The Ringer dropped an article on the modern day NBA breaking its players with stats that back it up
Pelinka: “What did those teams (Detroit, San Antonio, and OKC) have to go through to build through the draft? Multiple seasons of losses, and that is just not part of our infrastructure here. As much as some of us might want it to be that way, it’s not the Lakers’ way.”
[Highlight] Ausar Thompson pushes and steps over Sam Merrill (flagrant 1 on review)
[Krawczynski] I highly, highly doubt LeBron would want to finish out his playing days in Minnesota, but let me assure him that we have better hotels here than they have in Memphis…c’mon, Bron; pull a couple of those Cleveland coats out of storage and give yourself one more real chance in Minnesota
[Highlight] Ausar Thompson gets the ball to Paul Reed, who….. scores
The Biggest PPG Drop From regular season to Playoffs in NBA history :
[Highlight] James Harden falls down and takes a rest on the floor mid-possession, but the tactical energy conservation backfires as his sweat causes Dean Wade to slip and give a turnover
[Highlight] A Cavaliers fan hits the halfcourt shot to win $10K, and then he does the J.R. Smith celebration (with a replay).
With a replay.
The other 4 contestants fail to make the halfcourt shot
Is Silver actually going to wait for the conference finals to announce the MVP?
[Woike & Amick] Rival executives predicted (Austin) Reaves could command $40 million a season due to a combination of his play, his age and, perhaps most importantly, a free-agent class completely devoid of players as productive as him
What’s the funniest option for LeBron to go to?
[Bontemps] “By our metrics, he (LeBron) remains a top-25 player in the league and if not for his age, we’d probably assess him at near max player level,” one Eastern Conference team strategist told ESPN. “Our coaches would tell you he ranks even higher than that when his legs and back are feeling…
[MacMahon] Thunder’s Jalen Williams says he’s healthy entering WCF
[Post Game Thread] The Detroit Pistons (3-3) force a Game 7 by defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers (3-3) 115-94, behind a balanced team effort with six players scoring in double figures.
[Highlight] Ausar Thompson absolutely spikes Strus’s layup with both hands
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy says the Golden State Warriors are open to trading the No. 11 pick for a “veteran player.”
Should the Lakers trade for Anthony Davis?
Haliburton on lottery results: “It was a coin toss. I’m looking at these last 12 months, I didn’t think we were really due any luck. It’s been a rough 12 months for me. I didn’t think KP had to apologize. They took a calculated risk and I’m still rolling with the decision. I’m excited to add Zu”
What’s a current NBA take that sounds insane now but might look obvious in 3 years?
[Highlight] Dean Wade slips, and Harden’s pass is taken by Tobias Harris for the pick six
Jalen Duren ties playoff career high to force Game 7 vs Cleveland: 27 MIN | 15 PTS | 11 REB | 7-10 FG | +9
[Highlight] Sweaty James Harden falls on the floor, and shortly after Harden with the inbound pass to Dean Wade, who awkwardly slips on the sweat left by Harden, leading to a fastbreak dunk by Tobias Harris, with 6 minutes remaining in regulation (with a replay)
[Haberstroh] “Jalen Duren had the fourth most second chance points in the regular season, in this entire series he has not scored on second chance opportunities”
Grizzlies tribute video to Brandon Clarke
An in-season video from the Milwaukee Bucks had AJ Green, Kevin Porter Jr., and Myles Turner asked “Who’s always the last one on the bus?” Green immediately passed, Porter Jr. said “no snitching,” and Turner just stared into the camera with an awkward smile.
Narratives around the Pistons/Cavs are too dramatic. The series is incredibly close and competitive basketball rules!
[Murray] The LA Clippers “like this draft” and are eager to keep their No. 5 pick instead of using it in a trade for a veteran.
Harden joins LeBron as the ONLY 2 players in the Top 10 ALL TIME in both Playoff Scoring & Assists after passing Curry in points
Anthony Edwards leads all postseason players in ISO scoring Points Per Possession - Nobody in the league needs a second playmaker more than this poor man.
[Uthayakumar] James Harden is now 4-14 in Game 6s in his career, the second-worst record in Game 6 in NBA playoff history.
[ESPN] An East executive believes that teams should value Kawhi Leonard over Giannis Antetokounmpo on the trade market because Leonard has been “better and healthier over the last two seasons.” A West GM believes Leonard’s contract is unlikely to be voided if the Clippers are found guilty.
Game Thread: Detroit Pistons (2-3) vs Cleveland Cavaliers (3-2) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | May 15, 2026
[Highlight] Paul Reed recovers the offensive rebound, then Duncan Robinson recovers the recovered ball to Ausar Thompson, who finds Paul Reed, who scores the And-1 layup after the ball slowly rotates on the back of the rim for a bit (with replays)
[Highlight] Ausar Thompson is fouled out with 3:56 minutes remaining in regulation, and the Cavaliers fans are celebrating, waving, and some even flipping a bird (with a replay)
[Lowlight] Cade Cunningham is pissed off after being called for a double dribble (6th turnover). He is having another conversation with the referee, afterward.
[Lowlight] James Harden with his 6th turnover, early in the 2nd half.
[Game Recognize Game] Myles Turner reveals Giannis Antetokounmpo and other Bucks players showed up late for practices, film sessions, and even flights: “Giannis is going to show up whenever he wants.”
[Highlight] Cade Cunningham hits a 3-pointer, but gets called for the offensive foul prior - no basket (with a replay)
[Highlight] Donovan Mitchell steals it from Cade and throws it down
[Highlight] Daniss Jenkins hits a 3-pointer to seal game 6 for the Pistons, forcing game 7 in Detroit.
Some Pistons fans wave goodbye to the local Cavaliers fans. The Cavs emptied their bench after it.
Quinn Cook : “I was just here thinking. I went to three straight NBA Finals. Was the leading scorer off the bench my two years in Golden State and really contributed. Barely played with the Lakers but won 2 rings in 3 years. I never was on a guaranteed contract after that …. My agent stunk.”
[Highlight] Paul Reed drives from the baseline and scores the reverse layup on Jarrett Allen to put the Pistons up 18, with a little less than 5 minutes remaining in regulation
[Highlights] Replays of Cade Cunningham forcing a turnover on Donovan Mitchell and hitting two straight 3s
[Highlight] Ausar Thompson pushes Sam Merrill from the neck area and then steps over him (with replays).
The Cavaliers fans chant ‘Throw him out’. Upon review, it was upgraded to a flagrant-1, so Ausar remains in the game.
Giannis on Instagram: ‘Another day getting better and minding our business 😃🍪🤎’
[Highlight] Marcus Sasser ends the 3rd quarter by giving Detroit a 14-point lead
Myles Turner says Doc Rivers ‘didn’t fine anybody’ this season despite repeated tardiness, Giannis Antetokounmpo was most likely Bucks player to be late
[Highlight] Ausar Thompson spikes down the layup attempt by Max Strus with both hands (with replays).
Jalen Duren grabs his ankle and being subbed out.