Last Word On Pro Basketball

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the All-Star break at 44-10, tied with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the best record in the NBA. However, the Thunder didn’t end on a high note. They lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 101-116, arguably their worst performance of the year. This loss ended the team’s impressive seven-game winning streak. The Thunder will return on February 21st, … [Read more...] about How The Thunder Should Approach NBA All-Star Break

Twenty-five years ago, the NBA All-Star Game took place in the Bay Area. Nine-year-old Damian Lillard was there, already perfecting his three-point shooting. His father allowed him to skip school for the week to attend All-Star festivities, where he and his brother reached the championship round of a local 3-point competition. Damian Lillard Will Enhance His Three-Point Legacy … [Read more...] about Damian Lillard Will Enhance His Three-Point Legacy

Ben Simmons has had quite a bizarre career but may find something new with the Los Angeles Clippers in an impactful role after a solid debut. The former first-overall pick has come to a point of reflection in his career. Simmons is no longer an everyday starter of a team or labeled as “the guy” for a franchise. Accepting a different role while being a former Rookie of the Year … [Read more...] about How Ben Simmons And The Clippers Can Help Each Other

Chicago Bulls fans should be excited after an excellent Matas Buzelis Rising Stars performance during the NBA Rising Stars game. Although the game was dominated by twins Ausar and Amen Thompson, Buzelis played well in his nine minutes off the bench, filling out a solid stat sheet, including a highlight moment. His ability to stand out among other young talent is a great sign … [Read more...] about Matas Buzelis’s Rising Stars Performance Shows Great Potential

For a team considered to have one of the best young cores in the league, the Houston Rockets’ performance in the Rising Stars event underwhelmed. Sophomore and Rockets defensive star Amen Thompson entered the tournament as the best player. Naturally, his not winning tournament MVP was a disappointment. But it’s who did win the award that will send Rockets fans to squabbling … [Read more...] about Houston Rockets Rising Stars: The Good And Bad News