NBA Editorials Articles - Page 409

The Detroit Pistons have endured three straight losing seasons and have made the playoffs twice in the last 13 years. Such ineptitude has the fans longing to see a team with promise. The Pistons took their first big step towards that in last year’s NBA Draft, selecting Cade Cunningham with the first overall pick. Cunningham […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have an opportunity to select a franchise-changing star in the 2022 NBA Draft. Their second overall pick gives them a chance to add a third star to their current Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey duo. So they need to make sure they get their 2022 pick right. The presumed top trio […]

Mitchell Robinson is heading to NBA free agency after a very solid start to his career with the New York Knicks. After being taken with the 36th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, he has shown to be one of the best offensive rebounders and shot blockers in the league. He also broke Wilt […]

With the draft quickly approaching, the Charlotte Hornets have their work cut out for them. Yes, they have to figure out which two young pieces they will add to their team, but they also have to figure out who their coach will be & what they will do to secure Miles Bridges. One step at […]

Celebrating his pivotal role in another Golden State Warriors title less than two years removed from being sent to the G-League, Jordan Poole apparently let champagne do the talking about his forthcoming payday. Jordan Poole: "Where we going?" Andrew Wiggins: "I'm going toooooo… Maf*ckin Spain." JP: "What? What, yes! Yes, we can do that! You […]

Patrick Ewing is a retired basketball player and current head coach of the Georgetown University Hoyas. He is part of the NBA’s All-Time Greatest 75 Players list and is widely considered to be the greatest-ever player for the New York Knicks. In this piece, we’ll be taking a look at Patrick Ewing’s net worth in […]

The Los Angeles Clippers narrowly missed the playoffs with losses to the Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans in the play-in tournament. Los Angeles was without superstar Kawhi Leonard all season long as he recovered from his ACL tear in the 2021 playoffs. The Clippers are primed to bounce back with a healthy Paul George […]

The Sacramento Kings have failed to hit their desired direction for several years now. The franchise has not had a winning record or made the playoffs since the 2005-06 season. Their attempts at creating a competitive core have come up short. The outlook has been grim surrounding Sacramento for years. The franchise made some notable […]

Draft day is right around the corner with each team getting closer to making their franchise-altering decisions. The Houston Rockets have a massive decision to make as they hold the third overall pick. While they have been linked with Paolo Banchero for some time, there has been a push for other big names as well. […]

The Kyrie Irving saga continues to be written and looks to be one of the major storylines of the offseason. The seven-time all-star played in just 33 total games this season. His strong stance on the Covid-19 vaccine prevented him from playing alongside his teammates for the bulk of the year. This absence prevented Brooklyn […]

The Orlando Magic are armed with the no. 1 pick, the 32nd pick, and the 35th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Coming off of a 60-loss season, the Magic have a chance to get a game-changing prospect, a well as a potential diamond in the rough later in the draft. At the top of […]

Having produced their first 40-win season and first winning campaign since 2016, the Charlotte Hornets may have finally turned a corner as a franchise. But with the 2022 NBA Draft fast approaching, their two first-round selections (13, 15) are key to accelerating that process. LaMelo Ball is the star of this team, but with Miles […]

The NBA Draft is just a few days away and free agency is not far behind. Following the end of the 2022 NBA season, every team is going to look to improve their roster and go in whatever direction they choose, whether it’s tanking or championship contention. The LA Clippers have their eyes on an […]

The NBA Draft is rapidly approaching with each team making its final preparations. However, when scouring over mock drafts and examining the draft order it is clear there is something different this year. The 2022 NBA Draft has just 58 picks this year rather than the traditional 60. While it is common for draft picks […]

The Memphis Grizzlies officially announced their presence to the rest of the Western Conference in 2021. Memphis won 50-plus games for the first time since the 2014-15 season, making the postseason for the second straight year. This time, the Grizzlies advanced past the first round, losing in the Semifinals to the eventual world champion Golden […]

The NBA offseason is here which means NBA free agency is almost set get underway. There are a number of high-profile names ready to hit the open market. The most discussed free agents are the stars such as Zach LaVine and Deandre Ayton. But it is the under-the-radar free agents who can ultimately help teams […]

With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George expected to be back and healthy, the Los Angeles Clippers are expected to make a Finals run, with many viewing them as a favorite to win it all in 2022-23. The Clippers are built perfectly around Leonard and George, with star power, guard play, length at the wings, and […]

The LA Clippers are in prime position to contend for the 2023 NBA Championship. With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George both healthy, the team is expected to make a deep playoff run, with many betting on them to win the whole thing. How much further could this team go if they were to somehow acquire […]

The Miami Heat suffered a devastating game seven loss in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Boston Celtics. They were one Jimmy Butler three away from matching up against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. Miami has a great roster, but a few moves could help them get to the Finals. The Heat […]

The 2021-22 season may be over, but fans won’t have to wait for long to watch more basketball action with the NBA Summer League 2022 coming real soon. All 30 NBA teams will participate in what is officially called the NBA 2K23 Summer League 2022, bringing a total of 75 games in a span of […]

A year after winning their first NBA Championship in 50 seasons, the Milwaukee Bucks fell well short of their quest to repeat. As Giannis Antetokounmpo and his supporting cast provided plenty of highlight-reel plays, their focus has now turned to the 2022 NBA offseason, one that will likely see a good amount of roster turnover. […]

If Kyrie Irving is unable to strike a new deal with the Brooklyn Nets, the Los Angeles Lakers may ponder reuniting him with LeBron James. Get your Ruffles ready. Presumably — and it’s foolish to presume anything related to Kyrie — Uncle Drew would like either a fresh five-year max contract or an extension that […]

The relationship between the Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving has seemingly hit another issue. His unavailability has been a cause of frustration among the organization and it may have hit a breaking point. Irving finished off the final year of his contract while still having a $36.5 million player option for next season. His future […]

Miles Bridges broke out in 2021-2022 to the tune of 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists per game for the Charlotte Hornets. LaMelo Ball and Bridges made for a promising duo in Charlotte. However, Bridges is expected to command a max contract in free agency which may deter the Hornets from re-signing him, per […]

It has been a rapid fall from grace for the Brooklyn Nets. Just two years after assembling what seemed to be the greatest Big Three of all time, the identity of the organization is greatly changing. The strong stance on the Covid vaccine and overall lack of availability has seemingly divided the collection of stars. […]

Things are pretty hectic right now for the Charlotte Hornets. Kenny Atkinson just backed out of the head coaching job for the Hornets, and now there’s a rumor about the team being hesitant to pay up for Miles Bridges. Here’s what Shams Charania reported about the Bridges situation at The Athletic: Rival executives expect Hornets […]

Two years ago, the Brooklyn Nets seemed primed for long-term success with one of the greatest Big 3s of all time put in place. Looking ahead to the start of the 2022-23 season, and Kevin Durant may be the only member of the trio returning. Stirred by the strong stance on the COVID-19 vaccine by […]

After a long wait, the 2022 NBA Draft is down to just a few days away. The rumors are swirling and the trades market is heating up. As each team attempts to gain the competitive edge and maximize value, Thursday is set to be an eventful night. Let’s dive in to see where each name […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves took a necessary step forward this season as they punched their ticket to the playoffs for just the second time in the past eighteen years. The Timberwolves finished with a 46-36 record led by the growth of Anthony Edwards. The franchise was knocked out of the playoffs by the Memphis Grizzlies and […]

The New York Knicks are one of the NBA’s most popular franchises. They also happen to be one of the least successful organizations over the past few years. New York’s inability to win on a consistent basis often has fans dreaming of unrealistic trade scenarios. Perhaps the Knicks could acquire Russell Westbrook this offseason! (It’s […]

It goes without saying that Stephen Curry carried the biggest burden in the Golden State Warriors’ run to the 2021-22 NBA title. No lone star, however, no matter how radiant on its own, can ever lift a team to a title without some big-time performances from the players around them. His co-stars certainly had their […]

In the world of sports, whether it’s the NBA, the NFL, or the MLB, , having a popular athlete as your father is a sure-fire way to gain some level of success. After all, nothing beats being coached by your own parent. That’s doubly true if your father is one of the best sports players […]

The Chicago Bulls ended their four-year playoff drought but were eliminated in the first round. Chicago has a solid roster, but some changes could help them make a deep run in the postseason. At the moment, everything rests on the decision of star guard Zach LaVine. LaVine is entering free agency and is drawing interest […]

The Atlanta Hawks had a disappointing season after an appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021. Atlanta is expected to make many moves as they retool their roster around young star Trae Young. Young is the cornerstone of the Hawks franchise, and the Hawks have the assets to put the right pieces around him. […]

Something has to change with this Utah Jazz team. This team has always been impressive when it comes to the regular season. However, time and time again, they have found incredible ways to disappoint their fans in the playoffs. Whether it’s choking a series lead or dropping games to a team worse than them, the […]

Coming off a highly productive year with the Los Angeles Lakers, Carmelo Anthony continued to reinvent himself in a bench role. He averaged 13.3 points and 4.2 rebounds per game while shooting 44.1% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc. He may not be the superstar talent he once was but in the […]

The Charlotte Hornets are surely feeling stung after Kenny Atkinson decided to bail on becoming their head coach. Still, they are in a very good place heading further into the 2022 NBA offseason. With two top-15 picks in the 2022 NBA Draft and a roster of young players headlined by Al-Star LaMelo Ball, they are […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter in NBA history, and he has his dad Dell Curry to thank for that. Let’s talk a bit more about Stephen Curry’s dad Dell Curry. Stephen Curry’s dad Dell Curry Dell played in the NBA from 1986 to 2002. He suited up for […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have finally found an identity. Through rugged defense and a highly efficient offense, they proved they had what it took to make the postseason despite Zion Williamson missing the entirety of the season. Their 2022 NBA offseason is the most important one in years. With Williamson coming back and the eighth […]