NBA Editorials Articles - Page 257

It’s win or go home now for Team USA and the rest of the world at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Team USA finished a strong group-stage performance with a disappointing loss to Lithuania 110-104 early Sunday morning. There, facing off against a fellow Round 1 group winner, some of the flaws and challenges Team […]

The Orlando Magic haven’t always been on the good side of history in terms of free agency. Rather than landing some of the top free agents in the NBA, the Magic have seen some of their top stars leave Central Florida for other bigger market teams. Shaquille O’Neal’s departure for the bright lights of Hollywood […]

The NBA is made up of the best basketball players in the world. Every single team has talented players and when looking at the New Orleans Pelicans, it is clear to point out that Brandon Ingram is their All-Star leader. The 2023-24 season will mark Ingram’s eighth NBA season and his fifth with the Pelicans. […]

After going undefeated in the group stage of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, the United States outlasted Montenegro 85-73 in a challenging contest. Team USA is set for probably its toughest challenge to this point when it takes on Lithuania Sunday. Both Team USA and Lithuania are headed to the World Cup quarterfinals next […]

The Golden State Warriors have been known for paying an extreme amount of luxury taxes in the league over the last several seasons. It is not cheap to field a roster highlighted by Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, but winning championships makes footing this bill a lot easier for owner Joe Lacob. Not […]

UPDATE: The Milwaukee Bucks have signed and waived Alex Antetokounmpo, allowing the team to retain his G League rights.  The Milwaukee Bucks are going to do everything they can over the next couple of seasons to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo happy, that way he becomes more receptive to the idea of signing a long-term extension. Aside […]

The Los Angeles Clippers, for much of its existence, have been one of the most terrible teams in the entire NBA. Nevertheless, even a broken clock is right twice a day — and the Clippers, for all of their ineptitude over the years, have nailed some of their signings in free agency. One particular move […]

The Brooklyn Nets have begun filling out their roster ahead of training camp at the end of September, as they agreed to a one-year contract with free agent big man Harry Giles III on Friday, first reported by Bleacher Report’s and TNT’s Chris Haynes. Giles, 25, was originally drafted 20th overall by the Portland Trail […]

Team USA is currently in the midst of competing for a gold medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. While there may not be any superstar names on USA Basketball’s roster this year, young NBA stars on the rise, such as Tyrese Haliburton, have been dominating their competition. Despite not starting in a single game […]

Like all teams, the Grizzlies have certainly had their free agency misses along the way, with one particular $94 million contract for a player who would ultimately play under 100 games for the franchise and average less than eight points standing out. But while Chandler Parsons’ perennial injuries made him a notable miss, the Grizzlies […]

The world of free agency hasn’t always been a happy hunting ground for the Detroit Pistons, and over the years they’ve secured very few players who have really moved the needle for the franchise through this medium – with one notable exception, that is. But while there is a clear best free agent signing in […]

The NBA offseason can be very grueling for fans to get through, especially in the months of August and September when most players are on vacation or quietly working on their games. Over the last few years, however, some of the little-known basketball runs that occur at UCLA in the offseason have been revitalized. At […]

In 29 seasons in the NBA, the Toronto Raptors have never been a major player in free agency. The Raptors have built great teams through the draft and via trades, but have never been a magnet for major free agents. What the Raptors have done in free agency, however, is find under-the-radar free agent signings […]

With 13 players under contract, the Boston Celtics had been eyeing several free agents who would be willing to play on a minimum contract. Glenn Robinson III had been mentioned as a player the Celtics were working out and both TJ Warren and Lamar Stevens have also been in consideration for a roster spot. On […]

Injuries end up playing a role in how every NBA season plays out. Unfortunately for the Los Angeles Clippers, they have had to deal with a ton of ailments through the years, almost all of them taking away this organization’s ability to contend for a title. Making the Western Conference Finals for the first time […]

The NBA offseason truly never ends, as there is always some sort of drama playing out right up to the start of the new season. Not only are James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers proving that this year is no different, but Damian Lillard’s situation with the Portland Trail Blazers continues to draw the attention […]

The Chicago Bulls are one of the most recognized franchises in NBA history. Led by Michael Jordan in the 1990s, this team elevated the NBA into the global brand that we have grown to know and love. They were the rockstars of that era and everywhere the franchise went, international fans flooded the streets just […]

The first round of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup is finished, and things are starting to heat up. The best teams in the world have moved on, and games are sure to get more competitive. With second-round games starting Sept. 1, this article will explain everything you need to know for this year’s FIBA […]

The United States men’s national basketball team cruised through play in the group stage of the FIBA Basketball World Cup. They won decisively in all of their games, going 3-0 against New Zealand, Greece, and Jordan. Their most recent victory, over Jordan, was their biggest yet, winning 110-62. While Jordan may not be the best […]

With the return of Miles Bridges, re-signing PJ Washington, and drafting Brandon Miller, the Charlotte Hornets get deeper at the wing spots. Depth is one luxury that most NBA teams would love to have if they can afford to and the Hornets pretty much have it all positions. A nice, young talented core supported by […]

Ever since Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen led them to their sixth championship in 1998, the Chicago Bulls have not found much success. There were some glimmers of hope with Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler, but over the last eight seasons, Chicago has made the postseason only two different times and they have failed to […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse knows his baseball. More specifically, the new Sixers mentor knows how to do Craig Kimbrel’s signature setup on the mound. Nurse had the honor of throwing the ceremonial first pitch on Wednesday ahead of the series finale between the Los Angeles Angels and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank […]

The Dallas Mavericks are a consistently competitive franchise, particularly since the turn of the century, a period during which they’ve made the playoffs 18 out of 23 seasons. Though a lot of that success has come from the draft and the trade tables, some savvy free agency moves have also helped to keep them in […]

There is generally no shortage of free agents looking to move to The Big Apple, but historically they bypass Brooklyn (or New Jersey) and head straight to the Knicks. Of course, after the likes of Caris Levert and Joe Harris helped to turn the plucky Nets into an exciting, developing young team, all of a […]

It’s safe to say that the Sacramento Kings haven’t historically been known as a go-to destination for free agents. The lack of success which saw them make the playoffs just once in their first ten seasons in Sacramento, and miss the postseason 15 consecutive times prior to last year’s breakthrough – along with a questionable […]

One could make the argument that Giannis Antetokounmpo is the best player in the world right now. As he prepares for his 11th NBA season with the Milwaukee Bucks, the two-time MVP is not in the news for his talents nor his team’s ambitions for the upcoming season. The talk surrounding Giannis is instead focused […]

Pau Gasol enjoyed an illustrious professional basketball career, winning two NBA titles with Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers while also making six All-Star teams across his 18-year career in the Association. Gasol returned to his roots with FC Barcelona before hanging up the sneakers for good in 2021. The Lakers rewarded Gasol’s contributions […]

First things first: Chris Paul will primarily come off the bench with the Golden State Warriors in 2023-24. Steve Kerr might downsize his starting lineup against certain opponents, inserting Paul for Kevon Looney like he did with Jordan Poole last season. Steph Curry and Klay Thompson certainly won’t play 82 games, either, and Golden State’s […]

You’ve probably seen someone say this already in the past 24ish hours, but it bears repeating: the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets have the chance to do the funniest thing ever. The Sixers solving their James Harden situation by trading him back to Brooklyn for Ben Simmons is the blockbuster to end all blockbusters. But […]

There was only one man who struck fear in Michael Jordan every time he stepped on the basketball court. You’d think it was anyone from the Bad Boy Pistons or Larry Bird, but surprisingly, he wasn’t even an NBA player. Let’s be real, it’s hard to intimidate a player of Jordan’s caliber. Whenever someone tries […]

Recently announcing his retirement from the NBA, Udonis Haslem will always be known as the heart and soul of the Miami Heat. Spending all 20 seasons of his career in South Beach, Haslem retires with three championship rings in six different appearances in the NBA Finals, as well as the team’s all-time leader in offensive […]

The 2022-23 NBA season did not end the way the Dallas Mavericks anticipated when the year began. Just after they had reached the Western Conference Finals, the Mavs were unable to make it back to the playoffs, casting a lot of doubt on what their future looks like with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving leading […]

Team USA recently finished their first three games at the 2023 FIBA World Cup with a perfect 3-0 record after defeating Jordan 110-62 on Wednesday. Advancing to the next stage of the tournament, the Americans have their eyes set on capturing USA Basketball’s first gold medal at the World Cup since 2014. A team led […]

With September about to begin, many teams around the NBA are filling the last couple of roster spots they may have open with players willing to accept minimum contracts. For PJ Washington and the Charlotte Hornets, this was not the case, as they recently agreed to a three-year, $48 million contract. Washington, who entered the […]

With NBA training camp set to start in about a month, the Milwaukee Bucks have gone ahead and filled their final two-way roster spot. Recent Houston Rockets first-round pick TyTy Washington has agreed to a two-way contract with Milwaukee, first reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania. While teams have only been allowed to have two […]

Disappointment is the perfect word to sum up the last year for 30-year-old wing Evan Fournier. Not only did he play in just 27 games and fall out of the rotation for the New York Knicks, but the veteran was unable to lead France in this year’s World Cup, as the French failed to make […]

Many tabbed them to finish with the worst record in the league this past season, but the Utah Jazz ended up being one of the biggest surprises in the NBA, coming up just short of reaching the Play-In Tournament in the Western Conference. A team with no clear-cut star entering the year after trading away […]

When sports fans (more specifically basketball fans), think of AI, the first thought that comes to mind is The Answer, Allen Iverson. But for the average Joe, it means leveraging the power of technology to work efficiently. One of the ways to get that done is by using ChatGPT— an AI chatbot with over 13 […]

If Sacramento fans had their way, Mike Brown would already have a statue in front of Golden 1 Center. In his first season as the head coach of the Sacramento Kings, Brown not only took the team to the postseason for the first time since 2006, ending what was a 16-season playoff drought, but he […]