With the NBA having a problem with their star players sitting out random games due to rest, the league implemented a new 65-game rule for the 2023-24 season. A player must have played in at least 65 games to be eligible for end-of-year awards and honors such as MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Most Improved Player as well as the All-NBA and All-Defensive Teams. Therefore, … [Read more...] about Notable NBA Players Who Will Not Reach The 65-Game Threshold
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Knicks Shouldn’t Wait for Offseason to Make Trades
As we approach the February 6th NBA trade deadline, a common debate starts among many franchises and their fans. Is the team good enough to warrant an all-in trade? Would it be better to wait until the offseason to make any big decisions? Several organizations are in that position after the first half of basketball, with only three weeks to choose their path. Among them are the … [Read more...] about Knicks Shouldn’t Wait for Offseason to Make Trades
Tim Bontemps – Warriors Would Be Delusional to Make a Trade
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