The Lakers’ necessity to improve via trade is evident early on this season. Even with a 4-2 start, GM Rob Pelinka is searching for players who fit the Lakers’ identity and other teams who are willing to trade with them. That second part may have gotten easier with new intel about a current Laker. Lakers Rumors: Former First-Round Pick Garnering Trade Interest Teams Looking at … [Read more...] about Lakers Rumors: Former First-Round Pick Garnering Trade Interest
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Adam Silver Speaks On Expansion Prior To Game In Mexico City
It has been quite some time since the NBA has gone through expansion. The most recent expansion team was the Charlotte Bobcats (now Charlotte Hornets) who began play in the 2004-05 season. There wasn’t any debate as to where the new team would be located though, as the NBA wanted a new team in Charlotte after the original Hornets moved to New Orleans. Prior to that, the NBA … [Read more...] about Adam Silver Speaks On Expansion Prior To Game In Mexico City
What Does Jaylen Nowell Bring To The Pelicans And What Is Next?
The New Orleans Pelicans brought in young guard Jaylen Nowell to bolster their depleted corps. What does his signing mean for the Pelcians going forward, and what does the 24-year-old bring to the Pels? According to Will Guillory of The Athletic, New Orleans and Nowell agreed to a veteran’s minimum nonguaranteed contract last night. Can confirm the Pelicans have agreed to a … [Read more...] about What Does Jaylen Nowell Bring To The Pelicans And What Is Next?
Finding The Bright Spots In The Toronto Raptors Season
The Toronto Raptors didn’t have the most ideal start to the season, being decimated by injuries before the season even began. The Raptors have had their fair share of down moments through the season’s first two weeks. Despite these dark moments, the Raptors’ season has been full of bright spots throughout the first two weeks. So here are the biggest positives of the Toronto … [Read more...] about Finding The Bright Spots In The Toronto Raptors Season
Christian Braun is Proving to be an Impactful Role Player
The Denver Nuggets are off to a 3-3 start after winning a 129-103 blowout over the Utah Jazz on Saturday. Through the first six games, many of the Nuggets have been inconsistent. The two most consistent Nuggets have been three-time MVP, Nikola Jokić, and the Nuggets’ newest starter, Christian Braun. Arguably, Braun has been the Nuggets’ second-most impactful player through six … [Read more...] about Christian Braun is Proving to be an Impactful Role Player