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This 76ers-Celtics series very well may be the real NBA Finals

The winner of Celtics-Sixers will certainly emerge as the favorite to come out of the East, and will probably be deemed the team to beat going forward. Here’s why this series is so exciting.

Nuggets send a powerful message to Suns in Game 1 blowout

While the Suns have plenty of room for improvement, particularly taking care of the ball, there are some built-in Denver advantages that it’s hard to envision the Suns overcoming.

2023 NBA odds: Heat-Knicks East semifinal lines, spreads

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat will take on Julius Randle and the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

2023 NBA odds: Suns-Nuggets West semifinal lines, spreads

Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns will take on Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference second-round series.

NBA playoffs dispatches: Lakers advance in 40-point blowout, Kings force Game 7

The Lakers will face the winner of Warriors-Kings on Sunday after beating the Grizzlies 125-85 in Los Angeles. Here’s everything that happened in the NBA playoffs on Friday.

Long-shot odds: New York bettor turns $6 parlay into nearly $79K

A bettor in New York turned a $6 super parlay into nearly $79,000. The odds of hitting the 12-leg parlay were +1311500!

Celtics lean on their defense to close out Hawks in Game 6

Boston went back to defensive basics in dispatching Atlanta on Thursday, earning a second-round date with Philadelphia.

Clippers president says Kawhi Leonard will be 'ready for next year'

LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has a meniscus tear in his right knee, although his surgically repaired right ACL is intact.

Nick defends picking Nuggets over Suns in Round 2 of NBA Playoffs | What's Wright?

Nick Wright shocked himself and his viewers after he picked the Denver Nuggets to win over the Phoenix Suns in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs, despite a supposedly stacked roster including Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Chris Paul. But Nick’s not shying away from this prediction… watch as he explains why the Suns’ struggles in their first round against the LA Clippers revealed some cracks they may not be able to fix ahead of their matchup against Denver.

Giannis Antetokounmpo explains why Bucks' first-round exit was 'not a failure'

Giannis Antetokounmpo explained why he doesn’t view the Bucks’ season as a “failure” following the team’s first-round playoff exit.

Why Bucks must 'reboot' roster after first-round exit to heat | THE HERD

The Milwaukee Bucks were stunned, thanks to a five-game series loss to the eighth-seed Miami Heat. Playoff Jimmy Butler continues to surge, scoring 42 points in the Heat’s Game 5 win, including scoring off a catch-and-release pass to send the game to OT. However, what does this mean for Milwaukee moving forward? Watch as Colin explains why it is time to ‘reboot the roster.’

NBA, players finalize new collective bargaining agreement

The NBA and its players have voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement, formalizing a deal that was tentatively agreed to earlier this month.

NBA playoff dispatches: Warriors shake off road woes; Heat shock Bucks in 5

A rare road win has the defending champions back in their groove, and looking like a force to be reckoned with.

Giannis on Bucks early playoff exit: 'It's not a failure' | THE CARTON SHOW

In an unexpected turn of events, the NBA Title favored Milwaukee Bucks suffered an early exit at the hands of the Miami Heat in Game 5 after failing to sink a game-winning shot in overtime. Craig Carton is joined by Tim Hardaway Sr to share his thoughts on the Bucks’ coach decision not to call a time out in the last few seconds of the game, and why this loss is owed at least in part to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s inability to hit a free-throw. Plus, the crew reacts to Giannis’ presser, where he explains to reporters why this early playoff exit wasn’t a failure.

NBA playoff dispatches: Warriors win in Sacramento; Heat shock Bucks in 5

Here’s everything that happened in the NBA playoffs on Wednesday.

Jimmy Butler closes door on mistake-prone Bucks

A host of errors — plus the incomparable Jimmy Butler — proved too much for the top-seeded Bucks to overcome in the first round.

NBA playoff dispatches: Grizzlies keep season alive; Heat shock Bucks in 5

Memphis took advantage of LeBron James’ exhaustion in Game 5, sending the series back to L.A.

Skip reacts to Phil Jackson's recent comments about the NBA | The Skip Bayless Show

Skip Bayless shares his reaction to Hall of Fame basketball coach Phil Jackson’s recent comments about not watching the NBA due to ‘too many politics’ and other social justice initiatives during the 2020 bubble season.

Kawhi quit on the Spurs. Now history is repeating itself with the Clippers. Skip explains

Skip Bayless explains how history is repeating with the LA Clippers after quitting on the San Antonio Spurs.

Skip Bayless says Kawhi Leonard may request a trade from the Clippers: | The Skip Bayless Show

The LA Clippers have been eliminated in five games to the Phoenix Suns. Kawhi Leonard played over 40 minutes and was efficient in Games 1 and 2 but did not play the remaining of the series. He reportedly tore his meniscus in his right knee during the series but where does his future with LA stand? Skip Bayless shares some new details about Kawhi, including why he believes the forward will request a trade from the Clippers.

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards cited for allegedly striking arena staff with chair

Anthony Edwards has been cited for third degree assault for allegedly swinging a chair that struck two women following the Timberwolves’ loss to the Nuggets on Tuesday night.

Ime Udoka remorseful, doesn't provide specifics on Celtics departure upon Rockets hiring

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta insists they aren’t concerned about the behavior that led to Ime Udoka’s year-long suspension from the Boston Celtics.

Should Clippers break up Kawhi Leonard & Paul George? | SPEAK

The Phoenix Suns eliminated the LA Clippers last night, closing out the series 4-1. Joy Taylor, LeSean McCoy, Ric Bucher, and David Helman debate if the Clippers should entertain the idea of breaking up Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.

Kawhi Leonard diagnosed with torn meniscus in right knee | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes react to news LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard has a torn meniscus in his right knee. Leonard last played in Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs where he scored 31 points on 11-20 FGs.

Should Clippers keep Russell Westbrook following solid playoff performance?

Russell Westbrook helped keep the Clippers afloat in their first-round series loss to the Suns, but should they keep him?

Time for Hawks to back off Trae Young trade talks? | UNDISPUTED

The Atlanta Hawks kept their series alive with the Boston Celtics with a 119-117 Game 5 win. With Dejounte Murray suspended for the game, Trae Young led the Hawks with 38 points, including scoring the final 14. However, according to Marc Stein, the Hawks are unlikely to trade Trae this offseason after rumors popped up that management had a green light to make any changes to the roster that included the point guard. Shannon Sharpe debates whether Atlanta should keep and build around Trae or trade him away.

Hawks' Game 5 upset of Celtics forces Janet Jackson to postpone concert

With a win in Game 5, the Hawks forced their first-round series back to Atlanta, where Janet Jackson was already booked at State Farm Arena.

Trae Young stuns Celtics, forces Game 6 for Hawks | THE CARTON SHOW

The Hawks aren’t to be counted out just yet, and the Boston Celtics learned that the hard way after Trae Young led the Atlanta team to Game 6 with a late-game surge. Tim Hardaway Sr joins Craig Carton to talk about the highlights of the game, and decide whether the Hawks will be able to pull out of this series with a win.

How Jalen Brunson turned past playoff weaknesses into a strength

Two years ago, Jalen Brunson was a playoff liability for the Mavs. Now, he’s the driving force for a revived Knicks franchise.

NBA playoffs dispatches: Booker, Durant dominant, but depth still Suns' issue

While Devin Booker and Kevin Durant put on a show to close out the Clippers, a heavy load awaits the duo in the immediate future.