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Wolves even up series behind Jaden McDaniels two-way performance | HoopsHype
Jon Krawczynski: Mission accomplished. Wolves even the series heading back to the Bay. But if they hoped to send a message that the Warriors have no chance without Steph, I don't think that happened. Jaden McDaniels: 16p, 7-10, superb defense Julius Randle: 24p, 11a, 7r NAW: 18p 4-6 3sSource: x.
Tyrese Haliburton receives warning from NBA for dance, avoids fine | HoopsHype
Haliburton, the Indiana guard who expected to be fined for his dancing celebration after Game 2 of the Pacers’ win at Cleveland in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Tuesday night, received only a warning from the league office instead, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
Social media reacts to Wolves winning Game 2: ‘Robin and Alfred are not the same hoopers without Batman’ | HoopsHype
The Timberwolves took advantage of Stephen Curry's absence in Game 2 right from the start, building a 13-0 lead and never looked back, leveling the series with a commanding 117-93 win.
Paul Pierce: I have to remind people I’m a Top 75 NBA player | HoopsHype
Paul Pierce: Like ain't a lot of people going to say ‘I’m chasing Jordan’… Me? I'm chasing… I don't know who I'm chasing (laughs), but I know I ain't chasing Jordan. I ain't even close to Jordan, but like you know. Lou Williams: But you’re top 75.
Anthony Edwards back in game for second half | HoopsHype
Dave McMenamin: Anthony Edwards is available to return, per the Wolves.Source: x.com What's the buzz on Twitter? Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine Naz Reid is always my barometer when Anthony Edwards goes down as to how serious it is. Naz said again he knew Ant would be OK.
Anthony Edwards helped to locker room with ankle injury | HoopsHype
Ohm Youngmisuk: Anthony Edwards couldn't put any weight on a leg and had to be helped off to the locker room. Draymond Green came out to see if Edwards was OK and stayed there until Edwards was helped up, grimacing in pain.Source: x.
Cavs optimistic Darius Garland, De’Andre Hunter, Evan Mobley will be back for Game 3 | HoopsHype
There is optimism that all three of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ injured star players, including All-Star guard Darius Garland, who has missed the last four games, will try to play Game 3 Friday against the Indiana Pacers, two league sources told The Athletic.
Kristaps Porzingis will be available for Game 2 | HoopsHype
Jared Weiss: Kristaps Porziņģis is available (illness) but Sam Hauser is out with a right ankle sprain, per CelticsSource: Bluesky What's the buzz on Twitter? Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1 Where was KP down stretch, you ask? At the exit meeting… - 9:32 PM Bobby Manning @RealBob...
Rockets, Fred VanVleet push back team option deadline for 2025-26 season to June 29 | HoopsHype
Shams Charania: The Houston Rockets and guard Fred VanVleet are pushing back Friday’s deadline date to June 29 on his $44.9 million team option for 2025-26 season, sources tell ESPN. This gives both sides additional time to navigate exercising the option versus completing a longer term deal.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34 points, Thunder dismantle Nuggets 149-106 | HoopsHype
Brett Siegel: The Thunder become the 10th team in NBA Playoff history to score 149+ points in a game, as they dismantle the Nuggets 149-106 in Game 2 to even things up at 1-1 heading to Denver. After a heartbreaking Game 1 loss, OKC has responded in a big way.Source: x.
Alex Caruso on not losing confidence in Chet Holmgren: We trust him, we believe in him, there’s a reason he’s out there | HoopsHype
After Monday's 119-117 loss to the Nuggets, Caruso explained why his faith in Holmgren hadn't changed based on how Game 1 ended with the Thunder blowing a 14-point lead. “He was in there for a reason.
Kevon Looney on physicality: ‘It’s the playoffs, I’m gonna grab and push until they call it’ | HoopsHype
Anthony Slater: Kevon Looney on the physicality vs Gobert: “Last series I feel like was way worse than anything I did last game. It’s the playoffs. I’m gonna grab and push until they call it. Rudy’s a great rebounder. Randle…Everybody got their own little tricks they do.”Source: x.
Mike Woodson agrees to join Kings as top assistant coach | HoopsHype
Shams Charania: Longtime NBA coach Mike Woodson has agreed on a deal to become associate head coach for the Sacramento Kings under Doug Christie, sources tell ESPN. Woodson spent the last four years as coach of Indiana University. He brings three decades of coaching experience to Kings staff.
NBA L2M report shows Tyrese Haliburton game-winner should not have happened due to lane violation | HoopsHype
Scott Agness: Three incorrect calls on NBA's L2M report. - Siakam's missed FT — which led to Nesmith's rebound slam — should've been waved off & jumped after double lane violation - defensive 3-seconds on Mitchell not called - double lane violation not called during Halibuton's missed ...
Social media reacts to Knicks stealing another game in Boston: ‘Should’ve traded five more first rounders for Mikal Bridges’ | HoopsHype
The 2025 playoff insanity continues. It was deja vu for the Knicks all over again, as they trailed by 20 again to once again rally in the fourth and beat the Celtics in Boston to take a 2-0 series lead.
Knicks storm back again and take commanding 2-0 series lead on Celtics behind Mikal Bridges fourth quarter performance | HoopsHype
FINAL: Knicks 91, Celtics 90. Knicks lead the series 2-0. • Hart 23-6-3 • Towns 21 & 17 • Bridges 14 pts (all in fourth), 7 & 5 • Brunson 17-3-7 • White 20-9-5 Knicks trailed by 20 in the third quarter and by 16 with 8:40 to go.Source: x.
Tyrese Haliburton hits go-ahead three to give Pacers 2-0 series lead | HoopsHype
Scott Agness: Pacers complete the comeback, take Game 2 120-119 after Haliburton's triple from straight on. Pacers trailed by 7 with 57.6s left, then finished on an 8-0 run. Pacers 2-0 series leadSource: x.com What's the buzz on Twitter? Kurt Helin @basketballtalk Pacers vs.
Stephen Curry suffers hamstring injury and will not return | HoopsHype
Shams Charania: Warriors' Stephen Curry has a left hamstring strain and is out for remainder of Game 1 against Minnesota.Source: x.com What's the buzz on Twitter? Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU Stephen Curry played only 12:54 before leaving with a hamstring He still has more 3s than the Mi...
Tyrese Haliburton on Sam Cassell celebration: ‘I’ve been waiting for that, I’ll take that fine gladly’ | HoopsHype
Tony East: Asked Haliburton about the Cassell celebration: "I've been waiting for that. It was right in the moment. I've bene waiting for that. I'll take that fine, gladly."Source: x.com What's the buzz on Twitter? Kurt Helin @basketballtalk Pacers vs.
Stephen Curry to miss Game 2? | HoopsHype
Monte Poole: Steve Kerr on Stephen Curry's status for Game 2 on Thursday: Gonna game plan as if he won't be available. Says Curry is day-to-day, but hamstrings tend to lingerSource: Bluesky What's the buzz on Twitter? Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU Stephen Curry played only 12:54 before le...
New Suns GM on Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal: ‘My main focus right now is finding the right head coach for those guys’ | HoopsHype
ClutchPoints: New Suns GM Brian Gregory when asked if KD and Bradley Beal will be on the team next season: "I have a very, very good relationship with both those guys. Kevin [Durant] gave me a nice hug in the weight room the other night… I had a great dinner with Brad Beal. ...
Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, De’Andre Hunter are out for Game 2 | HoopsHype
Shams Charania: Cleveland Cavaliers Evan Mobley, Darius Garland and De'Andre Hunter are all out tonight in Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers due to injuries.Source: x.com What's the buzz on Twitter? Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham #Cavs lead the Pacers 61-50 at halftime.
Nolan Traoré: NBA draft scouting report and intel | HoopsHype
2006 | 6-4 | 6-8 WS | 175 LBS Team: Saint-Quentin Agent: Wasserman Best aggregate mock draft rank: 10 / Worst rank: 19 2024-25 stats: Traoré averaged 11.7 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 4.8 apg, 0.7 spg, 0.1 bpg, 40.2% FG, 29.2% 3P in 38 games this season.
Craig Hodges on Scottie Pippen: I think he was better than Michael Jordan from a natural standpoint | HoopsHype
Craig Hodges: I think he was better than MJ—just from a natural standpoint. You’re 6’7” with the same components, but not only is your right hand big, your left is that big too, you know what I’m saying? And you’re finishing with both equally like that.
Ty Jerome: I’d love to be back with Cavs | HoopsHype
“I think I have an amazing situation here with a coaching staff that empowers me and a team that empowers me,” Jerome told HoopsHype just before the start of the NBA Playoffs. “Obviously, I’d love to be back. We’ve just got to see how it plays out.
Malik Beasley staying with Pistons? | HoopsHype
After taking a one-year deal with Detroit and betting on himself, Pistons guard Malik Beasley is set to cash in this summer during free agency after becoming a locker room leader and finishing second in Sixth Man of the Year voting and total three-pointers made this season (319).
Lawrence Frank expects James Harden, Kawhi Leonard back with Clippers next season | HoopsHype
Law Murray: Lawrence Frank says that it would not be responsible of him to not have a contingency plan if James Harden opts out. But he hasn't given any thought to Harden or Kawhi Leonard (2 years left on deal) not being on the team next season.
Knicks overcome 20-point deficit to beat Celtics behind Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby | HoopsHype
Courtside Buzz: KNICKS COMPLETE A 20-POINT COMEBACK & BEAT BOSTON IN GAME 1! New York Knicks beat Boston Celtics, 108-105, AFTER A THRILLER! OG Anunoby: 29 PTS, 10/20 FGM, 6/11 3PM Jalen Brunson: 29 PTS, 5 AST, 5/9 3PM, 9/23 FGM Karl-Anthony Towns: 14 PTS, 13 REB, 6/13 FGM Jayson Tatum (...
Aaron Gordon hits game-winning three-pointer, Nuggets steal Game 1 in OKC | HoopsHype
Novo: AARON GORDON FOR THE WIN 🤯 Nuggets lead the series 1-0 over the Thunder 🍿Source: Twitter What's the buzz on Twitter? Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon with another miracle playoff game-winner, this time against the Thunder. bit.
Evan Mobley, De’Andre Hunter questionable for Game 2 against Indiana | HoopsHype
Ethan Sands: #Cavs De’Andre Hunter dislocated his right thumb in Game 1 against the Pacers and will be questionable for Game 2, according to Kenny Atkinson. Evan Mobley tweaked his left ankle in Game 1, and he’ll also be questionable for Game 2. Atkinson said there’s a real concern.
Lawrence Frank on Clippers’ credit hierarchy: James Harden, Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac are at the top of the list | HoopsHype
Law Murray: "James, Norm, and Zu are at the top of the list, followed by T. Lue and JVG and coaching staff" - Lawrence Frank on the order of credit for a 50-win seasonSource: Bluesky What's the buzz on Twitter? Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU Lawrence Frank, signing off: "When you're in LA�...
Rockets trade interest in Kevin Durant continues to be exaggerated | HoopsHype
For all of the Rockets' obvious shortcomings in generating easy scoring opportunities against Golden State's defense laden with thirtysomethings, more indications than not suggest that Houston's trade interest in Kevin Durant continues to be overstated.Source: marcstein.substack.
Luka Doncic fully committed to Lakers? | HoopsHype
Tim MacMahon on Luka Doncic’s future: I would be shocked if there's not some sort of extension this summer. There's a lot of factors. I don't want to bog you down with CBA minutia and all that kind of stuff, but what I know of Luka, and I haven't talked to him directly about this, but talking ...