At the time the first article in this mini-series dropped, the Lakers had not made their head coaching decision. We outlined some more experienced options in that article. The Lakers went with a different approach, choosing to hire a rookie head coach in JJ Redick and then surrounding him with experienced coaches as assistants. At the very least, there is stability now on the … [Read more...] about This Offseason Sees The Lakers Become Title Favorites Again II
Sixers’ All-Star Teases Raptors Team Up With Former Teammate
Philadelphia 76ers swingman Paul George dropped a bombshell in the latest episode of Podcast P with Paul George. A man with no qualms about changing teams, the nine-time All-Star reveals that he nearly signed with the Toronto Raptors to join now former teammate Kawhi Leonard after his championship run. Interestingly, the Raptors were considered the favorites to sign Leonard at … [Read more...] about Sixers’ All-Star Teases Raptors Team Up With Former Teammate
NBA Rumors: Active Mavs Shortlist Free Agent Backcourt Targets
The Dallas Mavericks have been pretty active this offseason. Unlike last summer, they aren’t relying on young players to fortify their roster. Nonetheless, they did add a 2024 NBA Draft prospect. Joining in the French wave, Dallas traded No. 58 pick Ariel Hukporti for No. 51 pick Melvin Ajinça. A cousin of former NBA center Alexis Ajinça, who played for the Mavs for 10 games in … [Read more...] about NBA Rumors: Active Mavs Shortlist Free Agent Backcourt Targets
A Tribute to Kemba Walker
The deadly crossover. The reverse layup. The shimmy that you just knew was coming after he hit a clutch three. All of these were trademarks of the great Kemba Walker, one of the shiftiest point guards of the 2010s. On July 2nd, Walker officially announced his retirement from basketball, ending his career. However, there are too many people today who only know of Walker from his … [Read more...] about A Tribute to Kemba Walker
NBA Brothers To Team Up Again As Mavericks?
Markieff Morris and Marcus Morris have had similarities in their NBA careers. They were selected with back-to-back picks in the 2011 NBA Draft (Markieff 13th, Marcus 14th). They became teammates with the Phoenix Suns and played two full seasons together (2013-14 and 2014-15). Oh yeah, they share the same birth date (September 2, 1989) as they are identical twins. Markieff is … [Read more...] about NBA Brothers To Team Up Again As Mavericks?