Jalen Brunson staring at playoff test from Hawks’ defensive stopper in already testy battle
[ad_1] It really wasn’t that long ago that Jalen Brunson was still considered a sidekick at best, a second-round talent, widely labeled as overpaid — upon signing with the Knicks in 2022 — before becoming the best bargain in the NBA. Brunson joined a team that had made the playoffs once in nine years and […]
Amazon Prime Video stream cuts out during final minute of do-or-die NBA play-in tournament game
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ideally, during the final minutes of a do-or-die playoff game, fans wouldn’t miss any of the game due to technical difficulties. Unfortunately, fans missed part of the final minute of the Charlotte Hornets’ 127-126 overtime victory over the Miami Heat in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament on […]
Heat’s Erik Spoelstra calls LaMelo Ball’s play ‘stupid’ after Bam Adebayo injured in play-in loss
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra believed Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball should have been ejected after yanking on star center Bam Adebayo’s foot, causing an injury to his lower back. The incident occurred in the second quarter of their Play-In Tournament game on Tuesday night, […]
Heat star Jaime Jaquez Jr celebrates sister’s WNBA Draft selection with heartfelt message
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Basketball has become the family business for the Jaquez family. The Chicago Sky selected Gabriela Jaquez with the No. 5 overall pick in the WNBA Draft on Monday, making her the second professional basketball player in the family. Gabriela’s brother, Jaime Jaquez Jr., has spent the […]
Is it time to think about Josh Minott as part of the Nets’ young core?
[ad_1] The Nets are knee-deep in a rebuild with the youngest roster in the NBA. In the midst of that youth movement, with all eyes focused on the Nets’ haul of first-round rookies, they could be overlooking the best player of the lot: Josh Minott. The Nets’ lack of a young star to build around […]
Mike Breen says fans ‘deserve to be thrown a bone’ as NBA cuts all local broadcasts from the playoffs
[ad_1] NBA playoffs begin, Will anyone stop the Thunder? | The Herd The NBA playoffs are underway, with the Play-In tournament starting tomorrow. The Oklahoma City Thunder are the heavy favorite to repeat as champions. Colin Cowherd asks if the San Antonio Spurs, Boston Celtics, or anyone else can stop the Thunder. NEWYou can now […]
Ingram named Eastern Conference player of the week | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By The Canadian Press The Canadian Press Posted April 13, 2026 5:50 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size NEW YORK – Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has been named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week. Ingram averaged a team-high 25.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, one […]
Five Thingsto Know: Raptors vs. Cavaliers | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will return to the NBA playoffs when they open their best-of-seven first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. It’s the first time Toronto has been in the playoffs since the 2021-22 season when they lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in six games. Here are five things you need […]
Jamal Shead model of consistency for Raptors | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] TORONTO – Entering his sophomore NBA season, Jamal Shead knew there was one statistical category he wanted to lead the league in: games played. He got there Sunday, appearing in his 82nd game of the Toronto Raptors’ season — one of just 18 players in the league to suit up in all 82 games […]
Jurassic Park reopens for Raptors’ playoff run | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By The Canadian Press The Canadian Press Posted April 13, 2026 4:29 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Toronto Raptors fans will soon be able to return to Jurassic Park. Now that the team has secured its spot in the playoffs, Scotiabank Arena is reopening its […]