Paul George continues to sound like someone who has no intention of leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder in free agency this summer. And he no doubt hates that we’re saying that. George’s appreciation for Russell Westbrook’s impassioned defense of his All-Star case—before he was named a an injury replacement—caught the eye of just about everyone. [...]
February 8, 2018
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The Wizards have very legitimate chemistry issues. There have been multiple reports that have gone public about ineffective players only meetings (are they ever effective) and players taking veiled or not so subtle shots at other members of the team. Gortat is usually at the center of this as one of the more difficult personalities [...]
February 7, 2018
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With the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly open to punting on this year’s free-agency class in favor of a 2019 talent pool that includes Kawhi Leonard (player option), Jimmy Butler (player option) and Klay Thompson, fans of the Purple and Gold won’t want to here this: Mychal Thompson, Klay’s father, doesn’t see his son leaving the [...]
February 7, 2018
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Well all of the fun and ridiculousness surrounding the LeBron and Paul George super team in Los Angeles next season has been put to bed, at least for the moment. According to a report from ESPN, the Lakers organization has decided to hold off on trying to make a big splash in free agency in [...]
February 7, 2018
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The New York Knicks’ future just got a whole lot bleaker. Early in the second quarter of their Tuesday night loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, Kristaps Porzingis completed a dunk over Giannis Antetokounmpo, only to land awkwardly on his fellow unicorn’s foot. He crumpled to the floor and immediately began writhing in pain, all but [...]
February 7, 2018
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You know things aren’t so hot with the Cleveland Cavaliers when people start wondering aloud whether LeBron James, a free agent this summer, would consider waiving his no-trade clause to finish the season elsewhere. Seriously: This has become a topic of discussion—insofar as he’ll let it become a conversation. Pressed about his no-trade clause following [...]
February 7, 2018
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From now on, Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson should just pretend NBA players who aren’t on his team don’t exist. Johnson and Rob Pelinka, the Lakers’ general manager, were at the center of a tampering controversy related to Paul George over the summer—one for which the team was assessed a record fine, due to [...]
February 7, 2018
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The Utah Jazz are currently the hottest team in the NBA as winners of six straight games and eight out of their last 10. They have worked their way back into the playoff discussion at 25-28 and are only three games out of the No. 8 seed in the western conference. That apparently is not [...]
February 6, 2018
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Ryan Bawek
Rodney Hood is drawing no shortage of interest on the trade market. With the Utah Jazz seemingly not-so-thrilled about footing the bill for his next contract, the 25-year-old continues to be one of the most talked-about names on the NBA’s chopping block. Leading into Thursday’s deadline, no fewer than five teams are trying to land [...]
February 6, 2018
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The Golden State Warriors are continuing to trounce the rest of the NBA yet again this season, seemingly on autopilot, as they possess the league’s best record (41-12), offense (115.6 points per game) and point differential (+9.6). Even with their constant domination and in order to put together all-time great starting lineup they had to [...]
February 6, 2018
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Ryan Bawek