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Isaiah Usher

Isaiah Usher is a former college athlete and lifelong sports enthusiast. Since graduating from Sonoma State University back in 2022, with both a BA and MA in English, Isaiah Usher has been covering the latest happenings in the NBA and NFL for a handful of different sports blogs and digital platforms, including LastWordOnSports.com and Thehooppost.com. Currently, he is a regular contributor for SBLive Sports and Yardbarker.com.

Watch: Bucks' Damian Lillard heads to locker room after non-contact injury

Already down 2-1 in their first-round matchup against the Indiana Pacers, things may have just gone from bad to worse for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga offers mixed results in return to action

Jonathan Kuminga made his return on Wednesday in Game 2 of Golden State’s first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets after a multiple-game absence.

Four lottery-bound teams trending in opposite directions as NBA Draft approaches

While some NBA teams are entering the offseason with clear momentum and direction, other teams appear headed in a much less desirable direction. 

Nuggets get full Russell Westbrook experience in Game 1 overtime win

Following a back-and-forth game that included the Denver Nuggets battling back from a 15-point early deficit, a turning point came late in the fourth quarter when interim head coach David Adelman made a bold decision.

Warriors one win away from amazing first-round playoff series

With just one day of regular season games left standing in the NBA calendar, the Golden State Warriors remain in control of their own destiny.

Florida secures first national championship since 2007 with suffocating defense

During Monday night’s national championship game, the Florida Gators led the Houston Cougars for a grand total of 64 seconds.

Three players who boosted their draft stock during first weekend of NCAA Tournament

These standouts have taken their game to the next level during the first weekend of the tournament.

Despite hot streak, Warriors could still fall back into play-in tournament

Flaunting a 14-3 record since the acquisition of Jimmy Butler, many seem to be slowly, but surely, buying into the Golden State Warriors as legitimate title contenders again.

Watch: Stephen Curry makes history with his 4,000th career three-pointer

Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings, Stephen Curry made history yet again.

What should the Warriors expect in Jonathan Kuminga's return?

Boasting a 12-2 record since the acquisition of Jimmy Butler, it's safe to say the vibes in Golden State are about as high as they’ve been all year.

Nikola Jokic stays on brand during interview following historic performance

In a career full of spectacular record-breaking performances, Jokic may have just had one of his finest to date.

Watch: Warriors' Stephen Curry dunks for the first time in six years

As ESPN’s Tim Legler pointed out on Saturday during ABC’s broadcast of the Golden State Warriors vs. Philadelphia 76ers, Stephen Curry has done just about everything a player can do on a basketball court over the past six years. Except dunk a basketball.

Watch: Luka Doncic drains absurd one-legged three in the clutch

The one three that Doncic hit was essentially the epitome of what makes him so special as a player.

Bucks ill-equipped to handle untimely suspension of Bobby Portis Jr.

Breaking news came in Thursday morning for the Milwaukee Bucks, and unfortunately, it certainly wasn’t the kind of news they were looking for.

Stephon Castle stands out among 'Rising Stars' en route to MVP honors

He looked entirely the part of a rising star.

Lakers add former top-five draft pick after botched Mark Williams trade

At 7-feet and 250 pounds, he at least fills some of the Lakers' needs.

Mavericks in danger of missing playoffs following yet another significant injury

The Mavericks now having approximately zero healthy rotation-caliber centers is a significant issue. 

Anthony Davis' Mavericks debut proves trade wasn't all bad, but will it calm tension with fans?

Prototypically, when a franchise acquires a player of Anthony Davis’ caliber, fans are chomping at the bit to see his eventual debut on the court. Of course, things are anything but protocol nowadays in Dallas.

Why Dalton Knecht could win Rookie of the Year with Hornets

With Knecht now set to be in much more of a featured role in Charlotte, don’t be surprised if he makes a late dark-horse run at Rookie of the Year honors.

Pelicans finally find new home for Brandon Ingram

It's been a long time coming, but Brandon Ingram finally has a new home.

Luka Doncic's first Lakers news conference sheds light on league-altering trade

Doncic addressed the media for the first time as a member of the Lakers.