The NBA has seen incredible growth in contract sizes in recent years. New television revenues provide players with the opportunity to sign gigantic contracts, which The New Orleans Pelicans all about.They accepted a maximum contract with Zion Williamson in 2023. He is one of four players on the roster, along with Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray, who earn at least 21 percent of the salary cap.That doesn’t leave much room to fill out the rest of the roster. Management will have to be astute and creative in finding a talented player who can fit in with their high-priced…
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THE The New York Knicks made a splash last spring by advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Knicks had the Indiana Pacers on the ropes before letting them come back and win the series, sending Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and the rest of the New York team heads home dreaming of better days.On Saturday, the gold medal-winning sprinter for the American team Noah Lyles, who sadly questioned If NBA players should be allowed to call themselves “world champions,” he shared his honest thoughts on Josh Hart and the Knicks when asked for his opinion.“Do you know who Josh Hart…
One of the most controversial debates surrounding the NBA world takes place not during the season, but when NBA2K releases its player ratings for the upcoming season. It’s a hot topic not only for gamers, but also for players themselves. Often, players aren’t very receptive to their ratings, which only fuels the tension. The latest NBA2K25 ratings have been officially released, bringing mixed results for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Topping the list, unsurprisingly, is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The MVP candidate earned a 97 overall rating, which puts him in a tie with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid for the…
With the addition of Paul George in the offseason, the Philadelphia 76ers will be pushing hard to finally overcome a long stretch of playoff stagnation after being eliminated in the Eastern Conference Semifinals — a recurring theme since 2017-18 and the Ben Simmons era.One player who is part of this adventure brings a new sense of personality to the 76ers. Jared McCain, the Duke Blue Devil selected 16th overall by Philadelphia in this year’s draft, is going to be a catalyst for the 76ers this season and could be a major asset to the reserve unit.He will bring plenty of…
Former Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic said goodbye to basketball in Slovenia on Saturday, joined by Steve Nash, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and others. The “Night of the Dragon” featured a game between Dragic and Doncic, as well as a one-on-one match between Dragic and his younger brother, former Suns point guard Zoran Dragic. The brothers tied the game 5-5 at halftime on a scoreboard held courtside by their mother. Legends like Nash, Dirk Nowitzki and Kevin McHale were in attendance. Former Suns coach Alvin Gentry was among the coaches on Dragic’s bench. The players on the pitch during the…
Nearly six years after his passing, Blazers fans are still waiting to hear the long-term fate of his Portland Trail Blazers (as well as his other sports passion, the Seattle Seahawks). Whether inadvertently or intentionally, teams remain in limboproperty of Allen’s organization (now run by his sister Jody), is reportedly awaiting sale so the proceeds can be donated to charity. That could take a decade or more. Meanwhile, the domino effect of Allen’s death, combined with minimal planning and no direction in the will, has led to other problems. They are most acutely felt in Allen’s hometown of Seattle. The…
When the time comes, will former Pac-10 All-Freshman and USC Trojan-turned-Sacramento Kings swingman DeMar DeRozan have accomplished enough to merit inclusion in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame? The 6-foot-10 wing/guard just signed a three-year, $73.9 million deal with Sacramento that will take him through his age-37 season, or 2026-27. The current club, led by DeRozan and reigning 2023 All-Stars De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis (both missed the draft last year, as did DeRozan when he was with the Chicago Bulls), doesn’t appear to have enough defense to truly contend for a championship anytime soon, which would be DeRozan’s…
The release of NBA 2K25 is fast approaching, with the world’s most popular basketball video game set to hit store shelves on Friday, September 6. In anticipation of the release, 2K has rolled out top 100 players with the highest rated player expected to be announced on Monday, August 26. The ratings, as usual, have created much debate on social media. One player that fans were eagerly awaiting was Victor Wembanyama, who after making history in NBA 2K24 as highest rated rookie of all time (84)finds himself among the game’s elite after his rookie season. What is Wembanyama’s rating and…
Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty ImagesChris Bosh was back on the field Saturday for the first time since 2016.The Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat legend attended his former teammate Goran Dragić’s farewell game in Slovenia along with several other NBA stars.Bosh’s career was cut short due to a blood clotting issue in 2016. Finally back in action in front of a crowd, fans were thrilled to see Bosh play again.Hot and Hot Hoops @hothothoopsGoran Dragic says he would like to take a year off for his family and then join the Miami Heat management team, according to @5reasonssports In a very…
Utah Jazz Second-year star center Walker Kessler does not appear to be part of the team’s long-term plan, according to Eric Pincus. Kessler averaged around nine points, eight rebounds, two blocks and one assist in his two years in the league. Kessler was also ranked third in the 2023 Rookie of the Year award and was also named First-Team All-Rookie that year. Kessler probably isn’t part of the team’s long-term plan because of the number of big men they already have. They also drafted Kyle Filipowski out of Duke, who is a monster center who can protect the rim, advance…