Author: Soccerhuz
The Miami Heat are one of the winningest franchises in the NBA. They have been perennial playoff contenders for almost every season since 2000. Under coaches Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra, the Heat have won three championships with multiple Eastern Conference titles. Following Gregg Popovich’s retirement from coaching the San Antonio Spurs, Bleacher Report ranked the top five greatest NBA head coaches of all time. Heat president Pat Riley was ranked at No. 4. “In L.A., he had superteams led by Magic Johnson, perhaps the best playmaker in NBA history, and he had to manage the sometimes outsized personality of…
The King has spoken — and has made clear that he does not want a part in Luka Doncic’s decision to remain in Los Angeles. LeBron James said that he does not plan to convince Doncic, 26, to stay with the Lakers for the long term, saying that it is not his “job,” according to ESPN. Though that’s not to say he doesn’t want him to be part of the Lakers’ future plans. “No, that ain’t my job,” James told the outlet. “I think … I don’t think, I know, Luka knows how I feel about him. And ultimately, that…
By the time Dwight Howard found clarity, it was too late for the conversation to go both ways. But D12 admitted it. Not for a headline, not for closure — but because time, age, and experience had finally untangled what once felt like personal attacks. What Kobe Bryant said to the big man all those years ago echoed differently now. The pairing was never natural. The chemistry never clicked. And in the middle of it, Bryant — never one to sugarcoat — famously called Howard “soft.” A comment that would follow them both, but mostly Dwight, for years The word…
The season of the Los Angeles Lakers came to a disappointing end in the 1st round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. That means the first year of Bronny James in the NBA is now history. LeBron James’ son was drafted by the Lakers with the 55th pick in the last Draft. Since then, Bronny has been a target of nepotism accusations, as supposedly he wouldn’t have been chosen to play in the NBA if he wasn’t ‘The King’s’ firstborn. With his season now over, Bronny has admitted that pressure has taken a toll on him: “I was under a lot…
The Los Angeles Lakers’ season ended in demoralizing fashion, but the franchise may already be planning a serious course of action for what could be an incredibly impactful summer. Los Angeles’ mid-season trade acquisition and ex-Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Dončić could not carry the team past the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs with the combined effort of future Hall of Fame inductee LeBron James, giving general manager Rob Pelinka and first-year head coach JJ Redick ample time to prepare for next season. In an effort to connect with Dončić and potentially discuss the organization’s offseason strategy, recent reports…
The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t good enough to win an NBA championship anytime soon, but that won’t stop American sports bettors from bellying up and betting LeBron James and Luka Dončić to reach the promised land. Seriously. James looks every bit of 40 years old, Dončić struggles defensively and there’s no “big” that played meaningful minutes in the Lakers’ first-round loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The worst part? There’s no easy fix to this mess. Historically, James has mortgaged the future to win now, but Los Angeles has already done that. Outside of Dalton Knecht, there are no young prospects…
After nearly three decades at the helm, Gregg Popovich is stepping down as the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs. Popovich, 76, will transition to the role of president of basketball operations, marking the end of an era for one of the most respected figures in NBA history. As the league’s all-time winningest coach, with 1,422 regular-season victories and five championships to his name, his impact on the game is undeniable. Beyond his achievements on the court, Popovich was a mentor to countless players and coaches and a vocal advocate for social issues throughout his tenure. The Spurs paid…
There will be several outgoings at Arsenal this summer. The Gunners have a lot of work to do in the upcoming transfer window, and Andrea Berta has arrived to oversee the business. All eyes will be on incomings once the window opens, but a few Arsenal players will head out the door as well before the start of next season. Now, a surprise name has been added to the list of outgoings, if a report from Italy is to be believed. The Gunners agreed to a £42 million deal with Bologna for the versatile Italian, and he came in with…
The Los Angeles Lakers’ season concluded with a 103-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series, resulting in a 4-1 series defeat. Despite high expectations following the acquisition of Luka Dončić, the Lakers were unable to advance beyond the opening round. Throughout the series, the Lakers struggled with several issues, including defensive lapses, inconsistent shooting, and a lack of interior presence. In Game 5, these problems were evident as the team fell behind early, trailing 31-22 after the first quarter. Although they managed to take a brief lead in the third quarter, the Timberwolves…
The Los Angeles Lakers’ 2025 playoff run came to an abrupt end with a 4-1 series defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round. Despite a promising regular season that saw the Lakers secure the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference, they struggled to find consistency in the postseason. One player who notably underperformed was Austin Reaves. After a breakout regular season where he averaged 20.2 points, 5.8 assists, and 4.5 rebounds per game on 46% shooting from the field and 37.7% from three-point range, Reaves was considered a strong candidate for Most Improved Player. However, in the…