The Boston Celtics lost their opportunity to advance to the next playoff round as the Atlanta Hawks defeated them with a score of 119-117 in Game 5. The Celtics had controlled the game for most of the time, leading by as many as 13 points early in the fourth quarter. However, the Hawks’ clutch-performing point
The Denver Nuggets may not have won in style, but they did secure the win that mattered. As the top-seeded team, they emerged victorious against the eighth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference first-round series with a 112-109 victory in Game 5. Despite falling behind by 15 points, the Nuggets held off their opponents to
The Phoenix Suns have proven their strength, despite some flaws, thanks to their dynamic duo of Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. Over the past 10 days, Booker and Durant hit the LA Clippers hard with their unrelenting barrage of impact plays, culminating in a 136-130 Game 5 victory on Tuesday to close out the first-round
The Portland Trail Blazers have announced their plans to launch a G League franchise, making them one of the few NBA teams without a minor league affiliate. The team is set to begin operating in the 2023-2024 season, playing their home games at the University of Portland and practicing at the Blazers’ practice facility. Owner
Kawhi Leonard, the LA Clippers’ forward, has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his right knee, according to sources. The Clippers and Leonard will determine the course of treatment for the injury in the next two weeks. Leonard did not play in the final three games of the Clippers’ first-round series against the Phoenix
The NFL has chosen Jeffrey Mishkin, former chief legal officer for the NBA, to arbitrate the employment dispute between Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill and Terry McDonough, the team’s former vice president of player personnel. Mishkin will “serve as the hearing officer” in the dispute, according to an email sent by the NFL’s general counsel,
The Minnesota Vikings have made the first straightforward decision of their complex offseason. They have decided to exercise the fifth-year option of Justin Jefferson, their All-Pro receiver. The Vikings have been negotiating with Jefferson on a long-term extension since the end of the 2022 season. However, while the negotiations continue, this announcement means that Jefferson
The Cincinnati Bengals have picked up the fifth-year option for quarterback Joe Burrow, as announced by the team on Tuesday. This decision was made ahead of the deadline for teams to exercise options for first-round picks in the 2020 class. As projected by OverTheCap.com, Burrow’s fifth-year option will be worth $29.5 million in guaranteed money
As the NFL draft approaches, betting action at sportsbooks sees a surge, even with anonymous posts on social media. On Tuesday morning, multiple sportsbooks reported receiving a significant amount of bets on Will Levis to go No. 1, causing the former Kentucky quarterback’s odds to move wildly. Bryce Young remains the consensus favorite to be
The Tennessee Titans have received approval for the final financing piece for their new NFL stadium, which is expected to be opened in 2027. The Metro Nashville City Council has approved the issuance of $760 million in bonds, which is combined with $500 million in state bonds, resulting in over $1.2 billion in public financing
The Green Bay Packers’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers was recently traded to the New York Jets after a long and legendary career with the Packers. But he is not alone in this situation, as his former teammate Brett Favre was also traded to the Jets in a similar situation 15 years ago. Favre, who knows what
Washington Commanders have chosen not to pick up the fifth-year option on defensive end Chase Young, which could lead to him becoming a free agent after the current season, according to multiple sources. The move doesn’t come as a surprise as Washington coach Ron Rivera had previously indicated that they would announce a decision on