Stephen Curry Wins PBWA’s 2023-24 Magic Johnson Award

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is the winner of the 2023-24 Magic Johnson Award, the Professional Basketball Writers Association (PBWA) announced Wednesday. The award is named in honor of NBA Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson, who the writers association describes as “the ideal model” for this achievement. The annual award is voted on […]

James Foglio  •  15 May 2024
Nikola Jokic Joins Chris Paul as Only NBA Players With This Playoff Record

Denver Nuggets center and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic joined Chris Paul on Tuesday night as the only NBA players to record at least 40 points and 10 assists in a playoff game without a turnover, in Denver’s 112-97 Game 5 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference semifinals. Paul had 41 points, 10 […]

James Foglio  •  15 May 2024
WNBA Expansion Team Golden State Valkyries Unveil Name, Logo

The new WNBA expansion team, the Golden State Valkyries, unveiled its name and brand logo Tuesday in a live press conference. The Valkyries are now the 13th WNBA franchise and the first team to join the league since the Atlanta Dream in 2008. The name originates from Norse mythology. It refers to a “host of […]

James Foglio  •  14 May 2024
Chet Holmgren 4th NBA Player Under 24 to Average 15 PPG, 3 BPG in Playoffs

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren is the fourth NBA player under the age of 24 to average at least 15 points and three blocks per game in a single postseason (minimum of five games). Holmgren, who just turned 22 on May 1, joins Hakeem Olajuwon (1986), Alonzo Mourning (1993), and Dwight Howard (2008) as […]

James Foglio  •  14 May 2024
Atlanta Hawks Expected to Pursue Trades for Trae Young

After the Atlanta Hawks landed the first overall draft pick in the NBA Draft Lottery, many expect them to trade Trae Young this offseason. The team is expected to pursue multiple offers for the All-Star guard. Both Trae Young and Dejounte Murray were the subject of trade rumors all throughout the regular season. Now, many […]

Mathew Huff  •  13 May 2024
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 “super team,” narrative about the current squad. “The world thinks we’re never supposed to lose. We’re supposed to win every game by 25. It’s not gonna be like that all the time. We don’t expect it to be easy. This is a good team we’re playing. […]

Mathew Huff  •  10 May 2024