Tag: Basketball

Joe Mazzulla Named 2025-26 NBA Coach of the Year

Brandon King

Image via CAA The Boston Celtics continue to stack accolades under head coach Joe Mazzulla, as the 37-year-old sideline leader has officially been named the NBA’s 2025-26 Coach of the Year. Mazzulla guided Boston to a dominant 56-26 regular season record and the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference despite navigating injuries , the most significant being Jayson Tatum who only played in 16 games , and lineup challenges throughout the campaign. The Celtics remained one of the league’s most balanced teams on both ends of the floor, finishing…

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Knicks Demolish Cavaliers in Game 4, Advance to First NBA Finals Since 1999

Brandon King

The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals. Behind another dominant performance on both ends of the floor, the Knicks crushed the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday night, completing a stunning four-game sweep and punching their ticket to the franchise’s first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. From the opening tip, New York looked determined to end the series quickly. The Knicks pushed the pace offensively, attacked Cleveland’s defense relentlessly, and turned the game into a rout before halftime. By the…

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2025–26 All-NBA Teams Revealed: A New Era Led by SGA, Jokic, and Wembanyama

Brandon King

The 2025–26 All-NBA teams are officially set, and this year’s selections reflect a league firmly in transition. A blend of established superstars and rising franchise cornerstones headline the First Team, while the Second and Third Teams showcase the depth of elite talent across both conferences. From MVP-caliber dominance to breakout ascensions, here’s a full breakdown of the 2025–26 All-NBA selections. 🏆 First Team All-NBA: The New League Blueprint The First Team is headlined by a mix of proven MVP winners and next-generation stars already reshaping the league hierarchy. This group…

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Danny Green says every team LeBron James has played for should give him a statue

Brandon King

Kendrick Perkins recently professed that LeBron James deserved to be immortalised in bronze outside the Lakers blockchain barn.  In a tirade-filled monologue during a recent appearance on the Road Trippin podcast, Perkins declared that the Lakers were honor-bound to give LeBron a statue.  Former NBA player and LeBron teammate Danny Green took the LeBron statue lunacy to a frighteningly sycophantic level.  Green, speaking on the No Fouls Given show said that every team that James has suited up for should give him a statue.  “He’s gonna get a statue in…

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Stephen A. Smith Questions Lakers’ Relationship With LeBron James

Brandon King

The conversation surrounding LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers took another interesting turn following comments from Stephen A. Smith that quickly made waves across the basketball world. During a recent appearance shared by NBA Courtside, Smith suggested there may be deeper issues brewing between the Lakers organization, LeBron, and Klutch Sports. “Have the Lakers taken LeBron for granted? Sure. Do they deep down like him or Klutch? I don’t think so.” Klutch Sports, the agency founded by Rich Paul, has long maintained a powerful connection with the Lakers through…

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Winston-Salem State women’s basketball adds Makyiah Ward out of the transfer portal

Brandon King

The defending CIAA champions continue to reload. Winston-Salem State University women’s basketball has added transfer guard Makyiah Ward out of the portal, giving head coach Tierra Terry another intriguing piece for the 2026-27 season. Ward arrives from Saint Francis University after spending her freshman campaign at the Division I level. The Oxon Hill, Maryland native appeared in 26 games (21 starts), averaging 4.8 points 4.8 points , 3.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.6 steals Ward topped double figures four times on the season, with a high mark of 15 coming…

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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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Lexie Brown Says She’s Receiving Death Threats After Viral Rumors Drag Her Into Klay Thompson–Megan Thee Stallion Situation

Brandon King

Lexie Brown – Seattle Storm (P/C: Jane Gershovich) The much publicized parting of the ways between Klay Thompson and Meg the Stallion has become a polarizing lightning rod on social media, spurring people on both sides to vigorously defend their positions. A disturbing situation has unfolded involving Lexie Brown, who says she has received death threats and harassment after being falsely linked to a viral celebrity rumor. The Seattle Storm guard found herself at the center of social media speculation alleging involvement in the reported split between Klay Thompson and…

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