Jaylen Brown scored 32 points, Derrick White made seven 3-pointers, leading the Boston Celtics to a 120-95 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1. [ more ]
Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is questionable with a calf strain for Game 4 against the Celtics
Donovan Mitchell is questionable for Game 4 after straining his left calf, adding to previous knee issues, impacting the Cavs' playoff performance. [ more ]
Video: Lakers' LeBron James Attends Celtics vs. Cavaliers, Gets Standing Ovation
LeBron James, a former Cleveland Cavaliers player, attended a game as a spectator, showcasing a mix of nostalgia and competitive spirit between his former team and the Boston Celtics. [ more ]
What channel is Knicks vs. Cavaliers on tonight? Time, free live stream (3/3/24)
The New York Knicks will face the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 3, 2024, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Fans can watch the game through various TV channels and streaming platforms like fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV. [ more ]
Will the Hawks facilitate a Donovan Mitchell trade to the Knicks?
The New York Knicks might be involved in a trade involving Donovan Mitchell, with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks as potential teams.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have expressed no interest in trading Mitchell, but there are doubts about their ability to sign him to a long-term contract extension. [ more ]
Knicks open with 14th best odds to win 2023-24 NBA title
After a 47-35 record in the 2022-23 NBA regular season, the New York Knicks entered the playoffs as the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference.Defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games, they would take on the Miami Heat in round two.A loss in Game Six in Miami ended New York's season early.Nonetheless, it was a very successful season for a Knicks team that had been projected to win around 38-40 games and be a play-in team.
3 stats that explain why Miami Heat are on brink of elimination in NBA Finals
The Miami Heat's magical run could soon come to an end.After Friday's Game 4 loss in Miami, the Heat face a 3-1 deficit to the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals.The odds for a comeback are slim as the series heads to Denver for Monday night's Game 5, as the Heat would have to win each of the next three games to win the organization's first championship in a decade.
This tenured NBA vet could fit right in with the Washington Wizards
While he may not be the elite two-way wing he once was with the San Antonio Spurs, Danny Green is still an effective role player for any team with playoff aspirations.He proved that down the final stretch of the season with the Cleveland Cavaliers.This makes him the perfect target for the Washington Wizards.
When Ron and I last talked, the Washington Wizards had just parted ways with previous team president Tommy Sheppard.Now the Wizards have found Sheppard's replacement - Michael Winger, a 43-year old NBA executive who gained experience with three successful franchises over the past couple decades.The resume version of his background would highlight the fact that he's been part of executive leadership groups that reached seven conference finals and two NBA finals over the past 13 years.
Some positive (and not-so-positive) shooting stats from RJ Barrett's 2022-23 season
Something I like to do when the New York Knicks season ends is look at different players' stats to see what areas they improved or regressed.You have your standard categories of field goal, three-point, and free-throw percentages but there are closer ways to look at it.The first player I wanted to look at was RJ Barrett.
Josh Hart intends to test free agency, hopes to stay a Knick
The nearly-perfect union of Josh Hart, the city of New York, the Knicks, and head coach Tom Thibodeau has been on full display ever since Hart's arrival.He's a player that plays with the kind of tenacity and energy the fans love, he provides the kind of elite rebounding from the wing position that Thibs loves, and he is incredibly close with star point guard Jalen Brunson.
While Jalen Brunson has become the most reliable basketball player in New York, that wasn't always the case.Less than a year ago, there were people around the league who believed that the Knicks had overpaid for the young floor general and questioned just how good Brunson could be.It's not like pundits and analysts thought that he was bad, but given his short stature, defensive limitations, and lack of experience as the go-to guy, many thought that his ceiling and potential were somewhat limited.
Quentin Grimes had a lovely summer in 2022.He dominated at Summer League, averaging 22.6 points in five games.And he escaped the Donovan Mitchell trade-a-palooza unscathed.The Tik Tok star (if having almost 150,000 followers qualifies someone as such) and 25th pick of the 2021 draft had distinguished himself as a player the New York Knicks were committed to developing.
To the outside world, meaning those NBA fans who watch the game, including teams outside of their own, the Knicks look legitimate.The team is finally out of the headlines for institutional ineptitude, terrible trades, and whiffed draft picks.Instead, the Knicks have reached the playoffs for the second time in three seasons under head coach Tom Thibodeau.
Brown, White lead Celtics' 3-point onslaught, powering Boston to 120-95 Game 1 win over Cavaliers
Jaylen Brown scored 32 points, Derrick White added 25, leading the Celtics to a 120-95 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the playoff series. [ more ]
Mitchell's 29 points help Cavaliers blow out Celtics 118-94, tie series at 1 game apiece
Despite a strong performance by the Celtics' Jayson Tatum, the Cleveland Cavaliers dominated with Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, evening the playoff series. [ more ]
The Boston Celtics bounced back in Game 3 after a disappointing loss in Game 2, regaining control with strong performances from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. [ more ]
Jayson Tatum, Celtics Slammed By NBA Fans for Game 2 Loss to Donovan Mitchell, Cavs
The Cleveland Cavaliers outscored the Boston Celtics in both the third and fourth quarters by 12 points, resulting in a dominant 118-94 win in Game 2. [ more ]
The Wizards should not go after their rumored target Caris LeVert
As the offseason is fast approaching, the free agency rumor mill is working overtime.The latest name that is reportedly on the Washington Wizards' list for this offseason is Caris LeVert.According to reporting by Sam Amico of Hoops Wire, the Wizards are interested in signing unrestricted free agent LeVert this summer.
This proposed Kispert trade would be a big mistake for the Wizards
The trade season is almost upon us.A day doesn't go by without a new fake trade scenario involving the Washington Wizards.The latest trade idea came as a courtesy of Greg Swartz of the Bleacher Report.The scenario involves a deal between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Washington Wizards: While the Cavs fill their gaping hole in the small forward position with sharpshooting Kispert, the Wiz accelerate their rebuild by adding four second-round picks to their asset drawer.
Ranking the top 10 draft prospects for the Washington Wizards
The last decade has seen the Washington Wizards make draft blunders on a regular basis.Now, with multiple draft savvy new names in the front office, there is hope for change.That will all start with this year's NBA Draft.With one of the deepest drafts in NBA history, the 2023 Draft is going to be the turning point for numerous franchises lucky enough to have good picks.
Monumental Sports will hire Michael Winger as the president of Monumental Basketball
Michael Winger, the general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers, has been hired as the president of Monumental Basketball.Winger has experience working in the front offices of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers as well.On a special "emergency" episode of Bleav in Wizards, Dan Favale of the Hardwood Knocks podcast and Bleacher Report joined me to break down all aspects of the hire.
The Washington Wizards have a new team president.(Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post)Comment Gift Article correction A previous version of this article incorrectly said that Michael Winger was hired as president and general manager.He will just be the president.The article has been corrected.After a methodical search that lasted just over one month, the Washington Wizards are hiring Michael Winger as their president, according to a person familiar with the move.
Sensible offseason return floated for Boston Celtics guard after trade demand
It is apparent once again that Payton Pritchard wants a trade away from the Boston Celtics franchise - with The Athletic's Jay King and Jared Weiss (subscription required) reporting that the Oregon product "has made it clear he hopes to be traded this summer."With his comments during the middle of a season in which Boston looked poise to contend potentially serving as a means to be moved, Pritchard's small salary makes him a potential fit with all 29 other teams.
Derrick White joins Michael Jordan in rare playoff company with putback buzzer-beater
Celtics White's buzzer-beater saved the Celtics' season.He made NBA history in the process.Derrick White had a putback for the ages on Saturday.It was also a historically rare feat.You likely know the story by now.But in case you need a refresher, White crashed the boards after his inbounds pass to Marcus Smart with three seconds left.
Celtics' Derrick White Celebrated by Fans After Buzzer-Beater Forces Game 7 vs. Heat
AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell Derrick White delivered a buzzer-beating putback layup to save the Boston Celtics' season and tie their Eastern Conference Finals series with the Miami Heat at three games apiece following a 104-103 Game 6 win on Saturday.The Celtics led 100-91 with under three minutes remaining, but the Heat went on an 11-2 run capped by a trio of Jimmy Butler free throws after Boston center Al Horford fouled him during a three-point attempt.
Lowe: Did the Boston Celtics actually figure something out in Game 4? Does it matter?
Zach Lowe, ESPN Senior WriterMay 25, 2023, 07:00 AM ET
At some point, it will happen.An NBA team will lose the first three games of a playoff series and win the next four.Such teams are 0-150, but someone sometime will do it.On paper -- and paper buys you precisely zero wins -- the Boston Celtics are the best candidate in history to pull off the improbable.
The story of the 2022-23 New York Knicks cannot be written without Josh Hart playing a major role.Sitting at a respectable 30-27 record, the Knicks decided to get busy at the trade deadline.Who was that one piece that could really contribute right away without making massive changes to the roster?That answer would be Josh Hart, one of Jalen Brunsons' closest friends and former teammates at Villanova University.
Isaiah Hartenstein was an iron man for the Knicks in 2022-23
When the New York Knicks signed center Isaiah Hartenstein to a two-year $16 million contract in the offseason, there was not much buzz around it.The 24-year-old was coming off a season on the Los Angeles Clippers that saw him average 8.3 points and 4.9 rebounds in 17.9 minutes as the backup center.He was going to be joining his fifth team in his young career.
A few months ago, the Knicks were in a position to add some young talent in the offseason with at least one pick guaranteed in the 2023 draft.But after trading away their own first-round pick in a deal for Josh Hart and losing out on the Mavericks' pick, they currently stand pick-less heading into the offseason.