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New York Knicks storm back from 22 down to stun Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 thriller

Brandon King

The Eastern Conference Finals opened with chaos, energy, and a comeback that will instantly become part of modern New York Knicks playoff lore. Facing a 22-point deficit on their home floor, the Knicks looked completely overwhelmed early against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cleveland controlled the pace, dictated the tempo defensively, and appeared well on its way to stealing Game 1 at Madison Square Garden. Then everything changed. New York flipped the game with an explosive second-half rally, turning defensive stops into transition opportunities while the Garden crowd grew louder with every…

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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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Kendrick Perkins says LeBron James should have statue as a Laker

Brandon King

After their brief schism several months back after he had the temerity to offer righteous criticism of LeBron James, Kendrick Perkins has been back to towing the Klutch Sports line.  In his sermon from the Gospel of LeBron, Perkins asserted that James is well deserving of a statue outside of the Center formerly known as Staples.  Appearing on the Road Trippin podcast the subject came up and co-host Channing Frye said he did not believe that James should, offer his take, saying no. I’m not saying he shouldn’t deserve one,…

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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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LeBron James felt slighted by Lakers for not getting game ball

Brandon King

March 31, 2026 was a day of milestones for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lake Show defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-112 for their , at the time, 16th win in their last 18 contests.  In the game, Luka Doncic and Rui Hachimura topped 15,000 and 5,000 career points, respectively while head coach JJ R edick notched his 100th win as an NBA head coach. That same matchup also marked the 1,229th combined victory ( both regular and post season) of LeBron James illustrious career.  Redick acknowledged the achievements in post…

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Thunder Complete Sweep of Lakers With 115-110 Win, Advance to Western Conference Finals

Brandon King

The Oklahoma City Thunder are headed to the Western Conference Finals after finishing off the Los Angeles Lakers with a hard-fought 115-110 win in Game 4. The Thunder, who led for nearly 70% of the contest, appeared firmly in control late in the fourth quarter, holding a 109-103 advantage with just 2:06 remaining. However, the Lakers — showing more fight than at any point earlier in the postseason — responded with a 7-0 run to briefly reclaim the lead. Oklahoma City answered immediately. Chet Holmgren delivered a thunderous go-ahead slam…

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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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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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