Gibson: I Played Through Torn Ligament During Playoffs

(Taj) Gibson, who had left ankle surgery in mid-June, revealed at his City Basketball ProCamp on Saturday in Deerfield that he played through a torn ligament during the playoffs. “The doctor was astounded. He said he never knew anybody who could play through so much pain. I just thought it was normal,” said Gibson who […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Pau Gasol Risked Health to Remain in FIBA Game?

Pau Gasol was in pain just before the start of the game against Poland and he had to run to the locker rooms in order to get medical treatment. However, this was the start of an amazing story. As Spanish coach Sergio Scariolo revealed in the press conference: “The doctors told me that Pau couldn’t […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Jay Williams Still Lives with Regret

Jay Williams was once considered the next great NBA star until a tragic accident. Now, he lives with regret.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Cap Watch: The Tradeable Contracts

Salary cap guru Eric Pincus breaks down the NBA’s top trade chip contracts entering the 2015-16 season.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Redrafting the 2010 NBA Draft

Today, we redraft the 2010 NBA Draft, which was a particularly weak class outside of the top three.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Redrafting the 2012 NBA Draft

Basketball Insiders redrafts the 2012 NBA Draft. One thing’s for sure: Draymond Green is no second-rounder.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Searching for an All-Star: Central Division

This week we look at possible first-time All-Stars, starting with the Central Division…

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Bulls’ Nikola Mirotic to Have More Featured Role?

Jorge Sierra: Do you feel you have to be more aggressive offensively this year? Nikola Mirotic : Maybe. The expectations grow year by year, I know that. I had many things to improve, both offensively and defensively. But that’s normal for any young and ambitious guy is. I’ve always liked to put in the work and make […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Bulls’ Noah Hungry to Show He’s Regained Form

(Chicago Bulls Joakim) Noah’s star dimmed the past season, one year after he garnered MVP votes and was named the NBA’s defensive player of the year. After knee surgery the previous summer, he never found his way back to form. He limped around the court, futilely chasing both opposing power forwards and his past. But […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021