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Patience Is a Virtue for Lakers

Patience Is a Virtue for Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers can’t be too patient, though, because LeBron James is 33 (34 in December). They signed him for 4-years, but who knows how much longer he’ll be able to carry a franchise as one of the best players in the NBA. If the Lakers are to make good on signing James, they [...]

November 26, 2018 Rob R.S. De France 0

Kawhi Responds to Popovich’s Leadership Comments

Kawhi Responds to Popovich’s Leadership Comments

Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard spoke out Sunday and addressed critical comments from Spurs coach Gregg Popovich that Leonard was not a leader during his time in San Antonio. Popovich understands Leonard’s value, having coached him for seven seasons but he did comment that leadership wasn’t his forte. “Well, Kawhi [Leonard} was a great player, [...]

November 26, 2018 Anou Enright Blogs 0

Kevin Love Injury Update

Kevin Love Injury Update

Don’t expect to see Kevin Love back on the court for the remainder of 2018. The Cavaliers had announced in early November that Love’s expected return to basketball would be in approximately six weeks, which comes out to December 14. But Love told ESPN’s “The Jump” that he’ll be in and out of a boot [...]

November 21, 2018 Anou Enright Blogs 0

JR Smith Wants a Trade Not a Buyout and He’s Getting it!

JR Smith Wants a Trade Not a Buyout and He’s Getting it!

It’s no secret that the Cavaliers just aren’t the same without LeBron and as he prepares his return to Cleveland his former teammates have hit rock bottom currently holding the leagues worst record. And according to JR Smith it’s no surprise. “I don’t think the goal is to win,” Smith said to The Athletic’s Jason [...]

November 20, 2018 Anou Enright Blogs 0

Markelle Fultz Won’t Play or Practice Until He Sees a Specialist

Markelle Fultz Won’t Play or Practice Until He Sees a Specialist

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Markelle Fultz will not participate in practices or games until he has been evaluated by a shoulder specialist. Coach Brett Brown said he made the adjustment of sitting Fultz and playing McConnell because he thought it would increase his team’s energy, but it now seems that there was more to it [...]

November 20, 2018 Anou Enright Blogs 0

Pelicans’ Elfrid Payton Expected to Miss 6 weeks After Surgery

Pelicans’ Elfrid Payton Expected to Miss 6 weeks After Surgery

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Elfrid Payton is scheduled to undergo surgery on a fractured pinkie. His recovery is expected to take about six weeks. Payton was injured Friday night in the first eight minutes of the Pelicans opening quarter against the Knicks. This was also his first day back on the court after missing [...]

November 19, 2018 Anou Enright Blogs 0

Steve Kerr Going Through the Toughest Stretch as Warriors Coach

Steve Kerr Going Through the Toughest Stretch as Warriors Coach

Things have not been easy for the Golden State Warriors lately. The team has lost 4 out of their last 5 games, key players are on the injured and two of its best players were involved in a heated on-court argument. For head coach Steve Kerr it has not been easy. “I’ve had a dream [...]

November 19, 2018 Anou Enright Blogs 0

T’Wolves Glen Taylor: “Jimmy Butler Had an Agenda”

T’Wolves Glen Taylor: “Jimmy Butler Had an Agenda”

Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor says that Jimmy Butler had an agenda before he was traded, which created a “negative environment” around the team. Even though the players publicly said they wouldn’t let his situation affect their play, the team struggled on the court. Taylor told the Star Tribune that he had an agreement with [...]

November 16, 2018 Anou Enright Blogs 0

Rockets to Part Ways With Carmelo Anthony

Rockets to Part Ways With Carmelo Anthony

After having played only 10 games, Carmelo Anthony’s brief stop with the Houston Rockets is now over. “After much internal discussion, the Rockets will be parting ways with Carmelo Anthony and we are working toward a resolution,” general manager Daryl Morey announced in a statement from the team. “Carmelo had a tremendous approach during his [...]

November 16, 2018 Anou Enright Blogs 0

Former Raptors Coach Dwane Casey Gets Standing Ovation

Former Raptors Coach Dwane Casey Gets Standing Ovation

On Wednesday, upon his return to Toronto, Dwane Casey was greeted with a standing ovation and a tribute video. Raptor fans showed Casey that he still holds a special place in their hearts. Dwane Casey, the 2017-18 NBA Coach of the Year, led the Raptors to a 59-23 record and the top spot in the [...]

November 15, 2018 Anou Enright Blogs 0