Brandon Jennings tore his Achilles in January and was expected to be out 6 to 9 months. Then the Pistons went out and acquired Reggie Jackson and gave him $80 million. If everyone’s healthy at the start of the season, it’s unclear who will start at PG for the Pistons. But based on this update [...]
September 21, 2015
Anou Enright
Rumors
Sure, LeBron’s no longer there and the luster isn’t quite what it used to be, but Pat Riley has managed to salvage what was left behind by LeBron’s departure and formed another formidable team in Miami. On paper, the starting lineup sounds pretty legit and they are getting a healthy Chris Bosh back. Not only [...]
September 18, 2015
Anou Enright
Rumors
As an athlete, it’s paramount to believe in yourself and your team. Because if you don’t, who will? That’s the motto that Tyreke Evans lives by apparently. The former rookie of the years sounds very confident in his New Orleans Hornets and considers them right up there with the defending champion Warriors. Ironically, New Orleans [...]
September 18, 2015
Anou Enright
Rumors
The season opens up in about six weeks and until recently, we weren’t sure about the health of Kobe Bryant. Not that long ago, news broke regarding him shooting for the first time since his January shoulder shoulder. And now, he has been medically cleared to resume all basketball activities. This may very well be [...]
September 17, 2015
Anou Enright
Rumors
By just about all measures, Steph Curry is under paid. He’s coming off an MVP season and he’s partway through a 4-year, $44 million deal. He’s the sixth highest paid player on his team. Then when you take a look at his off the court earnings, he’s the face of Under Armour basketball and made [...]
September 17, 2015
Anou Enright
Rumors
The Celtics are rebuilding and Isaiah Thomas is a good piece to build around. The PG seems like he could be on the brink of stardom and he has the opportunity to run the show in Boston. He’s also pretty confident in his abilities too. While team goal’s are atop his list, he also would [...]
September 17, 2015
Anou Enright
Kevin Burke, Rumors
Mark Cuban is not one to hold his tongue or to hold back when he doesn’t particularly care for someone. He was recently asked by CNBC about the possibility of him ever running for president. Since Donald Trump is in the mix, all of a sudden there’s this feeling that anybody with a lot of [...]
September 15, 2015
Anou Enright
Rumors
It doesn’t look like Steve Nash will stay retired for too long. The former MVP is in talks with the Warriors to become a part-time consultant. It’s unclear at this point if Nash has any interest in coaching, but this would be a good first step and he’d join a recent list of recently retired [...]
September 15, 2015
Anou Enright
Rumors
Draymond Green was rewarded with a brand new contract extension earlier in the summer, which means he’ll be in Golden State for a little while longer. Now that he has this new money, he has to do something with it. He has decided to “give back.” Green has donated in excess of $3 million to [...]
September 11, 2015
Anou Enright
Rumors
LaMarcus Aldridge’s arrival in San Antonio ensures Pop and company won’t miss a beat once Tim Duncan decides to retire. Pop doesn’t play anyone more than 30 minutes a game, so it will be interesting to see how the rotation looks and how Aldridge adjusts to playing somewhat sparingly. But as far as Duncan is [...]
September 10, 2015
Anou Enright
Rumors