During the recent episode of the Hoop Collective, ESPN reporter Tim Bontemps said that the Golden State Warriors shouldn’t make a trade by the deadline. He justified his opinion by saying that the team is not good enough to compete this year, and a trade cannot get them over the hump. Is he right? Let’s talk about it. Tim Bontemps – Warriors Would Be Delusional to Make a … [Read more...] about Tim Bontemps – Warriors Would Be Delusional to Make a Trade
Tim Hardaway Sr. blasts Jimmy Butler: “Sinking That Ship”
Jimmy Butler is serving his last day of suspension for seven games due to several instances cosidered “conduct detrimental to the team.” Although Butler will forfeit $2.35 million, the player’s organization is anticipated to complain to the league, which may take a year to settle. Tim Hardaway Sr., a longtime member of the Miami Heat in the late 1990s-early 2000s, had some … [Read more...] about Tim Hardaway Sr. blasts Jimmy Butler: “Sinking That Ship”
LeBron James Jokes He’ll Play Until 50
In the past few years, there have been plenty of talks about LeBron James‘ retirement plans. When will he hang up the sneakers? Will he wait until Bryce James is eligible to play in the NBA as well? He already made history by playing alongside his son Bronny James. In a recent podcast, LeBron joked he has no plans of hanging up the sneakers anytime soon. LeBron James Jokes … [Read more...] about LeBron James Jokes He’ll Play Until 50
Knicks First-Half Positives Amid Rough Stretch
The New York Knicks have had a solid first half of the 2024-25 campaign. Despite a rough last two-week stretch where they went 2-5 with several ugly losses, Tom Thibodeau’s group sits at 26-15 through 41 games. As crazy as it sounds, that record is the 11th best start for a Knicks season in their 79 years of existence. So, there are many positives to look at with the Knicks, … [Read more...] about Knicks First-Half Positives Amid Rough Stretch
Timberwolves Finding Success After Lineup Change
It’s been an inconsistent season for the Minnesota Timberwolves. They’re eighth in the West which has them in the play-in, a spot they found themselves in for most of the season. As they continue to climb up the standings they’ve found some recent success after inserting Donte DiVincenzo into the starting lineup ahead of Mike Conley. With a 21-18 record, it was only a matter of … [Read more...] about Timberwolves Finding Success After Lineup Change