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The New York Knicks have been busy this offseason as the front office makes moves to push the team over the top. With that in mind, the roster is going to go through some changes and it sounds like a promising center won’t be on the team next season. New York has officially decided to […]

The New York Knicks looked formidable after a mid-season trade that added OG Anunoby to an already talented roster. Injuries kept them from fulfilling their full potential, but they look like 2025 NBA Championship contenders, if they bring everyone back. But that’s a big “if”. There are two key guys who can sign elsewhere without […]

The New York Knicks’ meteoric rise was completed through an organic rebuild. It took four or five years, and it involved a new head coach and team president. It also involved draft picks, trades, and free-agent signings. While trades are more likely to impact the Knicks’ trajectory than signing other teams’ free agents this off-season, […]

The New York Knicks were recently dealt another blow when they learned that they must proceed in the playoffs without Mitchell Robinson thanks to a stress injury in his left ankle. The Knicks must now forge ahead without three rotation pieces, one of whom (Robinson) happens to be their best offensive rebounder. This injury hurts […]

The New York Knicks’ second-round series against the Indiana Pacers will inevitably look a lot different than their first-round matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers are big and physical and while Tyrese Maxey is a blur with the ball in his hands, they are generally not an overly fast team, at least in terms […]

Precious Achiuwa played a big role in the New York Knicks’ Thursday night win over the Philadelphia 76ers. But it wasn’t too long ago that Achiwua was merely an afterthought in a trade that was primarily about adding OG Anunoby. Being underestimated must be frustrating to NBA players, all of whom are all elite at […]

The New York Knicks, on Monday night, were fighting tooth and nail to come away with a victory against the Houston Rockets despite being heavily shorthanded. They were without Julius Randle, OG Anunoby, Isaiah Hartenstein, and then to make matters worse, Donte DiVincenzo had to exit the contest late due to a hamstring issue. So […]

Losing your best (or second-best) player is never a good thing. And that’s exactly what happened to the New York Knicks on Saturday, when Julius Randle took a nasty spill on his right shoulder.  Randle’s injury was officially diagnosed as a dislocated shoulder on Saturday night. The good news is that Randle’s time out will […]

The league’s decision to bring in specially-designed courts for the NBA In-Season Tournament gave those games its special vibe, setting them apart from ordinary regular season games. However, these courts have been divisive. Not only have some courts drawn the ire of some fans due to their color schemes that are difficult to look at, […]

There obviously is not much to change in the Boston Celtics system. Joe Mazzulla has been efficient in using his core of Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, and Kristaps Porzingis. They currently hold a nine-win record while only dropping two close games so far in the season. However, their depth in the big man […]

The Toronto Raptors were in the trade market for Damian Lillard when he requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers this summer, but they weren’t able to bring him in. Perhaps they have another chance to land a different dynamic, bucket-getting All-Star guard just a few weeks into the 2023-24 season. Zach LaVine and […]

The Toronto Raptors come into Sunday’s clash against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs with a record of 2-4 so far to start the 2023-24 season. The Raptors decided to maintain the status quo rather than blow the team up. It’s been a mixed bag so far for the team but this is a […]

The 2020 NBA Draft was filled with high-quality talent. All-Stars Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball headline the top of the class. As the 2024 NBA free agency period looms, there are plenty of 2020 rookies who still do not have contract extensions. Those who did not earn extensions will enter a restricted free agency (RFA) […]

The Toronto Raptors are a team to watch this season. They are at a bit of a crossroads in that they seemingly want to power ahead with this current roster that potentially has a limited ceiling. They were reportedly in the mix for a Damian Lillard trade but that failed to materialize. They have a […]

The Toronto Raptors have been hit with a recent rash of injuries, the latest one coming to third-year big man Precious Achiuwa. According to Eric Koreen of The Athletic, Achiuwa is out indefinitely due to partial ligament tears in his right ankle. Raptors announce that Precious Achiuwa has partial tears in ligaments in right ankle. […]

The Toronto Raptors will enter the 2022-23 NBA season with hopes of returning to the NBA. With training camp officially starting next week, the team will be ready to set its starting lineup following some key observations. Depending on what the Raptors do, they have a real shot at being a contender in the Eastern […]

In a rather uncharacteristic turn of events, Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker took down Toronto Raptors big man Precious Achiuwa in what seemed to be a frustration foul. After turning the ball over to Achiuwa, Booker tried hard to catch up to the Raptors youngster in a bid to stop him from getting a bucket. […]

The Toronto Raptors are in the midst of a rather successful 2021 – 22 campaign. After struggling to get above .500 to start the season, the team rattled off win after win midseason. Now, the team rests seven games above .500 before the 2022 All-Star break, with a clear chance to crack the top 4 […]

As the old adage goes, people are creatures of habit. That’s doubly true for NBA players, who live and breathe a highly structured lifestyle. The unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 era, then, has completely disrupted those usual patterns, pulling players in and out of health and safety protocols, yanking them from in-rhythm stretches and making […]

The Toronto Raptors played against the team with the best record in the league, and it showed. While there were some impressive moments, mostly fueled by a spirited bench effort, the Raptors looked largely outclassed by the Golden State Warriors, their hyper-focus on Stephen Curry allowing for red-hot shooting performances from Andrew Wiggins and Jordan […]

It was a night of old school meets new school, and the result for the Toronto Raptors was picturesque. On one side of things, it was probably the most complete game Fred VanVleet has ever played as he emulated the ghosts of Raptors legends past. On the other, it was a team comprised of mostly […]

The Toronto Raptors (read: Huskies) and New York Knickerbockers played (one of) the first NBA game on this day 75 years ago. And goodness, did both teams deliver quite an anniversary performance, with threes raining down from the heavens, snapping mesh like the clashing of cymbals. Bing bong! Ultimately, Toronto came away on top in […]

It was the first game back after 600 days away. In some ways, that was enough. The Toronto Raptors were playing basketball in Scotiabank Arena, on Canadian soil, and they had a crowd of true blue fans roaring for them at every given opportunity. The game itself was less satisfying—the Raptors looked disjointed and altogether […]

After getting traded from the Miami Heat to the Toronto Raptors, Precious Achiuwa made a heartfelt parting gift to the city that embraced him during his rookie year. Despite being a member of the Raptors now, it did not stop the former Heat player from giving back to Miami as he hosted a back-to-school backpack […]

Kevin Durant just can’t catch a break with Team USA in their pre-Olympics preparation. Whether it’s due to some rustiness or just the elevated play of their opponents, the Brooklyn Nets star keeps getting embarrassed. For the second straight game, Durant was blocked big time in an exhibition showdown. This time it came from Philadelphia  […]

Stephen A. Smith has found himself in hot waters for his latest comments about Team USA losing to Nigeria in their pre-Olympic exhibition, and sure enough, Nigerian NBA players like Precious Achiuwa and Josh Okogie didn’t like what the veteran broadcaster said about them. The ESPN sports analyst recently went on a huge tirade to […]

Team USA kicked off its final preparations for the upcoming Olympic Games with an exhibition match with Nigeria on Saturday night. Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant had bad intentions on an audacious dunk attempt but unfortunately for him, it resulted in an epic block from Miami Heat rookie Precious Achiuwa. Here’s a look at KD […]

The Miami Heat added another integral piece to their roster in rookie Precious Achiuwa by selecting him with the 20th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. However, he has yet to see significant action on the floor together with big man Bam Adebayo. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra recently raved about their promising potential of […]

While the 2020 NBA draft class will always be remembered for being a bit unconventional, the talent throughout the class was never questioned. With COVID-19 protocols putting a damper on the combine and team workouts, and with the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament, some college athletes suffered greatly by losing a chance to improve their […]

A lot of hype has surrounded Precious Achiuwa, the 20th overall pick of the 2020 NBA draft. The 6-foot-9 rookie has been likened to his new Miami Heat teammate Bam Adebayo, and for his part, Bam has nothing but praise for the youngster. Adebayo made a bold claim about what he sees in Achiuwa right […]

The Miami Heat used their 20th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft to select Memphis power forward Precious Achiuwa. It is considered by most as a great pickup for Miami, and Heat legend Dwyane Wade could not agree more. In a recent appearance on NBA TV, Wade expressed his delight in Miami’s decision to swoop […]