Suns Hire Coach Mike Budenholzer on a Five-Year, $50+ Million Deal

The Phoenix Suns have hired Mike Budenholzer to become the franchise’s next head coach on a deal worth five years and at least $50 million, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Budenholzer, 54, is expected to accompany the team to the 2024 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, which begins this weekend, and […]

James Foglio  •  11 May 2024
Josh Hart 1st Knick Since Patrick Ewing With 15+ Rebounds in Consecutive Playoff Games

Josh Hart became the first New York Knicks player since Patrick Ewing to record 15 or more rebounds in back-to-back playoff games, in Friday night’s 111-106 Game 3 loss to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Hart, 29, grabbed 15 rebounds in New York’s 130-121 Game 2 win on Wednesday and finished with […]

James Foglio  •  11 May 2024
Anthony Edwards 4th Timberwolves Player to Score 200+ Points in Single Postseason

Anthony Edwards became the fourth Minnesota Timberwolves player to score at least 200 points in a single postseason, joining Kevin Garnett, Latrell Sprewell, and Sam Cassell, during Friday night’s 117-90 Game 3 loss to the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference second-round playoff series. However, it was an underwhelming performance by Edwards at Target Center. […]

James Foglio  •  11 May 2024
Jayson Tatum Talks About Narrative Surrounding Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics superstar, Jayson Tatum, recently spoke about the โ€œsuper team,โ€ narrative about the current squad. โ€œThe world thinks weโ€™re never supposed to lose. Weโ€™re supposed to win every game by 25. Itโ€™s not gonna be like that all the time. We donโ€™t expect it to be easy. This is a good team weโ€™re playing. […]

Mathew Huff  •  10 May 2024
Mike Conley Still Unsure About Retirement

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard, Mike Conley, is on the tail-end of his career. There is no secret about it, though he still showcasing his value for the Timberwolves. Conley had this to say about his future: “Before I signed the extension, it was like, โ€˜Man, it could be this year, it could be next year, […]

Mathew Huff  •  10 May 2024
Suns Fire Coach Frank Vogel After First-Round Sweep

The Phoenix Suns fired head coach Frank Vogel on Thursday over a week after the team was swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves in their Western Conference first-round playoff series. Formerย Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer is the Suns’ No. 1 target to replace Vogel, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Budenholzer is currently assembling a coaching staff […]

James Foglio  •  09 May 2024
Domantas Sabonis Led NBA in Rebounding for Second-Straight Season

The Sacramento Kings missed the playoffs this year, but their star players still had moments of greatness. Deโ€™Aaron Fox led the NBA in steals per game (2.0 per) and their big man, Domantas Sabonis, netted his second-straight rebounding title. Sabonis led the league in total rebounds per game by grabbing 13.7 boards per game. The […]

Mathew Huff  •  09 May 2024
NBA Confirms Illegal Screen Call Against Pacers’ Myles Turner

The NBA confirmed an illegal screen call on Indiana Pacersย centerย Myles Turner during the closing seconds of the New York Knicks’ 121-117 win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference second-round series, according to the NBA’s Last Two Minute Report. With 15 seconds left and Indiana trailing 118-117, Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton dribbled up the floor […]

James Foglio  •  08 May 2024
Nikola Jokic Wins Third Career MVP

Denver Nuggets fans finally got some good news this week. The Nuggets’ superstar center, Nikola Jokic, has officially won his third MVP award in four years. This is something that could potentially spark the team as they are looking at a two game to nothing hole in the second round against the Minnesota Timberwolves. There […]

Mathew Huff  •  08 May 2024