There was no specific moment when the New York Knicks reclaimed their status as a worthy organization in the NBA. But coming off their most impressive campaign in at least a decade, heading into a critical 2023-24 season with some significant cards stacked in their favour, they finally look like they are. For the past… Continue reading The Knicks Are In Final Position To Land A Star Again
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Stein: More Points to Speculate Toronto Raptors as Potential Suitor for Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard
NBA insider Marc Stein reports that more noise is coming from Toronto as the Blazers try to complete a deal with Lillard before training camp. By means of Conor Bergin on September 24, 2023 6:56 pm The Portland Trail Blazers host NBA Media Day in just over a week on October 2, and the Damian… Continue reading Stein: More Points to Speculate Toronto Raptors as Potential Suitor for Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard
Central Notes: Bulls, Giannis, Ivey, Pistons
After doing a bare minimum of moves for the second summer in a row, the middling Bulls may be best served by fully embracing a tank, opines Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. Cowley wrote that team president Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley have to agree that their significant roster rebuild in 2021… Continue reading Central Notes: Bulls, Giannis, Ivey, Pistons
Dwight Howard posts pointed tweet after reported rejection of Warriors
FILE: Dwight Howard of the Los Angeles Lakers is guarded by Kevon Looney and Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors during the first half at the Chase Center on April 7, 2022. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images NBA big man Dwight Howard posted a not-so-cryptic tweet after the Golden State Warriors reportedly decided not to sign… Continue reading Dwight Howard posts pointed tweet after reported rejection of Warriors
Koreen: Damian Lillard was the wrong trade target at the wrong time for the Raptors
The 2017-18 Toronto Raptors won 59 games. That is a useful thing to remember. Whether or not you think that particular team has achieved — and based on its point differential, it hasn’t, as its projected record is 60-22 — you’re out of luck in that kind of season. An average or even relatively good… Continue reading Koreen: Damian Lillard was the wrong trade target at the wrong time for the Raptors
Former Blazers GM Bob Whitsitt Shares Big Regrets
Former Portland Trail Blazers General Manager and top executive Bob Whitsitt has a storied, and sometimes tumultuous, run at the helm of his franchise. He took over the team in 1994 after serving with the Seattle SuperSonics in the same capacity. He continued with the Blazers until 2003, overseeing the trade of Clyde Drexler, the… Continue reading Former Blazers GM Bob Whitsitt Shares Big Regrets
Jaden Ivey of the Detroit Pistons will use his ‘God-given gifts’ to help the defense
Jaden Ivey’s offensive growth as a Detroit Pistons rookie can be seen in the numbers. The final three months of the 2022-23 season will also be Ivey’s most accurate as an outside shooter. He improved as a playmaker, averaging nearly seven assists per game in March and April – nearly double the 3.7 he averaged… Continue reading Jaden Ivey of the Detroit Pistons will use his ‘God-given gifts’ to help the defense
30Q: What’s next for Mailk Monk?
Who remembers the score? They are the lovable 2018-2019 Kings team that is about to snap the streak. Led by the swagger of Iman Shumpert, the relentless screaming of Dave Joerger, and the speed that shows the potential of De’Aaron Fox, the Scores are on the verge of breaking their playoff drought. Unfortunately, Shumpert’s time… Continue reading 30Q: What’s next for Mailk Monk?
Spurs drop the New Era Color Pack edition
The new season of Spurs promises to be exciting. If you want to decorate yourself in time for the end of the season, you can get the New Era collection. Mixing vibrant colors with retro style and adding a modern twist, the New Era and your San Antonio Spurs are proud to unveil the 2023… Continue reading Spurs drop the New Era Color Pack edition
Andre Iguodala explains the difference between Warriors, Heat championship culture – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
The last two franchises that Andre Iguodala has played for in his 19-year NBA career have appeared in 12 of the last 18 NBA Finals. The Warriors are in six of them and have won four, and the Miami Heat are in six and have won three. They never played against each other in those… Continue reading Andre Iguodala explains the difference between Warriors, Heat championship culture – NBC Sports Bay Area & California