The Oklahoma City Thunder finished their stellar season with the number-one seed in the Western Conference. They also secured an awesome record in the process. The Thunder came out ahead in a frantic three-team race for the West’s top seed between OKC, the Denver Nuggets, and the Minnesota Timberwolves. After the season finale, it was the Thunder at one, the Nuggets at two, and the T-Wolves at three. The Oklahoma City Thunder Set A Record After Winning 1-Seed In The West The Thunder just barely edged out the defending champion Nuggets, who they only beat out for the top seed…
Author: Renzo Pocholo Salao
The 2024 NBA Playoffs are upon us. The first round of the postseason figures to feature several marquee matchups. There’s the third installment of the Dallas Mavericks-Los Angeles Clippers series out West. The 4-5 face-off gives Luka Doncic a chance to avenge his first two playoff exits both at the hands of LAC. The Boston Celtics could also potentially match up against either the Philadelphia 76ers or the Miami Heat. Both are bitter rivals who offer different kinds of intrigue as the prospective first challenge to the top-seeded Celtics. But not all first-round series are created equal. Some fans seem…
The season finale for the Boston Celtics allowed fans to get a look at some of the team’s bench guys. Team owner Wyc Grousbeck made an interesting admission about one player the team had recently acquired. Grousbeck went on the broadcast Sunday during the Celtics’ final regular season game against the Washington Wizards at TD Garden. One of the things he talked about while on air was the team’s recent trade acquisition Jaden Springer, who the Celtics had acquired from the Philadelphia 76ers before the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Boston Celtics Owner Admits Checking Philadelphia 76ers’ Message Boards After Trade…
Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan’s poster dunk on Sunday got the call it deserved from beloved Bulls announcer Stacey King. DeRozan’s Bulls fell short in a 120-119 overtime thriller against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. But DeRozan was spectacular all night — both with his box score numbers and highlight-reel plays. DeMar DeRozan’s Epic Poster Dunk Got Great Call From Chicago Bulls Announcer DeRozan began the fourth quarter with a bang. With the Bulls leading 82-76, DeRozan made a backdoor cut along the baseline and caught a body in Knicks’ backup center Precious Achiuwa. King whipped out…
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Grayson Allen got a bag on Monday after the conclusion of the regular season. Fans had mixed reactions to Allen’s massive payday. Allen has had a standout first season with the Suns. The campaign has prompted his team to commit some serious cash to secure his services long-term. The Phoenix Suns Locked Up Grayson Allen To A New Contract The Suns reportedly signed Allen to a 4-year extension worth $70 million with the final year as a player option. ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news on Monday morning. Allen is making just under $9 million…
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic probably isn’t inviting NBA personality Bill Simmons to his next barbecue. The Suns big man got into some beef with The Ringer CEO Simmons due to an innocent tweet the latter made in the middle of the Suns-Timberwolves game to close the season on Sunday. Beef Sizzling Between Phoenix Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic And Bill Simmons Simmons was one of several spectators watching the pivotal Suns-Timberwolves matchup. T-Wolves guard Anthony Edwards and Suns guard Bradley Beal got into a mini altercation late in the second quarter at Target Center. Beal and Edwards exchanged words and ended…
Indiana State Sycamores star and internet sensation Robbie Avila is taking his talents elsewhere. Avila captivated college basketball fans everywhere with a stellar — and largely unexpected — breakout season for Indiana State. But his run with the Sycamores appears to be coming to an end. Robbie Avila Announces His Decision To Enter Transfer Portal Avila broke the news on his personal X account that he is entering his name into this offseason’s transfer portal. The 20-year-old announced his decision by first thanking all those who were a part of his 2-year journey at Indiana State. His expression of gratitude…
In their first season with a new Big Three, the Phoenix Suns have floundered thus far. Hall-of-Famer Charles Barkley doesn’t see a light at the end of the tunnel. The Suns are 46-33 with three games to go in the regular season. They’re more than likely going to fall into the play-in tournament, which is far below where most fans had hoped their season would end up. Charles Barkley Doesn’t See A Redemption Arc For The Phoenix Suns Barkley was recently asked by KPNX reporter Cameron Cox about whether or not the Suns could potentially “figure it out” as the…
The Atlanta Hawks have finally gotten the positive Trae Young news they’ve been waiting weeks to hear. Young has missed the Hawks’ last 23 games games after suffering a torn ligament in his left pinkie finger on February 25th. Trae Young’s Return To The Atlanta Hawks Lineup Appears Imminent According to ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Young is “nearing a return” and could even play as soon as the Hawks’ Wednesday night matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. If Young is unable to suit up for the Hornets game, they still have two road games against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Indiana Pacers…
San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama hasn’t even played a full season in the NBA yet. But the Frenchman is already getting the respect on defense akin to a multi-time Defensive Player of the Year. One play from Tuesday’s 102-87 win over the Memphis Grizzlies perfectly encapsulated Wemby’s defensive dominance in his first season stateside. Victor Wembanyama Disrupts A 3-Man Fastbreak All By Himself The Spurs were leading the Grizzlies 66-56 midway through the third quarter at FedExForum. San Antonio botched a fastbreak on their end, which granted Memphis a 3-on-1 break of their own. Normally, a 3-on-1 matchup would…
