These NBA contenders will need to win with depth when the playoffs come. That means these key role players need to be better. For many teams, this last stretch of the season is about fighting for a playoff (or play-in) and trying to confirm advantageous seeding. But for the aspiring NBA contenders, the real work
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The NBA Playoff picture is coming into focus and the NBA Playoff bracket is getting roughed in. Which teams are sitting right where they want to be? There are just five weeks left in the regular season with anywhere between 15 and 18 games remaining for each team. That’s not a lot of time to
The spread of the 3-pointer means a lot of unusual names are going to be near the top of all-time 3-point leaderboards for many NBA teams. Cedi Osman celebrated a milestone Sunday, going 7-for-7 from beyond the arc and moving into the No. 6 spot on the Cleveland Cavaliers all-time 3-point leaderboard. It’s a great
Feb 10, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports With All-Star weekend in the rearview mirror, it’s a perfect time to reevaluate every NBA team’s standing in the title race. NBA All-Star weekend has officially
Parity has been the story of this season and the NBA standings show nearly half the league is still within striking distance of homecourt advantage in the playoffs. The parity we’re seeing in the NBA standings is stretching from top to bottom. We have nearly a dozen realistic contenders and plenty more teams fighting for
Google is commemorating LeBron James’s newest record with a fun experience users can see with a simple search query. LeBron James added another bullet point to his case for being referred to as the greatest NBA player of all time when he surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Tuesday night for the most points scored in an
Kevin Love is out of their rotation, but can the Cleveland Cavaliers get anything for him at the trade deadline? In a different era for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kevin Love was brought in to round out what would hopefully be a title contender around the returning LeBron James. In 2016, the Cavaliers indeed won that
Tempers boiled over between Donovan Mitchell and Dillon Brooks Thursday night. Mitchell took the beef to his postgame presser, throwing more shade at Brooks. Thursday night’s game between the Cavaliers and Grizzlies took a turn in the third quarter when Dillon Brooks drove to the basket, colliding with Donovan Mitchell. Both players got tangled up
FOX announcers accidentally referred to San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell as Donovan Mitchell. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard said he wouldn’t be good in the NFL. The NFL is just one round of the playoffs removed from Super Bowl 57. This past weekend, eight teams entered the Divisional Round, and only four remain. The
The Cleveland Cavaliers are swinging with the best of the Eastern Conference, but are still looking for upgrades. The Cleveland Cavaliers are so back. After trading for Donovan Mitchell this offseason, the Cavs sit at fourth in the Eastern Conference, back just three games in the loss column from the first-place Milwaukee Bucks. The move they
Jabari Smith Jr. gave us a reminder of just how long ago LeBron James made his NBA debut. Here are the players he played with and against. Since turning 38, LeBron James has been turning back the clock — in the seven games since his birthday he’s already hit 40 points three times, averaging 37.0
Jan 2, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts after being called for an offensive foul against New Orleans Pelicans center Willy Hernangomez (9) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports The NBA has had a lot of amazing scoring performances this season. In
Dec 18, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (33) dribbles the ball while sitting before warm up before a game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Tired of puny fake NBA trades that only include a handful of teams at a time? Boy,
Robin Lopez and Brook Lopez continue to play out their hilarious sibling rivalry in NBA arenas and on national television. The playful rivalry between twins Robin Lopez and Brook Lopez is one of the NBA’s most reliable sources of delight. Robin, who is also famous for his ongoing prank war with every NBA mascot in
This wasn’t the easiest week to be a fan of the NBA but there were still a few things bringing joy amidst all the scandals. As an NBA fan, this was one of the most discouraging weeks I can remember. The Spurs released promising young wing, Josh Primo, over the weekend for what turned out
The Cleveland Cavaliers have young talent, depth a new star and all the positive momentum they built last season. How long can they ride it? If you were to make a list of the most likable players in the NBA, several Cleveland Cavaliers would make an appearance. There’s Jarrett Allen with one of the biggest
Evan Mobley is a budding star with utterly unique two-way potential, representing the bright future of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Sometimes you know a player is special and has what it takes to be an NBA superstar the moment you see them take the court as a rookie. Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley is one
Jarrett Allen has become one of the most dominating interior defenders in the entire NBA. And he’s done it all with a characteristic smile on his face. All due respect to Jarrett Allen, but he doesn’t exactly conjure a sense of intimidation. The afro adds some soft, non-threatening curves to an otherwise angular frame. He’s
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