Sean Barnard is a Philadelphia-based writer with experience in the sports media and the betting space since 2020. He has a particular focus on the NBA, but covers a wide range that includes the NFL, WNBA, college basketball, and the MLB. Sean started working for DraftKings Network in 2024. Prior to this you can read his work at ClutchPoints, Philly Sports Network, and Heavy Sports. He also is still active in the Philadelphia Sports Radio scene and is a writer for Crossing Broad.
UPDATE: Brown is available. As the Boston Celtics prepare to take on the Orlando Magic in Game 4 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, Jaylen Brown is listed as questionable. He continues to battle a right knee posterior impingement and his status will be one to monitor leading up to tip-off. Brown was […]
April 26, 2025
There will be plenty of energy in the air as the Houston Rockets travel to Golden State to face the Warriors in Game 3, with the series tied at one win apiece. Alperen Sengun has been a huge story of the series thus far and will now be suiting up for the first road playoff […]
April 26, 2025
UPDATE: Mitchell Robinson is available for the Knicks in the Game 4 matchup after being listed as questionable with an illness. Mitchell Robinson is listed as questionable for tomorrow’s Game 4 matchup between the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons due to an illness. The Knicks’ big man missed Saturday’s practice due to the issue. […]
April 26, 2025
It is going to take a bit more than “Heat Culture” for Miami to turn things around in its opening round matchup with the Cavaliers. Cleveland cruised to a 124-87 victory to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. The Cavaliers left the first quarter with a 33-20 lead and never looked back. The lead extended […]
April 26, 2025
In the final matchup of today’s three-game slate of NBA playoff action, the Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Los Angeles Lakers. The Timberwolves got off to an ideal start to the postseason, defeating the Lakers 117-95 in the series opener. The Lakers got back on top with a 94-85 win in Game 2 to even […]
April 25, 2025
No love has been lost between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers. This Eastern Conference battle has brought plenty of intensity, making for the type of playoff basketball we expect. Indiana has managed to come out on top in each of the first two games, jumping out to a 2-0 series lead. The series […]
April 25, 2025
UPDATE 4/27/25: Butler is questionable for Monday’s Game 4. UPDATE: Jimmy Butler has been ruled out for Saturday’s Game 3 due to the pelvic contusion suffered in Game 2. Jonathan Kuminga will slide into the starting lineup. Steve Kerr has also decided to make an additional change to the starting lineup, as Quinten Post will […]
April 25, 2025
There are three games on the Friday NBA playoff slate, with two of these matchups featuring teams attempting to avoid the dreadful 3-0 series hole. To start the night, the Orlando Magic will host the Boston Celtics after dropping the opening two games of the series. Health is a concern in this matchup as Jayson […]
April 25, 2025
The opening round of the playoffs has hit a pivotal point. Looking across the league, there are three 2-0 series leads, two series tied 1-1, two 2-1 series leads, and one 3-0 deficit. The race to four wins is a battle for every remaining team, and three games will take place on tonight’s NBA slate […]
April 25, 2025
The Houston Rockets will be looking to even up the series against the Golden State Warriors tonight after falling short in the series opener. It has to be frustrating for Alperen Sengun and company after they limited the Warriors to 95 points and won the rebounding battle 52-36 in the loss. Regardless, they have to […]
April 23, 2025
Three games of NBA action are on the slate tonight as the NBA playoffs hit their full stride. The teams that lost will look to even things up before the tides of the series shift, and the two teams travel to their new locations for the next two games. Starting at 7:05 p.m. ET, the […]
April 23, 2025