Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara from Belgium, Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert from France, and LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac from Croatia have been named to the NBA’s Second All-Defensive Team. According to a recent press release, Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort, Golden State Warriors forward-center Draymond Green, Cleveland Cavaliers forward-center Evan Mobley, …

Observing fellow Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander being crowned as this season’s NBA MVP filled Steve Nash with immense pride. Then, the moment took on even greater significance. Nash, the first and only Canadian to hold the MVP title until now, was recognized by Gilgeous-Alexander in his acceptance speech on Wednesday night as a key influence in his basketball journey. “It really …

After being selected as one of the three finalists alongside Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been awarded the 2024-25 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Award. The league revealed the voting outcomes on Wednesday. The Oklahoma City Thunder star accumulated a total of 913 points, receiving 71 out of 100 first-place votes. Nikola Jokic, the Serbian leader of …

Welcome to the Thursday NBA DFS lineup. The Conference Finals are in full swing, and last night’s action was certainly captivating. The Pacers’ comeback in Game 1 was something to witness, and we can only hope that tonight’s Game 2 between the Thunder and Timberwolves provides a similar thrill. With only this matchup on the slate, we’re entering a series …

In a nod to franchise icon Reggie Miller and his memorable interaction with Spike Lee back in 1994, Tyrese Haliburton celebrated a crucial basket by motioning a choke signal to the audience at Madison Square Garden. Although he believed he secured a victory with his buzzer-beating jumper, a review revealed that it merely sent the game into overtime. Ultimately, the …

•Get the NBA App•Complete Coverage of the 2024-25 NBA Awards•Kia Most Valuable Player Award: Historical Winners OKLAHOMA CITY— The Thunder’s latest MVP recipient—four if including James Harden, who was drafted by the team before earning his award in Houston—feels honored to join such an elite fraternity. “In any discussion about me being mentioned alongside those two extraordinary players,” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander …

One of the prominent narratives of the offseason involves the recent revelation about Giannis Antetokounmpo, suggesting that the star player is poised to request a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks to a particular team. As he prepares to meet with the front office, the 30-year-old point forward is expected to urge the Bucks to facilitate a move to his chosen …

•Download the NBA App•Comprehensive Coverage of the 2024-25 NBA Awards•Kia Most Valuable Player Award: A History of Winners The legendary Bill Russell, the iconic Larry Bird, and now, the standout from the Denver Nuggets, Nikola Jokić. By securing the runner-up position in this year’s Kia NBA MVP voting, just behind Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokić has entered a select group …

Vasilije Micic is currently in Abu Dhabi, reflecting on the Final Four of the 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, while also considering his club choices and beginning preparations for EuroBasket 2025. There are circulating rumors about a potential connection to Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv, which is expected to make its debut in Europe’s top-tier club competition in the 2025-26 season. “I …

•Install the NBA App•2024-25 NBA Awards: Comprehensive coverage•Kia Most Valuable Player Award: Historical winners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, has been honored with the Michael Jordan Trophy, recognizing him as the 2024-25 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player. This marks Gilgeous-Alexander’s first time winning the Kia NBA MVP award, after placing second in last year’s voting and fifth …