Category: Basketball

2026 NBA Finals Preview: Can the Knicks Finally End the Drought, or Will Wembanyama’s Spurs Begin a Dynasty?

Brandon King

The stage is set. For the first time since 1999, the New York Knicks are back in the NBA Finals. Standing in their way once again are the San Antonio Spurs, who defeated New York in five games 27 years ago behind a young Tim Duncan. This time, the Spurs are led by another generational big man in Victor Wembanyama, while the Knicks arrive behind the stellar play of Jalen Brunson and one of the hottest postseason runs in recent memory.   One team is looking to end a 53-year…

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Jamal Murray Left Out of Team Canada’s Future Plans as Program Prioritizes Commitment

Brandon King

Team Canada’s men’s basketball program is taking a firm stance on player commitment, and one of the country’s biggest basketball stars is on the outside looking in. According to Canada Basketball General Manager Rowan Barrett, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was not included in the national team’s player pool for the 2027 FIBA World Cup and 2028 Olympic cycle because he could not commit to the program’s long-term requirements. Barrett reportedly stated that Murray is “not committed to the program moving forward,” signaling a major shift in Canada’s approach as…

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Lakers are prioritising resigning Austin Reaves over LeBron James

Brandon King

The Lakers, like every other NBA team, have roster questions they must address in the offseason. Two of the more pressing concerns for the Los Angeles Lakers are Austin Reaves and LeBron James and their potential future with the team.  James is a free agent and Reeves has a $14,898,786 player option for the last year of a 4-year, $53,827,872 deal.  Although the team has indicated they would like to have both players back in the fold, according to NBA reporter who covers the Lakers, Jovan Buha. “If it comes…

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NBA Legend Rick Adelman Dies at 79, Leaves Lasting Legacy Across the League

Brandon King

The basketball world is mourning the loss of Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman, one of the most respected and accomplished figures in NBA history. The National Basketball Coaches Association announced Adelman’s passing on Sunday, prompting an outpouring of tributes from across the league. Widely regarded as one of the game’s greatest basketball minds, Adelman spent nearly three decades on NBA sidelines and left an indelible mark on every organization he touched. Over a coaching career that spanned 29 seasons in the NBA, Adelman served as a head coach for…

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Rich Paul says Scottie Pippen was more impactful than Michael Jordan on Chicago Bulls

Brandon King

If Rich Paul’s lips are moving chances are he’s   either engaging in some pro-LeBron verbal lunacy or he’s outright lying and many times those are simultaneous events. In his latest instance of oratorical diarrhea Paul said the following: “I think Scottie’s rings are the same as Michael Jordan’s. He was the most impactful player on the team. If you unplug Scottie Pippen off that team, Jordan is 0-6”  Just when you think he can’t get any more asinine with these moronic takes, Paul once again assures us that he has plenty…

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Spurs Dethrone Defending Champion Thunder in Game 7, Advance to NBA Finals

Brandon King

Image via the NBA The San Antonio Spurs are heading to the NBA Finals. In a winner-take-all Game 7 on Saturday night, the Spurs stunned the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, earning a hard-fought victory that completed an improbable series comeback and secured the Western Conference crown. The Spurs seized control of the game early on and led for 92% of the contest. The Thunder made a series of mini runs, and the Spurs, for most of the evening, was able to stave off the defending champs, save them…

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Orlando Magic Expected to Waive Jonathan Isaac as Paolo Banchero Extension Reshapes Payroll

Brandon King

The Orlando Magic’s youth movement may soon come at the expense of one of the franchise’s longest-tenured players. According to reports, league expectation is that Orlando will waive veteran forward Jonathan Isaac and stretch the remaining money on his contract rather than use him as a trade asset. The move would provide the Magic with additional financial flexibility as Paolo Banchero’s lucrative contract extension begins to impact the team’s salary structure.   Isaac, once viewed as a cornerstone defensive piece for the franchise, has struggled to maintain consistent availability throughout…

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Mitchell Robinson Undergoes Surgery, Still Targeting NBA Finals Return

Brandon King

The New York Knicks received encouraging news regarding center Mitchell Robinson. According to ESPN, Robinson has successfully undergone surgery to repair the broken pinky finger on his right hand and fully intends to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals next Wednesday while wearing a protective brace. For a Knicks team that swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, Robinson’s availability could be a significant boost. The veteran big man has been a defensive anchor throughout New York’s playoff run, providing elite rim protection, rebounding, and physicality…

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Magic Bet on Rising Assistant: Orlando Finalizing Sean Sweeney as New Head Coach

Brandon King

The Orlando Magic have found their next leader, and they’re looking to the bench of one of the NBA’s hottest teams to do it. According to reports from Shams Charania, the Magic are finalizing a deal to hire Sean Sweeney as the franchise’s new head coach. Sweeney, currently serving as associate head coach for the San Antonio Spurs, will remain with the Spurs through the conclusion of their postseason run before officially taking over in Orlando. A New Era in Orlando The move marks a significant step for an Orlando…

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Spurs Force Game 7 with Dominant Win Over Thunder

Brandon King

The season is still alive in San Antonio. Led by another superstar performance from Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs delivered a statement victory Thursday night, crushing the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91 in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals to force a decisive Game 7. Facing elimination, San Antonio came out with urgency from the opening tip and never let up. The Spurs controlled the tempo defensively, disrupted Oklahoma City’s offensive rhythm, and turned the game into a runaway by the third quarter. Wembanyama once again proved why he’s becoming one…

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