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Lakers may face a dilemma when evaluating major team need

The Los Angeles Lakers' top priority this offseason has been no secret. After falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs, it's clear that the Lakers need help defending the paint if they want to contend.

Mikal Bridges' contract situation may have inspired Tom Thibodeau firing

The New York Knicks traded five first-round picks to get Mikal Bridges last summer, and he has one year left on his contract. Firing Tom Thibodeau may have been the Knicks choosing a player over their coach.

The Celtics can't let Derrick White leave in the offseason

Over the past two years, Derrick White has been among the most impactful members of the Boston Celtics' roster. He's gone from being a key rotation piece to a borderline star, and his fingerprints are all over the Celtics' recent successes.

The 'NBA active leaders in made field goals' quiz

Baylor Scheierman has perfect chance to earn role with Celtics

The Boston Celtics drafted Baylor Scheierman with the 30th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The Creighton product spent most of his rookie season with the Maine Celtics in the G League. 

Pelicans boss speaks out amid swirling Zion Williamson rumors

Williamson's career has been marred by numerous injuries.

What stars, eh? Why NBA Finals prove Canadian players are built for big stage

Canadian basketball is on the rise, and the 2025 NBA Finals are living proof.

NBA All-Star Game doesn't solve league's in-season exhibition problems, it just creates more

The NBA is once again tinkering with its All-Star Game format, yet it might only create more problems for an event that's no longer of use.

Kobe Bryant mural in L.A. vandalized again after $5K restoration by Luka Doncic

The "Mambas Forever" mural depicts the legendary five-time NBA champion kissing his daughter. Kobe and Gianna Bryant, along with seven others, were killed in a helicopter crash in 2020.

Four steps Bulls must take this offseason to escape NBA purgatory

The Bulls find themselves in the worst possible spot in the NBA: not good enough to be a true contender but too good to land a prime draft slot. Here are four moves the team should make to break the cycle. 

Four intriguing head-coaching options for the Knicks after Tom Thibodeau's shocking firing

Who are the potential head coaches lining up to be Thibs' replacement?

Knicks owed it to themselves to try different approach at HC

While stunning, the New York Knicks owed it to themselves to make a change.

Five factors that will determine 2025 NBA Finals

The Thunder head into the 2025 NBA Finals as the third-biggest favorite in decades, but it would be unwise to underestimate the Pacers.

Kevin Love, LeBron James troll Knicks over Tom Thibodeau firing

The New York Knicks have been widely criticized for their stunning decision to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau, and a pair of NBA champions were quick to make their feelings on the move quite clear.

Fever's hardship exemption addition comes up huge in first win sans Caitlin Clark

The Indiana Fever finally caught a break. On Tuesday, the Fever won their first game since losing point guard Caitlin Clark to a left quadriceps strain, defeating the Washington Mystics, 85-76.

Shaq has intriguing take on small-market NBA Finals

Shaquille O’Neal weighed in on the "small market" NBA Finals.

Firing Tom Thibodeau hasn't helped NBA teams

The Knicks may think they can do better at head coach than with Thibs, and maybe they can. But history tells us they probably won't.

Former NBA champion implores Knicks to hire him as head coach

On Saturday, the New York Knicks fell just short in their quest for an NBA championship. Despite it being their deepest run in decades, the franchise decided to make some drastic changes.

Five big questions for the 2025 NBA Finals

The 68-win Oklahoma City Thunder are clear favorites against an Indiana Pacers side that won 18 fewer games and held home-court advantage in only the first round.

Trading Zion Williamson has to be a priority for the Pelicans

It's safe to say that the Zion Williamson experience has been a failure for the New Orleans Pelicans. You can't fault the franchise, though. They've remained patient and tried multiple different approaches to make things work.

Knicks get good news in potential Kevin Durant trade pursuit

The New York Knicks looked into trading for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant at the NBA trade deadline, but the Suns ultimately ended up hanging on to the future Hall of Famer.

Magic must prioritize adding another guard in the offseason

Since hiring Jamahl Mosley as head coach in 2021, the Orlando Magic have slowly but surely begun to build an exciting young roster.