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• Stephen Curry Calls Hamstring Injury 'Gut Punch', Will Be Careful Before ReturningStephen Curry described his Grade 1 left hamstring strain as a "gut punch." Curry is out through at least Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals and will be reevaluated after that. "This is new, and from all that I'm learning about how quickly you can get back, there has to be a healing process," Curry said at Golden State Warriors shootaround Thursday before Game 2. "You can't accelerate it...2025See more articles Stephen Curry -
• Anthony Edwards, Steve Kerr recall pre-draft workout that motivated Timberwolves star: 'If we had the first pick, we wouldn’t take you'Kerr's words served as motivation for Edwards to step up his workouts and his game. Now Kerr will see the fruits of that work first-hand with a trip to the Western Conference finals at stake....2025Click for news about Anthony Edwards
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• Stephon Castle Named 24-25 NBA Rookie Of The YearStephon Castle has been named the 24-25 NBA Rookie of the Year. He is the fourth member of the Spurs to capture the award, joining Victor Wembanyama, Tim Duncan and David Robinson. Following Wembanyama's recognition last season, San Antonio becomes the fifth team in NBA history to feature back-to-back honorees. Castle received 92 of 100 First Place Votes, finishing well ahead of Zaccharie Risacher...2025See also Stephon Castle -
• Doug Christie Retained By Kings As Head Coach On Multi-Year ContractThe Sacramento Kings will retain Doug Christie as head coach as the sides are finalizing a multi-year contract. Christie replaced Mike Brown as head coach of the Kings in December on an interim basis. This offseason, the Kings and Monte McNair parted ways with Scott Perry replacing him to run the front office. The Kings initially had a surge of success under Christie before eventually finishing ni...2025See more articles Doug Christie -
• Patrick Dumont Wants Mavs To Hire Experienced Exec To Work With Nico HarrisonThe Dallas Mavericks' decision to trade away Luka Doncic has largely landed with Nico Harrison, but he has continued in his position running the team's front office. "Fire Nico" chants became a common refrain at Mavericks' games, but Harrison has largely retained the support of Patrick Dumont. However, Dumont is believed to have interest in hiring another executive to work with Harrison. "I was ta...2025Check it out Patrick Dumont -
• Analyst dubs Western Conference team desired landing spot for Cooper FlaggHeading into the 2025 NBA Draft, the one prospect everyone has their eyes on is Cooper Flagg....2025Continue with Cooper Flagg -
• Lakers’ Dorian Finney-Smith called Game 2 vs. the Timberwolves a ‘must-win’
At the 2024-25 trade deadline, the Lakers fleeced the Mavericks and acquired perennial All-NBA PG Luka Doncic. This changed the trajectory of Los Angeles’s season. They finished as the #3 seed in the Western Conference and matched up vs. the Timberwolves in the first round. In Game 1, the Lakers were outplayed by Minnesota and […] The post Lakers’ Dorian Finney-Smith called Game...2025See also Finney Smith
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• Rockets Considered 'Less Likely' To Pursue Trade For Kevin DurantThe Houston Rockets are now considered even "less likely" to pursue a trade for Kevin Durant this offseason than what was previously thought, sources tell Marc Stein and Jake Fischer. The Phoenix Suns will work Kevin Durant on a trade this offseason and plan to "pivot and reload" around Devin Booker. The Rockets own a number of future draft picks originating from the Suns following their trade in ...2025Check it out Kevin Durant -
• Warriors are second #7 seed since 1988 to be favored over the #2 seed in the first-round
At the 2024-25 trade deadline, the Warriors were involved in a three-team deal to acquire Jimmy Butler. Including their play-in win on Tuesday night, Golden State is 24-7 with Butler in the lineup. That play-in win gave the Warriors the #7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. Golden State has a first-round matchup vs. the […] The post Warriors are second #7 seed since 1988 to be favored...2025Visit the page Jimmy Butler
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• What To Watch For On Final Day Of NBA’s Regular SeasonAll 30 NBA teams have Saturday off and will play their regular season finales on Sunday. Here are a few things worth keeping an eye on during the season’s final weekend: Playoff berths and seeding The Eastern Conference postseason seeding has already been set, as we outlined on Friday night. However, the Western Conference playoff […]...2025Check it out Eastern Conference
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• Suns Could Prioritize 'Flexibility' Out Of 2nd Apron In Kevin Durant TradeWith the Phoenix Suns expected to trade Kevin Durant this offseason, they are expected to consider a trade package in return that offers them flexibility to get out from under the second apron. In doing so, the Suns will have more mechanisms available to them to improve their roster around Devin Booker. The Suns have already been eliminated from playoff contention heading into the final weekend o...2025See more Phoenix Suns -
• Suns Could Prioritize 'Flexibility' Away From 2nd Apron In Kevin Durant TradeWith the Phoenix Suns expected to trade Kevin Durant this offseason, they are expected to consider a trade package in return that offers them flexibility to get out from under the second apron. In doing so, the Suns will have more mechanisms available to them to improve their roster around Devin Booker. The Suns have already been eliminated from playoff contention heading into the final weekend o...2025Click for news about Phoenix Suns
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• Austin Reaves Eligible For Four-Year, $89.2M Extension With Lakers In OffseasonAustin Reaves has solidified himself as an essential piece of the Los Angeles Lakers' championship aspirations. Rob Pelinka expressed confidence in Reaves' ability to thrive alongside two of the greatest players of all-time in LeBron James and Luka Doncic. "My theory is basketball geniuses that love to win, find ways to work and click together," Pelinka told ESPN. "And we knew LeBron was a basketb...2025Check it out Austin Reaves -
• WATCH: Brian Windhorst called it ‘malpractice’ that Dallas did not get Austin Reaves in the Luka Doncic trade
In 2023-24, the Dallas Mavericks were the 5th seed in the Western Conference playoffs. The team made a surprise run to the NBA Finals. However, they lost in five games to the Celtics. Despite the loss, Dallas brought back most of the pieces from last season’s roster for 2024-25. At the trade deadline, Mavs GM […] The post WATCH: Brian Windhorst called it ‘malpractice’ that...2025Continue with Brian Windhorst
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• NBA Execs Compare Cooper Flagg To Tatum, Kawhi, PippenCooper Flagg is the consensus top prospect in the 2025 NBA draft and ESPN spoke with a number of executives and scouts who came up with five comparisons in Jayson Tatum, Kawhi Leonard, Lamar Odom, Scottie Pippen and Andrei Kirilenko. Flagg is already an elite defensive player with an excellent natural feel for the game, but there are concerns about his upside as a superstar offensive hub. "Both of...2025Continue with Cooper Flagg -
• NBA Execs Comparison Cooper Flagg To Tatum, Kawhi, PippenCooper Flagg is the consensus top prospect in the 2025 NBA draft and ESPN spoke with a number of executives and scouts who came up with five comparisons in Jayson Tatum, Kawhi Leonard, Lamar Odom, Scottie Pippen and Andrei Kirilenko. Flagg is already an elite defensive player with an excellent natural feel for the game, but there are concerns about his upside as a superstar offensive hub. "Both of...2025Check it out Cooper Flagg
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• WATCH: Stephen A. Smith calls Zion Williamson a ‘bust’ in terms of his availability
At 21-54, the Pelicans have the second-worst record in the Western Conference in 2024-25. New Orleans is 7-30 on the road this season. Tied with the Hornets and Jazz for the worst road record. In the 2019 NBA draft, New Orleans used the first overall pick to draft Zion Williamson out of Duke. Over his […] The post WATCH: Stephen A. Smith calls Zion Williamson a ‘bust’ in terms o...2025Visit the page Zion Williamson
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• Marc Lore Prioritizing Tim Connelly Extension Once He Takes Control Of WolvesMarc Lore has made it a priority to sign Tim Connelly to a contract extension once he assumes full control of the Minnesota Timberwolves, sources tell ESPN. Lore and Alex Rodriguez have yet to gain control of the Wolves despite an arbitration ruling in their favor over Glen Taylor. Connelly agreed to an amendment in his contract last year that pushed his opt-out to this offseason. The Wolves signe...2025See more Marc Lore -
• Luka Doncic says it’s up to him and LeBron to recharge Lakers after loss vs. Magic
Once the Luka Doncic trade was completed before last month’s deadline, things came together almost instantly for the purple and gold, as they went on a winning streak that positioned them in the Western Conference’s playoff zone. Now, that success seems to have disappeared as quickly as it arrived. After Monday’s 118-106 loss to the […] The post Luka Doncic says it’s up to ...2025Visit the page Luka Doncic
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• Kevin Durant Trade Rumors: Nick Wright Claims KD To Sign With Boston In The Offseason
In their last 10 games, the Phoenix Suns 6-4. They’ve won four straight and are 35-37 this season. That is 10th in the Western Conference. Phoenix has 10 games left in the 2024-25 regular season. While the Suns are winning as of late, there have been trade rumors surrounding Phoenix all season. Media members around […] The post Kevin Durant Trade Rumors: Nick Wright Claims KD To Sign ...2025Visit the page Kevin Durant
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• Dunc'd On: 6 in 70 Mailbag! (Western Conference 3.17.25)GSW: Is Golden State for real? SAC: Did the Kings just face the hottest 3-point shooting ever? 14:39 SAS: Should the Spurs renegotiate De'Aaron Fox's contract? What star would be worth going all-in for in trade? 23:17 UTA: The Jazz are still sitting players-is that illegal? Is Walker Kessler a high-level starter? 42:39 DAL: How could they get out of this mess? 48:58 PHX: Why are the Suns so much w...2025See more articles Aaron Fox -
• Despite rumors, Suns owner Mat Ishbia claims the team is not interested in a rebuild
At 30-36, the Suns are currently 11th in the Western Conference. They have 16 games left in the 2024-25 regular season. Over the last three seasons, Phoenix has used its draft capital to acquire win-now talent. However, the team is failing to win consistently. The Suns do not own any of their first-round draft picks […] The post Despite rumors, Suns owner Mat Ishbia claims the team is not i...2025Click for news about Mat Ishbia
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• The Non-Blockbuster Deadline Deals Making An ImpactThe NBA's 2025 trade deadline has the potential to be the most impactful in recent memory, primarily because of two trades: the Lakers' acquisition of Luka Doncic and the Warriors' deal for Jimmy Butler. The Lakers are 9-2 since Doncic made his Los Angeles debut and have moved from fifth place in the Western Conference […]...2025Read about Luka Doncic -
• Domantas Sabonis To Seek Clarity About Kings' Direction In OffseasonDomantas Sabonis is expected to seek clarity about the Sacramento Kings' plans in the offseason, sources tell The Athletic. Sabonis has three more seasons and $140.3 million remaining on his contract. Sabonis has some of the same concerns about the direction of the Kings that De'Aaron Fox had before he expressed his reluctance to commit long-term with an extension. Sources say several members of ...2025See more articles Domantas Sabonis -
• Minnesota could revisit a trade this offseason with Phoenix for Kevin Durant
With a 125-110 win on Wednesday, the Timberwolves improved to 35-29 this season. That is seventh in the Western Conference with 18 games left to play. At the 2024-25 trade deadline, Minnesota tried making a deal for Phoenix’s Kevin Durant. The Timberwolves wanted to get a deal done but it wasn’t the right time. ESPN’s […] The post Minnesota could revisit a trade this offse...2025Continue with Kevin Durant
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• Doug Christie Called Meeting With Kings Starters To Address Concerns
After the Sacramento Kings blowout home loss to the Golden State Warriors on Friday, interim head coach Doug Christie called a meeting with his starters to address some concerns. Chief among Christie's issues was making sure his team understood the gravity of their situation. The Kings are battling for a spot in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament with several team. Christie also addressed t...2025Check it out Doug Christie
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• Grizzlies GM shuts down Ja Morant trade rumors: 'I'm not going to give this nonsense further oxygen'With Morant leading the way, the Grizzlies are currently the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference...2025 -
• Draymond Green Publicly Predicts Title For Warriors, A Message He’s Been Delivering Privately, TooIt’s safe to say Warriors forward Draymond Green is confident his squad will secure another NBA championship this season, following Golden State’s trade deadline acquisition of Jimmy Butler. Like, wildly confident. Despite the Warriors currently sitting at 28-27, holding the 10th seed in the Western Conference, Green expressed a bold prediction during Sunday’s All-Star broadcast [̷...2025Click for news about Draymond Green -
• Warriors’ Draymond Green: ‘We’re Going To Win The Championship’The Warriors currently hold the 10th seed in the Western Conference standings with a record of 28-27. If the season ended today, they’d have to win two play-in games just to claim the No. 8 playoff spot. However, Golden State’s trade deadline acquisition of Jimmy Butler has emboldened Draymond Green, who said during Sunday’s All-Star […]...2025See more Draymond Green -
• Draymond Green: Warriors Are Going To Win 2025 NBA TitleGolden State Warriors forward Draymond Green made a big prediction about how his team's season is going to end. As part of TNT's All-Star Game coverage, Green predicted the Warriors would win the 2025 NBA Finals. "We're gonna win the championship," Green said to TNT's Adam Lefkoe, Jalen Rose and Vince Carter before the Sunday night events. "Say that one more time so that everybody can hear," Lefko...2025See more articles Draymond Green