The Oklahoma City Thunder secured homecourt advantage for the duration of the playoffs with their 68-14 record and NBA-best +12.9 Net Rating. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics were bunched together in second and third in both record and Net Rating. The best matchups of the first round figure to be the Los Angeles Lakers against Minnesota Timberwolves less than a year … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA Playoffs: First-Round Matchups Set As Regular Season Concludes
Anthony Edwards Eligible To Play Sunday After NBA Rescinds Technical Foul
The NBA has rescinded the technical foul that Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards received on Friday night. That means Edwards will be eligible to play in the Wolves final game on Sunday. That has importance, as Minnesota is still fighting for playoff position in the Western Conference. Edwards had received his 18th technical foul in the Wolves win on Friday. That … [Read more...] about Anthony Edwards Eligible To Play Sunday After NBA Rescinds Technical Foul
Tim Connelly, Matt Lloyd On Nuggets’ List Of Basketball Operations Candidates
When the Denver Nuggets begin their search for a new president of basketball operations, they are expected to have Tim Connelly and Matt Lloyd on their list of candidates. Connelly has an opt-out in his contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the new ownership group of Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez are expected to do what it takes to retain him. Connelly left the Nuggets … [Read more...] about Tim Connelly, Matt Lloyd On Nuggets’ List Of Basketball Operations Candidates
Donte DiVincenzo Plans To Play For Italy At EuroBasket
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo is planning to suit up for Italy at this summer's EuroBasket tournament. DiVincenzo said he's focused on the Timberwolves and completing the NBA season, but that things are moving along for him to play for Italy. After meeting with Italian national team staff and fellow NBAer Simone Fontecchio, DiVincenzo said he was in for this … [Read more...] about Donte DiVincenzo Plans To Play For Italy At EuroBasket
Wolves, Heat, Knicks, Spurs, Rockets Among Potential Trade Partners For Kevin Durant
There are several teams who are expected have interest in a Kevin Durant trade this offseason as the Phoenix Suns will likely work together on his exit. The Suns have had a disappointing pair of seasons since adding Bradley Beal to their star core of Durant and Devin Booker. While the Golden State Warriors were among the most notable teams to pursue a trade for Durant at the … [Read more...] about Wolves, Heat, Knicks, Spurs, Rockets Among Potential Trade Partners For Kevin Durant