A pair of star point guards and MVP candidates have been named the NBA’s Players of the Month for December, with Jalen Brunson of the Knicks winning the award in the East and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder claiming it in the West, per the league (Twitter link). Brunson was named Player of the Week twice in December and led the Knicks to an NBA Cup championship. He … [Read more...] about Jalen Brunson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Win Player Of The Month Awards
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Clippers’ Ivica Zubac To Return Saturday
The Clippers will get their starting center back on Saturday, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that Ivica Zubac will be active for tomorrow’s game against Boston. Los Angeles confirmed the news in its latest injury report, which does not feature Zubac for the first time since he suffered a Grade 2 left ankle sprain on December 20. As Charania … [Read more...] about Clippers’ Ivica Zubac To Return Saturday
5 Things: Lakers Lack Urgency
The problems with this team are all upstairs and inside of their chest’s. Their sense of urgency and passion to compete have to be questioned after yet another double-digit loss to a contender. 1) We beat mediocre and bad teams and we can hang with older teams, sometimes, but young talented teams have our number. OKC, Phoenix, Houston and now Detroit. The Lakers seemingly … [Read more...] about 5 Things: Lakers Lack Urgency
Three Moves To Win Championship
Lakers Split Picks Between This Season & Next Summer In their first big decision since buying the team, the Mark Walter Lakers must decide whether to use their one first and one second round pick to better their odds to win a ring this season or save them for next summer. The Lakers’ have two urgent roster needs. If they use their available first and second round … [Read more...] about Three Moves To Win Championship
Myth Busters: Are The Lakers A Bad Rebounding Team?
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have spiraled through their fourth straight loss. Tuesday’s defeat dropped them to fifth at 22–11. The Western Conference remains ultra-competitive and top-heavy. During this slide, critics have targeted defense and rebounding. The question deserves closer inspection. Myth Busters: Are The Lakers A Bad Rebounding Team? Defensive Decline … [Read more...] about Myth Busters: Are The Lakers A Bad Rebounding Team?