The Boston Celtics are reportedly exploring trade possibilities for Kristaps Porzingis as they aim to alleviate salary cap constraints before the upcoming season. As noted by HoopsHype, multiple NBA officials suggest that the franchise may investigate options involving the Latvian center, who has a contract worth $30.73 million, extending through the 2025–26 season. “Boston needs to move at least two …

The Indiana Pacers have returned to the NBA Finals after a 25-year hiatus. In their pursuit of their inaugural NBA championship, what similarities does this team share with previous championship squads? Below are eight characteristics of the 2024-25 team that resonate with the attributes of historically triumphant NBA teams.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has indicated that the 2026 All-Star Game may adopt a format featuring Team USA competing against Team World. Although the specific structure is still under discussion, Silver referenced the NHL’s successful trials with international competition formats. “I’m not entirely certain what the final format will look like. I’ve closely observed the NHL’s approach, which was met …

Welcome to Media Day at the NBA Finals! Tune in to the NBA App and NBA TV for live coverage of the matchup between the Thunder and Pacers, starting at 1:30 PM ET, with Sixers guard Jared McCain reporting as this year’s inaugural player correspondent. **FIVE HEADLINES IN TODAY’S ISSUE 🏀** June 4, 2025 1. **Parallel Journeys**: Exploring how Haliburton …

The Phoenix Suns have appointed Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott as their new head coach, according to ESPN. Ott, alongside fellow Cavaliers assistant Johnnie Bryant, was one of the final candidates considered. They met with Suns’ executives, including owner Mat Ishbia and GM Brian Gregory, in Michigan on Tuesday. Star player Devin Booker played a significant role in the final …

The more captivating confrontation in this NBA Finals undoubtedly revolves around the Indiana Pacers’ side, where the league’s top-ranked defense attempts to halt an offense that excels in ball movement and player interaction unlike any other. However, the offensive performances from the Oklahoma City Thunder hold equal significance to those of the Pacers. Consequently, the player who will face the …

Following the conclusion of the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic has expressed a strong desire to remain with the team. Bobby Marks of ESPN provided insights into various players who might receive offseason contract extensions across the NBA, including Doncic from Ljubljana, affirming the expectations around his intention to secure his future with the legendary franchise. …

The New York Knicks will be on the lookout for a new head coach this offseason following the departure of Tom Thibodeau. The team announced that Thibodeau has been relieved of his coaching responsibilities just days after their elimination from the Eastern Conference Finals. The decision to part ways with Thibodeau was described by the Knicks as a “challenging choice,” …

In support of the documentary series “Power Moves with Shaquille O’Neal,” available on Netflix, Shaquille O’Neal unveiled his personal Top 10 list of basketball greats. While discussing who he considers the finest NBA players of all time, the 53-year-old former player initially placed himself in the tenth spot but quickly transitioned to his true favorites. At the top of his …

OKLAHOMA CITY—If we consider the NBA championship series as the ultimate test before summer for the teams involved—akin to a final exam—the one advantage over the painstaking tests we experienced in high school or college is that these players arrive armed with the questions in advance. The focus now shifts to how the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers …