The finals were tightly contested, but the individual games weren’t as even, with the average victory margin being 26 points in the first three games. The 73-win juggernaut was finally stopped at home, where they had lost only 2 in the regular season. The kid from Akron now called the King led the Finals in all primary stats, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their first NBA title in franchise history....
The Warriors rolled through the West playoffs at 12-0 last year, but lost five games this time and went to a Game 7 against Houston in the conference finals. Cleveland had been 12-1 before the Finals last year, but needed two Game 7s — in the first round against Indiana and in the conference finals against Boston — this year to reach the Finals. We are getting the same Finals yet again, but at least we were close to getting some different representatives....
In 2016, the Cavaliers split their games at home before completing the unlikeliest of comebacks. In 2017, they lost Game 3 and bounced back in Game 4 with a historic offensive showing, only to then lose Game 5 in Golden State despite a 41-point performance from LeBron James. Will history repeat itself, or are the Cavaliers destined to be swept? Here are three things to watch for in a must-win Game 3 for the Cavaliers…...
Toronto closed out the Warriors with a 114-110 win at Oracle Arena on Thursday in Game 6 of the Finals to win their first title in franchise history. Kyle Lowry scored 26 points to lead the Raptors to the victory while Pascal Siakam chipped in 26, as well. Klay Thompson finished with 30 points in the losing effort, but left in the third quarter with a knee injury. The Warriors were going for their third straight championship and fourth in the last five seasons....
After Toronto defeated Golden State in Game 6 Thursday to win the franchise’s first championship, Stephen Curry’s father, Dell, told ESPN the Warriors’ mood was upbeat. “To do it for five years, with the circumstances we had, and still be in it, I can’t believe it,” Dell Curry said. “We’ve celebrated more tonight, during a loss, than ever. Because we knew how hard it is. “We lost, but it’s still a win....
For that reason, there’s a strong possibility Lin leaves Charlotte this offseason even though he would love to return. The Hornets are reportedly preparing for him to sign elsewhere because Nicolas Batum and Marvin Williams are their priorities, and it sounds like Lin is ready to take on a bigger role as he enters the prime of his career. MORE: Ranking the 23 best available 23 free agents If Lin is looking to become a starter — “I want to see how good I can become,” he told the World Economic Forum — there isn’t an endless amount of possibilities....
Superstars such as Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Klay Thompson, Kyrie Irving, and Kemba Walker, among others, are expected to test the free agency waters and are courting massive offers to join a new team and start their own legacy. So without further ado, here are the top 5 player dups that should team up in this off-season, looking to start their own NBA dynasty and become the next team to beat in the NBA next season....
Patrick Patterson will join the revamped Los Angeles roster featuring Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. The 30-year-old forward agreed to a one-year, $2.3 million deal with the Clippers, according to a report from ESPN, which cites unidentified league sources The news comes a couple of weeks after Patterson and Oklahoma City agreed to a buyout. The Thunder inked Patterson to a three-year, $16.4 million deal in July 2017. He appeared in 145 total games with the team, averaging 3....
According to an ESPN report, Middleton agreed to a five-year, $178 million deal with the Bucks on Sunday. Middleton was named to his first All-Star team last season despite taking a small step back in scoring (18.3 points per game vs. 20.1 in 2017-18) with Mike Budenholzer taking over the team. He averaged a career-high in rebounds (6.0) and assists (4.3) and remained very efficient at putting the ball in the bucket, as he has shot better than 45% from the field, 38% from the 3-point line and 87% from the free-throw line in his career....
According to multiple reports, San Antonio landed free agents Marcus Morris and DeMarre Carroll over the weekend. The Athletic broke the news of ex-Celtic Morris, noting he’ll join the Spurs on a two-year, $20 million deal. Carroll’s move had already been set, but ESPN reported a change in the initial agreement of a two-year deal worth $13 million. The report noted the team and Carroll’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, “reworked” the deal to make it three years at $21 million....
After last year’s wild chase for Kawhi Leonard, this round of free agency looks disappointing on paper. Still, there always seems to be at least a few wild trades or signings that send the NBA Twitterverse into a frenzy. When it comes to the offseason, chaos is the expectation. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this year’s free agency period, including the top available players. MORE: When does the 2021 NBA season start?...
New York Knicks announced that Benjamin Schectman, who made the NBA history by making the first basket – putting the tourney’s first ball into the basket – has died at 94. Schectman made a two-hand layup for the Knicks on Nov 1, 1946, against the Toronto Huskies. The performance was recorded as the first basket made in the NBA history, reports Xinhua. Schectman played for the Knicks in 1946-1947 season, averaging 8....
Mark Turmell was the designer and lead programmer for 1993’s NBA Jam. In many ways, he was the mastermind behind the 2v2 over-the-top arcade game, one of the best basketball games of all-time. Turmell was also a huge fan of the Detroit Pistons, and NBA fans and historians will remember that the late ’80s and early ’90s were dominated by the Pistons and Bulls rivalry. RELATED: Call of Duty Player Parodies NBA Jam in Boomshakalaka Video...
With multiple subscription options, fans are provided with access to broadcast or stream live NBA games for all teams around the league, with some restrictions. These restrictions exist within the regional markets of the 28 cities that host the NBA’s 30 franchises, as regional sports networks (RSNs) often carry exclusive rights to broadcast games, which cannot be viewed on NBA League Pass or NBA TV within that market. With the exception of nationally-televised games, NBA blackout rules often limit the ways in which fans can watch teams within their home market....
The battle for MVP is as wide open as it’s been in recent seasons with a host of players putting together worthy campaigns, so we’ve got you covered with our top five. NBA League Pass: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) Honorable mentions A few players who deserve mention: DeMar DeRozan, Chicago Bulls Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat Donovan Mitchell, Utah Jazz LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers...
The 31-year-old Anderson has never been known as a defensive stopper, and his rebounding is average at best. But Anderson does one main thing as a big man and does it well: shoot the three. That fits Mike D’Antoni’s system perfectly well. For his career, Anderson has shot .380 from the three-point line, hitting over 1,300 treys in 11 years. He also is an excellent free-throw shooter, at 85.4 percent....
In case you didn’t know Over the past couple of years, James has been a producer on multiple shows that aired on television. SpringHill Entertainment, a company founded by him and Carter in collaboration with Warner Bros. has already been part of plenty of projects since its inception in 2015. Heart of the matter Here’s the official logline for the project: Inspired by the life of NBA Rookie of the Year Ben Simmons, “Brotherly Love” centers on a unique sibling relationship within a multi-ethnic family....
Elsewhere, the annual NBA draft is less than two months away, and all eyes are on Zion Williamson – who many experts have labeled as the most promising teenager to enter the NBA since LeBron James did back in 2003. A number of upcoming free-agents such as Kyrie Irving, Kawhi Leonard, and Kevin Durant will also be up for grabs over the coming months. So, here are all latest news and rumors you need to know for May 5th....
