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Basketball Insiders (Mathew Huff) —
There has been plenty of discourse recently about the Cleveland Cavaliers and their star players. Many are wondering about Donovan Mitchell’s future with the team, rumors are swirling about Darius Garland potentially requesting a trade, and there are even rumors going around about frustration of how Jarrett Allen handled his rib injury. Now, interesting news […] The post Cavaliers Were...
Basketball Insiders (Mathew Huff) —
Per Paolo Banchero, the Orlando Magic already have an idea of what type of personnel they want to add to their roster. The team is looking to add two-way players who fit their type of play-style. “[The front office] wants two-way guys who add to what we already have in terms of our defensive identity, […] The post Magic Want to Add Two-Way Players According to Paolo Banchero appeared...
Basketball Insiders (Jackson Frank) —
Key Highlights The Boston Celtics posted a 120.2 offensive rating in their second-round victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers Despite Evan Mobley‘s individual defensive dominance, Boston still found ways to score and generated a 118.1 offensive rating with him on the floor Jaylen Brown thrived as a scorer, averaging 23.4 points on 67.6 percent true shooting […] The post The...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Do you see that photo above? Well, you wouldn’t believe if it didn’t come out of Shaq’s mouth, but some of the players there are one of the biggest a**holes that the legendary big man has ever faced in an NBA court. This doesn’t necessarily mean that they are bad people, but mostly that they […] The post Shaquille O’Neal named his Mount Rushmore of NBA a**holes...
Basketball Insiders (Mat Issa) —
Key Highlights: 3-point percentage has been the main variable that determines who wins and loses in the 2024 NBA Playoffs Offensive rebounding, bench scoring, turnovers, and points in the paint all also seem to have an impact on winning and losing Free throw attempts may not have as much of a role on the final […] The post NBA Study: What leads to winning in the playoffs? appeared...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Maybe J.B. Bickerstaff hasn’t taken the Cavaliers to the same heights that the franchise enjoyed back when LeBron James was in town, but he’s certainly been the best coach they’ve had ever since. For example, this season Cleveland earned their first ever playoff series win without the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, and has also lead […] The post J.B....
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Right when the Nuggets were at the doors of eliminating their rivals and heading into the Western Conference Finals, the reigning champions were overpowered by the Timberwolves in historic fashion this Thursday night. Believe it or not, Nikola Jokic and company were beaten by 45 points in Game 6, in a 115-70 defeat that pushes […] The post Denver register franchise’s worst...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Even though the Lakers conquered the 2020 NBA championship, some analysts and former basketball athletes believe that coaching the purple and gold franchise is cursed. Ever since LeBron James landed in Los Angeles, the club has discharged three different tacticians, including Luke Walton, Frank Vogel and now of course, Darvin Ham. Now that the job […] The post Former NBA champion...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Chris Paul is a player who is always full of surprises. Even in his final years as a professional, he embraced a trade to Golden State, who had been one of his most fierce rivals during his long career. Today, the 39-year-old is one of the oldest NBA players in the league, and can’t help […] The post Chris Paul sees himself as a future NBA team owner: ‘Charlotte is home,...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum joined LeBron James as the only NBA players since 1973-74 to lead a single playoff series in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. While with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, James led all other players with 208 points, 79 rebounds, 62 assists, […] The post Jayson Tatum Joins LeBron James as Only...
Basketball Insiders (Mathew Huff) —
DeMar DeRozan will be one of the more highly touted free agents this season. Despite this fact, the veteran small forward still expressed desire to return to the Windy City on Lou Williams’ podcast. “It’s definitely somewhere I’d like to return to,” DeRozan told Lou Williams about re-signing with the Bulls. “I think more so […] The post DeMar DeRozan Says...
Basketball Insiders (Mathew Huff) —
The Cleveland Cavaliers were ousted by the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. However, that is not deterring other teams from monitoring the situation with All-Star shooting guard, Donovan Mitchell, despite reports saying he is interested in staying in Cleveland. “The NBA, especially beginning with what Donovan says at the end of the season, […] The post Donovan...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey was named the 2023-24 NBA Sportsmanship Award winner on Thursday. Maxey, 23, is receiving the Joe Dumars Trophy just weeks after winning his first NBA Most Improved Player Award. Presented since 1995-96, the NBA Sportsmanship Award honors the player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court. That includes […] The post Tyrese...
Basketball Insiders (Mathew Huff) —
Darius Garland could be looking for a change of scenery after Cleveland’s second-round exit. Especially if Donovan Mitchell decides to sign a contract extension with the team. The backcourt with the two ball-dominant guards has not translated to success as many expected it to since Mitchell arrived in Cleveland. As a result, many expect the […] The post Darius Garland Could Seek Trade...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Luka Doncic posted his third career 30-point playoff triple-double, tying James Harden and Stephen Curry for the fifth most in NBA history, in the Dallas Mavericks‘ 104-92 Game 5 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals series. LeBron James leads the all-time list with 16 such games, followed by Oscar Robertson […] The post Luka Doncic Tied For 5th...