NBA Editorials Articles - Page 190

Kawhi Leonard is an elite player who’s capable of elevating teams to a NBA championship. In fact, Leonard has already won two NBA championships with the San Antonio Spurs and the Toronto Raptors, including a 2014 Finals MVP run that made him one of the youngest to ever win the award. However, what makes these […]

The Charlotte Hornets are just 10-35 in the 2023-24 season. It’s been a difficult campaign to say the least, and things didn’t get better when LaMelo Ball and his teammates were seen laughing during their recent blowout loss to the New York Knicks. Former NBA player Chandler Parsons got brutally honest on it being an […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has played his way into the MVP conversation this season. Chet Holmgren is in the Rookie of the Year discussion. Together, they have helped turn the Oklahoma City Thunder into a dark-horse championship contender. Perhaps it’s a little unfair to call the Thunder a “dark horse” at this point, especially since they own […]

This season has turned into a roller coaster ride filled with many question marks for the Golden State Warriors. After defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 119-107 on Tuesday night, the Warriors find themselves at 20-24 on the season. A lot of noise has been made about Andrew Wiggins’ future with Golden State given his struggles this […]

Is the Golden State Warriors dynasty over? And if so, will we see another dynasty similar to what the Warriors built? JJ Redick recently addressed those questions during the latest segment of Islands in the League presented by DraftKings Sportsbook, via Redick’s YouTube channel. “Is the Golden State Warriors run, is this the last run […]

Earlier this month, the NBA and NBPA were on the verge of finalizing an agreement to make the 2024 NBA Draft a two-day event. This change was officially made on Wednesday by commissioner Adam Silver, the league announced in a press release. The following has been released by the NBA: pic.twitter.com/5uHzIVhVQK — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are nearly unstoppable, but they’re reportedly still looking for ways to improve the roster ahead of the NBA trade deadline. The Clippers are exploring trade options for veteran forward P.J. Tucker and young guard Bones Hyland, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. “Amid the hot streak, the Clippers are gauging the […]

The San Antonio Spurs have three veteran players who could draw interest from contenders. They also have several young guys any team wouldn’t mind adding in some capacity. In a best case scenario for the Spurs, they’d part ways with little used players and get substantial draft compensation in return. Unrealistic? Yes. But, a dream […]

During a recent appearance on 97.1 The Freak, Jason Kidd said the Dallas Mavericks current superstar is better than the team’s former superstar. Kidd’s eye-opening Luka Doncic-Dirk Nowitzki comparison has led to no shortage of reactions from around the NBA world. Kidd also said that Luka is in the “atmosphere” of Michael Jordan, but that’s […]

The Boston Celtics boast a potent starting five that’s one of the best in the NBA. And on Tuesday night against the Indiana Pacers, every Celtics starter had at least 17 points en route to a 129-124 victory. Although the starters stole the show versus Indiana, a record-breaking performance came from the bench. Celtics point […]

The Boston Celtics don’t play in the Ivy League, but that doesn’t mean they lack smarts. In fact, they even have a “genius” in their bunch, according to Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla. On Tuesday night, the Celtics took on the scrappy Indiana Pacers and prevailed 129-124. Although they dropped a season-high 81 points in […]

There’s no ducking it now: Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid is in a very worrisome injury situation after playing through an issue in his left knee. It’s the culmination of a storm of awful decision-making and the crafting of insincere coverage of one of the NBA’s best players. Embiid has dealt with numerous injuries this […]

During the Houston Rockets’ game against the Los Angeles Lakers, all eyes were fixated on the fabricated rivalry between Dillon Brooks and LeBron James—a feud that has barely lasted a season. Frankly, the Lakers aren’t even close to securing a playoff spot this season. Their entire roster is in disarray, coach Darvin Ham is under […]

Jonathan Kuminga owns the distinction as Golden State’s best all-around athlete by now, and it’s not particularly close. The more comfortable he gets on the floor, the more frequently the 21-year-old is tapping into his otherworldly physical tools on both sides of the ball. It’s getting scary for opponents. Far more frightening for Warriors foes? […]

So much for Draymond Green’s lack of size dooming him as the Golden State Warriors’ full-time starting center. If Joel Embiid can’t exploit Dubs up front, it’s safe to say their new starting lineup will be just fine in that regard as the season continues. Opening at small-ball five next to Jonathan Kuminga and Andrew […]

The New Orleans Pelicans started this season with a revamped coaching staff and a clear message to the locker room: look to take more 3-pointers. Now in his third year in charge, Willie Green has to match that strategy with a new directive coaching-wise: play more shooters or risk getting run out of the gym, […]

With the annual NBA trade deadline looming, things can be a bit delicate for a team like the Cleveland Cavaliers. Right now, the Cavs are one of the hottest teams in basketball, riding a 9-1 record in their last 10 games with so many different role players stepping up every night. In that stretch, Cleveland […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – For about six hours, Amir Coffey was mentally preparing to join the Washington Wizards in what would be a new opportunity for the swingman. And then in one fell swoop, he was forced to reverse course and focus on his new, but old role with the LA Clippers. That’s what happened […]

There are less than two weeks until the inaugural NBA All-Star game, and Commissioner Adam Silver just released the Rising Stars roster. Notable rookies include Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, and Jaime Jacques Jr. Predictably enough, each of these three rookies currently rank top three in the NBA Rookie of the Year voting. On the unpredictable, […]

Brian Scalabrine pulled no punches when calling Monday night’s game between the New Orleans Pelicans and Boston Celtics. The NBC Boston broadcaster, an 11-year veteran sporting an NBA Finals championship ring no less, called out Willie Green’s lineups. It’s not the first time the Pelicans’ lineup decisions have been under the microscope, and it came […]

The Golden State Warriors still may make a tangential move or two at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. The notion of Golden State pushing its chips in for a major win-now deal in hopes of vaulting Stephen Curry and company toward realistic title contention this season, though, seems to be fading by the day. Case […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama is headed to All-Star Weekend. Whether he’ll play in the main event will be revealed later in the week, but if nothing else, he’s been chosen to participate in the NBA Rising Stars Challenge. The 7-foot-4 generational talent is one of 28 players who are either rookies, in […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II was selected to the 2024 Panini Rising Stars game. Lively is the first Mavs player to earn a Rising Stars game selection since Luka Doncic in 2019 and 2020. Lively has been reliable to say the least during his first season in Dallas. He leads all rookies in field […]

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 […]