NBA Editorials Articles - Page 175

The Minnesota Timberwolves got a monumental win on Monday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, vaulting them back to sole possession of the top spot in the Western Conference. With the Wolves looking like a true title contender, the idea of buying at the NBA trade deadline appears to be a good one. According to […]

Gregg Popovich is easily one of the most successful coaches in NBA history. Popovich is a five-time NBA champion coach and a three-time NBA Coach of the Year winner. So little wonder that he is the highest paid coach in the NBA. But while Popovich is one of the most decorated figures from the NBA […]

The Milwaukee Bucks don’t have avenues at their disposal to improve their roster. After re-signing Brook Lopez and Khris Middleton and then trading for Damian Lillard, the Bucks shot themselves into the second apron. This drastically limits their ability to make trades, including not being able to take on any money in a trade, and […]

It has been a rough time to say the least for the Miami Heat as they are in the midst of a seven-game skid after Monday night’s loss to the Phoenix Suns. However, out of the few bright spots in the game was newcomer Terry Rozier who was traded from the Charlotte Hornets last Tuesday. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks recently fired first-time coach Adrian Griffin and tapped on veteran coach Doc Rivers as his replacement to man the sidelines for this Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard-led team. The coaching swap likely signals the Bucks are gearing up for changes ahead of the second half of the season. As constructed, this Milwaukee […]

There is always a constant stream of hearsay around the time of the NBA trade deadline. Did you ever play the game called “telephone” as a kid where you attempted to relay a message from the start of the line all the way to the back of the line? Think of that, but pertaining to […]

Every NBA team often has a franchise player. They lead the franchise for a period of time with the team building around the particular player with the hopes of attaining a level of success. Basketball is a team sport that requires everyone, from the ball boys to top management, to work together, more so in […]

Wes Unseld Jr. is currently facing a tough task of turning the Washington Wizards into a legitimate playoff contender. The task at hand is even much tougher after the departure of three-time All-Star guard Bradley Beal. Although Unseld Jr. has the duo of Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma at his disposal, the Wizards are showing […]

It remains to be seen whether the Nets will give Kevin Durant a tribute video when he returns to Barclays Center on Wednesday. However, after an underwhelming tenure that ended with two trade requests, the two-time MVP made it known he doesn’t want one. “Please don’t, the night will be better without it,” Durant said in […]

The New York Knicks made a big trade earlier this season, acquiring OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors. The Knicks also acquired Precious Achiuwa in the deal, with RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a second-round pick heading to Toronto. New York is 12-2 since trading for Anunoby. Anunoby’s two-way play has helped New York tremendously. […]

The Dallas Mavericks earned a 131-129 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night. Luka Doncic enjoyed another incredible game, while Tim Hardaway Jr. also stepped up for Dallas. The Mavs’ defense has dealt with ups and downs during the 2023-24 season. And surrendering 129 points isn’t exactly anything to write home about. But the […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Orlando Magic 131-129 on Monday night at the American Airlines Center. It was a competitive game that saw Dallas erase a 16-point deficit after half-time. Luka Doncic was performing at an elite level again, finishing with 45 points, 15 assists, and nine rebounds, but he certainly had some help on […]

The Brooklyn Nets are battling a cold stretch of basketball at the midpoint of the 2023-2024 season. The Nets sit 10th in the Eastern Conference with a 19-27 record. Ben Simmons is providing the team a spark amid his return from injury. Moreover, Cam Thomas is shining as a primary scorer. Thus, the Nets must […]

In a battle of two Western Conference heavyweights, the Minnesota Timberwolves took on the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. With both teams boasting 32-14 records, the winner of this fierce contest would gain sole possession of the one-seed in the Western Conference as February approaches. The two sides battled back and forth through the […]

The Miami Heat suffer their seventh straight loss as they fall to the Phoenix Suns inside the Kaseya Center, 118-105. The last time they had this many consecutive losses was in the late portion of the 2007-2008 season where the team only had 15 wins the whole year. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was blunt […]

While the Cleveland Cavaliers have been without Evan Mobley (knee) and Darius Garland (jaw) for quite a while, many players have stepped up to keep them afloat. Most nights, Donovan Mitchell and his red-hot offensive engine are giving Cleveland everything they have. Joining Mitchell more often than not is Jarrett Allen, cleaning up things on […]

Wait, where’d all those draft assets go? The New Orleans Pelicans can be forgiven for not knowing the Milwaukee Bucks have a front office capable of pulling off magic trick trades. Now that Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetoukoumpo have teamed up, Pelicans Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin is getting a raw deal […]

Luka Doncic played over 90 minutes between Friday and Saturday’s back-to-back and Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd understands that heavy workload can’t become a trend. Prior to Monday’s game against the Orlando Magic, Kidd said Doncic won’t play 46 minutes (he played just over 46 minutes on Saturday in Dallas’ 120-115 loss to the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers getting back Evan Mobley against the Los Angeles Clippers is a huge shot in the arm confidence-wise for a team already on a roll. Since he hasn’t played competitive basketball in over a month, Mobley will be somewhat limited against Los Angeles, with Cleveland head coach J.B. Bickerstaff saying that the big […]

The Indiana Pacers have already made their big move before the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Their fireworks came on January 17th when they elected to trade Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora, and three first-round picks to the Toronto Raptors to acquire multi-time All-Star Pascal Siakam. BREAKING: The Indiana Pacers are finalizing a trade to acquire All-Star […]

Houston Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore, selected as the 20th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, has been a scoring machine in his limited minutes. A fan-favorite after receiving the Summer League MVP honors, Whitmore has averaged 10.5 points in 16.3 minutes per game while shooting 47.5 percent from the floor nearly 40 percent from deep. […]

There is one underlying factor that will determine what happens in the race for the NBA MVP award this season: Joel Embiid’s absences. In what was supposed to be another battle between Nikola Jokic and Embiid on Saturday night in Denver, the Philadelphia 76ers star was ruled out 15 minutes before the game began due […]

It was not long ago that the Los Angeles Clippers were hovering near the bottom half of the Western Conference standings and the New York Knicks were dangerously close to a .500 record. As the halfway point of the 2023-24 season passes and teams begin to figure out who they are, constant shifts in the […]

If you’re a passionate follower of the NBA, you might have noticed a recent trend. We’re seeing a lot more high-scoring games than usual. In the 2023-24 NBA season, we’ve seen eight different players have 50+ point games, per StatMuse. And crazy enough, it’s not just a one-time occurrence for a player. Devin Booker, Luka […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder, the second-youngest team in the Association, seem to be ahead of schedule. Perhaps only a select few — mostly delusional Thunder believers — would have predicted them to be the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference at this juncture of the 2023-24 NBA season. But alas, we are now past […]

The Dallas Mavericks were all in on Luka Doncic ahead of the 2018 NBA Draft. Doncic was actually selected by the Atlanta Hawks, but was later traded to Dallas for Trae Young and another protected first-round pick. The Mavs’ decision to acquire Doncic has obviously gone according to plan, as he’s emerged as one of […]

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle is expected to be sidelined for a few weeks after suffering a right shoulder dislocation against the Miami Heat on Saturday. Randle underwent an MRI, and results on Monday showed no significant damage, leading to this optimistic outlook, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Knicks forward Julius Randle is […]

The Dallas Mavericks received a mixed bag of injury updates on Monday. Kyrie Irving has already been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Orlando Magic with a right thumb sprain, however, Luka Doncic was not listed on the NBA injury report. Irving suffered the thumb injury last Monday against the Boston Celtics and has […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been much better since a January 4 game vs. the Milwaukee Bucks. That night and the stretch since appear to feature two common denominators: better point guard play from the start and the need for consistency. Though the Spurs would love to continue to stockpile future draft picks, these factors […]

As the 2023-24 NBA season progresses, the Dallas Mavericks find themselves at a respectable 25-21 record. Despite this, enhancing their prospects for a deep playoff push necessitates strategic moves at the upcoming 2024 NBA trade deadline. We discuss the key players whom the Mavs should consider moving to bolster their competitive edge this season. The […]

The New Orleans Pelicans find themselves in a promising position halfway through the 2023-24 NBA season. They boast a commendable record of 26-20. However, to bolster their prospects for a deep playoff run, the team must execute strategic maneuvers at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. The Pelicans’ 2023-24 NBA Season So Far As the season […]

Amid their impressive 2023-24 NBA campaign, the Boston Celtics are eyeing strategic maneuvers as the 2024 NBA trade deadline looms. They currently hold the league’s best record at a formidable 35-11. To amplify their prospects of clinching the championship, the Celtics must undertake calculated player transactions. We delve into the individuals the Celtics should contemplate […]

The reigning champions, the Denver Nuggets, appear stronger than ever. They even boast a higher winning percentage and improved net rating compared to their championship-winning season last year. While still among the league’s elite, the Nuggets recognize the need for roster adjustments to bolster their chances of another deep playoff run. We delve into potential […]

With less than two weeks until the 2024 NBA trade deadline, the New York Knicks are looking more and more like a legitimate threat in the Eastern Conference. Their record sits at 29-17, with just six games separating them from the Boston Celtics in the top spot. Tom Thibodeau’s team has won an NBA-best six […]

After the Miami Heat lost once again to the New York Knicks Saturday afternoon, it marks their sixth straight consecutive loss. It would be fair to say that the team is playing their worst basketball of the season. Star Bam Adebayo has been in a slump as of recent and the game against the Knicks […]

What a difference two games can make in changing the water cooler talk concerning the New Orleans Pelicans. Third-year head coach Willie Green was celebrating a franchise record 153 points in a win over the surprisingly competitive Utah Jazz to start the week. Unfortunately, the Pelicans are now traveling to face the Boston Celtics having […]

With nearly ten days to go until the annual NBA Trade Deadline, there’s a lot of smoke but not a ton of fire for the Cleveland Cavaliers. A lot of that fire was smothered when it became universally known that the Cavs aren’t entertaining trade offers for Donovan Mitchell. Jarrett Allen has also been mentioned […]

There is no doubt that the Miami Heat traded for a really good player in Terry Rozier from the Charlotte Hornets last Tuesday. However, his start with the team has been forgettable to say the least, but this was to be expected as his heavy usage with the Hornets would take time to mesh with […]

The Golden State Warriors lost another heartbreaker on Saturday night, falling 145-144 to the Los Angeles Lakers in an instant double-overtime classic. The defeat marked the second time in three nights Golden State went to overtime at Chase Center against a California rival, coming on the feels of Thursday’s 134-133 loss to the Sacramento Kings. […]