NBA Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/category/news/ Fri, 26 May 2023 00:39:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-BBI-Favicon-36x36.png NBA Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/category/news/ 32 32 Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla says ‘It’s win or die’ against Heat in Game 5 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/celtics-coach-joe-mazzulla-says-its-win-or-die-against-heat-in-game-5/ Fri, 26 May 2023 00:39:35 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247573 Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was asked what the mindset his team has going into Game 5 of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat, and the first-year head coach replied, “It’s win or die.” Mazzulla’s coaching philosophy is consistent. Following Tuesday night’s 116-99 win over Miami in Game 4, the Celtics coach […]

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]]> D’Angelo Russell Next Team Odds If Not Lakers 2023: Hornets Are Betting Favorites https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/dangelo-russell-next-team-odds-if-not-lakers-2023-hornets-are-betting-favorites/ Thu, 25 May 2023 19:46:07 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247550 D’Angelo Russell was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in February, and the eight-year veteran is at the end of his four-year, $117.32 million contract; sportsbooks have now released his next team odds for the upcoming 2023 offseason. Check out the next team odds below. According to the BetOnline sportsbook, the Charlotte Hornets (+300) are […]

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]]> Ex-NBA star Yao Ming steps down after six years as the head of the Chinese Basketball Association https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/ex-nba-star-yao-ming-steps-down-after-six-years-as-the-head-of-the-chinese-basketball-association/ Thu, 25 May 2023 18:45:05 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247538 Chinese basketball legend Yao Ming has decided to step down in his position as chairman of his country’s Basketball Association. The former Houston Rockets star had been president of the league since 2017, until the CBA thanked him for his dedication through their official website. However, none of the actors in this situation has addressed […]

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]]> LeBron James revealed that he had a torn tendon in his foot during the 2023 playoffs https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/lebron-james-revealed-that-he-had-a-torn-tendon-in-his-foot-during-the-2023-playoffs/ Thu, 25 May 2023 18:32:05 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247545 LeBron James and the Lakers were swept by the Denver Nuggets this season in the Conference Final. The Lakers went all-in at the trade deadline to build up the roster for the postseason. It was clear in the 2023 playoffs that James was not his normal self. He recently revealed that he had a torn […]

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]]> NBA insiders say that the Philadelphia 76ers have not shown any motivation to pay James Harden a max contract https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-insiders-say-that-the-philadelphia-76ers-have-not-shown-any-motivation-to-pay-james-harden-a-max-contract/ Thu, 25 May 2023 17:52:59 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247533 The 2023 postseason ended in disappointment for the Philadelphia 76ers. With a 3-2 series lead they lost the next two games to the Celtics. That was their third postseason in a row losing in the Semi-finals. With free agency not starting until June 30, the Sixers have some time to decide what they want to […]

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]]> NBA players gang up on podcast over Luka Doncic’s room for improvement: ‘Get in shape, stop b*tching’ https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-players-gang-up-on-podcast-over-luka-doncics-room-for-improvement-get-in-shape-stop-btching/ Thu, 25 May 2023 17:20:33 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247523 Not too long ago, former NBA player Brandon Jennings and current Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie were invited over to the the “Gil’s Arena” podcast and discussed the Mavericks disappointing season, analyzing where are their faults and pointing out rooms for improvement. As Luka Doncic is Dallas’ greatest star, he was given just as much […]

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]]> Nets not interested in trading Mikal Bridges to Trail Blazers https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nets-not-interested-in-trading-mikal-bridges-to-trail-blazers/ Thu, 25 May 2023 16:54:00 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247524 The Brooklyn Nets are not interested in trading Mikal Bridges to the Portland Trail Blazers, per sources. Bridges has been mentioned in a number of hypothetical trade scenarios. However, he’s not being shopped to Portland for logical reasons. “The Nets don’t seem to have much incentive to play ball here,” said John Hollinger of The […]

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]]> Police claim Ja Morant is ‘fine’ after conducting a welfare check due to confusing social media posts https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/police-claim-ja-morant-is-fine-after-conducting-a-welfare-check-due-to-confusing-social-media-posts/ Thu, 25 May 2023 16:11:03 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247497 Tennessee Police felt the need to conduct a welfare check on Grizzlies star Ja Morant after he posted some cryptic social media posts on his personal Instagram account on Wednesday. The point guard has been surrounded by controversy once again as he appeared in a video last week holding a gun for a second time in […]

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]]> Heat vs. Celtics Odds, Picks, & Predictions Game 5 2023 Eastern Conference Finals https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/heat-vs-celtics-odds-picks-predictions-game-5-2023-eastern-conference-finals/ Thu, 25 May 2023 16:09:16 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247499 On Tuesday night, the Miami Heat face off against the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals; preview, odds, picks, predictions, and injuries for the Heat-Celtics matchup are here. Sportsbooks show the Celtics as 8.5-point favorites at home. Miami is 22-27 away, whereas Boston is 36-14 at home. BetOnline odds are […]

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]]> Monty Williams declined a ‘big-money offer’ to be the next head coach of the Detroit Pistons https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/monty-williams-declined-a-big-money-offer-to-be-the-next-head-coach-of-the-detroit-pistons/ Thu, 25 May 2023 15:57:54 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247488 For the last decade, the Detroit Pistons have struggled to find consistency as a franchise. They announced head coach Dwane Casey would be moving into a front-office role shortly after the end of the season. Former Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams was at the top of Detroti’s list as far as candidates went. However, […]

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]]> How to Watch Heat vs. Celtics Game 5 | Free NBA Playoffs Live Stream https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/how-to-watch-heat-vs-celtics-game-5-free-nba-playoffs-live-stream/ Thu, 25 May 2023 15:28:00 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247486 How to watch or stream tonight’s Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics contest for Game 5 of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals? Although YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, and Sling TV carry TNT, there’s another convenient method to watch NBA games for free. Leading into Game 5 of this Eastern Conference Finals series, […]

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]]> No. 1 Draft prospect Victor Wembanyama desires to ‘beat Team USA’ in 2024 Paris Olympics https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/no-1-draft-prospect-victor-wembanyama-desires-to-beat-team-usa-in-2024-paris-olympics/ Thu, 25 May 2023 15:24:20 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247474 French basketball sensation Victor Wembanyama is almost done with his season in Europe, and almost ready to head for the NBA Draft in June, as he’s expected to be the No. 1 overall pick and should head to lottery winners in San Antonio. If he actually ends up starting his career under legendary coach Gregg […]

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]]> Nikola Jokic’s TS% dropped only 9% from regular season to playoffs https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nikola-jokics-ts-dropped-only-9-from-regular-season-to-playoffs/ Thu, 25 May 2023 15:04:47 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247467 Nikola Jokic’s true shooting percentage decreased by only 9% from the 2022-23 regular season to the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Even then, his percentage is still higher than Jayson Tatum, LeBron James, and Jimmy Butler’s. He’s a more accurate shooter now than earlier in his playing career. The five-time All-Star led the league in TS percentage […]

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]]> Breaking News: Miami’s starting PG Gabe Vincent is listed as out tonight for Game 5 due to an ankle sprain https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/breaking-news-miamis-starting-pg-gabe-vincent-is-listed-as-out-tonight-for-game-5-due-to-an-ankle-sprain/ Thu, 25 May 2023 14:59:46 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247475 Tonight, the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics will play Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Boston was able to keep their season alive with a 116-99 win in Game 4 on the road. The Celtics are still down 3-1 in the series, but a win tonight would give them even more confidence. Playing […]

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]]> League sources have said that the Chicago Bulls would ‘make a ton of sense’ for Knicks’ veteran PG Derrick Rose https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/league-sources-have-said-that-the-chicago-bulls-would-make-a-ton-of-sense-for-knicks-veteran-pg-derrick-rose/ Thu, 25 May 2023 14:33:00 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247459 This offseason, the New York Knicks have a few business moves they need to prioritize. One of them is veteran PG Derrick Rose’s contract for next season. As it stands, the 34-year-old is due $15.6 million in a player option for next season. The Knicks would love to have his veteran presence as a mentor […]

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]]> Kyrie Irving asks fans and reporters to ‘respectfully’ back off while he decides his future: ‘I am in no rush’ https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/kyrie-irving-asks-fans-and-reporters-to-respectfully-back-off-while-he-decides-his-future-i-am-in-no-rush/ Thu, 25 May 2023 14:25:38 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247452 Ever since the season ended for the Dallas Mavericks, the trade speculation surrounding Kyrie Irving‘s pending free agency has been a top subject for many news media reporters. However, it seems as the basketball star is fed up with all the talk about his future and decided to address it through an Instagram Live.  The […]

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]]> Former Lakers center Kwame Brown calls LeBron James a ‘stat sheet junkie’ https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/former-lakers-center-kwame-brown-calls-lebron-james-a-stat-sheet-junkie/ Thu, 25 May 2023 14:08:54 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247445 Former Los Angeles Lakers center Kwame Brown believes LeBron James is a “stat sheet junkie.” Brown was quick to call out the 19-time All-Star after the Denver Nuggets swept Los Angeles in the 2023 Western Conference Finals. “If I had a LeBron James jersey, I’d be burning it right now,” Brown said. “If I had […]

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]]> ESPN’s Mike Greenberg thinks ‘The Celtics should win every single game’ after being down 3-0 to Miami https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/espns-mike-greenberg-thinks-the-celtics-should-win-every-single-game-after-being-down-3-0-to-miami/ Thu, 25 May 2023 14:00:48 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247449 The Boston Celtics came into Game 4 with their backs against the wall. It was a win-or-go-home game that the Celtics had to have to keep the season alive. They walked out of Miami with a 116-99 victory, but the job is far from over. Boston still needs to win the next three games in […]

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]]> Dallas’ Kyrie Irving could have a shoe deal signed with Adidas in the near future https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/dallas-kyrie-irving-could-have-a-shoe-deal-signed-with-adidas-in-the-near-future/ Thu, 25 May 2023 13:30:02 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247440 This past season, Kyrie Irving shared an Anti-Semitic film link on his social media account. This caused an uproar in the NBA. The superstar PG was suspended eight games in a row by the NBA, but that wasn’t all. Irving would also lose his shoe deal with Nike, but he’s not having difficulty finding a […]

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]]> Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon has been playing through a torn tendon in his shooting hand https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/sixth-man-of-the-year-malcolm-brogdon-has-been-playing-through-a-torn-tendon-in-his-shooting-hand/ Thu, 25 May 2023 12:40:56 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247407 After dropping the series’ first three games, the Boston Celtics got a much-needed win in Game 4. Boston has a crucial Game 5 tonight at home that they must win to keep their season alive. Certain players have not lived up to their expectations during the Eastern Conference Finals for various reasons. Recent reports told […]

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]]> Heat guard Gabe Vincent (left ankle sprain) downgraded to questionable for Game 5 vs. Celtics https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/heat-guard-gabe-vincent-left-ankle-sprain-downgraded-to-questionable-for-game-5-vs-celtics/ Thu, 25 May 2023 00:34:41 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247322 Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (left ankle sprain) has been downgraded to questionable for Thursday night’s Game 5 matchup against the Boston Celtics of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals. Vincent left Game 4 in the fourth quarter after suffering his injury. He finished with 17 points in 28 minutes. If the undrafted guard out of […]

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]]> Michael Jordan Buys $3.5 Million Custom Venom F5 Roadster, 300 MPH Sports Car https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/michael-jordan-buys-3-5-million-custom-venom-f5-roadster-300-mph-sports-car/ Wed, 24 May 2023 19:42:26 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247312 Michael Jordan bought a custom-made Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster for $3.5 million earlier this week. The Venom F5 Roadster is a “bespoke mid-engine hypercar engineered to exceed 300 mph while delivering unparalleled performance,” according to the Hennessey website. Jordan, 60, received a memorable ride this week from Hennessey founder and CEO John Hennessey. As of […]

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]]> Stephen A. Smith says the Clippers ‘wouldn’t mind’ parting ways with their head coach Ty Lue https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/stephen-a-smith-says-the-clippers-wouldnt-mind-parting-ways-with-their-head-coach-ty-lue/ Wed, 24 May 2023 18:10:39 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247303 Two weeks ago, Jake Fischer from Yahoo Sports noted that the Milwaukee Bucks were interested in Ty Lue. The 2016 NBA champion head coach still has one year left on his contract with the Clippers. Today, ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith said he thinks the Clippers “wouldn’t mind” moving on from Lue as head coach […]

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]]> Marcus Smart trusts Boston’s elite mentality to reverse the series vs. Miami: ‘We’re a team that believes no matter what’ https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/marcus-smart-trusts-bostons-elite-mentality-to-reverse-the-series-vs-miami-were-a-team-that-believes-no-matter-what/ Wed, 24 May 2023 18:04:52 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247297 It took leaving Boston almost to the bottom of the abyss for them to finally wake up from their slumber and face the Heat as the powerful No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. This Tuesday evening the Celtics took Game 4 by storm, won the match 116 to 99, and reduced the series deficit to […]

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]]> Derrick White first player in NBA history with 200+ points on 50/45/95% splits in a postseason https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/derrick-white-first-player-in-nba-history-with-200-points-on-50-45-95-splits-in-a-postseason/ Wed, 24 May 2023 17:04:27 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=247289 Derrick White of the Boston Celtics is the first player in NBA history to score 200 or more points on 50/45/95% splits in a single postseason. In the Celtics’ 116-99 win over the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals, the guard recorded a series-high 16 points in 28 minutes as […]

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