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  • Watch Kevin Durant hit eventual game winner, Nets beat Bucks in thriller
    • Watch Kevin Durant hit eventual game winner, Nets beat Bucks in thriller
    If this is an Eastern Conference Finals preview, it will be awesome....2021
  • • Khris Middleton’s final shot vs. Nets draws flak, Bucks’ Mike Budenholzer responds
    The Milwaukee Bucks and the Brooklyn Nets took part in what could be a preview of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, with the Nets emerging victorious. Despite the criticism that Khris Middleton drew for his possible game-winning shot, Mike Budenholzer defended him after the game, via The Athletic’s Eric Nehm. Asked Budenholzer about the […] The post Khris Middleton’s final...2021
  • • 3 trades to fix Raptors after brutal 2-8 start
    The Toronto Raptors have been one of the most surprising teams this season and for all the wrong reasons. After being just one game away from making the Eastern Conference Finals, the Raptors have somehow managed to start this season in 14th place, 10 games in. Just one year after head coach, Nick Nurse, won […] The post 3 trades to fix Raptors after brutal 2-8 start appeared first on Clutch...2021
  • Can the Islanders build on last season's surprising playoff run?
    • Can the Islanders build on last season's surprising playoff run?
    An appearance in the Eastern Conference finals portends good things to come for the Isles. Can they keep the momentum going?...2021
  • • RUMOR: Draymond Green to Blazers? Damian Lillard has been ‘campaigning’ for Warriors star
    The Portland Trail Blazers have been consistently making the playoffs year-in and year-out in recent seasons. However, they always fail to get past the Western Conference Finals and always look a piece or two away from forming a true championship-caliber roster. Reports have emerged that Damian Lillard has been urging the Blazers front office to […] The post RUMOR: Draymond Green to Blazers?...2021
  • • Jerami Grant’s real reason for leaving Nuggets to sign with the Pistons
    Many fans were surprised when Jerami Grant left the Denver Nuggets for the Detroit Pistons during the offseason after he played a key role for head coach Mike Malone’s team that went into the Western Conference Finals inside the Orlando bubble. Grant admitted that not everyone can understand his decision from the same angle, especially […] The post Jerami Grant’s real reason for ...2021
  • • Celtics still holding ‘grudge’ against Heat, claims Bam Adebayo
    Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo added a bit of spice to Wednesday’s upcoming matchup against the Boston Celtics. According to the All-Star forward/center, he believes that Boston continues to hold a grudge against the Heat, which stems from their fiery Eastern Conference Finals series last season. Adebayo believes in the revenge narrative, and he […] The post Celtics still holding ̵...2021
  • The Heat and Celtics don't look like Finals contenders yet
    • The Heat and Celtics don't look like Finals contenders yet
    It's been 100 days since Miami beat Boston in the Eastern Conference finals. Both teams have work to do if they want to get back there....2021
  • • Heat Check 2020-21: Denver Nuggets
    Although the Nuggets have gotten off to a 1-3 start, there is no need for them to be concerned. Things should naturally turn around for a team with as much depth as Denver, who just made a Western Conference Finals appearance. Michael Porter Jr. has proven he is capable of being a star in this […] The post Heat Check 2020-21: Denver Nuggets appeared first on SLAM....2020
  • • MHH Roundtable: Let’s Begin the Season
    Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images A meeting with the St. Louis Blues is on the calendar With the 2021 NHL season schedule released and training camp dates rapidly approaching it looks like hockey is right around the corner. The Colorado Avalanche have a big year ahead of them with a lot of goals in sight and there is a lot of excitement heading into puck drop in just a few short weeks. S...2020

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  • • MHH Roundtable: Let’s Begin the Season
    Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images A meeting with the St. Louis Blues is on the calendar With the 2021 NHL season schedule released and training camp dates rapidly approaching it looks like hockey is right around the corner. The Colorado Avalanche have a big year ahead of them with a lot of goals in sight and there is a lot of excitement heading into puck drop in just a few short weeks. S...2020
  • • Potential versus the past: comparing cup winners to the 2021 Colorado Avalanche
    Photo by B Bennett/Getty Images How does this season’s roster stack up against the 1995-96 and 2000-01 Stanley Cup-winning teams? With the NHL and NHLPA agreeing on terms, we’re getting close to having a hockey once again! The hockey world has been buzzing since the offseason began about the roster Colorado General Manager Joe Sakic has assembled. Betting sites and experts alike have pegge...2020
  • • Morning Flurries: So Close, Yet So Far
    Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images The Board of Governors and GM’s have calls later today...is hockey officially going to be back? The 2021 season seems to be right around the corner. Or, so it seems. We’ve all heard the rumors by now: a 56 game season to start on January 13th with separated divisions including a Canadian division. With the NHL Board of Governors meeting later t...2020
  • • How would divisional realignment impact the Colorado Avalanche?
    Sep 4, 2020; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91) and right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) and center Nathan MacKinnon (29) and 8#2\ celebrates a goal scored by Kadri against the Dallas Stars during the second period in game seven of the second round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson | Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports With...2020
  • • Trail Blazers re-sign Rodney Hood
    The Portland Trail Blazers have re-signed guard/forward Rodney Hood. Per multiple reports, it’s a two-year, partially-guaranteed deal for $21 million. “Rodney played a critical role in our run to the Western Conference Finals in 2018-19 and was off to a great start last year prior to his season being cut short due to injury,” said … Continue reading "Trail Blazers re-sign Rodney Hood"...2020
  • • Examining Colorado’s options for the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft
    Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports What can we expect from the Avalanche? The short answer is who knows… Let’s talk expansion draft. That pesky little devil that comes around once in a blue moon, serving as a mechanism to allow new teams entry into the league. While many critics of expansion become sick at even the mention of those two words, it’s a reality of an ever-changing and increasi...2020
  • • Kawhi Leonard’s infamous 2017 WCF Game 1 injury, as told by Zaza Pachulia
    Until today, former NBA center Zaza Pachulia could still be public enemy no. 1 of San Antonio Spurs fans because of the Kawhi Leonard incident. Spurs fans will never forget the infamous play that involved Pachulia and Kawhi in Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Western Conference Finals. The Spurs were up by 25 points […] The post Kawhi Leonard’s infamous 2017 WCF Game 1 injury, as told by Zaza Pa...2020
  • • The truth behind Gordon Hayward’s return from ankle injury vs. Heat
    Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward made a surprise return to the team’s lineup during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat after a month’s absence. He only appeared in a total of five playoff games for the team due to an ankle injury sustained back in their first-round series against the […] The post The truth behind Gordon Hayward’s return from...2020
  • • Bam Adebayo injury update: Heat star out for NBA Finals Game 2 vs. Lakers with shoulder strain, per report
    Adebayo also suffered an apparent wrist injury in the Eastern Conference finals...2020
  • • Bam Adebayo injury update: Heat star plans to play in Game 2 of NBA Finals despite shoulder strain, per report
    Adebayo also suffered an apparent wrist injury in the Eastern Conference finals...2020

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  • • Steph, Ayesha Curry react to Rockets fans trolling her Houston restaurant
    Ayesha Curry will soon open a new outpost of her International Smoke restaurants in Houston, and Rockets fans have been having a field day trolling the eatery on Yelp by posting terrible reviews … even though it won’t open until next month. Rockets fans have an axe to grind with Stephen Curry given how his Golden State Warriors squad eliminated their beloved team in a hard-fought Western Conferenc...2018
  • • Chris Paul selling SoCal mansion for $11.5 million
    Just a few years after dropping $9 million on a mansion in the upscale Southern California region of Calabasas, Houston Rockets star guard Chris Paul is putting the property back up for sale.According to TMZ Sports, Paul has listed the 11,000 square foot property for a cool $11.5 million. This comes after Paul bought a massive mansion on the outskirts of Houston following his trade from the Los An...2018
  • • On Carmelo, showing maturity through acceptance and playoff glory
    “It feels good, man, kind of just to be back in that postseason mindset…looking forward to not planning vacations. Even though I would love to be with my family, I think they understand that this is very important.” — Carmelo Anthony, via Brett Dawson of The Daily OklahomanNine years ago, the captain of the Denver Nuggets put up his most valiant playoff performance, as he and Chauncey Billups took...2018
  • • LeBron James once gained seven pounds in one playoff game
    We’ve become accustomed to seeing the slimmed-down version of LeBron James — the one that follows a strict diet, does not drink beer and avoids eating out.But James, even when he was in his prime, wasn’t always lean.The Cavs star hovered around 270 pounds for a good chunk of his career, as he ate what he wanted, and was still dominant on the court.James, however, once managed to gain a whopping se...2018
  • • Allen will be invited to Celtics’ championship reunion vacation
    Ray Allen fell out of good graces with Boston Celtics teammates when he left the franchise to join LeBron James and the Miami Heat. But fear not! All is well again.Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe reports former C’s point guard Rajon Rondo said “everybody” will be invited to the reunion vacation for the 2008 team that won an NBA championship.Initially, it appeared that wouldn’t be the case.In 201...2018
  • • Celtics fan gets intricate Isaiah Thomas tattoo, and IT appreciates it
    Isaiah Thomas no longer plays for the Celtics, but one particular fan still has some admiration for him, apparently.Thomas, who was traded to the Cavs back in August, has yet to suit up for his new team yet, as he recovers from a hip injury he suffered in the Eastern Conference Finals last season. He participated in shootaround before Thursday’s game against the Bulls, though, and it appears that ...2017

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Conference Finals trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • 3 trades to fix Raptors after brutal 2-8 start
    The Toronto Raptors have been one of the most surprising teams this season and for all the wrong reasons. After being just one game away from making the Eastern Conference Finals, the Raptors have somehow managed to start this season in 14th place, 10 games in. Just one year after head coach, Nick Nurse, won […] The post 3 trades to fix Raptors after brutal 2-8 start appeared first on Clutch...2021
  • • Potential versus the past: comparing cup winners to the 2021 Colorado Avalanche
    Photo by B Bennett/Getty Images How does this season’s roster stack up against the 1995-96 and 2000-01 Stanley Cup-winning teams? With the NHL and NHLPA agreeing on terms, we’re getting close to having a hockey once again! The hockey world has been buzzing since the offseason began about the roster Colorado General Manager Joe Sakic has assembled. Betting sites and experts alike have pegge...2020
  • • How would divisional realignment impact the Colorado Avalanche?
    Sep 4, 2020; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91) and right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) and center Nathan MacKinnon (29) and 8#2\ celebrates a goal scored by Kadri against the Dallas Stars during the second period in game seven of the second round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson | Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports With...2020
  • • Remembering Pierre Lacroix
    The iconic former GM and architect of the two Stanley Cup-winning Avalanche teams dies at age 72 due to complications from Coronavirus. Pierre Lacroix, the gifted former general manager of the Colorado Avalanche who was instrumental in building the teams who captured eight straight division titles, two Stanley Cups, and providing Denver with it’s very first major professional sports championship i...2020
  • • Examining Colorado’s options for the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft
    Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports What can we expect from the Avalanche? The short answer is who knows… Let’s talk expansion draft. That pesky little devil that comes around once in a blue moon, serving as a mechanism to allow new teams entry into the league. While many critics of expansion become sick at even the mention of those two words, it’s a reality of an ever-changing and increasi...2020
  • • Report: Paul Millsap to draw interest from Blazers in free agency
    Denver Nuggets big man Paul Millsap becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason and the Portland Trail Blazers are expected to pursue him, per Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Millsap made $30 million in 2019-20 from the Nuggets, who lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals in five games. Sources: Free […] The post Report: Paul Millsap to draw interest from Bl...2020
  • • Rumor: Nuggets still a major trade threat for Pelicans’ Jrue Holiday
    It sure seems like the New Orleans Pelicans are going to deal Jrue Holiday soon, with seemingly half of the teams in the league interested in one of the better two-way guards in basketball. That includes the Denver Nuggets, who are looking to build upon their run to the Western Conference Finals in the bubble and find […] The post Rumor: Nuggets still a major trade threat for Pelicans’...2020
  • • What James Harden and Chris Paul’s chemistry was like with Rockets
    James Harden and Chris Paul played two seasons together on the Houston Rockets before the franchise traded Paul to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Russell Westbrook in the summer of 2019. The Rockets went to the Western Conference Finals in 2018, losing to the Golden State Warriors in seven games. Many people believe Houston may […] The post What James Harden and Chris Paul’s chemistry w...2020
  • • Milwaukee Bucks: 2020 NBA Draft Preview
    In a way, the Milwaukee Bucks were the Los Angeles Clippers of the East last season; despite having an MVP at the helm and a roster composed of strong two-way players, they couldn’t even make it to the Conference Finals. Now, with Giannis Antetokounmpo’s contract year looming over their head, the Bucks must do all […] The post Milwaukee Bucks: 2020 NBA Draft Preview appeared firs...2020
  • • RUMOR: Heat’s willingness to trade Tyler Herro for Victor Oladipo, revealed
    Tyler Herro, as a 20-year old, was one of the best players on the Miami Heat during their run to the NBA Finals in the bubble. The lottery pick was named to the All-Rookie second team and averaged 16 points per game in the playoffs — including a 37-point performance in the Eastern Conference finals. […] The post RUMOR: Heat’s willingness to trade Tyler Herro for Victor Oladipo, reveale...2020

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  • • Potential versus the past: comparing cup winners to the 2021 Colorado Avalanche
    Photo by B Bennett/Getty Images How does this season’s roster stack up against the 1995-96 and 2000-01 Stanley Cup-winning teams? With the NHL and NHLPA agreeing on terms, we’re getting close to having a hockey once again! The hockey world has been buzzing since the offseason began about the roster Colorado General Manager Joe Sakic has assembled. Betting sites and experts alike have pegge...2020
  • • Morning Flurries: So Close, Yet So Far
    Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images The Board of Governors and GM’s have calls later today...is hockey officially going to be back? The 2021 season seems to be right around the corner. Or, so it seems. We’ve all heard the rumors by now: a 56 game season to start on January 13th with separated divisions including a Canadian division. With the NHL Board of Governors meeting later t...2020
  • • Will Barton: ‘I Have No Plans on Being the Sixth Man’
    Will Barton has the ability to be one of the hottest scorers in the entire NBA. When it comes to putting up points in a hurry, he’s one of the best.  Although he wasn’t able to finish the season healthy with the Denver Nuggets on their magical run to the Western Conference Finals last season, […] The post Will Barton: ‘I Have No Plans on Being the Sixth Man’ appeared first o...2020
  • • How would divisional realignment impact the Colorado Avalanche?
    Sep 4, 2020; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91) and right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) and center Nathan MacKinnon (29) and 8#2\ celebrates a goal scored by Kadri against the Dallas Stars during the second period in game seven of the second round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson | Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports With...2020
  • • Examining Colorado’s options for the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft
    Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports What can we expect from the Avalanche? The short answer is who knows… Let’s talk expansion draft. That pesky little devil that comes around once in a blue moon, serving as a mechanism to allow new teams entry into the league. While many critics of expansion become sick at even the mention of those two words, it’s a reality of an ever-changing and increasi...2020
  • • Monte Morris on Future With Nuggets: ‘I Would Love To Get An Extension Here’
    Monte Morris broke out in the 2020 NBA Playoffs and was a huge reason the Denver Nuggets were able to make it to the Western Conference Finals. Through 19 postseason games on their run, Morris averaged 9.1 points and 2.7 assists in just 21.4 minutes per game. He even started in four games and had […] The post Monte Morris on Future With Nuggets: ‘I Would Love To Get An Extension Here&#...2020
  • • RUMOR: Heat’s willingness to trade Tyler Herro for Victor Oladipo, revealed
    Tyler Herro, as a 20-year old, was one of the best players on the Miami Heat during their run to the NBA Finals in the bubble. The lottery pick was named to the All-Rookie second team and averaged 16 points per game in the playoffs — including a 37-point performance in the Eastern Conference finals. […] The post RUMOR: Heat’s willingness to trade Tyler Herro for Victor Oladipo, reveale...2020
  • • Ty Lue: ‘It Starts on the Defensive End’
    Although they were arguably the most talented team in the NBA, the Los Angeles Clippers failed to even make it to the Western Conference Finals last season. In turn, Doc Rivers and the Clippers parted ways, resulting in assistant Ty Lue getting promoted to head coach to turn things around. In a recent virtual press […] The post Ty Lue: ‘It Starts on the Defensive End’ appeared fi...2020
  • • Kawhi Leonard’s infamous 2017 WCF Game 1 injury, as told by Zaza Pachulia
    Until today, former NBA center Zaza Pachulia could still be public enemy no. 1 of San Antonio Spurs fans because of the Kawhi Leonard incident. Spurs fans will never forget the infamous play that involved Pachulia and Kawhi in Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Western Conference Finals. The Spurs were up by 25 points […] The post Kawhi Leonard’s infamous 2017 WCF Game 1 injury, as told by Zaza Pa...2020
  • • Cannon Blasts: Predicting is hard
    Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images That and more of this week’s links With the 2020 NHL season finally coming to an end, I thought it was time to revist the Cannon staff preseason predictions. Metro Division: Washington (4 votes)Carolina (2 votes)NY Rangers (1 vote) This is a good start, with the majority accurately predicting that the Capitals would remain the team to beat in the Metro. Carol...2020

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  • • Can the Islanders build on last season's surprising playoff run?
    2021
  • • MHH Roundtable: Let’s Begin the Season
    2020
  • • Morning Flurries: So Close, Yet So Far
    2020
  • • Remembering Pierre Lacroix
    2020
  • • VIDEO: Celtics’ Gordon Hayward blows wide-open shot in Shaqtin’ a Fool moment
    In the third quarter of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat, Gordon Hayward had a wide-open layup after a perfect set-up by his teammates. Instead of acquiring two points, Hayward became a Shaqtin’ a Fool candidate. Peep the pristine ball movement by the Celtics which left […] The post VIDEO: Celtics’ Gordon Hayward blows wide-ope...2020
  • • Lakers’ Dwight Howard explains importance of 6-year-old son watching him play vs. Nuggets
    The family of Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard suffered a deeply unfortunate tragedy during the hiatus when the mother of Howard’s 6-year-old son unexpectedly passed away. According to Howard, her death was related to complications from epilepsy. After the Lakers defeated the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, Howard spoke […] The post Lakers’ Dwigh...2020
  • • Celtics vs. Heat betting odds, picks: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown fight to extend Eastern Conference finals
    The Celtics hope to keep their momentum going in Game 6...2020
  • • Video: Hyped Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck smacks glass in excitement vs. Heat in Game 5
    Boston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck was so hyped during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat on Friday that he started to smack the glass in front of him in excitement. Take a look at the hilarious moment: The Celtics owner is hype behind the glass. 😭 (via @Marc_DAmico) pic.twitter.com/gPJVfu8Gp3 — […] The post Video: Hyped Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck smacks g...2020
  • • Lakers Vs. Nuggets Live Stream: Watch West Finals Game 4 Online
    After the Lakers claimed Game 2 of the Western Conference finals in dramatic fashion, the Nuggets swung the momentum back in their favor in Game 3. Los Angeles, which took a 2-0 series lead over Denver via a thrilling Anthony Davis game-winning buzzer-beater last Sunday, fell to Denver on Tuesday. A team-high 28 points from […] The post Lakers Vs. Nuggets Live Stream: Watch West Finals Game ...2020
  • • Did Brad Stevens make an awful lineup change to send message to Jayson Tatum?
    After winning Game 3 in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics looked terrible to start Game 4. It’s hard to tell if they’re fatigued or shrinking in the big moment, but the Celtics are not stepping up in with the same intensity as the Miami Heat. The second quarter of Game 4 was particularly […] The post Did Brad Stevens make an awful lineup change to send message to ...2020

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  • • Kobe Daggers Suns: Retro Running Diary, Game 6, 2010 WCF
    Kobe takes the Suns apart with a vintage performance in the 2010 Western Conference Finals....2020
  • • NBA playoffs were set to begin Saturday: Current matchups have Lakers, Clippers on conference finals course
    In a pre-coronavirus world, the NBA would have tipped off its postseason Saturday...2020
  • • Warriors take Game 1 behind largest conference finals comeback in 15 years
    Warriors take Game 1 behind largest conference finals comeback in 15 years...2017
  • • Lakers’ Anthony Davis reacts to making Western Conference Finals for first time in his career
    Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis is headed to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in his career, and the Chicago native couldn’t be more excited about it. When the Lakers acquired Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans during the summer of 2019, most pundits predicted Los Angeles would get to […] The post Lakers’ Anthony Davis reacts to making Western ...2020
  • • Kobe Bryant cutout emerges from virtual audience in Game 5
    The Los Angeles Lakers are obliterating the Houston Rockets in Game 5. With the Purple and Gold well on their way to Western Conference Finals, a cutout of late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant emerged in the virtual crowd. We all know Kobe is watching these Lakers as they try to bring home the 1st championship […] The post Kobe Bryant cutout emerges from virtual audience in Game 5 appeared first o...2020
  • • Podcast: LaVar Ball says Lakers will beat Warriors in conference finals, win NBA title
    LaVar is supremely confident in his son's team and says Steve Kerr doesn't want to to face Luke Walton...2017
  • • Tim Donaghy: NBA will instruct refs to force Game 6
    Tim Donaghy knows a thing or two about influencing the outcome of NBA games by means of officiating. The disgraced former NBA referee was busted in 2007 for betting on games he officiated as a means to come out ahead.The next year, Donaghy alleged the NBA had instructed referees to extend the Western Conference Finals between the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers in 2002, among other instanc...2017
  • • Heat’s x-factor vs. Celtics in 2020 Eastern Conference Finals
    Prior to the beginning of the 2019-20 campaign, not a lot of pundits envisioned the Miami Heat to be the first squad to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. Yet, the Erik Spoelstra-mentored club defied all expectations and have only lost once in nine playoff games so far. By now, Miami already proved why they […] The post Heat’s x-factor vs. Celtics in 2020 Eastern Conference Fina...2020
  • • Western Conference Finals schedule released after Nuggets force Game 7 vs. Clippers
    The Los Angeles Lakers will have to wait for a few more days before returning to action. The Western Conference Finals was originally slated to start on Tuesday. However, that schedule has since been adjusted after the Denver Nuggets completed a miraculous come-from-behind victory against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. Now, the NBA has […] The post Western Conference Finals schedule rel...2020
  • • Celtics vs. Heat predictions, Eastern Conference finals picks: Experts unanimously take Boston over Miami
    Boston and Miami face off in the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2012...2020
  • • Celtics vs. Heat: Five things to know as Boston and Miami meet in Eastern Conference finals
    Two underdogs will battle it out to reach the NBA Finals...2020
  • • Heat video: Bam Adebayo reveals true thoughts on being one win away from Eastern Conference Finals
    Bam Adebayo was once again a force for the Miami Heat on Friday, bullying the entire Milwaukee Bucks frontline in the Heat’s decisive 115-100 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The 6-foot-9 slotman, who was named an All-Star for the first time this season, dropped 20 points, 16 rebounds, three assists, and […] The post Heat video: Bam Adebayo reveals true thoughts ...2020
  • • Kyle Kuzma drains 19th LA three to set playoff franchise record
    The Los Angeles Lakers absolutely decimated the Houston Rockets in Game 5 to advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2010. The Lakers were on fire from beyond the arc on Saturday, setting a franchise record 19 3-pointers made in their 119-96 drubbing of the Rockets. The record-setting triple came off […] The post Kyle Kuzma drains 19th LA three to set playoff franch...2020
  • • Celtics’ Game 3 Win Vs. Cavs Was Largest NBA Playoff Upset In 20 Years
    Not many people gave the Boston Celtics a chance to win Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the... »...2017

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  • • Can the Islanders build on last season's surprising playoff run?
    2021
  • • RUMOR: Draymond Green to Blazers? Damian Lillard has been ‘campaigning’ for Warriors star
    2021
  • • Celtics still holding ‘grudge’ against Heat, claims Bam Adebayo
    2021
  • • MHH Roundtable: Let’s Begin the Season
    2020
  • • Denver Nuggets: Projected 2020-21 Depth Chart
    The Denver Nuggets made it all the way to the Western Conference Finals just a few months ago. If they look as good as they did in the 2020 playoffs in the upcoming season, they should be a lock as one of the best teams in the entire NBA. We broke down the Nuggets’ depth […] The post Denver Nuggets: Projected 2020-21 Depth Chart appeared first on SLAM....2020
  • • Potential versus the past: comparing cup winners to the 2021 Colorado Avalanche
    2020
  • • Nuggets’ Jamal Murray adds major Sports Illustrated award to his resume
    The Denver Nuggets were the surprise team of the 2020 NBA Playoffs, knocking off the heavily-favored L.A. Clippers and advancing to the Western Conference Finals. They became the first team to ever come back from a 3-1 deficit twice in the same playoffs as Jamal Murray took his game to another level. How did they […] The post Nuggets’ Jamal Murray adds major Sports Illustrated award to...2020
  • • Morning Flurries: So Close, Yet So Far
    2020
  • • 4 bold predictions for Portland Trail Blazers in 2020-21 NBA season
    After suffering a first-round exit a year after reaching the Western Conference Finals, the Portland Trail Blazers entered the shortened offseason with a clear goal in mind: surround their backcourt of All-Star Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, along with starting center Jusuf Nurkic, with more talent. Now, days before the start of the regular season, […] The post 4 bold predictions for Portla...2020
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    • The most intriguing player on every NBA team
    It might be the player who has the ability to raise the ceiling of the roster from a lottery team to a playoff team, from a playoff team to a conference finals contender, from pseudo-contender to contender, or, in one case, from contender to blossoming dynasty....2020

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  • • MHH Roundtable: Let’s Begin the Season
    2020
  • • Potential versus the past: comparing cup winners to the 2021 Colorado Avalanche
    2020
  • • How would divisional realignment impact the Colorado Avalanche?
    2020
  • • Lakers Vs. Nuggets Live Stream: Watch West Finals Game 4 Online
    2020
  • • Anthony Davis’ Game 3 rebounding vs. Nuggets is career low
    Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis came from having the biggest game of his career to having one of his most bizarre performances. After leading the Purple and Gold in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Finals with his career-defining game-winner at the buzzer, AD followed it up with a strong 27-point output […] The post Anthony Davis’ Game 3 rebounding vs. Nuggets is career lo...2020
  • • 4 takeaways from Nuggets’ Game 3 victory over Lakers
    The Denver Nuggets finally got on the board in the Western Conference Finals with a much-needed 114-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3. This comes after a heartbreaking defeat in Game 2, which saw them come just a couple of seconds from completing a shocking come-from-behind victory after falling behind by as […] The post 4 takeaways from Nuggets’ Game 3 victory over Lak...2020
  • • Lakers’ Anthony Davis reacts to only grabbing 2 rebounds in Game 3 loss to Nuggets
    It was not a complete surprise that the Denver Nuggets were able to finally notch a win against the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. After all, they have been playing really well, and it’s hard to deny that they deserved a victory. The most shocking development in the evening, however, […] The post Lakers’ Anthony Davis reacts to only grabbing 2 reb...2020
  • • Crucial coaching decisions that backfired in NBA Playoffs in recent memory
    Mason Plumlee’s shoulders sank as quickly as Anthony Davis sank the game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets. This, in turn, has slightly inspired this post on the NBA Playoffs and coaching blunders. Many are blaming the backup big […] The post Crucial coaching decisions that backfired ...2020
  • • Colorado Avalanche Nathan MacKinnon snubbed for Hart
    DENVER, COLORADO - NOVEMBER 27: Nathan MacKinnon #29 of the Colorado Avalanche skates against the Edmonton Oilers at the Pepsi Center on November 27, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. | Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Snubbed, I say! Colorado Avalanche fans will be able to celebrate Cale Makar winning the Calder Memorial Trophy tonight, but it’ll be a little disappointing as it didn’t com...2020
  • • Nuggets star Nikola Jokic admits to key error causing Anthony Davis’ game-winner
    Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic knows that they were one defensive stop away from tying their Western Conference Finals series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Unfortunately, a last-minute miscommunication on defense by the young Nuggets opened the slightest of windows for Anthony Davis to convert an incredible buzzer-beating triple and hand Denver their second straight […] The post Nuggets ...2020

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