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2 days ago | 
sportskeeda.com | Kevin McCormick |Kevin Mccormick
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors is the second game of the NBA's playoff slate for Monday. It is a pivotal Game 4 showdown between a pair of teams looking to keep their postseason dreams alive. After knocking off the Houston Rockets in round one, the Warriors looked like a team capable of being a dark horse contender in the West. However, things have taken a turn for the worse in the semifinal round. Early in Game 1, Steph Curry exited with a hamstring injury and has yet to return.
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2 days ago | 
sportskeeda.com | Kevin McCormick |Kevin Mccormick
Looking at the second round of the NBA playoffs, Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks has been one of the more interesting matchups. After finally securing a win in the series, the reigning champs have an opportunity to even things up on Monday night. The series started off in shocking fashion, with the Celtics coughing up a pair of 20-point leads on their home floor. This put the Knicks in a position to take a commanding lead, but they failed to capitalize.
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2 days ago | 
sportskeeda.com | Kevin McCormick |Kevin Mccormick
As one of the most prominent figures in NBA history, Michael Jordan has always kept close ties to the league. Not far removed from his tenure as an owner, the six-time champion is set to take on a new role in the basketball world. Next season, the league is set to begin its new media deal. Among the networks set to be providing coverage in 2026 and beyond is NBC. As they prepare for this, they've brought in a big name to help bolster their product.
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2 days ago | 
sportskeeda.com | Kevin McCormick |Kevin Mccormick
On Monday night, 14 teams will find out their fate in the upcoming NBA draft. Every team has a shot at landing at No. 1, but only a handful have favorable chances. Last summer, the draft class was viewed as subpar with minimal prospects have the potential to become high-end talents. However, that is not the case this time around. There are multiple players at the top of the 2025 calss with a lot of promising, with Cooper Flagg leading the charge.
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2 days ago | 
sportskeeda.com | Kevin McCormick |Kevin Mccormick
Before the offseason fully gets underway, Giannis Antetokounmpo has been one of the most talked about stars in the NBA. While he's been among the league's loyalest superstars, the two-time MVP could be going through a change of heart. Since winning a championship in 2021, Giannis and the Milwaukee Bucks have failed to come close to contending for another title. This season, they were sent home in the first round for a third straight season.
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5 days ago | 
sportskeeda.com | Kevin McCormick |Kevin Mccormick
Looking at this NBA season as a whole, Luka Doncic being traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the LA Lakers remains as the biggest moment. While speaking on the league-altering trade, one former player compared the blockbuster deal to a chapter of his own career. Everyone was stunned by the Doncic trade, including the star guard himself. He was blindsided by the decision, as he expected to end his career in Dallas. However, Nico Harrison had other plans and opted to move him for Anthony Davis.
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5 days ago | 
sportskeeda.com | Kevin McCormick |Kevin Mccormick
Aside from being one of the top stars of his generation, Kevin Durant is most known for his constant engagement with fans online. As he soaks in the downtime of the offseason, he chimed in on a comparison to another one of the NBA's star forwards. On Friday, Durant had a near endless back-and-forth with fans after being accused of costing LeBron James a dynasty. In the midst of the thread, KD referred to himself as a mercenary regarding his constant changing of teams.
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5 days ago | 
sportskeeda.com | Kevin McCormick |Kevin Mccormick
Following the Golden State Warriors' loss on Thursday, Draymond Green had some choice remarks about how he is portrayed in the NBA. His comments have led to many speaking out on the subject, with one longtime analyst coming to his defense. In the first half of Game 2, Green received his fifth technical foul of the postseason for elbowing Naz Reid in the face. He did not take kindly to the call, immediately going after the officials to voice his disagreement.
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5 days ago | 
sportskeeda.com | Kevin McCormick |Kevin Mccormick
Throughout his career, Draymond Green has been known to play a specific brand of basketball. As the postseason rages on, two former NFL stars chimed in with their thoughts on the veteran forward's recent comments. In an era that is known for being less physical, Green is an outlier. He plays with an aggressive, in-your-face style that is more reminiscent of past generations. Because of his track record on the court, Green has built up a reputation for being a dirty player.
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5 days ago | 
sportskeeda.com | Kevin McCormick |Kevin Mccormick
NBA star Kevin Durant is at it again with his social media antics. The former MVP was recently seen engaging with critics after he was accused of ruining a possible dynasty for LeBron James. Prior to joining the Golden State Warriors in 2016, LeBron and Kyrie Irving led a historic 3-1 comeback on the team in the NBA Finals. With the latter blossoming into a superstar, the duo looked like it was going to run the league for years to come.
