Los Angeles Lakers fan favorite Quincy Olivari was abruptly cut earlier this week after spending much of the season to date with the Lakers G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers. Olivari made Lakers fans stand up with an electrifying pre-season game when the first-year player out of Xavier put on a show. Subsequently, LA signed him to a two-way deal, only to let him go a few … [Read more...] about Ex-Lakers Player Reflects On LeBron James’ Blueprint
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Milwaukee Bucks Veteran Named ‘Potential Trade Candidate’
The Milwaukee Bucks have turned things around after a slow start to the season, but they remain a team to monitor ahead of this year’s trade deadline. Despite rumors earlier in the season, the Bucks are unlikely to make any major roster moves. This includes adding Jimmy Butler or moving on from Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, that does not mean the team is guaranteed to stand … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks Veteran Named ‘Potential Trade Candidate’
Josh Hart’s Triple-Double Exemplifies His Knicks Value
When the Knicks traded for Josh Hart from the Trail Blazers, no one in New York had any idea of how transformative he’d be for the franchise. He was surely known as a solid player with a versatile skillset and was famously a Villanova teammate with NY’s burgeoning superstar, Jalen Brunson. However, there was no indication that he’d ingratiate himself into New York culture so … [Read more...] about Josh Hart’s Triple-Double Exemplifies His Knicks Value
Kawhi Leonard Not in a Hurry to Break Minutes Restriction
Los Angeles Clippers superstar, Kawhi Leonard, is in no hurry to break his minutes restriction. “I’m taking my time. I done that in the past and it led me on the bench, so I’m good where I’m at,” said Leonard on Tuesday. “I feel good and as long as I’m feeling good on the court, I’m able to move quickly, get to my spots. That’s all I’m looking for,” added Leonard. The two-time … [Read more...] about Kawhi Leonard Not in a Hurry to Break Minutes Restriction
Rayan Rupert reaches into his Trail Blazers locker to fetch his “French” cellphone, the one he uses when he’s back in his homeland, and the one with pictures from his youth. He scrolls and finds a photo from 2015 when he was 11. In the photo, he is standing next to NBA forward Nicolas Batum, who had just concluded his 10-day youth basketball camp in Le Mans, France. Twenty … [Read more...] about