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Training camp is finally underway while pre-season is just a few days away. News broke out about several players not being able to practice while some are finally back. It’s been a while for some to return and it’s a very good sight to see. Here is an article on some newsworthy NBA rumors going…
Here are some sleepers to look for in fantasy basketball standard leagues this year. Standard nine-cat gems don’t come around very often, but when they do, it is a nice sight. There are several players to look out for this upcoming season. This article will go over some of the sleepers that people probably shouldn’t…
The league’s top picks get to compete along with undrafted players in the NBA Summer League. Somehow, this year just feels different. This year has been really exciting with several good, close games. Not only that, but the top picks Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith Jr. have all looked fantastic. Several undrafted players…
Continuing on from last week, this article will include more players. Who else is performing the best and who’s struggling on the court right now? Try to guess who will be on this upcoming article! Kyle Lowry: D+ Lowry has been struggling tremendously in this year’s playoffs. Lowry missed a couple of games due to…
Players Expected to Breakout 2021-2022 There are a lot of players that are expected to take that leap this year. Whether it be a sophomore or a veteran player, this season will be a fun one. This list will go over a handful of players that are going to post better numbers than they had…
Michael Porter Jr. is a player the league is still trying to figure out. Porter is said to have tremendous potential, but due to circumstances, he has not had the chance to show it. At least, not until now. On Tuesday, Porter made his NBA debut, as the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trailblazers 105-94.…
Antetokounmpo Wins MVP The MVP award is the NBA’s most prestigious (individual) award. Throughout its history, many of the league’s best players have won the award at some point in their career. In the past, players such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Michael Jordan won multiple MVPs. Today, current players like LeBron James and Steph Curry…
The Minnesota Timberwolves are a young team trying to find themselves. They have two young players that are essential to the team’s core. One of those players is Karl Anthony-Towns. Towns has played well for the Timberwolves while their other core player had ups and downs. Their second core player is former first pick, Andrew…
The New Orleans Pelicans are planning for their future. They have the first pick of the 2019 draft and a superstar that wants out. The Pelicans are determining the future of their All-star forward Anthony Davis. On Wednesday, Davis met with the Pelicans’ vice president of basketball operations David Griffin about his future with the…
Earlier today, the NBA made an announcement. The league announced that Indiana Pacers guard Tyreke Evans has been dismissed from the NBA. According to the league, Evans violated its anti-drug program. Little is known about the violation as the NBA and NBPA cannot publicly disclose information. They are prohibited from revealing information regarding the testing…
The Golden State Warriors could retain one of their core players this offseason. This player brings attributes such as defense and toughness to the Warriors. This offseason, the Warriors want to bring back Draymond Green. According to reports, Green is preparing to meet with the Warriors to discuss an extension. Green signed a five-year, $82…
The NBA offseason could become even more interesting. This summer features several players whose free agency decision could impact the league, such as Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard and Kyrie Irving, who have player options and can opt out of their current deals. Other players such as Kemba Walker, Klay Thompson and Nikola Vucevic are unrestricted…
The NBA Most Improved Player is one of many prestigious awards in the NBA. It recognizes players who have made strides in their career. Their game improved significantly and put the league on notice. The Most Improved Player could go from one of the last players off the bench to a key contributor of their…
On Thursday, the San Antonio Spurs honored one of the greatest players to wear their jersey, future Hall of Fame guard Manu Ginobili. On Thursday, the Spurs hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers at AT&T Center. This was a special night for the Spurs organization and fans as they celebrated Ginobili. At halftime, the Spurs held a…
The MVP Race Continues This season’s MVP race is an exciting one. The MVP conversations are between Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and James Harden of the Houston Rockets. Other players such as Steph Curry, Joel Embiid and Paul George have also made a case for MVP nods. Curry, Embiid and George are ranked…
Jrue Holiday’s season has come to an end. According to reports, Holiday underwent surgery to repair a core muscle injury. He is out for six weeks and will miss the rest of the season. Holiday has had a solid season with the Pelicans this year. He averaged 21.2 points, 7.7 assists and 5.0 rebounds. He…
The former BYU star is back in the NBA. According to reports, Jimmer Fredette has agreed to a deal with the Phoenix Suns. Fredette was a star in college at Brigham Young University, where he stayed all four years. His best season at BYU was his senior year. He averaged 28.9 points in 37 games.…
On Monday, the Boston Celtics welcomed a familiar face. One of their former players is trying to reestablish himself after an injury-plagued season last year. The Celtics welcomed current Denver Nuggets guard Isaiah Thomas back to TD Garden. It was the first time he returned to the arena as an active player after getting traded…
On March 5, the Golden State Warriors signed a familiar face in center Andrew Bogut. He had to acquire a work visa before officially joining the Warriors. Bogut started his career with the Milwaukee Bucks as the first pick of the 2005 draft. He played with the Bucks for seven years. Then, the Bucks traded…
Lou Williams is a two-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year. He won the award in 2015 and 2018. Last year, Williams was one of three finalists for the Sixth Man award. He beat Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon and Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet to win the award. Williams is a contender for Sixth…
