The New York Knicks have taken a 3-1 lead in the first round of the playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are now facing a teamwide issue that needs fixing if they want to become the 14th NBA team to recover from a 3-1 series deficit to advance. Star player Donovan Mitchell, who was expected
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The Houston Rockets have announced that Ime Udoka will be their new head coach. Udoka was previously suspended and dismissed by the Boston Celtics for engaging in an improper workplace relationship. Before offering the job to Udoka, the Rockets thoroughly investigated the situation with the league office and the Celtics. Impact of Hiring As a
Sacramento Kings’ star guard, De’Aaron Fox, has revealed that he intends to play in the upcoming Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors, despite fracturing his index finger during Sunday’s Game 4. Fox’s Injury and Practice Session Fox participated in a non-contact practice session on Tuesday, where he was seen shooting with a splint on
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has been named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year. Banchero dominated the voting, securing 98 of the 100 first-place votes and 494 out of a possible 500 points. His closest competitors were Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams and Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler. Kessler claimed the remaining two first-place
The Boston Celtics lost their opportunity to advance to the next playoff round as the Atlanta Hawks defeated them with a score of 119-117 in Game 5. The Celtics had controlled the game for most of the time, leading by as many as 13 points early in the fourth quarter. However, the Hawks’ clutch-performing point
The Denver Nuggets may not have won in style, but they did secure the win that mattered. As the top-seeded team, they emerged victorious against the eighth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference first-round series with a 112-109 victory in Game 5. Despite falling behind by 15 points, the Nuggets held off their opponents to
The Phoenix Suns have proven their strength, despite some flaws, thanks to their dynamic duo of Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. Over the past 10 days, Booker and Durant hit the LA Clippers hard with their unrelenting barrage of impact plays, culminating in a 136-130 Game 5 victory on Tuesday to close out the first-round
The Portland Trail Blazers have announced their plans to launch a G League franchise, making them one of the few NBA teams without a minor league affiliate. The team is set to begin operating in the 2023-2024 season, playing their home games at the University of Portland and practicing at the Blazers’ practice facility. Owner
Kawhi Leonard, the LA Clippers’ forward, has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his right knee, according to sources. The Clippers and Leonard will determine the course of treatment for the injury in the next two weeks. Leonard did not play in the final three games of the Clippers’ first-round series against the Phoenix