Tuomas Iisalo has been appointed as the new head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies, as announced by the franchise. This marks a historic moment, making him the first head coach born in Finland to take the helm in the NBA. Iisalo stepped in as interim head coach from late March to the conclusion of the last season after Taylor Jenkins …

**2025 NBA Draft: In-Depth News** NEW YORK— Today, the NBA revealed that 75 athletes have received invitations to the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, scheduled for May 11-18 at Wintrust Arena and the Marriott Marquis in Chicago. Moreover, a select group of exceptional performers from the 2025 NBA G League Elite Camp, occurring from May 9-11 at Wintrust Arena, will also …

With an exceptional performance capped by a game-winning three-pointer, Jalen Brunson propelled the New York Knicks to a 116-113 victory against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday night. Seizing the lead with just 4.3 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, the 28-year-old guard secured his team’s advancement to the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, …

Donovan Mitchell has felt a strong sense of belonging with the Cavaliers. This season has been remarkable, with the team notching 64 victories—marking the second-best record in the franchise’s history—leading to unprecedented expectations. The Cavaliers’ journey featuring Mitchell is highlighted in Episode 5 of “Pass The Rock Season 3.” This original series from NBA Entertainment gives fans unprecedented access to …

Gregg Popovich, the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, has announced his transition from his coaching role to the position of President of Basketball Operations, according to a statement from the team. At the age of 76, Popovich was recently sidelined due to a mild stroke he experienced in November, which will keep him away from coaching duties for …

**• Get the NBA App** The upcoming 2025 Eastern Conference semifinals will mark the 17th playoff clash between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks, representing the second most encounters between any two teams in NBA playoff history, surpassed only by the rivalry between the Celtics and the Sixers. However, the last time these two teams faced off in …

In addition to their significant achievements for Serbia on the global stage, including Olympic honors in both 2016 and 2024, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Nikola Jokic almost teamed up at Partizan back in 2013. He was meant to join us at Partizan,” the 32-year-old Los Angeles Clippers guard revealed in an interview with the Denver Post while competing against the Denver …

DETROIT (AP)— Earlier this week, Cade Cunningham stated that his four playoff games had taught him more than he learned throughout the entire regular season. However, the challenges increased just two games later. On Tuesday, the Pistons managed to keep their postseason hopes alive by defeating the Knicks 106-103 at Madison Square Garden, marking Detroit’s second victory in New York. …

In a recent interview with Anadolu Agency, George Aivazoglou, the NBA official closely associated with the expansion plans for Europe in partnership with FIBA, discussed the involvement of Turkish teams, particularly Fenerbahce Beko. “Fenerbahce is an outstanding organization, and I commend them for reaching the Final Four. Galatasaray is also a notable club, along with other strong teams like Anadolu …

DETROIT (AP)— Jalen Brunson’s crafty crossover dribble between his legs created the necessary separation for a game-winning three-pointer with just 4.3 seconds on the clock, followed by a kiss blown to a subdued crowd that had mercilessly mocked him throughout the series. Brunson led the New York Knicks with 40 points, guiding them to a 116-113 victory over the Detroit …