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Jamal Crawford is by far the most decorated free agent in today’s market and somehow teams have yet to put pen to paper with the three-time Sixth Man of the Year and strike out a deal. According to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, and the defending champion Golden […]

It is quite a surprise that Sixth Man extraordinaire, Jamal Crawford is still one of the free agents available at this stage of the offseason. The 38-year-old veteran guard is known for his ability as a microwave scorer who has killer handles with the ball. Last season, Crawford spent his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves […]

Jamal Crawford is still a free agent and Kemba Walker finds this baffling. The Charlotte Hornets point guard knows a thing or two about scoring and Walker told Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson of Scoop B Radio: “I have no idea why he’s a free-agent, man. Everybody loves J.C. He’s a great dude first of all […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the best young teams in the NBA, built on an analytical process eschewing older veterans in favor of draft picks and prospects. Jamal Crawford appears to be the antithesis of that but Ben Simmons believes he could be what the Sixers need. Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson of Scoop B […]

Despite his old age, basketball Hall of Famer Bill Russell has been a staple presence in watching NBA games and events. Recently, the eleven-time world champion with the Boston Celtics spent some time watching NBA stars Kyrie Irving, Zach Lavine, and Jamal Crawford during a pick-up game. Russell posted their group picture in his Twitter […]

Jamal Crawford is most known for his dribbling ability and shooting prowess. But at a Pro-Am game, he proved that he can dish the rock as well. As reported by Overtime, Crawford had 30 assists in a Pro-Am basketball game. Below is a clip of some of his dishes: Jamal Crawford had 30 ASSISTS tonight […]

NBA journeyman Jamal Crawford remains to be one of the most sought-after names in the free agent market today. The 38-year-old is currently attracting interest from several teams, and the former Minnesota Timberwolves guard’s future remains completely in his hands. However, Crawford has made it perfectly clear that his top priority will be to find […]

The Denver Nuggets took a gamble on Isaiah Thomas this off-season, and the burden he’s about to undergo is all too familiar to veteran free agent Jamal Crawford. Crawford, much like Thomas, is a score-first guard who understands better than most what the preparation and commitment look like in order to get buckets in the […]

No other sport in the world has as many “what if” stories as the NBA. In a league full of rising stars, superstars and living legends, you’re only one incident or injury away from changing your legacy and the course of your career. A player that knows this better than anyone is Minnesota Timberwolves point […]

Jamal Crawford remains to be one of the most in demand names in the free agent market today. For the 38-year-old, it appears that he has set his sights on the Philadelphia 76ers as a potential landing spot. Crawford recently spoke with Brandon Robinson on Scoop B Radio, and discussed the possibility of taking his […]

Three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year winner Jamal Crawford is still showing off his hops at 37 years old. Featuring in Isaiah Thomas’ fifth edition of the annual Zeke-End tournament in Tacoma, Crawford impressively threw down a an in-game one-handed alley-oop jam. Even two-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest winner Zach LaVine was amazed by […]

For 19 years, Jamal Crawford has thrilled NBA fans with a devastating crossover and an effortlessly smooth jumper. But as he nears the end of his sparkling career, the three-time Sixth Man of the Year remains unsigned. As organizations look to improve their squad with last minute offseason additions, at least one player seems to […]

Isaiah Thomas, the newest member of the Denver Nuggets, appears to be perplexed about Jamal Crawford not yet finding a new home. How do we know this? I’m glad you asked. Isaiah Thomas took to the mean streets of Twitter to literally address Jamal Crawford’s current predicament. How is @JCrossover still a free agent? Makes […]

The Washington Wizards are currently figuring out how to fill out the rest of their roster. It appears they are looking to acquire veterans on the free agent market. According to Candace Buckner of the Washington Post, the Wizards are eyeing Jamal Crawford, Luc Mbah A Moute, Dante Cunningham, and Willie Reed. Additionally, Buckner reports […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have expressed desire in signing free agent shooting guard Jamal Crawford, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Crawford immediately put himself on the map as soon as he declined to pick up his player-option with the Minnesota Timberwolves, deciding to test the free agency waters for a second straight year. […]

A reunion between the Golden State Warriors and Jamal Crawford might be on the way, but some money issues seem to be hampering the deal. This month, Crawford declined his $4.5M player option for 2018-19 season with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 38-year-old, who hasn’t won a ring, might enter a deal with the defending champions. But […]

The Golden State Warriors could take a second shot at free agent shooting guard and former three-time Sixth Man of the Year Jamal Crawford, according to Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic. The Warriors are reportedly “gaining momentum” toward a deal with the perennial scorer of the bench, a year removed from a potential deal, […]

Jamal Crawford has bounced around the NBA quite a lot. He’s played for seven different teams in the league and could be playing for his eighth NBA employer next season. While he’s often changed uniforms, one thing that has remained thus far in his career is his being a terrific teammate. As a testament to […]

Draymond Green’s mom let everyone knew that she wants Jamal Crawford to join the Golden State Warriors. Via her Twitter account, Green admitted that though the Warriors want to go young, Crawford — a three-time Sixth Man of the Year awardee — would be a great addition to the bench. https://twitter.com/BabersGreen/status/1008984263943786496 Just this week, Crawford […]

Jamal Crawford will approach this free agency period having learned from previous mistakes. Only a year ago, the three-time Sixth Man of the Year chose to sign a two-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, while teams like the New Orleans Pelicans and the Golden State Warriors courted his services. The gamble resulted on his third-worst […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jamal Crawford has declined his $4.5 million player-option for the 2018-19 season, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. Crawford averaged 10.3 points in 20.7 minutes per game as a sixth man for the Timberwolves, both the lowest since his second season in the league. A perennial scoring weapon off the bench, […]

The 2018 NBA Finals have been a lopsided affair so far with the superstar-laden Golden State Warriors lording it over the hapless Cleveland Cavaliers. Though the Cavs are the best that the Eastern Conference can offer after topping the Boston Celtics more than a week ago, it’s clear that LeBron James is lacking in support […]

Jamal Crawford turned down his player-option for the 2018-19 season, but he wasn’t looking to get a raise, but rather reclaim his role as one of the NBA’s best sixth men. During an appearance in Alex Kennedy’s The HoopsHype Podcast, Crawford revealed just how this season panned out for him. “It was tough. It was […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off their first playoff appearance in 13 years that resulted in a disappointing first-round postseason exit. This has immediately brought several forth questions concerning the future of a few key players on the roster. According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, the former two-time Sixth Man of the Year award winner […]

There have been reports sprouting Tuesday saying that Minnesota Timberwolves reserve shooting guard Jamal Crawford is set to decline his player option to become an unrestricted free agent this coming summer, but if it is up to Jimmy Butler, Crawford should be suiting up for at least one more year in Minnesota, per Chris Haynes […]

It was a disappointing end to the 2017-18 NBA season for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Now it appears the changes to their roster have already begun. Shooting guard Jamal Crawford was an integral part of Minnesota’s playoff run this season. However, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes, he has decided to become a free agent this summer: Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jamal […]

Joining the Minnesota Timberwolves during the offseason created a somewhat awkward scene for Taj Gibson, who would now share a locker room and practice floor with Jamal Crawford, the only player to have won three Sixth Man of the Year awards. Back in 2014, Crawford won his second, in a season full of mesmerizing crossovers, […]

April 12th, 2018 marked a day in history for the NBA, or rather the Minnesota Timberwolves. Looking to build upon it’s new foundation with head coach Tom Thibodeau leading the way, the team pressed through the season looking for a playoff berth and a chance to contend. This season saw the team add some significant […]

Shortly after 8:00 p.m. EST on Friday night, Brandon Jennings sent out a supportive tweet to Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jamal Crawford. In his message, Jennings suggested that Crawford, who turns 38 on March 20th, should play until he’s 43 years of age. “Jamal Crawford dude you can play till ur 43. I love ur game!!!!,” […]

Minnesota Timberwolves fans are experiencing something they haven’t experienced since 2004 season, a playoff race. The fans seem to be really enjoying it and they have been coming out to Target Center in masses this year to catch a glimpse of one of their best teams in history. But it’s not only the fans are […]

Throughout his career, Jamal Crawford has established himself as one of the players with the best handles in the NBA. He has not had a shortage of highlight worthy plays where his dribbling has been on the spotlight, which has left a lot of fans in awe. That includes NBA games, as well as summer […]

The NBA All-Star Game is an annual exhibition basketball game played between the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference All-Stars. Twelve players from each conference are chosen by a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. The starters are chosen by a combination of fans, media, and current players. The reserves are chosen by voting among the […]

Vince Carter does not have the monopoly of old-man highlights today. Over in Minnesota, Timberwolves shooting guard Jamal Crawford teamed up with big man Gorgui Dieng to put Houston Rockets guard Gerald Green in a labyrinth. Lost, starring Jamal Crawford's defender (2018) https://t.co/uuKResVDLJ — Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) February 14, 2018 Poor Gerald Green. He got […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have talked to teams around the league about sixth man Jamal Crawford prior to tomorrow’s trade deadline, according to Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports. The Wolves are reportedly looking for more shooting and defense, likely another three-and-D player to add to the fold, as they look to strengthen their case for […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will not be at full strength when they face the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Both Jimmy Butler and Jamal Crawford, two of the team’s best scorers, will be sidelined with injuries, per Nick Friedell of ESPN. Jimmy Butler (sore knee) is unlikely to play Wednesday vs. Blazers, according to Thibs. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves’ Jimmy Butler and Jamal Crawford didn’t play against the Toronto Raptors last Saturday because of injuries, and according to Nick Friedell of ESPN, the two will also not play against the Los Angeles Clippers tonight. Jimmy Butler and Jamal Crawford are out tonight vs. Clippers, according to Thibs. https://t.co/sKObuwIWdZ — Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) […]

As early as last season, many had set their eyes on the Minnesota Timberwolves. They were a team with a lot of young potential stars in Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins, and Zach LaVine. But everything didn’t turn out as expected. The Timberwolves had a 31-51 record. And everybody put their eyes off the team once […]

NBA stars make teams better, but role players are what makes teams able to contend. We can validate this by citing the 2015 championship run of the Golden State Warriors. While Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green all had historic seasons, it was the Warriors’ bench made the team unstoppable for extended periods of […]

The road to success of the Minnesota Timberwolves wouldn’t have been the same without the downfall of the Chicago Bulls. Even though the clearance in the Windy City took more than two years, at the end of the day it was clear at which direction the winds were blowing. After being fired by Chicago’s management, […]