The Atlanta Hawks closed their 2024-25 regular season with a 40-42 record, finishing eighth in the Eastern Conference. Despite Jalen Johnson being out for the campaign since Jan. 23, they still put themselves in a good position to earn a playoff berth via the Play-In Tournament. Now, Atlanta faces the Orlando Magic on the road for a chance to face the Boston Celtics in a first … [Read more...] about Hawks Keys to Earning Playoff Berth Against Magic
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SMU Adds Top-5 Scorer in Transfer Portal
SMU has had a relatively quiet transfer portal so far this season after a successful first season in the ACC. While they fell short of the NCAA Tournament, the Mustangs finished with 23 wins and a first-round bye in the ACC tournament. They were most known for their offense this season, averaging 80 points per game, ranked 38th in the country. For the first time this offseason, … [Read more...] about SMU Adds Top-5 Scorer in Transfer Portal
Hornets Star Opens Up About Big Market Questions
Charlotte Hornets playmaker LaMelo Ball has an uncertain a future as any star. There’s one side that believes Ball would be better off playing for a more competitive team or a larger market. The other side believes 2023 No. 2 pick Brandon Miller should takeover the team, with Ball being routed elsewhere. Then there’s the crowd that wants Ball to stay put, building alongside the … [Read more...] about Hornets Star Opens Up About Big Market Questions
Former NBA Champion Praises Warriors Star Ahead of Playoff Run
Just a few months removed from making a major change to their roster at the trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors find themselves fighting for a spot in the playoffs. As they gear up for another run in the Play-In Tournament, one former champion praised their blockbuster addition. Following a months-long off-court saga with the Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler finally found himself … [Read more...] about Former NBA Champion Praises Warriors Star Ahead of Playoff Run
Kroenke Confirms That Key Player Is Not Untouchable
Denver Nuggets vice chairman Josh Kroenke has officially responded to recent speculation involving forward Michael Porter Jr. The rumor claimed Kroenke wouldn’t approve a trade for MPJ due to a sentimental tie—both men share roots at the University of Missouri. Kroenke wasted no time in shutting it down. “That’s completely false,” Kroenke said. “If it wasn’t such a serious … [Read more...] about Kroenke Confirms That Key Player Is Not Untouchable