Mathew Huff

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Jayson Tatum Carried Off Floor With Achilles Injury

1 day ago | thesportsdaily.com | Mathew Huff

The defending champion, Boston Celtics, now find themselves in a 3-1 hole against the rival, New York Knicks. However, that is the least of their worries right now. Superstar wing, Jayson Tatum, suffered an Achilles injury in the fourth quarter with 2:58 left in Game Four. Tatum lunged for a loose ball, then fell to the floor in instant pain. After a dunk by Knicks forward, OG Anunoby, the Boston small forward called for a timeout and grabbed a towel and put it over his face, agonizing in pain.
Dallas Mavericks Win 2025 NBA Draft Lottery

1 day ago | thesportsdaily.com | Mathew Huff

The Dallas Mavericks were the surprise of the NBA Draft Lottery. Despite only having a 1.8 percent chance, the Mavericks landed the first overall pick of the upcoming NBA Draft. As a result, many expect Dallas to select Cooper Flagg. Plenty of speculation has occurred in terms of accusing the NBA of rigging the lottery. Especially with the low odds Dallas had going into the NBA Draft Lottery and in the aftermath of the controversial Luka Dončić trade.
Pacers Tie NBA Playoff Record in Game Four Victory

2 days ago | thesportsdaily.com | Mathew Huff

The Indiana Pacers took a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 11th,2025. The Pacers were in control from the opening tip-off and did not look back. At halftime, Indiana had a 41-point lead which tied the NBA record for a halftime lead in a playoff game. The score was 80-39 at the half. The original record was set by the Cleveland Cavaliers back in the 2017 Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics in Game Two.
Aaron Gordon Calls Out Officiating After Game Two Loss

6 days ago | thesportsdaily.com | Mathew Huff

The Denver Nuggets were “punked,” as interim coach, David Adelman, said in Game Two against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After an exhilarating Game One that saw Aaron Gordon hit his second game-winner of the postseason, the Thunder took the Nuggets’ souls in Game Two winning by an astounding final score of 149-106. However, Aaron Gordon did stand up for the star big man, Nikola Jokić, after the game.
Cowboys Acquire George Pickens From Steelers

1 week ago | thesportsdaily.com | Mathew Huff

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made one of the more shocking decisions of the NFL Offseason. The team is trading their young, star wide receiver, George Pickens, to the Dallas Cowboys. In return, the Steelers will receive a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. Dallas will also receive a 2026 sixth-round pick in the deal. George Pickens is entering the final season of his rookie contract. Many NFL peers believe he will soon be one of the highest paid wide receivers.
Kenny Atkinson Wins 2024-25 NBA Coach of the Year

1 week ago | thesportsdaily.com | Mathew Huff

Kenny Atkinson, head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, has officially been named the 2024-25 NBA Coach of the Year. Atkinson went 64-18 in his first season with the Cavaliers leading them to the number one seed in the Eastern Conference. He is now the sixth winner in the past 11 seasons to win the award in his first year coaching a new team. The Cavaliers were already a playoff team under previous head coach, JB Bickerstaff. He led them to 48 victories last season.
Hawks’ Dyson Daniels Named Most Improved Player of the Year

1 week ago | thesportsdaily.com | Mathew Huff

Atlanta Hawks guard, Dyson Daniels, has officially been named the 2024-25 Most Improved Player of the Year. Daniels made a name for himself with the Hawks this season and solidified himself as one of the best defenders in the entire Association. He received 44 first place votes for the award beating out Cade Cunningham, Christian Braun, and Ivica Zubac. Dyson Daniels joins Alan Henderson as the only players in Hawks franchise history to win the Most Improved Player of the Year award.
Stephon Castle Wins 2024-25 Rookie of the Year

2 weeks ago | thesportsdaily.com | Mathew Huff

San Antonio Spurs guard, Stephon Castle, has officially been named Rookie of the Year. Castle received 92 of the 100 first place votes for the award. He beat out fellow rookies, Zaccharie Risacher and Jaylen Wells, for the award. Castle was selected with the fourth pick overall in last summer’s NBA Draft. Castle is now the fourth player in Spurs franchise history to win the Rookie of the Year award. The others being his teammate, Victor Wembanyama, and Hall of Famers, Tim Duncan, and David Robinson.
Jamal Murray Makes History in 43-Point Outing

2 weeks ago | thesportsdaily.com | Mathew Huff

Jamal Murray was the catalyst to Denver’s 131-115 win over Los Angeles on April 29th, 2025. The Nuggets guard showed the world why he is possibly the biggest playoff riser in league history by dropping 43 points in the pivotal Game Five. Murray took charge on a night where superstar center, Nikola Jokić, was unusually quiet (he still recorded a triple-double) and inspired the supporting cast to lift the Nuggets to victory.
49ers Agree to Four-Year Extension With George Kittle

2 weeks ago | thesportsdaily.com | Mathew Huff

The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a four-year contract extension with their star tight end, George Kittle. The deal is for $76.4 million with $40 million guaranteed. There was plenty of speculation circulating about whether Kittle would sign a new deal with the 49ers soon. Especially after Arizona Cardinals tight end, Trey McBride, reset the market with his $76 million deal. San Francisco quarterback, Brock Purdy, will now have one of his favorite targets to pass to for the foreseeable future.