The Phoenix Suns face a rare five-day break as their next game is not until next Tuesday when they face the LA Lakers in the NBA Cup. It has been a familiar story for the Suns, as injuries have derailed their early season form. After beginning the season 8-1, they have since fallen to 9-7, much in part due to the absences of Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. Following their … [Read more...] about The Suns Get a Much-Needed Break After 5-Game Slump
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NBA Introduces New Format for 2025 All-Star Game
The NBA All-Star Game is set for a historic transformation in 2025. For the first time, the league will implement a four-team tournament-style format. This innovative approach aims to reinvigorate the competition and offer fans a thrilling experience. How the four-team tournament-style 2025 NBA All-Star Game is expected to work, sources tell ESPN: – Two semifinal games up to … [Read more...] about NBA Introduces New Format for 2025 All-Star Game
Denver Nuggets Lose Power Forward For ‘Foreseeable Future’
Despite a bit of a slow start to the NBA season, the Denver Nuggets have seemingly figured it out. After starting the campaign 2-3, the Nuggets went on a five-game winning streak. They are now 8-5 and own the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference. This is despite Nikola Jokic missing the last three games for personal reasons. Additionally, Aaron Gordon, who is nursing a calf … [Read more...] about Denver Nuggets Lose Power Forward For ‘Foreseeable Future’
Spurs Veteran Relishes Competitiveness Above All Else
The San Antonio Spurs look like a much-improved team through 15 games this season despite being one game under .500. They have a chance to even their record Thursday night when they host the Utah Jazz in an NBA Cup matchup. The franchise’s future, Victor Wembanyama, has been ruled out. However, another critical piece to the Spurs roster will be in uniform, and he relishes games … [Read more...] about Spurs Veteran Relishes Competitiveness Above All Else
Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt Problem Has Somewhat Simple Solution
When Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards taunted Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt by telling his former teammate that he had been “hurt for two years,” it went viral. Edwards’s charismatic trash talk was amusing, with all due respect to Vanderbilt. Such is his nature, as the 23-year-old has one of the most magnetic personalities in the NBA. However, … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt Problem Has Somewhat Simple Solution