After being selected first overall in the 2022 NBA Draft, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero won Rookie of the Year, nearly unanimously. The very next season, Banchero earned his first All-Star selection, putting up numbers similar to 2019 No. 1 pick Zion Williamson. There was never any doubt about his star potential. Notwithstanding, few expected him to play this well, this … [Read more...] about Magic Mainspring Reveals NBA Dream
Nikola Jokic Is Making the Minnesota Timberwolves Surrender
Nikola Jokic can’t help but force a star opponent to gush praise for him. On the same night he was handed his 3rd MVP award, Jokic played with a chip on his shoulder. He commented postgame: “I just laugh; that’s all I can do,” Edwards said. “I mean, I can’t be mad because he’s good, man. He’s the best player in the game. He was special tonight. I got to give him his props.” In … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic Is Making the Minnesota Timberwolves Surrender
Dallas Mavericks Starter Wants to Remain With the Team
The Dallas Mavericks are currently tied with the Oklahoma City Thunder 2-2 in the second round of the NBA Finals. As the team aims for their second Western Conference Finals appearance in two years, they are playing some of their best basketball of the season. Led by the explosive backcourt duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, the Mavericks have been rolling this postseason. … [Read more...] about Dallas Mavericks Starter Wants to Remain With the Team
2-Time COY’s Contract Extension Could Approach ‘Eight Figures’
Tom Thibodeau has made the most of his time with the New York Knicks, leading the team to the playoffs in three of his four seasons with the team. Taking over for a franchise that had won an average of 24.5 games per season the previous four years, Thibodeau was given a tall task when asked to redeem a franchise that had lost its way. Though the Knicks haven’t won a … [Read more...] about 2-Time COY’s Contract Extension Could Approach ‘Eight Figures’
Lakers Receive Permission to Interview Long List of Candidates
As they settle into the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers have received permission to interview several head coach candidates, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This list includes New Orleans Pelicans associate head coach James Borrego; Denver Nuggets lead assistant David Adelman; Minnesota Timberwolves lead assistant Micah Nori; Miami Heat lead assistant Chris Quinn; and Boston … [Read more...] about Lakers Receive Permission to Interview Long List of Candidates