Apr 13, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Jonas Valanciunas (17) looks to shoot as Phoenix Suns center Mason Plumlee (22) defends during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images If you’re like me, you just wrote a check to Uncle Sam to cover those pesky taxes and could…
The Golden State Warriors took off after acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat, and they continued their stellar late-season sprint in the Western Conference play-in round. Tuesday’s 121-116 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies earned the Warriors the No. 7 seed in the West. But the scary part for the Houston Rockets — Golden State’s…
Mar 3, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) controls the ball in front of Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) and forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper (8) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images The Dallas Mavericks reached the NBA Finals last season when Luka Doncic…
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) gestures after making a three point basket against the Miami Heat during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images By virtue of a better overall record than the Miami Heat, the Chicago Bulls earned home-court advantage for their Eastern Conference play-in game Wednesday night. Despite…
It’s time for the tradition unlike any other: the NBA play-in tournament. Or, as it deserves to be called, the Atlanta Hawks Invitational. For an unprecedented fourth consecutive year, the Hawks have qualified for this four-day Tournament of Mid that serves as the demarcation line between the NBA’s real teams and really bad teams. (While…
Apr 1, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) defends during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Variety is the spice of life, and for us, that means having your pucks and your buckets, too. So,…
Apr 11, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) brings the ball up court against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images The 2024–25 NBA regular season is done, but we aren’t quite ready for the postseason just yet. Before we…
Mar 8, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) drives to the basket past Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) and guard Josh Giddey (3) during the third quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The Miami Heat have ended the Chicago Bulls’ past two seasons with victories in the…
Mar 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images The Phoenix Suns will be desperate to give their play-in hopes a jolt when they host the red-hot Houston Rockets on Sunday. Phoenix…
Mar 27, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings interim head coach Doug Christie talks to guard Zach LaVine (8) during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images The Sacramento Kings and host Orlando Magic find themselves in similar positions heading into Saturday’s matchup, with both…