The big man of the Minnesota Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns had a roller coaster ride in the Twin Cities. Coming out of Kentucky, he was considered one of the team’s top prospects. Eventually selected first overall in the 2015 NBA draft, he took off. After winning Rookie of the Year honors, he averaged career-highs of 25.1 points and 12.3 rebounds per game in his sophomore season. The next two seasons, he was selected to the All-Star Game for the first time. At that time, he was also considered the face of the franchise. Simply put, he was considered the best and…
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The New Orleans Pelicans Star Zion Williamson has been making headlines lately. He’s transformed his body, getting into the best shape of his life. It’s a common exaggeration in the off-season, but for the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft, it’s a legitimate statement.Williamson showed off an impressive physique at his summer basketball camp. And he’s not done yet. There are goals in place to find out what he wants to weigh once the regular season begins in October.He has worked hard to lose weight after being heavily criticised last December for his on-field appearance. Listless and seemingly…
Credits: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports The New York Knicks Head coach Tom Thibodeau was recently tipped to win the NBA Coach of the Year award for the 2024-25 NBA season. Thibodeau has twice received the league’s highest honor for head coaches during his illustrious career. The Connecticut native was named Coach of the Year in 2011 while on the bench for the Chicago Bulls and in 2021 for the Knicks. He led the Bulls to an astonishing 62-20 record in his rookie season as a head coach and took them to the Eastern Conference Finals that year. He also coached…
In June, Oklahoma City agreed to trade with Chicago, which sent a 21-year-old guard Josh Giddey to the Bulls in exchange for Alex Caruso.While many Thunder fans were happy with the trade, several NBA observers pointed out that the former OKC guard could have a solid season in Chicago. FanDuel SportsBook seems to agree that Giddey has a chance to regain confidence in the Windy City, as the popular betting service gives the young guard the fourth-best odds at +1400 to win the NBA Most Improved Player award in 2025.Spurs striker Victor WembanyamaThe great man of the Cavaliers Evan Mobley…
In recent years, the The Philadelphia 76ers The All-Stars have seen plenty of talent come and go. The first to do so was Ben Simmons, who endured a months-long trade saga following the 2021 season. After requesting a trade, Simmons distanced himself from the Sixers until a move could be finalized. Daryl Morey finally ended things at the trade deadline, making a trade to the Brooklyn Nets for James Harden. When the Sixers first drafted Simmons, he was an All-NBA caliber player. However, since leaving Philadelphia, he has not been able to reach that caliber again. The former No. 1…
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have nearly a month to make one of the most surprising moves of the offseason when they agree to terms with longtime veteran Tyus Jones on a minimum contract — under the assumption he will rehabilitate value and compete for a title in Phoenix.Jones’ move to Phoenix had many fans – one of them being The Athletic’s John Hollinger – calling the deal one of the most underrated of the year. off season.Hollinger realizes that this deal didn’t require as much outside creativity to pull off because Phoenix only had one type of contract to…
As August turns to September, NBA analysts and pundits are beginning to predict which teams will have a successful 2024-25 campaign, vying for the 2025 championship title. NBA Playoffs and the next championship trophy. Portland Trail Blazers Noticeably absent from these discussions (and most others across the league) is talk of last season’s games. Portland could have its moment in May, but that will likely have to wait until the ping-pong balls fall in the draft lottery. They’re not expected to do much this season except lose. It’s not the most exciting news for Trail Blazers fans, as evidenced by…
DeMarcus Cousins’ relationship with the Kings has has taken its twists and turns that’s the least we can say. Cousins, who was selected fifth overall by Sacramento in the 2010 NBA draft, reflects on his difficult partnership with the organization during and after his six and a half years with 916. THE four-time NBA All-Star appeared in a recent episode of “The Draymond Green Show” where he recalled a conversation with former Kings winger Francisco Garcia that changed his perception of the Kings organization early in his career. “It was difficult and confusing,” Cousins said. “It was even worse for…
NBA All-Star Damian Lillard said that if LaMarcus Aldridge hadn’t left the Portland Trail Blazers for the San Antonio Spurs in 2015, they would have won at least one NBA championship together. Lillard mentioned that Aldridge’s presence and skill level were crucial, and he believed that with more time, they could have achieved great success.Appearing on the Podcast Club 52O With Jeff Teague, Lillard said he was haunted by the thought that he and Aldridge would have won the Larry O’Brien Trophy.“One thing I think about in my career is if he never went to San Antonio, we would have…
In episode 1696, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (Basketball Feelings) to answer some of your questions about the Toronto Raptors mailbag. Author: kens5.com Published: 12:21 PM CDT, August 21, 2024 Updated: 12:21 PM CDT, August 21, 2024