Author: Jordan Samar

Boston Celtics forward Oshae Brissett isn’t ducking any smoke, particularly from the Miami Heat fans who came after him when his team officially advanced to the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs after five games. Oshae Brissett is a vlogger in his spare time, and during one of his live sessions, the 25-year-old swingman called out those who sent him distasteful DMs in the past few days and provided the ultimate clapback. “I didn’t say anything crazy— we’ll continue the conversation after the first round. How is that warranted for all the DMs I got?” Brissett asked via CelticsUnite…

One of the reasons the Dallas Mavericks are one win away from the Western Conference semifinals is because of the underrated play of Derrick Jones Jr. The 2020 Slam Dunk Contest champion averages 9.4 points and 4.2 rebounds on 55.9 percent shooting in this playoffs, and he is coming off a superb Game 5 performance on Wednesday where he had 12 points, three rebounds, and three blocks on 5-of-7 shooting from the floor. This is remarkable for Derrick Jones Jr. because he wasn’t supposed to be here in the first place, as he has bounced around the league and was…

The Los Angeles Lakers have seen their season ended by the Denver Nuggets for the second straight year, and according to reports, the team could part ways with head coach Darvin Ham this offseason. Although nothing is confirmed for now, there have been speculations on who will potentially replace Darvin Ham, and two rival officials believe that Ty Lue is a strong candidate, given his relationship with LeBron James. “There are a lot of factors there, Ty (Tyronn Lue) is under contract (for the 2024-25 season), but if the Clippers decide they need some changes, he could be one of…

The NBA announced Thursday that Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso won the 2024 Hustle Award, becoming the second player in franchise history to win the trophy. Before Caruso, Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart won the award thrice in back-to-back seasons in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and 2018-19. The other previous winners of the award were former Chicago Bulls forward Thaddeus Young (2020-21), Montrezl Harrell (2019-20), Amir Johnson (2017-18), and Patrick Beverley (2016-17). The NBA Hustle Award is given to players who consistently make the effort plays that go beyond the traditional box score but impact winning for their teams. In the…

The New Orleans Pelicans might have won at least one game in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs if Zion Williamson was available to play. After his 40-point explosion against the Los Angeles Lakers in the play-in tournament, the 23-year-old forward was sidelined due to a hamstring injury. So now that the offseason has started for him, Zion Williamson told local reporters that he plans to work on his defense and jump shot, particularly in the midrange area. “I gotta give my respect to Naji, Dys, Jose, and y’all know 5. Watching them dudes do what they do,…

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green recently shared a bold take about the defending champions, the Denver Nuggets that may have raised some eyebrows. During his latest podcast episode, the four-time NBA champion opined that the Denver Nuggets will have a tougher time dealing with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round because of their perceived lack of depth. “The Nuggets took the series, but I think they’re in trouble, and the reason I think they’re in trouble, and I said this before, I just don’t think their bench is good enough,” said Green on his podcast. “As you move forward,…

The Orlando Magic and the Philadelphia 76ers might be in play for Paul George if the nine-time NBA All-Star explores leaving the Los Angeles Clippers when he hits free agency anew in July. According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, these two Eastern Conference teams are keeping tabs on Paul George, given their need for another veteran at the forward spot.  “There are two teams that are paying very close attention to Paul George: the Orlando Magic and the Philadelphia 76ers,” said Shelburne on The Hoop Collective podcast. “Because both of them have the money to throw at him and have…

The Boston Celtics are through to the Eastern Conference semi-finals after they finished off the Miami Heat in five games, and Jayson Tatum offered a fiery response to those who continue to question the team’s (and his) toughness. In the postgame press conference following their emphatic Game 5 victory, the Boston Celtics star said that they’re not ducking any opponent and that meeting the Miami Heat this early will only help them as they go deeper in the playoffs. “I wanted to play Miami in the sense that maybe last year, playing against Atlanta, we might have relaxed a little…

The Philadelphia 76ers need all the support they can get if they will successfully come back from a 3-1 series deficit against the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs. Following their 112-106 overtime win in Game 5, the Philadelphia 76ers have built momentum coming into Game 6 back at their home floor, and team icon Julius Erving called for everyone to bring the energy and support on Thursday. “Come out and support our Sixers on Thursday. Our Philadelphia 76ers fans are the best, and we’ll prove it on Thursday. Guys go fight and win…

The Cleveland Cavaliers are one step closer to advancing to the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs, as they’re now 3-2 following their 104-103 Game 5 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. After losing Games 3 and 4 by 61 points in Orlando last week, the Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Orlando Magic in Game 5, as Evan Mobley made the game-winning block on Franz Wagner’s layup in the final seconds. “It was not the best decision, and Evan Mobley made a great play,” Franz Wagner said on Evan Mobley’s block via the Associated Press. “The mistakes add…