Category: NBA Basketball

Victor Wenbanyama will not face suspension, available for Game 5 against Wolves

Brandon King

After speculation surrounding his availability for Game 5, Victor Wembanyama has officially avoided further punishment from the NBA. The league reviewed Wembanyama’s Flagrant 2 foul on Naz Reid during Game 4 between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves and elected not to issue a suspension. The incident occurred with 8:40 left in the second quarter when Wembanyama grabbed a rebound over Nas Reid and then proceeded to rear back and elbow Reid in the face. Wembanyama was assessed a Flagrant 2 and automatically ejected from the contest. Despite the…

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“I Wanted to Win for My Mom”: Anthony Edwards Lifts Timberwolves in Game 4

Brandon King

The second round Western Conference playoff series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs is tied 2-2 after the Timberwolves held off the Spurs 114-109 in a pivotal Game 4 matchup Sunday night. Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 36 points, including 16 crucial points in the fourth quarter to help the Wolves save their season ,for the moment, by avoiding falling into a 3-1 hole. “Today is Mother’s Day,” Edwards said, redirecting the first news conference question. “I just wanted to win for my Mom. It was that simple.”…

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Victor Wembanyama Dominates as Spurs Take 2-1 Series Lead Over Timberwolves

Brandon King

San Antonio Spurs took a 2-1 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 115-108 Game 3 win Friday night in Minneapolis. Victor Wembanyama delivered a superstar performance, finishing with 39 points, 15 rebounds, and five blocks while dominating the fourth quarter. Wembanyama scored 16 points in the final frame, including a clutch turnaround jumper and a dagger three-pointer that helped seal the victory for San Antonio.   The Spurs jumped out to an early 15-point lead as Minnesota missed its first 12 shots, but the Timberwolves battled back behind…

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Austin Rivers challenges Draymond Green to a 1-on-1

Brandon King

The ongoing back and forth between Austin Rivers and Draymond Green is the content gift that keeps on giving.  The two have been sniping back and forth since Green said that playing for Steve Kerr hindered is game in some ways, comments that rubbed Rivers the wrong way and that he , in part , termed “ridiculous” and called Green, “the luckiest basketball player” that he’s ever seen.  Green’s latest incidence of verbal lunacy had him taking an unprovoked and unwarranted shot at Charles Barkley. On the most recent episode…

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Austin Rivers vs. Draymond Green: Timeline, stats, and what sparked the “luckiest player” jab

Brandon King

The latest shot from Austin Rivers toward Draymond Green didn’t come out of nowhere—it’s part of a broader, ongoing conversation about legacy, role, and value in today’s NBA. What sparked it The tension appears to stem from recent commentary by Green—whether on his podcast or in interviews—where he’s been vocal about: That messaging didn’t sit well with Rivers, who has increasingly carved out a lane as a blunt, no-filter analyst of the modern game. His response—calling Green “the luckiest basketball player” he’s ever seen—directly challenges the idea that Green’s success…

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Kendrick Perkins Fires Back at Jaylen Brown Over Officiating Comments

Brandon King

Tensions are brewing in Boston—not on the court, but in the conversation surrounding it. Following recent remarks from Jaylen Brown suggesting there may have been an “agenda” in how games were officiated, former NBA champion and current analyst Kendrick Perkins didn’t hesitate to respond—and he came with a blunt reality check. Brown Questions the Whistle Brown raised eyebrows after implying that officiating may have played a role in impacting his performance, pointing to a series of offensive fouls and what he felt was inconsistent treatment from referees during high-stakes moments.…

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Aaron Nkrumah Earns NBA G League Elite Camp Invite, Takes Next Step Toward Pro Path

Brandon King

Aaron Nkrumah is continuing to turn heads at the next level, earning an invite to the NBA G League Elite Camp, a key pre-draft showcase that puts rising prospects directly in front of NBA and G League evaluators. The camp serves as an important gateway to the NBA Draft Combine, with top performers often earning late call-ups to the main event in Chicago. For Nkrumah, the invite signals growing league-wide interest in his two-way potential and steady rise as a pro prospect. Rising Stock After Strong Season Nkrumah’s path to…

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Anthony Edwards likely to play in Game 1 v San Antonio

Brandon King

Image via Reuters According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Anthony Edwards is expected to play in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals for the Minnesota Timberwolves, barring any pregame setback, after being medically cleared following his knee injury. Key context from the report: So bottom line: he’s trending toward active and available, not ruled out. If Anthony Edwards is truly cleared and active for Game 1, it swings the entire feel of the matchup for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a few very specific ways—especially coming off a knee issue like…

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Chicago Bulls Hit Reset, Name Bryson Graham Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations

Brandon King

The Chicago Bullshave officially pressed the reset button. On Monday, the franchise named Bryson Grahamas its new Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations, ushering in a new era of leadership after a disappointing 2025–26 campaign. ⸻ A New Voice at the Top Graham steps into the role as the Bulls’ lead decision-maker, replacing Artūras Karnišovas, who was relieved of his duties late in the season. The move comes as part of a sweeping front office overhaul aimed at reshaping the direction of the franchise. Chicago’s struggles this past season—finishing 31–51…

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Jayson Tatum out for Game 7

Brandon King

Yeah—it’s official. Jayson Tatum is out for Game 7. Here’s what we know right now: This is huge because: Quick reality check:Without Tatum, the Boston Celtics go from favorites to very vulnerable. Game 7 becomes way more open—especially with Philly already having momentum.

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