Photo:oklahoman.com Adams voices out thoughts on trade speculations Steven Adams has long been the frontcourt anchor of the Oklahoma City Thunder, but that may change soon. With the departure of franchise point guard Russell Westbrook following his blockbuster trade to the Houston Rockets, some people are already expecting
Photo: bloomberg.com Nets emerge victorious despite early Kyrie exit Amidst the serious tension between the NBA and its Chinese following, the Brooklyn Nets still played their A-game as they defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, 114-111. The retooled Nets had to overcome an early exit from superstar
Photo: sun-sentinel.com Rookie Herro lead Heat to victory The post-Dwyane Wade Miami Heat started off strong as they romped the visiting San Antonio Spurs with a 107-89 win. Tyler Herro, the 13th overall pick of this year’s draft, showed the full repertoire as he dazzled with 18 points,
Photo:stadiumastro.com Along with the rise of elite point guards especially in this decade, the power forwards are also due for a banner year. In the past, most power forwards are only viewed as complementary pieces for dominant centers. Of course, there are exceptions like Utah Jazz great Karl
Photo:beinsports.com Zion scores 16 in Pelicans win It was a successful debut for top draft pick Zion Williamson as the New Orleans Pelicans drubbed the Atlanta Hawks with a 133-109 victory. Williamson displayed the full repertoire with 16 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals in 28
Photo:theringer.com Will the Raptors offer Siakam the max extension? Rumors about the Toronto Raptors tinkering with a Pascal Siakam contract extension have been flying all around the place this summer. This does not come as a surprise considering the emergence of Siakam last season and the departure of
Photo: peachtreehoops.com When veteran power forward Paul Millsap left the Hawks nest and signed a hefty three-year, $90 million contract with the Denver Nuggets, it marked the start of a new basketball era in Atlanta. Mike Budenholzer, who led the Hawks to four straight playoff appearances including a trip
Photo: sportsnet.ca Kristaps Porzingis – Dallas Mavericks The long-awaited return of a young budding star is finally just around the corner. Dallas Mavericks newly-acquired big man Kristaps Porzingis is finally healthy after a long layoff, even saying that he is now 100% ready to play, per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon.
Photo: givemesport.com Bogdan Bogdanovic – Sacramento Kings 2018-19 Season Averages: 14.1 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 3.8 apg, 1.0 spg, 36% 3-pt, 50% FG, 83% FT Last season, the Kings were blessed with break-out seasons from guards De’Aaron Fox and Buddy Hield. The emergence of those two
Photo:elitesportsny.com Nets sign Lance Thomas, unlikely to bring in Melo If Carmelo Anthony wants another shot at playing under the bright lights of New York, it won’t be with the Nets. Howie Kussoy of the New York Post reported that Brooklyn has brought in ex-Knick Lance Thomas,
PHoto:sportingnews.com Victor Oladipo – Indiana Pacers “I think we’re the best team in the East. And I’m going to think that every year. I’m not going into no season worried about anybody else.”The Pacers will start the season without Oladipo, who is set to return
Photo:clutchpoints.com Gone are the days when basketball was much simpler for big men. While having a potent long-range shot is an advantage, centers back then didn’t really have to work on that area of their game. It was simply because their coaches didn’t ask to improve
