Avery Torff

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Evan Mobley Makes History As Cavaliers’ First Defensive Player of the Year

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley has won the 2024-25 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, claiming the Hakeem Olajuwon…

8 months ago

Jalen Brunson Named NBA Clutch Player Of The Year

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has been named the 2024-25 NBA Clutch Player of the Year, earning the Jerry…

8 months ago

Payton Pritchard Named 2024-25 NBA Sixth Man Of The Year

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard has been named the 2024-25 NBA Sixth Man of the Year, receiving the John Havlicek…

8 months ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder Sweep Grizzlies Despite Early Struggles

The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Memphis Grizzlies despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, an MVP finalist, underperforming early on in the series.…

8 months ago

Mavericks’ GM Nico Harrison Doubles Down On Stunning Luka Doncic Trade: ’No Regrets’

In defending the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, Mavericks General Manager Nico Harrison kept…

8 months ago

Tyrese Haliburton Voted “Most Overrated” in Anonymous NBA Player Poll

It looks like some NBA players are not sold on the Tyrese Haliburton hype. Haliburton received the most votes for…

9 months ago

Cooper Flagg Declares For 2025 NBA Draft After Historic Freshman Season

Duke standout freshman Cooper Flagg, who won the Wooden Award and is projected to go No. 1 overall in June,…

9 months ago

Police Investigating Fight Involving Kings’ DeMar DeRozan & Fan

Sacramento Kings' forward DeMar DeRozan was filmed getting into a physical altercation Friday night. DeRozan was spotted at a sushi…

9 months ago

Stan Van Gundy Calls Out Knicks Fans — But the Numbers Tell a Different Story

Blunt and unfiltered, former NBA head coach and current TNT analyst Stan Van Gundy always says exactly what he thinks.…

9 months ago

Ties To Missouri Could Keep Michael Porter Jr. In Denver Long-Term

As Michael Porter Jr. finishes up year seven in Denver, all signs point to a long-term stay with the Nuggets.…

9 months ago

Suns Fire Mike Budenholzer After Missing Playoffs With League’s Largest Payroll

The Phoenix Suns have parted ways with head coach Mike Budenholzer, the team announced on Monday, after failing to make…

9 months ago

Celtics Convert JD Davison To Standard Contract Ahead of Playoffs

The Boston Celtics are converting JD Davison’s two-way to a standard two-year contract. The team had a vacant roster spot,…

9 months ago

What’s The Real Story Behind The Nuggets Firing Of Head Coach Michael Malone & GM Calvin Booth Ahead Of Playoffs?

The Denver Nuggets cleaned house Tuesday, firing both head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth in a shocking…

9 months ago

Knicks’ OG Anunoby Makes His Case: ‘I Think I Should Win Defensive Player Of The Year’

New York Knicks' OG Anunoby has seen it time and time again. When he’s the one guarding, opponents look to…

9 months ago

Carmelo Anthony Elected Into The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class Of 2025

Carmelo Anthony, a ten-time NBA All-Star, has been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Anthony…

9 months ago

Micah Parsons Set To Become Highest-Paid Non-QB, Waiting on Agent Approval

The Dallas Cowboys have offered Micah Parsons a contract that would make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Parsons…

9 months ago

Michael Wilbon Slams ESPN’s Bronny James Coverage, Calling It ‘A Disaster Waiting to Happen’

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith’s comments about Bronny James have put him at odds with his father, LeBron James. Though the…

9 months ago

Christian Benford Lands Four-Year, $76M Extension With Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills maintained their strategy of securing their own draft picks long-term, reaching an extension with Christian Benford on…

9 months ago

Grizzlies Fire Taylor Jenkins, Franchise’s Winningest Coach

The Memphis Grizzlies announced Friday that they have fired head coach Taylor Jenkins, despite the team holding the fifth seed…

9 months ago

Russell Wilson Signs One-Year, $10.5M Deal with Giants, Poised to Lead New QB Room

The New York Giants have their new starting quarterback. Russell Wilson is signing a one-year, $10.5 million deal with New…

9 months ago