Last Word On Pro Basketball

The 2025 NBA Playoffs have delivered thrilling matchups and dramatic moments—and fans are responding in a big way. According to Nielsen data, ESPN platforms are experiencing record-breaking NBA Playoffs TV ratings early in the postseason. David Rumsey of Front Office Sports notes, “After the second weekend of postseason action, the 11 NBA games that aired on ESPN or ABC … [Read more...] about TV Ratings Surge Reflect How Epic The NBA Playoffs Have Been

This week, Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. appeared on Get Up to discuss his team’s First Round elimination and a season as a whole. While the entire segment is worth watching, one statement was particularly interesting. Discussing face of the franchise Ja Morant, Pippen told the crew that his electrifying teammate “might” be in next year’s Slam Dunk Contest. Asked if … [Read more...] about 2026 Slam Dunk Contest Gets More Grizzlies Hype

We often say that to win a championship, you need the role players to step up. Yes, stars will be stars and carry the team. But without a supporting cast, teams struggle to get far in the playoffs. Today, we will look at players who will be free agents this summer. And judging by their play in the playoffs so far, they can expect a raise in their salary. Top 3 Role Players … [Read more...] about Top 3 Role Players Earning a Raise in the Playoffs

All-Stars Darius Garland and Tyler Herro brought fire to the headlines but not to the court. Their war of words before Game 3 raised hopes of a more competitive series. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers silenced the Miami Heat with a crushing 124-87 victory. Garland and Herro’s comments had no impact where it mattered most—on the scoreboard. Instead, the Cavaliers moved to a … [Read more...] about Garland And Herro ‘Spat’ Fails To Inspire Fight In Cavaliers-Heat

The Central Division was probably the best division in basketball this season. Each of the five teams in the division made the Play-In Tournament. This division was also very good for fantasy basketball, as they had six of the top 40 fantasy scorers this season. The Cleveland Cavaliers were an elite team all season. The Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks were very fun teams to … [Read more...] about 2024-25 Fantasy Basketball MVPs: Central Division