Heat center Cody Zeller (illness) downgraded to questionable for Game 1 vs. Celtics

Miami Heat center Cody Zeller (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Wednesday night’s Game 1 matchup against the Boston Celtics of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals. Zeller did not practice Monday due to an illness. Through 10 games off the bench this postseason, the backup center is averaging 2.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 9.1 […]

James Foglio  •  16 May 2023
76ers, Bucks, and Suns have best record over last 3 seasons, all 3 teams fired their head coach

The Philadelphia 76ers (154-82), Milwaukee Bucks (155-81), and Phoenix Suns (160-76) have the best records over the last three seasons, and now all three teams are without their head coach. Milwaukee fired Mike Budenholzer following the team’s first-round series loss to the Miami Heat. Phoenix then fired Monty Williams after the Suns lost last Thursday’s […]

James Foglio  •  16 May 2023
Breaking News: The Philadelphia 76ers have fired head coach Doc Rivers after three seasons

After Philadelphia’s collapse in the second half of Game 7 vs the Celtics, change needed to happen. Three years in a row the Sixers had made the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, but made it no further than that. That is why the Sixers have announced today that head coach Doc Rivers has been dismissed. He finished […]

Zach Wolpin  •  16 May 2023
NBA insiders say that Miami’s Gabe Vincent is expected to have a ‘significant market’ this offseason as an unrestricted free agent

The Miami Heat have one of the most unique rosters in the NBA. More than half (8-15) of their players are undrafted and that includes Gabe Vincent. He’s moved into a starting role for the Heat this postseason and has been playing rather well. That is why NBA insiders say that Miami’s Gabe Vincent is […]

Zach Wolpin  •  16 May 2023
Jimmy Butler after Heat’s Game 7 loss to Celtics in 2022: ‘Next year, we will have enough’

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat lost 100-96 against the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals on their home court. The Heat had a 2-1 series lead over Boston, but Miami went on to lose Games 4 and 5. Following Miami’s Game 7 loss to Boston, the six-time All-Star was […]

James Foglio  •  16 May 2023
In the 2023 playoffs, the Denver Nuggets are a perfect 6-0 at home with a chance to keep that streak alive in Game 1 vs the Lakers

The Denver Nuggets have a chance to make history this postseason if they advance past the Conference Finals. As a franchise, the Nuggets only have one Finals appearance and it was when they were still a part of the ABA. They joined the NBA in the 1976-77 season and have not made a Finals appearance […]

Zach Wolpin  •  16 May 2023
Lakers-Warriors averaged 7.8M viewers, making it the most-watched conference semifinals series in 27 years

The Los Angeles Lakers-Golden State Warriors series averaged 7.8 million viewers across ABC, ESPN, and TNT, making it the most-watched conference semifinals series in 27 years. Game 1 of the Lakers-Warriors series averaged 7.4 million viewers. It was the most-watched Game 1 of the conference semifinals in cable television history. According to multiple NBA betting […]

James Foglio  •  24 May 2023
League sources say the New York Knicks are closely watching Joel Embiid and the 76ers’ situation this offseason

After an abysmal Game 7 vs the Celtics on Sunday, the Philadelphia 76ers’ season is over. Philly has not made it past the second round of the playoffs since 2001. Head coach Doc Rivers is on the chopping block this offseason and rumors continue to swirl around James Harden’s future with the team. On top […]

Zach Wolpin  •  16 May 2023
Is Jamal Murray playing tonight (May 16) in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals vs the Lakers?

Tonight, the LA Lakers and the Denver Nuggets have Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Denver finished with the West’s best regular season record and that’s why they are the #1 seed. The Lakers’ regular season was not as smooth. They had to earn a spot in the play-in tournament to reach this point. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  16 May 2023