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The Cleveland Cavaliers had plenty of chances to end this series in Game 6 on Friday night. They didn’t come out with the effort they needed, the late-game offense was bad, and a costly turnover with the shot clock off cost them a chance to put the game away at the line. They need to […]
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley was adamant that his turnover in the closing seconds of overtime wasn’t off of him. “I felt like it was our ball,” Mobley said afterward. “They called it different.” He was then asked if it was off Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles. Mobley confirmed that Murray-Boyles “hit the ball out.” […]
The Lakers may have just extended their season by at least four games by advancing to the second round, but it does not mean a return for Luka Dončić is imminent. In fact, it sounds like he’s pretty far away from getting back on the court. During Friday’s Prime broadcast of Game 6, sideline reporter […]
Game Details When: Saturday, May 2, 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: TD Garden, Boston, MAWatch: NBC, PeacockRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers
As the Lakers were beginning their beatdown of the Rockets in Game 6 on Friday, the Raptors were helping them in a very dramatic way. In the final seconds of overtime in Toronto, RJ Barrett channeled his inner Tyrese Haliburton and connected on a three to force a Game 7 against the Cavaliers. For a […]
This weekend is packed with excitement as multiple Game 7’s of first-round NBA Playoffs series are on tap. The first one of those happens right now as the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics face off in Boston to see who will advance to the second round. The game begins at 4:30 PM, Pacific and will […]
BOSTON — The Celtics will roll out a completely new starting lineup when they face the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night for Game 7. Jaylen Brown and Derrick White will start as per usual. In addition, Baylor Scheierman, Ron Harper Jr., and Luka Garza will start in place of Jayson Tatum, Sam Hauser, and Neemias […]
Game Details When: Saturday, May 2, 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: TD Garden, Boston, MAWatch: NBC, PeacockRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers
It is no secret that the St. Louis Blues are open to moving their top players. Due to this, Pavel Buchnevich is certainly a player to keep an eye on during the offseason. Due to this, let's take a look at three teams that could look to acquire Buchnevich during the offseason if he is willing to waive his no-trade clause. Chicago Blackhawks The Blackhawks need to improve their top six immensely this offseason. Due to this, a player like Buchnevich could have the potential to grab th...
Tonight the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics play in Game 7 of their first round series. Tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET. Watch on NBC or Peacock. Enjoy the game!
BOSTON — The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night for a Game 7. Tatum was ruled out with left knee stiffness two hours before tip-off. Tatum was initially planning on playing after missing the final 15 minutes of Thursday’s Game 6 in Philadelphia, but was listed […]
The 2026 NFL Draft concluded one week ago, and now that the proverbial dust has settled a bit, it’s time to take a look at what the readers here at our humble little corner of the internet thought of what the Minnesota Vikings did during this year’s selection meeting. Overall, the impressions seemed to be […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves completed the kill shot Thursday night. They ended the Denver Nuggets’ season, sent Nikola Jokic off to whatever offseason horse-stable sanctuary awaits him in Serbia, and won the rubber match in what has become the best rivalry this franchise has ever had. Wolves-Nuggets, Round 3: Minnesota takes it. Again. While many of […]
In most circumstances, advancing out of the first round is hardly a celebratory situation, particularly for a Lakers franchise with banners aplenty hanging. It should be little more than the first of a string of checkpoints on the way to raising the Larry O’Brien trophy. But the win over the Rockets was not a normal […]
Philadelphia 76ers (3-3) at Boston Celtics (3-3)Saturday, May 2, 20267:30 PM ETFirst Round Game #7 Home Game #4TV: Peacock/NBCRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 97.5 Fanatic, Sirius XMTD GardenOfficials: James Capers, Tyler Ford, Gedminas Petraitis It’s win or go home for the Celtics as they host the Philadelphia 76ers for Game 7 of their first round series.After […]
Having finished their run through the 2026 NBA Playoffs this week, the Portland Trail Blazers now look ahead to the 2026 NBA Draft and the opening of free agency and trades this summer. The Blazers currently have no draft picks for the June festivities. Trades and signings will provide the most obvious avenue for improvement. […]
Ansu Fati was on target yet again for Monaco on Saturday in Ligue 1 to secure a comeback win for his side over Metz. Monaco went behind early in the second half to a goal from Jessy Deminguet but managed to level through Folarin Balogun just after the hour mark. Fati then sealed the winner […]
The Portland Trail Blazers have a reputation, at least among their fans if not across the NBA, as being one of the promising young teams trying to make their name in The Association. The key words there are “promising” and “young”. Last night in one of our comment sections, Blazer’s Edge Reader WonReasley80 brought up […]
Herald Jayson Tatum added to Celtics injury report, questionable for Game 7 Globe 76ers at Celtics Game 7 preview: Jayson Tatum is listed as questionable for series finale Early NBA free agency advocate Oscar Robertson, 87, proud that players continue to get paid: ‘I think it’s wonderful’ RJ Barrett hits winning 3-pointer in OT as […]
Herald Jayson Tatum added to Celtics injury report, questionable for Game 7 Globe 76ers at Celtics Game 7 preview: Jayson Tatum is listed as questionable for series finale Early NBA free agency advocate Oscar Robertson, 87, proud that players continue to get paid: ‘I think it’s wonderful’ RJ Barrett hits winning 3-pointer in OT as Raptors stun Cavaliers to stay alive Pistons rally from 24 down to beat Magic, force Game 7 after Orlando goes ice-cold What can we expect from Jayson Tatu...
The Eastern Conference has three series that have yet to be decided, with three game sevens between today and tomorrow, but at least the second round of the West is set, and the NBA has released the broadcast schedule for Games 1-4 of the 2nd seed San Antonio vs. the 6th seed Minnesota Timberwolves — […]
It’s that time of year again. Michael Porter Jr. is on the podcast circuit with its usual misogyny, assorted hangers-on and certified weirdness that, sadly, we’ve become accustomed to. He’s been warned about it and we’ve commented on it. But as in the past, there’s usually some news amidst the detritus: After intially admitting to […]
Update, 6:45 p.m.: Paul George (illness) is officially available. Update, 5:45 p.m.: Jayson Tatum is now listed OUT for the Celtics vs. the Sixers for Game 7 in Boston. Paul George, who celebrates his 36th birthday today, was added to the injury report, but he’s considered probable with an illness. Joel Embiid is also listed […]
The Miami Heat have a big offseason ahead, but let’s still review what happened this season! To continue with our Miami Heat player review series, we delve into hyper-athletic swingman Keshad Johnson! Past Player Reviews: Brief Overview: 2025-26 stats (32 games): Johnson’s role was more prominent in 2025-26, although he was still on the outside-looking-in […] The post 2025-26 Miami Heat Player Review: Keshad Johnson appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Chicago Blackhawks have one of the hottest prospect pools in the NHL . Ranked the best pool in the league by Scott Wheeler of The Athletic, the team has seen talent trickle into the lineup at the end of the season that could be game changers in the future. One of those players was the Swedish-born forward, Anton Frondell, selected 3rd overall in 2025 by the Blackhawks. The prospect made the bold claim that his game is comparable to Stanley Cup winner Aleksandr Barkov. As ...