Quin Snyder’s seat with the Utah Jazz was never really hot. Now it’s ice cold. Barely one day after the Indiana Pacers decided that they wouldn’t be bringing back head coach Frank Vogel, the Jazz decided to double down on continuity, announcing an extension with Snyder that will keep him in Utah for the long [...]
High-profile restricted free agents don’t typically switch NBA teams. Festus Ezeli could be an exception this summer. And the Los Angeles Lakers, apparently, are ready to pounce on this unique opportunity, according to the Sporting News’ Sean Deveney: According to several league executives, that is likely to be what it takes to land Warriors restricted [...]
Jeremy Lin is just like every other Charlotte Hornets free agent. In that he doesn’t want to leave Charlotte. Per Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer: Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lin, who can opt out of next season on his contract, says he’d very much like to re-sign with the franchise this summer. “I would [...]
The San Antonio Spurs’ interest in signing Kevin Durant this summer is a thing. Apparently a real thing. We’ve thought about it. Read about it. Heard about it. Wondered whether it’s true. Talked ourselves out of it. Then back into it. Then out of it again. Would the Spurs really swing for the fences in [...]
The last couple seasons have been a trying time for Chris Bosh. The 11-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA champion has had his season cut short each of the past two seasons because of very serious blood clotting issues in his legs. He has not suited up since before the 2016 NBA All-Star break and [...]
May 6, 2016
Anou Enright
Ryan Bawek
Any way you slice it, Kyle Lowry’s shooting efficiency has fallen off of a cliff this postseason. He has been unable to find his touch or rhythm through 9 playoff games and you can tell it is starting to effect him mentally. It’s starting to feel like we are watching the sequel to the critically-acclaimed, [...]
May 6, 2016
Anou Enright
Ryan Bawek
The Curry 2 is getting in on the action and UA created an Olympic inspired shoe. The Curry 2 USA is simple yet good looking. Under Armour took the simplistic approach when creating the Curry 2 USA. The all white upper serves as a base, while blue and red accents tie everything together. The blue [...]
May 5, 2016
Anou Enright
Blogs
It was revealed Thursday morning the Indiana Pacers and President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird, have decided to not not renew Frank Vogel’s contract as head coach of the team. [tweet https://twitter.com/NBATV/status/728239893508435968] This is a head scratching move as Vogel is regarded in many circles as a top 10 coach in the NBA and has [...]
May 5, 2016
Anou Enright
Ryan Bawek
Based on their performance in game 2, you’d never be able to tell the Cavs narrowly got by the Hawks in game 1. Wednesday night’s game 2 was a laugh-fest from the opening tip as Cleveland made quick work of Atlanta. The Cavs jumped out early, dropping bombs from long range, and never really looked [...]
May 5, 2016
Anou Enright
Blogs
The Indiana Pacers want to be less like the Indiana Pacers and more like the Golden State Warriors. It’s a good plan. Not a feasible one. But it’s good that the Pacers and team president Larry Bird can recognize the greatness of the Warriors and get stylistic envy. This keen sense of what wins championships [...]