NBA Editorials Articles - Page 168

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Washington Wizards 112-104 on Monday night. Dallas had an inconsistent start to the game, and Luka Doncic’s injury scare in the third quarter didn’t help matters. Luka was already dealing with a broken nose and also injured his chin against Washington. The Mavs star ended up returning to the game […]

After an extended stretch of rest, the Minnesota Timberwolves recorded their second consecutive win on their long road trip prior to the 2024 NBA All-Star game. Monday night’s battle with the Los Angeles Clippers didn’t look like a matchup between the top two seeds in the Western Conference. A contested first-half back-and-forth quickly snowballed into […]

In a nutshell, this season’s NBA trade deadline was a bit overhyped. While some teams did make necessary moves for the betterment of their team, the Houston Rockets and general manager Rafael Stone stood aside as spectators. Acquiring an injured Steven Adams a week before the deadline ended up becoming the marquee move for the […]

Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers dropped their second game in the last three contests on Monday night, losing against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The loss dropped the Clippers to third place in the Western Conference and gave the Wolves a 2-0 series lead over LA with two games remaining. Kawhi Leonard […]

The Portland Trail Blazers haven’t exactly found their transition into a post-Damian Lillard world to be as smooth as they would have wanted. Scoot Henderson has gone through woes one would expect from a 20-year old rookie point guard, while the team’s veterans whom many thought would keep the team a bit nearer to the […]

Throughout the 2023-24 season, it looked like the Washington Wizards were finally going to embrace the concept of being a team that intentionally takes a plummet down the standings in hopes of boosting their lottery odds so they can try and draft the franchise cornerstone that would put an end to their cycle of mediocrity. […]

When Evan Mobley returned after missing over a month recovering from knee surgery, it was a shot in the arm for the Cleveland Cavaliers. It ended up being a double tap for Cleveland once it became clear that Mobley’s fit in the team’s new offensive system was seamless. The new-found spacing gave Mobley almost too […]

Daniel Gafford, who was recently traded from the Washington Wizards to the Dallas Mavericks, is set to battle his former team on Monday night. Gafford has already impressed with Dallas, scoring 19 points and recording nine rebounds in Saturday’s victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wizards interim head coach Brian Keefe was asked about Gafford […]

The New York Knicks have lost two straight games and three out of their last four, and much of that has to do with injuries. But last Thursday’s trade that landed Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks in New York should result in a Knicks team that is better prepared to tread water before their stars […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the hottest team in basketball and are an overwhelming favorite at home against the Philadelphia 76ers. A lot of that can be attributed to Cleveland’s hot streak. But Philadelphia is also missing Joel Embiid, the NBA’s reigning MVP, who is sidelined due to a knee injury. Even without Embiid on the […]

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Dallas has won four games in a row and their new acquisitions, PJ Washington Jr. and Daniel Gafford, are already fitting in with the team. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have led the charge, but both players are still dealing with injury concerns. Doncic […]

Despite not having any bearing in the regular season, it’s safe to say that the All-Star Game is still one of the most anticipated events. The annual showcase still features the best basketball players in the planet, the only time when stars come to play together as a team. With the All-Star Game being an […]

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier suffered a sprained right knee against the Boston Celtics on Sunday and is going to be listed week-to-week after his MRI results showed no major injury, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. This is certainly good news for Rozier and the Heat, as things did not look good at first. […]

Klay Thompson has looked like a shell of the player he used to be for the Golden State Warriors this season. At times, Klay has flashed his All-Star qualities and proven why he is arguably the second greatest shooter in league history behind only his fellow Splash Brother, Stephen Curry. However, for the vast majority […]

Just about one month ago, the Golden State Warriors were on the road preparing to face the Utah Jazz. The night before this game, they held a team dinner at Valter’s Osteria restaurant in Salt Lake City, which had become a staple for the organization when on the road in Utah. Tragedy then struck this […]

Joel Embiid is no longer in consideration for the NBA MVP award due to his recent meniscus injury that has left him sidelined indefinitely. With the Philadelphia 76ers reigning league MVP out of the running, all eyes have turned towards two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and rising superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. However, this is still a wide-open […]

The NBA All-Star Game is an annual showcase of the best players in the NBA season. More often than not, an All-Star selection is a strong validation that a player has reached an elite level. Given that basketball is a global sport, it isn’t surprising that more and more international players are earning All-Star selections. […]

Daryl Morey and the Philadelphia 76ers were one of the busier teams during the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Undoubtedly Philadelphia’s biggest move was acquiring sharp-shooting guard Buddy Hield from the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Marcus Morris Sr., Furkan Korkmaz, and three second-round picks. The 76ers later traded for Cam Payne from the Milwaukee Bucks […]

LeBron James has cemented himself as arguably the best basketball player in the world. Aside from winning four NBA championships, four Finals MVPs, four NBA MVPs, one In-Season Tournament champion, and one In-Season Tournament MVP, James is also a 19-time All-Star, which is tied for the most appearances in NBA history. With the upcoming 2024 […]

The majority of the headlines around the Dallas Mavericks over the past week have revolved around their trade deadline acquisitions and the continued excellence of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Dallas has momentum right now after winning their past four games in a row. However, Josh Green has quietly performed well over the past 15 […]

The Chicago Bulls have been playing better basketball since their poor start to the season, but they’re still in that borderline play-in, non play-in mix. They have just as much a chance of moving up in the standings as they do falling out of the postseason picture all together. They decided to stay put at […]

The Boston Celtics have consistently been the best team in the NBA this season even before the trade deadline. The Celtics had a successful trade deadline bringing in extra big-man depth in Xavier Tillman and also acquiring a young prospect in Jaden Springer. With the buyout market season now here, the Celtics would be wise […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 146-111 on Saturday. It was an all-around impressive victory for Dallas, as they earned a statement win against one of the best teams in the Western Conference. PJ Washington Jr. and Daniel Gafford performed well in their Mavericks debuts, and Luka Doncic reacted to Washington and Gafford’s […]

New Orleans Pelicans Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin heard the grumbling from fans and noted the leaks from other front offices. A few loud corners of the fanbase wanted to see some roster movement without much concern for locker-room chemistry. Griffin addressed both with reasoning and logic during Friday’s in-game TV interview. Granted, […]

The New Orleans Pelican biggest bet after the trade deadline is banking on Trey Murphy, who hopes to see a Brinks truck worth of money soon, to turn things around before the NBA Playoffs. Murphy was mired in a career-worst shooting slump going into the All-Star break, but he still has a few months to […]

The Miami Heat break their two-game winning streak as they fall to the Boston Celtics on Super Bowl Sunday inside the Kaseya Center, 110-106. This game concludes the season series between the two rivals, but the Celtics came away and recorded a sweep against the Heat. Miami was under-manned going into this contest as their main star […]

After a topsy-turvy start to the year, the Cleveland Cavaliers have developed a killer instinct on the defensive side of the ball. Sure, having Evan Mobley back makes this a lot easier for Cleveland to pull off. But, in their latest win over the Toronto Raptors, the Cavs showed no mercy against the NBA’s lone […]

Although the Cleveland Cavaliers were one of eight teams that didn’t make a move at the annual trade deadline this year, there are still moves to be made over the next few days. With two open roster spots, Cavs president of basketball operations Koby Altman shared with ClutchPoints that Cleveland will shift their focus to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have arguably been the best team in basketball since the start of 2024. Overall, the Cavs have only lost twice in 2024, in January to the Toronto Raptors and the Milwaukee Bucks. Otherwise, Cleveland has won 17 games in 2024, including riding a nine-game winning streak after their latest victory, a 119-95 […]

After a slow start with James Harden, the Los Angeles Clippers have looked like a legitimate threat to win the Western Conference. The Clippers are just a half-game behind the Minnesota Timberwolves for first place in the West, with the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder also in the mix at the top. However, the […]

The NBA has always invested in the promotion and marketing of rivalries between teams and, most notably, players. Over the last decade-plus, one of the biggest rivalries has been between the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and Golden State Warriors’ Steph Curry. As the pair reaches the twilight of their careers, whispers are starting about […]

With the incredible success of the Oklahoma City Thunder so far in their 2023-24 campaign, the excitement level was enormous for their franchise to acquire an All-Star caliber player at the NBA trade deadline, so they can legitimately compete for a championship. The Thunder have an excellent combination of draft capital and young assets they […]

After failing to move him at the NBA trade deadline, the Charlotte Hornets and veteran point guard Kyle Lowry have agreed to a contract buyout, as first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This buyout agreement paves the way for him to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. 🚨 Kyle Lowry has agreed on a contract buyout […]

The LA Clippers came out on top of Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons on Saturday afternoon thanks to a high-scoring performance by Paul George. George scored 33 points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals on 14-of-24 shooting from the field, leading the Clippers to a 112-106 victory. Cade Cunningham played well for the […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 146-111 on Saturday. It was a convincing win that saw Dallas perform well throughout the affair. There was no shortage of energy at American Airlines Center as PJ Washington Jr. and Daniel Gafford made their Mavericks debuts following the NBA trade deadline. Both of the newly-acquired Mavericks […]

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, with teams across the league making strategic moves. The Houston Rockets, in particular, had opportunities arise in trade discussions but ultimately saw no major deals materialize beyond acquiring Steven Adams, who isn’t cleared to play until the next NBA season. This move, while welcomed by fans, doesn’t […]

The New Orleans Pelicans bounced back from a three-game losing streak with four consecutive wins going into a road game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Willie Green’s strategy to shoot more three-pointers was working out beautifully, especially when Brandon Ingram was mindful of the directive. Ingram recently set franchise and NBA records […]

Prior to the Dallas Mavericks game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, head coach Jason Kidd revealed that newly-acquired players PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford will play but won’t start. Kidd said Washington will likely receive the opportunity to start before the All-Star break, however. The Mavericks trades for Washington and Gafford should prove […]

Zion Williamson sank the second of two free throws with 8:17 remaining in the first half of what would end up being a 139-122 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The New Orleans Pelicans would not get another favorable whistle from the referees despite the two-time NBA All-Star taking all 19 shots on the night […]