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The 2023-24 season has been remarkable for Orlando Magic’s Paolo Banchero He grew up in the spotlight as the franchise’s core player. The team hopes to take the next step this upcoming season with a playoff run. During a panel discussion at Fanatics Fest, someone asked Banchero a tough question about where he sees himself in the next five years. His response, which could be described as bold, was that of a player who exudes confidence. The Orlando Magic made a valuable addition this offseason with the addition of the two-time NBA champion Kentavious Caldwell-Pape . In addition, the partnership…
With the heart of the 2024 NBA offseason now behind us, it’s the perfect time for Indiana Pacers fans to eagerly await the start of the 2024-25 season The team hopes to follow up its Eastern Conference Finals run with another successful campaign. Specifically, Pacers fans should be eager to begin training camp, the next key date of the year.Training camp is always an exciting time for NBA fans. It marks the unofficial start of the upcoming season. Plus, it’s also a chance for fans to see the new players their team has signed wear their uniform for the first…
As the 2024-25 NBA season approaches, the MVP conversation is already well underway. While the usual contenders, Nikola Jokić, Luka Doncicand Giannis Antetokounmpo, dominate the odds, Bleacher Report has recently highlighted several “dormant” candidates, including The Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard.Leonard has been voted Finals MVP twice, but has never won the regular season MVP award. This season, however, he could make a serious run at that title. Leonard’s odds are +10,000, which puts him tied for 14th with the Cleveland Cavaliers guard. David Bowie.Health remains a crucial factor for Leonard, who played 68 games last season and was…
The Los Angeles Lakers took a chance when they hired JJ Redick. He comes to the franchise with no prior coaching experience at any level and has never worked on a coaching staff, so Redick has surrounded himself with experts, including Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks. However, if things don’t work out as planned, Redick’s reputation will be tarnished. According to Jeanie Buss, the Lakers management is willing to be patient. They want Redick to implement a new system that not only improves the current rotation, but also helps develop the team’s younger talent. Buss understands that these changes take…
The Memphis Grizzlies’ offseason hasn’t featured many additions or departures. What’s important is that players who were injured last year should be back and healthy for the start of the new season, including Yes Morantwhich the Grizzlies hope will lead them to the playoffs again next April. Memphis Grizzlies offseason: results so far Grizzlies offseason focused on health, injuries The Memphis Grizzlies’ offseason plans were to forget about last season, dig a deep hole in the ground, and bury it so no one could find it. Of course, I say that with deep amusement because the Grizzlies’ offseason, while quiet,…
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The Milwaukee Bucks are known for being one of the most commercially active teams in the NBA.Whether the move goes through or not, general manager Jon Horst has never shied away from making a splash if he feels a move could help the team. In most cases, the moves made by the former Executive of the Year were easy to justify when they were made. However, for many of them, for one reason or another, things never work out the way fans had hoped.Let’s analyze three different trades from recent memory that should have worked out better for Horst and…
We’re just two months away from the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2024-25 regular season opener on Oct. 22 against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, with their home opener coming four days later on Oct. 26 against the Toronto Raptors. Technically, Thursday will mark exactly two months after the season opener and with that, the Timberwolves will begin selling tickets for a game at 12 p.m. CT on Thursday. Fans will be able to purchase tickets online starting hereor by calling 612-673-1234. Minnesota played 41 sold-out home games last season, en route to the Western Conference Finals for the second time…
THE The New Orleans Pelicans made a splash this offseason when they acquired Dejounte Murray from the Atlanta HawksIt will allow the team to improve several areas in which it was weak last season, such as execution at the end of the game.Having a playmaker of that caliber on the roster will make life easier for everyone. A standout defender, Murray fits perfectly into the identity Willie Green has built at that level as well.However, since this trade was announced, it feels like another move is on the horizon. In their current setup, the Pelicans have a major logjam on…