Brett Siegel Articles - Page 45

The Golden State Warriors are in trouble. Between the drama surrounding Draymond Green’s recent suspension, Klay Thompson’s struggles, and now numerous injury concerns for Gary Payton II and Chris Paul, the Warriors are looking to find any kind of spark to get them out of their recent funk. Perhaps the answer head coach Steve Kerr […]

Up by as many as 24 points on Tuesday night against the Sacramento Kings, the Golden State Warriors appeared to be on their way to a 3-0 record against the Kings on the season, as well as advancing to the quarterfinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament. However, a second-half collapse by the Warriors and some […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are close to having their full rotation healthy for the first time all season with Trey Murphy III on the mend from meniscus surgery in his left knee. Originally said to be out 10-to-12 weeks when he underwent partial meniscus surgery in September, Murphy has been progressing well and could be […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been very underwhelming this season, but rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama has dominated the spotlight around the NBA. A 7’4″ big man who plays and moves like a guard out on the perimeter, Wemby is truly a one-of-a-kind talent. Recording three straight games with at least 20 points and nine rebounds, […]

With Anthony Edwards leading the way, the Minnesota Timberwolves own the best record in the Western Conference at 13-4 on the season. Currently ranked as the best defensive team in the NBA, the Timberwolves are proving to be a real playoff threat early on. Coming off a big win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma […]

With James Harden out of the equation, Tyrese Maxey has blossomed into a star for the Philadelphia 76ers. In his fourth and final year of his contract with the Sixers, Maxey is set to see a massive raise next offseason. While a new contract would be great, Maxey’s focus is on helping the Sixers compete […]

The James Harden experiment started off bad for the Los Angeles Clippers, as they lost their first five games with him in the starting lineup. Then, after moving Russell Westbrook to the bench, the Clippers rattled off three-straight wins and all of their problems seemed to be forgotten. The Clippers now find themselves 7-9 after […]

Toronto Raptors All-Star Pascal Siakam was a hot name in trade discussions during the NBA offseason. Given the fact that the Raptors missed the playoffs and Siakam was entering the final year of his contract, rival teams viewed Toronto as a prime trade partner. Ultimately, the Raptors and executive Masai Ujiri held off on making […]

It seems like a matter of time before Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls part ways. LaVine has been with the Bulls since the start of the 2017-18 season and the former lottery pick has blossomed into a two-time All-Star talent at the shooting guard position. However, the organization’s lack of success and LaVine’s frustrations […]

In January 2000, Mark Cuban purchased a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks for $285 million. On Tuesday, Cuban agreed to sell a majority ownership in the team to the Adelson family for $3.5 billion, but the long-time owner will still keep a strong stake and full control of the Mavs. Many have started to […]

If we learned anything about the group stage of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, it is that this event was a major success. All 30 teams bought into the idea of playing for something early on in the season and, as a result, we were gifted some high-level games with playoff-like atmospheres in arenas across […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum has not played since November 4, as the veteran guard has been on the injury report due to right lung small pneumothorax. While he has missed the Pelicans’ last 12 games, McCollum is set to return on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Based on the Pelicans’ latest injury […]

Off to a 13-4 start to the season, the Boston Celtics own the league’s best record and are amongst the best teams in the latest NBA Power Rankings. Led by All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum, the Celtics may just have the best starting rotation in the league with Tatum, Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, and […]

LaMelo Ball’s downfall early on in his career with the Charlotte Hornets has been injures. Once again, the young All-Star guard has found his way onto the Hornets’ injury report with no clear return date following an ankle injury. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Ball has suffered a serious sprain in his right ankle […]

To say Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors have been struggling is an understatement. After beginning the 2023-24 season with a 6-2 record, the Warriors have lost seven of their last nine games, including a span where they had lost six consecutive games. While Stephen Curry has continued to play at an MVP-like level, […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie center Dereck Lively II missed the team’s last game on Saturday due to a lower back contusion. In the team’s previous game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Lively fell hard after a lob attempt at the rim, injuring his back and having to be helped to the locker room. Now, Lively’s status […]

When the Houston Rockets first added Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks in the offseason, as well as head coach Ime Udoka, nobody really gave much though to this team given their lack of success through the years. Failing to win more than 22 games each of the last three seasons, the Rockets were not thought […]

LaMelo Ball has been the face of the Charlotte Hornets ever since they drafted him third overall in 2020. A franchise that has not found much success through the years, LaMelo has been one of the Hornets’ only bright spots, and he continues to evolve into a superstar talent at the point guard position. Off […]

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star wing Khris Middleton underwent a knee procedure in the offseason, which is why the team has limited his minutes through the first month of the season. Middleton is only averaging about 19.8 minutes per game  and as a result, he’s been unable to make the impact he usually does for the Bucks. […]

The Chicago Bulls have been a mess to begin the 2023-24 season, as they currently find themselves with a 5-13 record. To make matters worse, the Bulls have been eliminated from the NBA In-Season Tournament with an 0-3 record and will be on the road against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night in their final […]

The New York Knicks suffered a heartbreaking loss against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday evening when Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker pulled up and hit a triple to put his team up three points with just a second remaining on the clock. On Monday afternoon following this loss, the Knicks decided to make a slight […]

When you bring up Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid in the same sentence, you are probably talking about the NBA MVP race. Whether or not you are talking about this season or a previous one is a whole separate discussion because these two have consistently been No. 1 and No. 2 in the NBA MVP […]

Magicians are beloved by everyone. Whether it is pulling a rabbit out of a hat or a sleight-of-hand card trick, they are always able to captivate their spectators and create a wow factor one can not necessarily find in other entertainment shows. While they may not have someone with the last name of Houdini or […]

Chet Holmgren has been having a standout rookie season for the Oklahoma City Thunder. On Saturday night, the rookie big man continued to add to his Rookie of the Year campaign, recording 33 points and five made triples against the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite the Sixers coming away with a 127-123 road victory, the Thunder have […]

Jalen Johnson has been a breakout player for the Atlanta Hawks during the 2023-24 season. With John Collins gone, Johnson has stepped up to be his team’s starting power forward and he’s suddenly emerged as a key talent that impacts winning. Facing the Washington Wizards on Saturday night, Johnson was forced to leave the game […]

Who else has a tradition of staying up late on Thanksgiving to go shopping and make sure they get all the Black Friday doorbuster deals? This time of the year is great not only because of all the holiday cheer and shopping, but because of the way the NBA operates pertaining to trades. Right now, […]

With Ja Morant out, Desmond Bane as assumed the duties of being the leader for the Memphis Grizzlies. Now in his fourth season, Bane has been off to a sensational start after recently signing a five-year, $207 million extension in the offseason. The focal point of the Grizzlies’ offense, Bane may wind up being absent […]

The Phoenix Suns have won their last five games to overcome a slow start to the 2023-24 season and bump their record to 9-6 overall. Kevin Durant and Devin Booker have been fantastic together and while Bradley Beal is still recovering from some back issues, Phoenix is trending up in the Western Conference. Looking to […]

The inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament carries on with a total of ten matchups on Friday, five from the Eastern Conference and five from the Western Conference. The Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers have already clinched their respective groups, but there are still six quarterfinal spots up for grabs that 19 different teams are still […]

On Friday night, the Chicago Bulls will take on the Toronto Raptors in their second-to-last NBA In-Season Tournament group stage game. Currently 5-11 on the season, the Bulls desperately need a win, especially over a team like the Raptors in the Eastern Conference. However, the Bulls may have to try and earn this win without […]

The Chris Paul vs. Scott Foster rivalry added another chapter on Wednesday night in Phoenix, marring what began as a celebratory night for CP3. Paul spent three seasons with the Phoenix Suns, helping take the franchise to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993 in the 2020-21 season. While he was moved in […]

What LeBron James is doing at 38 years old is simply remarkable. The Los Angeles Lakers star leads the team in scoring at 25.7 points per game, he currently ranks 13th in the league in scoring, and LeBron has led the Lakers to a 9-6 record through their first 15 games. This is a major […]

The Philadelphia 76ers recently lost an in-season tournament game in overtime to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night and now face a tough task of having to play one of the league’s best defensive teams in the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. To make matters even worse for the Sixers, they will be without reigning […]

Donovan Mitchell has missed the last three games for the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a right hamstring injury. While there has been no clear timetable given for his return, the Cavs are being cautious with their superstar guard, making sure he is fully recovered before stepping back out on the court. As a result, Cleveland […]

The NBA In-Season Tournament has delivered us with some wacky uniforms and wild court designs. This new tournament has also shined the spotlight on Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers, a team many were overlooking when the year began. The 2022-23 season did not bode well for head coach Rick Carlisle and the Pacers, as […]

The Detroit Pistons currently own a 2-13 record, the worst mark in the NBA to this point in the season. Losers of nine straight games, nothing has gone right for the Pistons so far this year. Starting center Jalen Duren has been in and out of the lineup due to ongoing ankle problems and the […]

The New York Knicks and team owner James Dolan have been a part of a lawsuit with the Toronto Raptors dating back to the summer. The lawsuit alleges that a former Knicks employee that joined the Raptors “illegally procured” and disclosed proprietary info from New York and shared it with members of his new organization. […]

Through their first five games with James Harden, the Los Angeles Clippers went 0-5 and this organization with high championship aspirations suddenly appeared to be in big trouble. Over their last two games, the Clippers are 2-0 and suddenly look like a new, re-energized team. So what actually changed with the Clippers and has resulted […]

Sam Presti and the Oklahoma City Thunder entered what looked to be a long, tedious rebuild after the departures of Russell Westbrook and Paul George in 2019, followed by Chris Paul’s exit a year later. While the first two seasons of head coach Mark Daigneault’s were painful, the Thunder have since proven that this organization’s […]