Q: “If it takes a month, it takes a month.” That’s what Portland’s general manager said in July. It’s September. Make up your mind with Damian Lillard now. – Nate. A: Yes, I was there, sitting to the left of Joe Cronin when he said it was July 10 as the Las Vegas Summer League.… Continue reading Is time running out on the Damian Lillard Heat-Blazers deal?
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The updated Damian Lillard trade proposal would give the Boston Celtics a Big Five
There have been many Damian Lillard trade proposals involving the Boston Celtics, but the latest from the NBA Analysis Network retain all projected starters beyond the 2023-24 season and add the seven-time All-NBA point guard — creating a Big Five starting lineup of Lillard, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Kristaps Porzingis. The full… Continue reading The updated Damian Lillard trade proposal would give the Boston Celtics a Big Five
Mavs’ Kyrie Irving, Clippers’ Russell Westbrook Hoop in ‘The Realistick’ Videos
A few weeks from the start of NBA training camps, Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook are working together on the court. The star guards are claimed train with the Realistick tool that coaches and trainers use to simulate the height of NBA players so it’s like they’re practicing against someone without putting their body at… Continue reading Mavs’ Kyrie Irving, Clippers’ Russell Westbrook Hoop in ‘The Realistick’ Videos
The Sacramento Kings signed JaVale McGee
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Sacramento Kings announced today that the team has signed center JaVale McGee. Per team policy, the terms of the deal were not disclosed. McGee most recently played for the Dallas Mavericks, seeing action in 42 games (seven starts) during the 2022-2023 season. The center is averaging 4.4 points per game while… Continue reading The Sacramento Kings signed JaVale McGee
And-One: Executives, Value Deals, Super-Max, Milestones
Ben Rohrbach of Yahoo Sports recently ranked 25 of the NBA’s top decision makers on how successful they were at drafting, making trades, and signing free agents over the course of their respective careers. The other five top executives were not analyzed due to the small sample size. As Rohrbach writes, the way his system… Continue reading And-One: Executives, Value Deals, Super-Max, Milestones
Klay Thompson’s contract with the Warriors is expected to be extended, says Joe Lacob – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
The Warriors have been busy in the offseason this summer as they try to put the pieces together and get back into NBA championship contention. Jordan Poole is out. Chris Paul is there. Draymond Green is here to stay. What’s next? It’s still premature, but Klay Thompson’s future in the Bay remains uncertain as he… Continue reading Klay Thompson’s contract with the Warriors is expected to be extended, says Joe Lacob – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
Examining Outstanding Free Agents
The last standard restricted free agent on the market this summer, PJ Washington was officially re-signed by the Hornets on Tuesday. With Washington off the board, 47 of our top 50 free agents from the start of the offseason have now signed, including all of the top 24. However, there are still a number of… Continue reading Examining Outstanding Free Agents
PHOENIX SUNS WILL INSTALL PERMANENT BANNERS AND MURAL AS PART OF REIMAGINED RING OF HONOR DURING HOME OPEN THIS OCTOBER 28
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns today announced plans to unveil permanent banners and murals as part of a reimagined Ring of Honor to celebrate the most iconic figures in team history who have made a lasting impact on the organization, community and fans. The new banners will be unveiled during the halftime ceremony as part… Continue reading PHOENIX SUNS WILL INSTALL PERMANENT BANNERS AND MURAL AS PART OF REIMAGINED RING OF HONOR DURING HOME OPEN THIS OCTOBER 28
LeBron James’ scoring record eclipses Byron Scott’s epic prediction
During the 2022-23 season, many are expected when Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time NBA scoring record that has stood for more than three decades. And on February 7, 2023, James etched his name atop the NBA’s regular season scoring leaderboard — ending the season with 38,652 points. The thing… Continue reading LeBron James’ scoring record eclipses Byron Scott’s epic prediction
The NBA is willing to broadcast where Diamond Sports Group cannot. Will things come to that?
As the NBA approaches a new season, releasing its 2023-24 schedule earlier this month and launching matchups to watch for next year, a nettlesome issue continues to surround the league and half of the its team. Diamond Sports Group, the company that operates 19 Bally Sports regional sports networks across the United States and owns… Continue reading The NBA is willing to broadcast where Diamond Sports Group cannot. Will things come to that?