, those were quotes from Kenny Atkinson, Donovan Mitchell and Max Strus of the Cavs. They were describing their …