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Aaron Nesmith On Six Straight Three Pointers I Didnt Realize What I Was Doing In The Moment - RealGM Wiretap
Aaron Nesmith made six straight three-pointers in the final 4:55 of regulation to spearhead the Indiana Pacers' improbable Game 1 comeback victory of the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Nesmith scored 30 points in the game with 20 of those coming in the fourth quarter.
Nuggets Believe A Lot Of Our Answers Are Internal Right Now - RealGM Wiretap
The Denver Nuggets parted ways with both their head coach and general manager before the start of the playoffs, but they have since elevated an assistant coach to head coach and may do the same with their interim general manager. When it comes to their roster, Josh Kroenke similarly believes the Nuggets could get back to title contention again without major changes to their core players.
Top International Prospect Dame Sarr Commits To Duke - RealGM Wiretap
Dame Sarr, the top international prospect, has committed to Duke. Sarr made his Spanish ACB league debut for Barcelona as a 16-year old in 2023, the second-youngest player in club history to do so. Sarr had a breakout showing in front of NBA scouts last month at the Nike Hoop Summit.
Michael Malone Clarifies He Supported Nikola Jokic For MVP - RealGM Wiretap
Michael Malone took the opportunity ahead of Game 2 to clarify that he supported Nikola Jokic for MVP this season. Malone praised Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after Game 1 saying he showed why he's the MVP in his 31-point performance in Oklahoma City's win over the Timberwolves.
New York Liberty Sell Stake In Franchise At $450M Valuation - RealGM Wiretap
The New York Liberty have raised capital at a record valuation for a professional women's sports franchise of $450 million. The total size of the shares sold in the team’s capital raise is a percentage in the “mid-teens,” according to one of the sources.
Vasilije Micic Says Next Team Discussion Is All Just Talk - RealGM Wiretap
Phoenix Suns guard Vasilije Micic knows there's been a lot of discussion about where he might play next season. That includes being linked to several different teams in Europe. However, Micic cautioned reading too much into that, because the Suns have a team option for him for next year.
Pacers Comeback Win Most Watched Game 1 Of East Finals Since 2018 - RealGM Wiretap
The Indiana Pacers' comeback victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday averaged 6.6 million viewers, making it the most watched Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 since 2018. The 2018 Eastern Conference Finals featured LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Boston Celtics in a repeat matchup of the previous year's playoffs.
Celtics May Have To Attach Draft Pick To Trade Jrue Holiday - RealGM Wiretap
Jrue Holiday is a trade candidate this offseason as the Boston Celtics look to shed salary and reset their roster ahead of Jayson Tatum's probable return from Achilles surgery in 26-27. Holiday is owed $104 million over the next three seasons and multiple rival executives have asserted that the Celtics may need to attach some form of draft compensation to trade him.
Sixers Considered Unlikely To Trade Paul George - RealGM Wiretap
The Philadelphia 76ers are unlikely to consider trading Paul George this offseason unless he were to request a trade. George has three seasons remaining on his four-year, $212 million deal and trading him after a disappointing initial season with the Sixers would be selling him low.
Shai Gilgeous Alexander Named 24 25 NBA MVP - RealGM Wiretap
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the 24-25 NBA Most Valuable Player, receiving 71 out of 100 First Place votes and 29 Second Place votes. Nikola Jokic finished second with 29 First Place votes and 71 other Second Place votes. Gilgeous-Alexander finished second in MVP voting behind Jokic last season. Jokic has now finished first or second in five consecutive seasons.
Sixers Willing To Listen To Trade Down Offers For No 3 - RealGM Wiretap
The lack of a clear direction for the Philadelphia 76ers with the third overall pick could lead them to the center of league-wide trade discussions. Ace Bailey and V.J. Edgecombe are considered the two most highly rated prospects under consideration at No. 3 after Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper come of the board at No. 1 and No. 2.
Boogie Fland Transfers From Arkansas To Florida - RealGM Wiretap
Boogie Fland has committed to the University of Florida after spending his freshman season at Arkansas. Fland recently withdrew from the 2025 NBA draft. Fland entered the transfer portal just before the deadline in late April and is one of the best available options.
TV Ratings Up Three Percent Over 2024 Through First Two Rounds Of NBA Playoffs - RealGM Wiretap
Television ratings for the first two rounds of the NBA playoffs are up three percent compared to the same point in 2024. This year's playoffs are the second-most-watched playoffs through the first two rounds since 2014, trailing only the 2023 postseason.
Nicolas Batum Likely To Retire After Next Season - RealGM Wiretap
LA Clippers forward Nicolas Batum is planning for the upcoming season to be his final one. Batum has a $4.9 million player option for next season that he's expected to pick up. Following that, the veteran forward is likely calling it a career.
Stephon Castle Headlines 24 25 NBA All Rookie Teams - RealGM Wiretap
Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle headlines the 24-25 NBA All-Rookie First Team and is joined by the first and second picks of the draft in Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr, along with a pair of Memphis Grizzlies in Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells.
Sixers Linked With Potential Trade Talks For Kevin Durant Lauri Markkanen - RealGM Wiretap
The Philadelphia 76ers have been linked with Kevin Durant and Lauri Markkanen in potential trade conversations involving the No. 3 overall pick. The Sixers could look to package Paul George with the pick as they attempt to bounce back from a disappointing 24-25 season.
Ben Tenzer Has Chance To Become Nuggets Permanent GM - RealGM Wiretap
In addition to dealing with the regular aftermath of their season coming to an end, the Denver Nuggets have some important decisions to make within the team's leadership. Both Ben Tenzer and David Adelman are in interim roles as general manager and head coach, respectively.
Knicks Have Expected To Outlast Rivals Due To Jalen Brunsons Discount Extension - RealGM Wiretap
The New York Knicks made three major offseason moves in 2024 when they traded for Mikal Bridges, signed Jalen Brunson to a four-year, $156.5 million extension, and then traded for Karl-Anthony Towns. The Knicks weren't necessarily thinking they would be in the Eastern Conference Finals in Year 1 after completing those moves since they lacked depth around their starting five. But the Knicks did think that Brunson signing at an annual average of $39.1 million as opposed to $53.8 million had he waited for the upcoming offseason, would allow their core to have an extended window.
David Adelman Is Strong Contender To Remain Nuggets Coach - RealGM Wiretap
The Denver Nuggets season didn't end as they hoped for, with a Game 7 loss in the second round to the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, the Nuggets played well enough that interim head coach David Adelman is now a strong contender to get that role on a permanent basis.
Spurs Plan To Select Dylan Harper Barring Blockbuster Trade - RealGM Wiretap
The early indications are that the San Antonio Spurs plan to select Dylan Harper with the second overall pick unless they make a blockbuster move. The Spurs are prioritizing the best available talent at No. 2 over concerns of how Harper could fit alongside De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle in the backcourt.