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Jeff Smith

Jeff Smith has extensive experience as a sports writer and editor, including stops at ESPN, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, USA TODAY SMG, and Heavy. Jeff's passion for sports content starts and finishes with writing and he's grateful to be able to work in that field on a daily basis.

Report: Lakers interested in former Timberwolves big man

Although the free agency fun doesn't begin in the NBA for another month, officially kicking off on July 1, the rumors surrounding the Lakers have already picked up steam. 

Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin join elite Heat company with Game 7 feat

Butler and Martin helped the Heat avoid making the wrong kind of history and grab a spot in the NBA Finals. They also made some team history in the process.

Jayson Tatum addresses Celtics' looming decision on Jaylen Brown's contract extension

The Celtics are facing a decision on extending Brown, and Tatum shared his thoughts on the situation after Monday's Game 7 loss to the Heat.

Charles Barkley rips Celtics during Game 7 with epic one-liner

The Celtics had all the momentum going into Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Unfortunately, it seems all the energy it took to dig their way out of a 3-0 series hole against the Heat finally caught up to them. 

Could Malik Beasley be a primary piece of a possible Lakers trade for Trae Young?

Almost immediately after the Los Angeles Lakers' 2022-23 season wrapped up, the rumors began swirling about Lakers linking Malik Beasley to the Trae Young's trade.

Is Malik Beasley key as Lakers explore roster upgrades?

Beasley reportedly drew interest from several teams at the trade deadline last season and could be an important piece of any move the Lakers look to make to upgrade the roster.

Derrick White's buzzer-beater puts Celtics with Michael Jordan, Bulls for exceptionally rare feat

NBA fans witnessed arguably one of the best finishes to an NBA Playoff game on Saturday night when the Boston Celtics stunned the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and the event also put hero Derrick White and the Celtics in incredibly rare company.

Watch: Moment Celtics realize game-winning shot counted vs. Heat

Game 6 of the NBA's Eastern Conference Finals will go down as one of the wildest finishes in recent memory. While the Miami Heat were pushing for a fourth-quarter

Erik Spoelstra's postgame comments cause for concern?

It appeared for a short period at the very end of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals that the Miami Heat were going to fend off the Boston Celtics' furious attempt to come back from a 3-0 deficit. Instead, they're facing a Game 7 and a place on the wrong side of history.

Dak Prescott details 'refreshing' aspect of Cowboys' new offense

Prescott offered a positive early review of the offense while also praising McCarthy as the offense's new play-caller.

Jimmy Butler calls his shot, says Heat will win Game 6 vs. Celtics

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler said that his team will win Game 6 against the Boston Celtics to advance to the NBA Finals.

76ers not 'motivated' to pay James Harden max deal, says insider

While the 2023 NBA free agent group isn't as star-studded as we've seen in some other years, the top two players alone have already generated their fair share of rumors and rumblings prior to the offseason. 

Analyst floats Lakers-Warriors LeBron James trade that 'works'

The beginning of the NBA offseason is essentially a free-for-all of wild thoughts, rumors, trade ideas and anything in between.

Analyst makes eye-opening claim while calling out Anthony Davis, praising Nikola Jokic

Nikola Jokic has stolen the hearts of NBA fans (for the most part) who love massive stat lines and big-man triple-doubles. It seems we can now add former NBA center and current analyst Kendrick Perkins to that list.

Celtics All-Star sounds off on rumors swirling around team prior to Game 4

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown addressed the myriad of rumors that were swirling around his team prior to their Game 4 win over the Miami Heat.

Insider: Kyrie Irving went to Lakers playoff games as 'leverage play'

Irving generated speculation by showing up at Lakers playoff games, but one insider believes the move was nothing more than a tactic to extract a larger contract offer from the Mavericks.

Jayson Tatum breaks pair of Celtics franchise playoff records in Game 4 vs. Heat

Aside from a few quiet games, Jayson Tatum has been the definition of an offensive force in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. 

Charles Barkley calls his shot, says Game 5 will be a 'cakewalk' for Celtics

oston is now down 3-1 and heading back home for Game 5, and the expectation from many is the Celtics will build off this momentum and push the series back to Miami for a Game 6.

Telling quote proves LeBron James remains confident

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James may have floated his own potential retirement following the team's loss in the Western Conference Finals, but he's certainly not doubting his own ability to play at a high level.

Analyst floats LeBron's retirement talk as negotiation to push Lakers to sign star

After being swept by the Nuggets, it wouldn't be a shock if the Lakers do opt to make changes, and if a certain All-Star wasn't a realistic name on their offseason radar, he very well may be now.

Report: LeBron James considering retirement after Lakers swept by Nuggets

Following months, and even years, of LeBron James speaking publicly about his desire to play in the NBA with his son, Bronny, his tune shifted drastically following the Los Angeles Lakers' brutal exit from the 2023 NBA Playoffs.

Jimmy Butler sounds off on Grant Williams after viral moment propels Heat to Game 2 win

Although it may have been a bit of sarcasm mixed with a jab at Williams from Butler, he's certainly not wrong. The Heat star has been the definition of clutch this postseason.

Jaylen Brown sidesteps question about Grant Williams 'poking the bear' in Jimmy Butler

Celtics star Jaylen Brown was asked if he thought Williams made a mistake by "poking the bear" with Butler, a question he opted not to answer.

Rare negative LeBron James playoff stat almost impossible to believe

Lakers star LeBron James has many gaudy statistical records to his name, but his late-game bricks from three-point range in the postseason have led to a more negative statistical note.

Watch: Jamal Murray has epic Mike Breen 'bang' moment in Nuggets win over Lakers

Nuggets guard Jamal Murray played homage to broadcaster Mike Breen following a clutch fourth-quarter three-pointer in Thursday's Game 2 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.