Category: Basketball

Willie Cauley-Stein: ‘I chose to go to Europe because of the more tactical way of playing’

Willie Cauley-Stein did not step on an NBA court last season. The Rockets invited him to training camp, waived him before the season started, then spent most of the year in the G-League. He signed two 10-day contracts with Houston and ended the season on their active roster. He will head to Italy this season… Continue reading Willie Cauley-Stein: ‘I chose to go to Europe because of the more tactical way of playing’

‘Winning Time’ Comes Out With Losses

In the Season 2 finale of HBO’s Time to Win: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, Celtics owner Red Auerbach (Michael Chiklis) gets the last laugh. Amidst a puff of cigar smoke and a shower of champagne, Red, holding the newly minted Larry O’Brien Trophy, looks directly into the camera—and into the soul of the… Continue reading ‘Winning Time’ Comes Out With Losses

Where Klay Thompson-Warriors contract extension talks reportedly stand – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

The Warriors made it clear that signing Klay Thompson to a contract extension is one of the team’s priorities. But where are those discussions with the veteran guard under contract for one more season? ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne recently provided some insight in a conversation with “The Lowe Post“podcast. “My understanding is that they have opened… Continue reading Where Klay Thompson-Warriors contract extension talks reportedly stand – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

30 teams in 30 days: Knicks aim higher in East behind Jalen Brunson

Julius Randle (left) turned in another All-NBA campaign and Jalen Brunson helped lift the Knicks to 5th in the East. Key addition G Donte DiVincenzo (free agency) Main deductions Mr. Derrick Rose, F Obi Toppin Last season The Knicks have elevated themselves from the middle to the upper echelon of the East and this is… Continue reading 30 teams in 30 days: Knicks aim higher in East behind Jalen Brunson

The Mavs coach dropped Kyrie Irving’s 5-word warning to the NBA for 2023

The Mavs are coming off a disappointing season that included plenty of ‘Luka Magic’ but no playoff appearance. Head Coach Jason Kidd is doing his best to take advantage of the many talents of controversial star point guard Kyrie Irving, but it’s not going well for the Western Conference team led by Luka Doncic. The… Continue reading The Mavs coach dropped Kyrie Irving’s 5-word warning to the NBA for 2023

Ja Morant made his first major appearance since serving a 25-game NBA suspension

Ja Morant has spent most of his offseason out of the public eye, aside from an occasional post on social media. But the Memphis Grizzlies point guard was in New York on Saturday at the celebrity-filled Nike World Basketball Festival at Lincoln Center. It was Morant’s first high-profile public appearance since he was suspended 25… Continue reading Ja Morant made his first major appearance since serving a 25-game NBA suspension

Last season, Payton Pritchard wanted to trade him to the Celtics. Now he plans to be a big part of bringing a championship to Boston.

Last February, Celtics guard Payton Pritchard publicly and privately made it clear that he wanted to be traded, and he expressed his disappointment when he wasn’t. As the season progressed, neither Pritchard’s role nor his stance changed much, raising questions about his future in Boston. But in June, president of basketball operations Brad Stevens traded… Continue reading Last season, Payton Pritchard wanted to trade him to the Celtics. Now he plans to be a big part of bringing a championship to Boston.

1 Major advantage the New York Knicks have over every opponent in the division

The New York Knicks are playing in one of the toughest divisions in the NBA, as their No. 5 finish in the East placed them as the No. 3 best team in the Atlantic Division last season. There are some question marks within the division, but the 2023-24 season will be just as competitive, if… Continue reading 1 Major advantage the New York Knicks have over every opponent in the division

Darren Wolfson’s latest NBA Rumors points to exciting Wolves PG options

Ready for some good news? The Timberwolves beat the reporter, Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News shares his latest NBA Rumors about the teamand all point to exciting updates regarding the Timberwolves’ options for additional help at the point guard position. When it comes to the current Minnesota Timberwolves roster, the team’s weakest depth is… Continue reading Darren Wolfson’s latest NBA Rumors points to exciting Wolves PG options