NBA Editorials Articles - Page 191

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. […]

It’s finally happening. After frustratingly trying to toe the line between a rebuild and competing for the playoffs, the Toronto Raptors are sticking to a rebuild now. The rebuild started in the offseason after offloading Fred VanVleet. Now, after the departures of Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby, the rebuild is all but complete. Does that […]

The 2024 NBA trade deadline is right around the corner, and one team that folks are going to be keeping an eye on is the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks have a ton of talented players, but they haven’t fit well together, which has led to them being one of the most disappointing teams in the […]

Even though they’d only won nine games all season long heading into Saturday night’s contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the San Antonio Spurs couldn’t tell you which of those wins was their best victory of the season. That changed on Saturday thanks to a 113-112 triumph against a Timberwolves team that started the night tied […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves offense has been a notable cause for concern all season long, yet despite their struggles, the team has continued to rattle off win after win all season long. That is thanks in large part to their top-tier defense, which has been the identity behind the success so far this year. Games like […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic deserves a day off. Luka’s exhausting week included the following: Drama with a Phoenix Suns fan on Wednesday, a historic 73-point performance on Friday, and a triple-double in a narrow 120-115 loss in the second of a back-to-back against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. After Saturday’s game, Luka admitted that […]

In a season that includes a stunningly early players-only meeting and perpetual injury problems, the biggest nightmare of the Chicago Bulls’ 2023-24 campaign has undoubtedly been the disrespect shown towards deceased executive Jerry Krause and his widow, who accepted the six-time NBA champion’s induction into the team’s Ring of Honor on his behalf. Those who […]

The Brooklyn Nets are desperate for a spark ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Brooklyn is 18-27 and has gone 5-18 over their last 22 games. Mikal Bridges and company are doing what they can to ease the storm; however, Ben Simmons has the chance to make Brooklyn’s dream scenario come true. Furthermore, D’Angelo […]

On Saturday night, the Dallas Mavericks hosted the Sacramento Kings. Prior to the game, Kings head coach Mike Brown was of course asked about Luka Doncic following the Mavs star’s incredible 73-point effort against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. However, Brown also shared his thoughts on Dallas’ up-and-coming center Dereck Lively II. “He’s been great. […]

The Detroit Pistons got blown out by the Washington Wizards on Saturday, January 27, once again illuminating the team’s historically futile performance so far over the course of the 2023-2024 season. A trade offer for Zach LaVine was discussed recently that has Pistons fans excited over the possibilities. Additional trades for promising young players including […]

Phoenix Suns are interested in trading for troubled Charlotte Hornets center Miles Bridges amid a transition from a previous ownership group that had findings of racism and misogyny, outlined in a story by ESPN’s Baxter Holmes. Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia has four values, one of which is culture. That would be under question if […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons is expected to return Monday versus the Utah Jazz after a three-month absence due to a back injury. Simmons will rejoin an ailing Nets team that has plummeted to 11th in the Eastern Conference amid a 4-17 stretch over their last 21 games. Despite the lengthy absence, the three-time […]

Year three for Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green is a season that he would like to forget from an individual standpoint. While most fans have partially accepted the reality that he might not be a star, most NBA players still believe his potential. For any player looking to get out of a prolonged funk, it […]

It appears the San Antonio Spurs don’t mind seeing the Portland Trail Blazers on their schedule. Jeremy Sochan scored a game-high 31 points in a 116-100 victory Friday that may have also marked the end of Victor Wembanyama’s minutes restriction. The Spurs have now beaten the Blazers twice in three meetings this season with their […]

Even if the Minnesota Timberwolves were eliminated early in last year’s playoffs, the NBA world knew that the ascension would come soon. The following season, the Timberwolves are one of the best teams in the association and a major reason for that is because of their tremendous defensive play. They are almost two full points […]

The Utah Jazz started off last season on a surprising note as there was even a time they were competing for the top spot in the Western Conference. That was not the case this year as they were horrific in the beginning of their 2023-24 campaign, but a fantastic stretch that started in the latter […]

With the Milwaukee Bucks’ coaching situation in flux, it was nice for the Cleveland Cavaliers to prepare for Joe Prunty’s tactics instead of Doc Rivers’. Jokes aside, early into this game, the Cavs treated this like a baseball-style series where they faced the Bucks in Milwaukee for the second time in three days. Head coach […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Sacramento Kings didn’t draft Keegan Murray as a defensive answer. Coming out of Iowa after a dominant sophomore season, the No. 4 overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft was billed as a ready-made multi-level scorer, with feathery touch on his jumper, underrated finishing craft and a developing off-dribble game. The […]

As the 2024 NBA trade deadline looms, the Memphis Grizzlies stand at a critical crossroads in their season. Faced with injuries and stiff competition in the Western Conference, the choices they make in the days ahead carry significant weight for their future. Observing the team closely, it’s evident that the Grizzlies require strategic maneuvers to […]