The NBA Finals are set after the Dallas Mavericks took down the Minnesota Timberwolves last week in five games. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics swept the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals and then watched closely as they awaited their opponent. Both teams have made it to the final best-of-seven series, and while they both possess star power, every player …
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Pacers’ Rick Carlisle recalls how Bill Walton helped him win over his wife, and meet the Grateful Dead
Tributes poured in on Monday after the NBA announced the death of Hall of Famer Bill Walton, who died at the age of 71 following his battle with cancer. Among the countless memories shared, Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle, Walton’s former teammate, shared his fondest one – and it wasn’t winning the NBA championship together with the Boston Celtics …
Read More »Celtics advance to NBA Finals after completing sweep of Pacers
All season long, the Eastern Conference was the Boston Celtics‘ to lose. After dominating their side of the bracket, they are back in the NBA Finals. The Celtics completed the sweep of the Indiana Pacers on Monday night to return to the bidding of the Larry O’Brien Trophy for the second time in three seasons. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS …
Read More »NBA Conference Finals preview: What to look forward to in the East and West
The 2024 Eastern and Western Conference Finals matchups are set. The top-seeded Boston Celtics host the sixth-seeded Indiana Pacers to open the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night. The No. 3 seed Minnesota Timberwolves defeated last year’s champion, the Denver Nuggets, and will welcome the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. CLICK HERE FOR …
Read More »Celtics great Paul Pierce stomps Jalen Brunson Knicks jersey after New York's Game 7 loss
Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Pierce took one more shot at the New York Knicks on Sunday following their Game 7 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Pierce posted a video on social media showing himself stomping on a Jalen Brunson jersey. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Paul Pierce is named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during …
Read More »Paul Pierce hospitalized after gruesome, bloody finger injury
If Paul Pierce were still playing, he probably wouldn’t be touching a basketball any time soon. The Hall of Famer posted on his Instagram story a photo of him lying in a hospital bed before revealing the nasty injury. Pierce, 46, then shared photos that Instagram deemed “sensitive content,” and understandably so. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM …
Read More »Heat's Pat Riley has stern message for Jimmy Butler after Knicks swipe: 'You should keep your mouth shut'
Jimmy Butler recently went viral for his comments about where the Miami Heat would be if he was able to play in the playoffs, but it appears his team’s president, Pat Riley, isn’t too happy with his comments. Butler was seen in a video that circulated on social media talking about how the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks …
Read More »Hard foul on Celtics' Jayson Tatum 'looked shady,' former NBA player says
The Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat handily 114-94 in Game 1 of their opening-round playoff series, but controversy ensued toward the end of the game. Celtics star Jayson Tatum was going up for a rebound when Caleb Martin rushed into the paint and threw a hard block. Tatum fell hard to the ground. Martin exchanged words with Jaylen Brown …
Read More »NBA Playoffs: Four teams with the best chance to win it all
The NBA playoffs tip off on Saturday, and 16 teams will be vying for the coveted Larry O’Brien trophy. In a sport where offense is skyrocketing, fans everywhere should keep their eyes peeled on potential upsets. You never know when it just may be someone’s night to get hot. However, four teams have separated themselves from the pack: CLICK HERE …
Read More »Blake Griffin announces retirement from NBA after long career
Blake Griffin, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2009 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers, announced his retirement from basketball after more than a dozen seasons on Tuesday. Griffin posted just a single word to social media with a lengthy statement pictured underneath to reveal his intentions for the future. “Fin,” Griffin captioned his X post. CLICK HERE …
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