The New York Knicks have been making its way upwards The NBA ranks each of the last three seasons, and after Mikal Bridges acquisition This off-season, their moment of glory could soon come.At least, that’s what Tom Brady thinks. The winningest football player of all time knows a thing or two about making it to the championship game, and while chatting with Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart on The Roommates Show, Brady praised the Knicks’ future prospects.“Winning the Super Bowl is a whole different story. It’s probably like getting to the Finals. It’s tough to get there, and once you…
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The NBA’s best-kept secret is the talent of Aaron Wiggins, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Swiss Army knife. While his Basketball Reference page may not be universally acclaimed, with an average of 6.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and a stock per game, his impact goes far beyond statistics. Wiggins can defend four positions on the court at a high level, makes the right decisions on offense and finishes plays to make a winning impact for the OKC Thunder. His motor, defense and efficiency make him a top fan favorite in Bricktown. This week, Bleacher Report Reviewed The NBA contracts are…
Kelly Oubre Jr. could be one of the most pivotal signings of the offseason after the arrival of Paul George and the re-hiring of Tyrese Maxey. Philadelphia re-signed the dynamic player on a team-friendly deal for the next two seasons, and they hope their low-risk investment will boost his chances of winning an NBA title this year.Oubre performed admirably as an instant scoring option and defender last season, averaging 15.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists. The 76ers outscored opponents by 1.9 points per 100 possessions when Oubre came off the bench, according to NBA.com. The former Hornets forward was…
by Ari Koslow | Wednesday, August 21, 6:11 p.m. EDT The Phoenix Suns have given up Nassir Petit. (Shams Charania on Twitter)The Phoenix Suns will waive forwards Nassir Little and EJ Liddell, according to sources. By releasing both, the Suns open up a roster spot and create flexibility for sign-and-trades during the offseason. The Suns will extend the remaining three years and $22 million on Little’s contract. pic.twitter.com/UTsuimA2yX— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 21, 2024 Fantastic impact:Little and EJ Liddell were both released to free up roster space and create flexibility for signings and trades during the offseason. The Suns are…
After finishing a miserable 21-61 stretch last year, and with such a mouthwatering list of 2025 NBA Draft prospects awaiting them next summer, the Portland Trail Blazers appear poised to continue their rock bottom in 2024-25. Ultimately, GM Joe Cronin at least seems to be aware of this. He traded veteran point guard Malcolm Brogdon’s expiring $22.5 million contract in exchange for a future draft pick and the recent lottery pick of winger Deni Avdija.Learn more: Will the traded former Blazer finish his career with the new team?It’s pretty clear that Cronin needs to keep his momentum going. Keeping former…
With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games That’s it, now we have to patiently wait for the start of the 2024-25 NBA season. And as any longtime fan knows, every new season starts with training camp. But how long will Sacramento Kings fans have to wait before training camp begins?The Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets will be the first two teams to open training camps, with media day scheduled for September 24 and the first practice on September 25. Their training camps start a week earlier because they will be participating in the NBA Games in Abu Dhabi this season.However, the…
The excitement around Victor Wembanyama has caused the media to behave in incredibly unusual ways these days. Kevin Garnett was just one example of everyone’s desire to see its growth process accelerate. When you see greatness, you recognize it for what it is: special – and when you have something special in front of you, you want it at its peak. You want more. But San Antonio is executing the right plan for longevity, so everyone needs to calm down.Spurs fans have never seen so much speculation surrounding the Alamo City. From big-name players to superstars, it feels like half…
One of the questions that the Toronto Raptors The question that constantly arises is whether Jakob Poeltl is their center of the future.The veteran big man is four years older than everyone else in the team’s core and six years older than Scottie Barnes. The best years for this group are likely still to come. Will Poeltl still be playing at his best when he does? As a big man who runs to the rim and doesn’t shoot, is he the best fit for this group on offense? These are important questions the Raptors must continue to ask themselves as…
For Utah Jazz fans, I’m sure it was hard to find any joy or excitement in the announcement of the 2024-25 NBA season schedule. After all, with a team full of young players and still rebuilding, you don’t scour the schedule looking for the elite games that will prove your team’s worth.Instead, you need to dig a little deeper and think a little broader when looking at the schedule of games to circle. So here are five things you need to pay attention to during the 2024-25 season if you’re a Jazz fan.Planning Ahead for League StarsFans will have plenty…
The Washington Wizards won’t be in contention this season, but they’re over the salary cap and just $9.8 million below the luxury tax. Part of the blame lies with Jordan Poole. He’s their highest-paid player, despite being one of the worst in the NBA by most advanced metrics last season. Poole has three years left on his contract, and he could determine the future of the team. Washington is focused on developing young talent and has just added a building block in Alex Sarr. They hope the 7’4″ player can become a superstarThe Wizards need an elite player if they…