Basketball

The 2022 NBA Finals features two superstars – Jayson Tatum from the Boston Celtics and Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors. (Image: Winslow Townsend/USA Today Sports)
2022 NBA Playoffs

2022 NBA Finals Quickie Preview: Golden State Warriors vs Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors square off in the 2022 NBA Finals after the Celtics needed seven games to defeat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals, and after the Warriors knocked out the Dallas Mavericks in five games to win the Western Conference title. The Warriors […]

NBA Top Shot is releasing a limited edition set of Magic Johnson NFTs on June 7. (Image: NBA Top Shot)

NBA Top Shot Dropping Limited Edition Magic Johnson NFT Series

NBA Top Shot has been evolving throughout the 2021-22 season. While prices are down, the product remains the preeminent sports NFT brand on the market today. On June 7, Dapper Labs will try to generate yet more buzz with a small set of moments revolving around one of the best […]

LeBron James in action for the Los Angeles Lakers, is widely considered one of the greatest player ever (Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports)

Who is the Greatest Player in NBA Finals History?

The age-old debate over which NBA player should be anointed the greatest of all time reaches a fever pitch come playoff time. And with good reason. While there is no shortage of NBA players who have established themselves as stars with standout play during the regular season, only players who […]

The Toronto Raptors celebrate winning the 2019 NBA Championship after defeating the Golden State Warriors (Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)
2022 NBA Finals

Biggest Underdogs to Ever Win in the NBA Finals

The NBA Finals has a long track record of bringing together the best teams and players in an annual clash for the NBA championship. But with 30 clubs starting each NBA season with a chance to make a run for glory, there has been no shortage of teams that have […]

After the Golden State Warriors won game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Floyd Mayweather landed an impressive $221,000 after backing them to claim an unlikely series win. (Credit: Marcio Jose Sanchez-Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports

The Biggest Bets in NBA Finals History

The NBA Finals is one of the biggest annual events on the American sports calendar. And with the rapid growth of legal, regulated sports betting across the United States, the Finals have also become a busy time for the nation’s sportsbooks. Hundreds of millions of dollars in bets are placed […]

Steph Curry scoring a three point basket as he takes his place in the ultimate Western Conference team (Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

The Ultimate NBA Finals Dream Teams

LeBron James, Larry Bird, and Michael Jordan have all produced spectacular performances in the NBA Finals. But if you could go back in time and assemble a Dream Team of NBA greats to compete in an ultimate NBA Finals matchup, who would you pick? Here’s a look at our picks […]

Steph Curry and Klay Thompson need one more win to lock up a return trip to the NBA Finals. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

NBA Finals MVP Betting: Steph Curry or Jayson Tatum?

The Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics are both one victory away from securing spots in the 2022 NBA Finals. The leading scorers from both teams — Steph Curry from the Warriors and Jayson Tatum from the Celtics — are popular picks to win the 2022 NBA Finals MVP, with […]

Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics pulls up for a 3-point shot over Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat in Game 5 at the American Airlines Arena. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Celtics Beat Heat in Game 5, One Win Away from NBA Finals

It wasn’t pretty, but the Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat 93-80 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead thanks to a turnover-free second half from Jaylen Brown. With the huge road victory, the Celtics are one win away from clinching the Eastern Conference title and securing a […]

Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets contests a call from an official in the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics. (Image: Getty)

Brooklyn Nets Not Offering Kyrie Irving a Contract Extension

The Brooklyn Nets faced a tough decision regarding controversial point guard Kyrie Irving’s future with the team, and it looks like general manager Sean Marks won’t offer Irving a contract extension this offseason. Irving has a player option in his current contract for this upcoming season with the Nets worth […]

Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavs drives to the basket against Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 at the American Airlines Center. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Western Conference Finals: Dallas Mavs Avoid Sweep with Game 4 Victory

Game 4 of the Western Conference finals began on a somber note with a moment of silence for the victims of the senseless shooting tragedy in Uvalde, Texas that took the lives of several school children. When horrible things happen, it makes pro sports seem insignificant, but the NBA playoffs […]

Deandre Ayton from the Phoenix Suns could depart in free agency after the team was hesitant to offer him a max contract. (Image: Getty)

Will Big Man Deandre Ayton Leave the Phoenix Suns in Free Agency?

It looks like the Phoenix Suns won’t offer center Deandre Ayton — the former #1 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft — a max contract extension. Ayton’s agent, Bill Duffy, hinted that Ayton could bolt in free agency to the Charlotte Hornets or Portland Trail Blazers if the Suns don’t […]

Jayson Tatum from the Boston Celtics powers his way to the basket against Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat at TD Garden. (Image: Paul Rutherford/USA Today Sports)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Boston Celtics Smoke Miami Heat in Game 4, Even Series at 2-2

Another NBA playoff game, another blowout. This time, the Miami Heat got scorched by the Boston Celtics 102-82 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals, as Boston evened the series at 2-2. The final score and 20-point margin of victory made this game seem a lot more competitive. The […]

Payton Pritchard from the Boston Celtics defends Tyler Herro from the Boston Celtics in Game 3, when a groin injury flared up. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Miami Heat Guard Tyler Herro to Miss Game 4 with Groin Injury

The NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year will be sidelined tonight. Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro has a groin injury and won’t play in Game 4 against the Boston Celtics. The Heat ruled Herro out after the morning shootaround and currently list him as day-to-day with a left groin strain. […]

Boston Celtics trainers help Jayson Tatum off the court in Game 3 against the Miami Jeat when he suffered a neck injury, but he’s expected to play in Game 4. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Playoffs

Boston Celtics Game 4 Injury Report: Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart, RW3

The banged-up Boston Celtics limp into Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat with Marcus Smart (ankle), Jayson Tatum (neck), and Robert Williams III (knee) hoping to play despite getting hit with the injury bug. The Celtics are down 2-1 against the Heat with this series […]