The Steve Nash era with the Brooklyn Nets did not go as hoped. Although he led the team to the playoffs in his first two seasons, he was dismissed just seven games into his third year amid trade demands from stars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. “I hadn’t planned on coaching; it was a unique…
The New York Knicks are still searching for a center to replace Isaiah Hartenstein, who departed in free agency. Mitchell Robinson is currently the starting center, with the undersized Precious Achiuwa expected to serve as the backup. However, concerns about Robinson’s health, given his recent ankle surgeries, have sparked talks about acquiring another center. Potential…
To keep Joel Embiid as fresh as possible during the regular season, the Philadelphia 76ers focused on strengthening their backup center options this offseason. They succeeded in doing so by signing Andre Drummond in free agency and drafting Adem Bona, who surprisingly fell to them in the second round. Despite these additions, concerns remain about…
The Cleveland Cavaliers boast a strong roster but face significant competition in the Eastern Conference with teams like the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, and Philadelphia 76ers leading the charge. While these teams are seen as top contenders for the NBA Finals, the Cavaliers are positioned just below them. Cleveland‘s lineup includes a…
According to NBA insider Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, the New York Knicks attempted to trade for Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler. The Jazz are reportedly open to moving Kessler. “Utah has previously discussed trading Kessler, including a stalled negotiation with the New York Knicks,” Pincus wrote. “He doesn’t appear part of the team’s long-term…
The Philadelphia 76ers have been widely praised for their strong offseason, positioning themselves as serious championship contenders for next season. The team’s notable success was not solely due to the acquisition of Paul George, as their front office, led by Daryl Morey, made several strategic moves to enhance the roster. In addition to the major…
Derrick Jones Jr.’s impact on the Dallas Mavericks was not widely anticipated when he was signed to a minimum contract last offseason. Although he had been sidelined at times in Chicago, Jones saw an opportunity to prove his worth alongside Luka Dončić. Coach Jason Kidd didn’t guarantee him playing time, but Jones made a strong…
The Charlotte Hornets have signed forward Keyontae Johnson to a contract, according to his agency, Priority Sports. The specifics of the deal are not yet known, but it is likely to be either non-guaranteed or partially guaranteed. Johnson, 24, stands 6-foot-5 and played nine games with the Oklahoma City Thunder last season, averaging 1.2 points…
The Boston Bruins have largely finalized their roster in advance of next month’s training camp, but there could still be openings for a few additional players. Reports suggest that the team may be considering some unrestricted free agents. As September approaches, it’s common for teams to offer professional tryout agreements (PTOs) rather than guaranteed contracts….
Bill Land, who has been the voice behind many of the San Antonio Spurs’ successful seasons, is retiring after 21 years. Land, a television play-by-play announcer, announced his retirement before the 2024-2025 season. He had disclosed earlier in the previous season that he was battling multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer, yet he continued to…