Andre Iguodala has number retired by Warriors after dominant run with the franchise

The Los Angeles Lakers, the third seed in the Western Conference, will face the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. The Lakers have recently acquired Luka Dončić, enhancing their roster alongside veteran LeBron James and Anthony Davis, despite defensive concerns. The Timberwolves, with standout performances from Anthony Edwards and a solid record since March, look to capitalize on their offensive depth, having tied their regular-season series with the Lakers...

The 2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year race features Stephon Castle, Alex Sarr, and Zaccharie Risacher, amidst predictions of a weak rookie class, as only five players averaged double-digit points per game. This trend of declining rookie scoring and efficiency is notable, with the average rookie scoring 13.7 points per 36 minutes, the lowest gap compared to the league average in 40 years. Despite these challenges, the rookie class shows potential, with some players like...

SummaryIn a thrilling game, Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry combined for 75 points, leading the Warriors to a 121-116 victory over the Grizzlies. Butler scored 38 points, with 21 coming in the first half, while Curry added 37 points, including the last 10 for his team. Ja Morant, who sprained his ankle during the game, contributed 22 points, and Desmond Bane led Memphis with 30 points; however, a crucial five-second violation on Santiago Aldama sealed...

Tim MacMahon discussed Mavericks GM Nico Harrison's firm stance on the importance of defense in addressing the Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers, emphasizing that Harrison repeatedly stated, "defense wins championships." Despite the Mavericks having the league's top defense in the final 20 games last season, they face challenges due to lost draft capital tied to building around Doncic. Harrison aims to maintain his role as GM for the next three years, despite criticism of...

Nearly 16 years after the notorious locker room incident, Netflix is set to feature Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton in an upcoming episode of its Untold series, titled "Shooting Guards." The episode reveals how a gambling dispute escalated to both players drawing firearms on Christmas Eve 2009, leading to their season-ending suspensions. It includes interviews with Arenas and Crittenton, the latter recently released from prison after serving 10 years for murder charges in 2011. Full...