NBA Editorials Articles - Page 203

The New Orleans Pelicans have won seven of their last 10 games, but third-year head coach Willie Green does not think this team is close to its ceiling, not yet anyway. However, with 48 games remaining on the schedule, Green is not looking too far ahead either. The NBA Playoffs race has plenty of time […]

HOUSTON – Each time a new calendar year arrives, the NBA edges closer to the regular season trade deadline. Even before December ended, a trade had already occurred, sending OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors to the New York Knicks in exchange for RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. This near-blockbuster trade gives us a preview […]

If there’s anyone who knows Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook well, it’s former college teammate and Miami Heat big man Kevin Love. Westbrook and Love played just the 2007-08 season together at UCLA, leading the Bruins to the Final Four. They ultimately fell against Derrick Rose and the Memphis Tigers, but the two were […]

The New York Knicks acquiring OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors was the first of likely several dominoes to fall leading up to the annual NBA trade deadline. Teams like the Raptors are expected to be sellers at the deadline, while possible contenders like the Boston Celtics expect to be buyers. Meanwhile, teams in limbo, […]

The New York Knicks kicked off NBA trade season Saturday, sending RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to the Toronto Raptors for OG Anunoby in a move that could have major implications for the Brooklyn Nets. The Knicks and Nets have been rumored landing spots if the Cleveland Cavaliers were to trade star guard Donovan Mitchell. […]

What a season it’s been so far for the Oklahoma City Thunder and rookie big man Chet Holmgren. While he has technically been in the league for two years now, Holmgren sat out all of the 2022-23 season with a foot injury, thus making this year his rookie season. Nobody predicted that the Thunder would […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are off to one of the best 30-game starts in franchise history, yet most everyone with an interest in the team is not quite satisfied. It is a testament to the organization’s championship potential and playoff expectations with Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson leading the way. It has not been the […]

Technical fouls are often used by referees to penalize NBA players for displaying poor sportsmanship on the NBA court. Traditionally, technical fouls have been effective in keeping players in check. However, as the NBA evolves, fans have called into question some technical foul calls made by officials as of late. Although officials are given a […]

There are just over five weeks until the 2024 NBA trade deadline. As is the case every season, the notion of star players being on the move has become the center of conversations around the league in recent weeks. When league executives met at the G League Showcase in Orlando near the end of December, […]

Frank Vogel’s wife is Jenifer Vogel. Frank is one of the best coaches in today’s NBA. In fact, it wasn’t long ago when Frank coached the Los Angeles Lakers to the franchise’s 17th NBA championship banner in 2020 inside the NBA Bubble amidst the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fast forward to today, the two-time […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have, indeed, figured things out. After losing six straight games in the immediate aftermath of their blockbuster trade for James Harden, Tyronn Lue and his men have rallied, winning 17 of their next 22 games. This has now brought them all the way to fourth place in the loaded Western Conference, […]

The Utah Jazz may be playing at a much better level as of late, but the writing remains on the wall with regards to their status as a selling team come the trade deadline. After all, with a 15-19 record, the Jazz still sit way outside the playoff picture, and a cursory look at their […]

HOUSTON, TX – Back in the win column. It’s nice to see. The Houston Rockets snapped their three-game losing streak at home with a win against the league-worst Detroit Pistons in a blowout that was amplified by an explosive 47-point third quarter. Jalen Green put up his third straight efficient performance, scoring 22 points on […]

The New Orleans Pelicans ended 2023 on a high note by avenging an embarrassing NBA In-Season Tournament loss. Larry Nance Jr. trolled LeBron James after the NBA scoring champ trotted down the tunnel before the final horn sounded. It was all fun and confetti as head coach Willie Green’s entire squad took out some frustrations […]

Nearly midway into the 2023-24 NBA regular season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the Eastern Conference’s more polarizing teams. After last season’s strong, albeit disappointing campaign and a stellar offseason, the Cavs are only a few games above .500 and are struggling through a two-game losing streak. Many were hoping, Cleveland included, that […]

HOUSTON – It’s another start to a calendar year. The Houston Rockets have finished off 2023 with a .500 record for the first time in what feels like forever. Aside from some glaring issues, the team is clicking, and Rockets basketball is fun to watch again. However, there’s something that Houston could do to shakeup […]

The New York Knicks kicked off 2024 the right way, with a 112-106 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This is especially important for two reasons. The Knicks were previously bad against the NBA’s best teams (which includes the Timberwolves). More importantly, it was the first game for OG Anunoby as a member of the Knicks. […]

The New York Knicks made a blockbuster move on Saturday, acquiring OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors. The deal sent RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a 2024 second-round pick via Detroit to Toronto for Anunoby. While many were quick to say the Knicks gave up too much, they acquired an elite defender who is a […]

With an NBA best 26-6 record and having closed 2023 with six straight wins, the Boston Celtics are the envy of most teams across the league. Include the San Antonio Spurs in that group, though for the proud Silver and Black franchise, admiration may more immediately trump objective. Gregg Popovich used the terms “All-Star talent” […]

To celebrate the new year, the Minnesota Timberwolves faced off with the New York Knicks in the Mecca of basketball. Coming off a dramatic win over the Los Angeles Lakers to end 2023, the Wolves were hoping to begin 2024 in the same fashion. The first half presented shaky results as the Timberwolves jumped off […]

After the Toronto Raptors traded OG Anunoby in a blockbuster deal with the New York Knicks, all eyes are now on Pascal Siakam. Signs point towards Toronto also moving on from the All-NBA forward to rebuild around Scottie Barnes. Several teams, including the Dallas Mavericks, are reportedly interested in acquiring Siakam from the Raptors. Michael […]

During his NBA playing days, Dennis Rodman successfully carved out a bad-boy persona. From his antics on and off the court to his physical style of play, Rodman is easily one of the most polarizing players to ever star in the NBA with all of Rodman’s controversial moments. But while Rodman’s antics often got him […]

Shooting from the perimeter has been an important weapon in the NBA for a long lime. It spaces the floor and scores more points when doing it from beyond the arc. Part of making jumpers is mastering the mechanics and fundamentals of shooting. In the NBA, there are plenty of shooters that have displayed some […]

Make sure to buckle up, because NBA trade season is upon us! There is usually at least one trade made in the league every season before New Year’s Day. This year, OG Anunoby finds himself as the big name on the move. How this trade impacts the latest NBA Power Rankings is a big question […]

When you think about the MVP race in the NBA, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic are the first two names that come to mind. Jokic won the award in 2021 and 2022, while Embiid is the reigning MVP after winning it in 2023. There’s no denying that these big men are two of the best […]

The Toronto Raptors have executed a significant maneuver by trading OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks. This has prompted discussions about their next moves this season. This transaction holds the potential to redefine the team and its future. It marks a pivotal moment for the franchise. The 2023 NBA season has proven to be […]

HOUSTON – Jalen Green, the 2nd overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets, has yet to make a significant leap in his third season. Averaging 17.4 points on 40.2% efficiency and 33.2% from deep, these overall stats are not what one would expect from a top draft pick. Twenty-eight games into […]

With Victor Wembanyama returning, Zach Collins is ruled out. And with that, a set rotation earlier in the season for the San Antonio Spurs is now in flux. After suffering what the team calls a right ankle sprain in Friday’s loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, Collins won’t play New Year’s Eve vs. the Boston […]

New year, new me was for sure something the Toronto Raptors had in mind when they sent OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks for a package headlined by RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. Although the biggest names in this trade will be Anunoby and Barrett, Quickley has the biggest upside of any players involved. […]

The Golden State Warriors were out-classed by Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night, falling 132-122 for their third straight loss. Another defeat pushes the Dubs’ record to 15-17, 11th in a crowded Western Conference and just one and-a-half games ahead of the rebuilding Utah Jazz. There’s no single reason for Golden State’s […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves welcomed the Los Angeles Lakers into Target Center on Saturday night. With LeBron James looking to celebrate his 39th birthday with a win, the Timberwolves did all they could to shut down those aspirations. In a gruesome back-and-forth battle, the Wolves outlasted the Lakers, 108-106, with a controversial call in Minnesota’s favor […]

After years of criticism over a lack of moves, it finally happened. The New York Knicks completed a blockbuster(ish) trade, sending RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to Toronto in exchange for OG Anunoby, with a few other pieces involved in the deal as well.  Knicks followers greeted the news with a lukewarm reception. But that’s […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves played host to the Los Angeles Lakers. On LeBron James’ birthday, the Lakers were looking to celebrate the big day with a big road win, but Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves had other plans. With hopes of continuing their home dominance, Minnesota brought a fierce battle to the full strength Lakers on […]

The Detroit Pistons had not won an NBA game in a very, very, very long time entering play Saturday against the Toronto Raptors. So long, in fact, that the Pistons — who were supposed to be on the rise this season — were just one loss away from breaking the one NBA record that no team […]

The officials working Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night did not feel like giving LeBron James an additional cause for celebration on his 39th birthday. LeBron’s potentially game-tying 3-pointer — amid a furious last-gasp rally — was deemed a two-pointer on the floor by the officiating crew at the Target Center. Upon […]

The New Orleans Pelicans (18-14) are no stranger to skeleton crew squads due to mounting injuries. Thankfully, they’ve been able to at least shuffle the decks around their two All-Stars instead of trying to replace the production of Zion Williamson (26 games played) and Brandon Ingram (29 games played). The reserve unit has been a […]

As the NBA All-Star game voting intensifies, Franz Wagner of the Orlando Magic is increasingly recognized as a prime candidate for his inaugural All-Star appearance. In his third season in the NBA, Wagner has played a crucial role in driving the Magic to an impressive 19-12 record, positioning them fifth in the highly competitive Eastern […]

For NBA players, scoring their first career points is a special moment. There’s nothing like getting into a game and being able to make an impact, especially when that’s what players have been working towards their entire lives. For Boston Celtics rookie Drew Peterson, that moment came a couple days before Christmas against the Los […]

The New Orleans Pelicans (18-14) are off to one of the best starts in franchise history but practically no one in the Big Easy was buying this team’s stock over the past two weeks. Three straight demoralizing home losses by two points or fewer had fans and the front office wondering what exactly was brewing […]