Nikola Jokic:
“Winning is a lifestyle for us. I was here when we were losing, so I don’t want to go back to that.”
LeBron James on being down 3-0 vs. Denver:
“It’s one game at a time, at this point. You lose, you go home. So we’re going come in with the mindset of ... Show more
Which of these guys would you want on your squad? Each of these players has been crucial for their team's respective success.
The 2023-2024 NBA Clutch Player of the Year Award winner is Stephen CurryStephen Curry 2023-24 Clutch Stats:
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Quick Glance: Warriors: Stephen Curry Named NBA Clutch Player of the Year
- Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was named the NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year, receiving the award on Thursday on TNT.
- Curry received 45 of 99 possible first-place votes and a total of 298 points, surpassing DeMar DeRozan and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
- Curry led the NBA this season with 189 points in 143 clutch minutes, showcasing impressive shooting percentages from the field, 3-point range, and free-throw line.
- Despite missing the playoffs, Curry is analyzing the game and planning to come back stronger next season with the Warriors.
Joel Embiid on Bell's Palsy:
"Pretty annoying with the left side of my face, my mouth and my eye. It's been tough but I'm not a quitter… It's ... Show more
Sixers star Joel Embiid has been receiving treatment for a mild case of Bell’s Palsy for the past week, per ESPN.
Bell’s Palsy affects the facial muscles on ... Show more
Who has surprised you the most so far this NBA postseason?
Nikola Jokic has been the best player.Chet Holmgren has been the standout rookie ... Show more
Jayson Tatum on Miami:
“We knew it wasn’t going to be easy…It’s the playoffs and especially with that team, it’s never going to go how people expect it to go ... Show more
Minnesota Timberwolves center-forward Naz Reid has won the 2023-24 Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year.
Reid averaged 13.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1 ... Show more
NBA Twitter reacts to Mavs - Clippers Game 2 thriller: 'Luka won the game defensively'
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Quick Glance: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Set to Return from Knee Injury for Game 2 vs. Mavericks
- Kawhi Leonard is returning from a knee injury to play in Game 2 of the playoff series against the Mavericks after missing the last eight regular-season games and Game 1.
- The Clippers secured a Game 1 victory without Leonard, establishing a 1-0 lead in the series. Leonard's anticipated comeback follows thorough preparation for his return.
- Despite prior knee concerns, the team's medical staff has confirmed the structural integrity of Leonard's knee, emphasizing their commitment to safeguarding his health.
- Leonard will experience his first playoff game at home with a full-capacity crowd since joining the Clippers, marking a significant milestone for both him and the team.
Which of these forwards on playoff squads would you want in your rotation? Let us know why you're cutting the third person.
Nets GM Sean Marks on Nic Claxton:
“Nic is the No. 1 priority for us, there’s no doubt about that. We hope he’s a Net for a very long time ... Show more
Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic playing nearly 46 minutes in the playoffs and potential fatigue:
“He’s young. … He’s Benjamin Button. He’s going backwards ... Show more
Luka Doncic on his defense tonight: “It’s playoffs. It’s different. They’re trying to double with me and I say no double. I take pride in my defense too ... Show more
Anthony Davis on what happened on the last play of the game:
"Jamal Murray made a shot."
Then he drops the microphone and leaves the post-game ... Show more
Quick Glance: Jamal Murray Leads Denver Nuggets to Impressive Victory over LA Lakers
- Jamal Murray achieved an impressive 15-foot buzzer-beater over Anthony Davis to complete a sensational 20-point comeback and give the Denver Nuggets a 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. This unexpected triumph grants the defending champions a 2-0 lead in the first round, as they now prepare for the upcoming games in the Lakers' arena.
- Following the game-winning shot, Jamal Murray fell into the Nuggets' bench and was embraced by his teammates, igniting the atmosphere in the Ball Arena. Murray faced a challenging start in the game, hitting only three of his first 16 shots before going 6-for-8 in the fourth quarter, scoring 14 of his total 20 points, including the decisive basket.
- While Murray encountered difficulties, the Nuggets stayed competitive thanks to another outstanding performance by Nikola Jokić, who recorded 27 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists, and two steals. Michael Porter Jr. also played a crucial role in the Nuggets' victory with 22 points, including successful shooting from beyond the arc.
- The Lakers expressed dissatisfaction with the officiating, particularly regarding a play in the third quarter where a foul against Porter Jr. on D'Angelo Russell was overturned after a review by the Nuggets. It is evident that the Lakers' prospects are increasingly dim after losing 10 consecutive games against the Nuggets. A monumental shift in fate will be required for Los Angeles to progress to the next round.
The 2023-2024 NBA’s Most Improved Player award goes to Tyrese Maxey.
HoopsHype's Global Ratings for the top three finalists:
Maxey's Rating - 17th in the ... Show more
Zion Williamson on returning soon during this playoffs series:
'That is absolutely realistic, but like I said I have to pass tests'
The top 10 players with the highest career points per game in the playoffs
Will anyone ever surpass MJ?
These are the players whose careers averaged the most ... Show more
We are almost halfway through the 2020s, a quarter of the way through this century, and the NBA has evolved dramatically since its inception. However ... Show more
Nikola Jokic has averaged 27.2 points, 13.7 rebounds and 10.7 assists in his last 10 games versus the Lakers.
Denver is 10-0 versus Los Angeles in that span.
The NBA stars who elevated their teams the most: In the NBA more than in any other sports league, a single star can help elevate a team from bottom-dweller to ...
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Nick Nurse on what happened at the end of the game:
"I called timeout. The referee looked right at me, and ignored me. Went into Tyrese Maxey ... Show more
NBA Playoffs predictions: Answer true or false which predictions do you think will come true!
Chet Holmgren becomes the fifth player in NBA history to record 15+ points, 10+ rebounds and 5+ blocks in a playoff debut ... Show more
King James is closing in on his GOAT status, and if the trend continues, he'll snatch the crown next year. Jordan's dominance is slipping for the third time in ... Show more
Damian Lillard on being back in the playoffs:
"Last 2 years not being in the playoffs, it sucked…Last year, I went to Coachella ... Show more
Kristaps Porzingis on the Celtics starting this series strong vs Miami:
"Yes, it was almost two weeks out for some players who were out ... Show more
Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell talking up 50s/60s NBA in a 1997 interview.
History repeats itself.
Which player are you choosing with the #1 pick in a fantasy draft?
Tyrese Haliburton averaged 20.1 points, 10.9 assists and 3 ... Show more
Tom Thibodeau on Deuce McBride:
“If you’re looking at it from the outside, you don’t see the work he does every day. Every time he’s gotten an opportunity ... Show more
Kevin Durant on Anthony Edwards trash talk: “Yeah, it’s just basketball – not even playoffs, it’s just hoop. You get hot, you make shots ... Show more
Larry Nance on betting:
“Respectfully, I'm betting on the Pels. I'm not betting, no Jontay Porter. I'm not betting. I'm not betting on anything ... Show more
NBA Salaries Quiz: Which player makes more money? Comment how many you guessed correct.
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Trae Young: $40,064,220Kyrie Irving: $37,037 ... Show more
Mike Conley: “I don’t think there’s anybody on either team that wants it more than me. I told the guys that, selfishly, do it for me, man. Help me out ... Show more
Klay Thompson on the biggest lesson he learned this season:
“You can’t shy away from the bad moments and just embrace the great ones ... Show more
Brian Lewis suggests Donovan Mitchell as a potential trade target for the Nets:
“I think everything they’ve done implies to me for the last year and change ... Show more
What would be your plan of action?
The Golden State Warriors face a pivotal offseason this year after being eliminated from the postseason ... Show more
Mike Brown continues to be impressed by Keon Ellis:
"Keon Ellis, the confidence that he has and the swag that he brings to this team for a guy that was ... Show more
Build your 2024 Team USA Olympic starting 5 to win Gold.
Note: Extra players outside the selected 12 are 'snubs' that were under consideration or played for ... Show more
“Just someone that got out of the insane asylum.” 😂
-Lakers coach Darvin Ham to anyone who suggested the team should have intentionally lost to avoid the ... Show more
LeBron James said on TNT about the Nuggets:
"It’s the defending champions, we understand how difficult the matchup has been.. ... Show more
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas on Most Improved Player of the Year:
“I should definitely be top three. Going from barely playing in the rotation and having ... Show more
Joel Embiid averages the most points per minute since Wilt Chamberlain in 1962: Daniel Olinger: Joel Embiid officially finishes with the season with 1 ...
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Make two NBA predictions:
1. Player who will break out in the playoffs
2 Player who will bomb in the playoffs
Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray on Nikola Jokic: 'I think we’re the best duo'
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NBA Twitter reacts to Wolves falling to No. 3 spot: 'Best team of my lifetime about to get bounced in four games by Suns'
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Anthony Edwards on the playoffs:
“Those games [are] over with… It’s a whole different game now. The refs can’t call those fouls that [they are] calling.”
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the MVP award:
"I hope I get it“I hope I get it, yes. I think all the guys are deserving, all have their case ... Show more
The 2024 All-NBA Teams, per HoopsHype's Global Ratings. Let us know who got snubbed in the comments.
Willie Green on Zion Williamson playing with wrist injury:
“He is showing the world what he is about… He had to gut through an injury tonight ... Show more
Adam Silver Addresses Drop In Fouls During Season:
"Our teams are very happy with the state of the game, as am I. And as I said ... Show more
Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic:
"Here in Denver, we know what we have. We have the best player in the world.”
Which player from the 2000 NBA Draft class are you cutting? I feel like the answer is obvious but who knows...
Adam Silver suggests Jontay Porter could be banished from the NBA:
“I have enormous range of discipline available to me. It’s cardinal sin what he’s accused ... Show more
Frank Vogel on Suns level of frustration:
'It's high. But we're manning together, and we're connected, and confident.'
I don't know why this made me laugh...Doc Rivers on only attempting two free throws during Celtics vs. Bucks:
“Man, Adam Silver is the happiest ... Show more
NBA records and statistical anomalies you probably didn't know. Feel free to share in the comments if any of these surprised you ... Show more
Domantas Sabonis on the Sixth Man of the Year:
“Monk has to win it, if he doesn’t win it, it’s rigged. He definitely brings energy and light. If we’re down ... Show more
Doc Rivers was asked whether they were conducting tests and what the level of concern was regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo's left calf injury:
“Yeah ... Show more
Who would you choose to be the Defensive Player of the Year this season?Gobert has a BLK% of 4.7 compared to Wembanyama's 5.9 ... Show more
Which basketball player do you like better?
We've listed players who are frequently discussed together or are near each other in skill level ... Show more
The Phoenix Suns are signing Isaiah Thomas for the remainder of the season, per The Athletic.
Here is how the Suns roster looks heading into the NBA Playoffs ... Show more
Dante Exum on contrast between playing in NBA and Europe:
“It was good. Obviously, over in Serbia, it’s a different beast ... Show more
John Calipari is finalizing a five-year deal to take on the role of the next coach at Arkansas, per ESPN. The completion of the deal is anticipated within the ... Show more
Quick Glance: Arkansas Saves Kentucky and John Calipari
- John Calipari and Kentucky were on the brink of giving it one more shot. Arkansas saved them from themselves - and that's good for everyone.
- The relationship between the 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach and the elite program was not just dull but also burdensome. When athletic director Mitch Barnhart and Calipari sat for a local television interview last month to assure fans that they were on the same page and committed to getting the Wildcats back on top, it seemed more like a hostage video.
- Arkansas and its billionaire supporters unexpectedly intervened to recruit the coach nobody else pursued and offer him a compensation beyond what others could provide. Everyone benefits. Perhaps not the Razorbacks - time will tell - but certainly Calipari and Kentucky. He was in desperate need of a fresh start, as were the Wildcats. After failing to reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, the individual who led Kentucky to seven Elite Eights, four Final Fours, and a national title in his initial decade came to a realization.
- This is not intended to diminish Calipari's past achievements at Kentucky. He revitalized the Cats, contributed to their national title, and kept UK in contention for a championship nearly every year during his remarkable first ten years. He served as a positive influence in the state, demonstrating his philanthropy in times of crisis. This is about recognizing that since 2020, Calipari was tarnishing this legacy. It's about acknowledging that both sides knew the journey had come to an end and it was time to step away. Just when it seemed that Calipari and Kentucky were considering another attempt, Arkansas intervened and rescued them from themselves.
The greatest NBA players ever on very, very bad teams
The season rookie Victor Wembanyama is having got us thinking: What are some of the best NBA seasons put ... Show more
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