Tag: NBA news
It is no secret that Utah Jazz GM, Danny Ainge, drives a hard bargain when discussing trades. Nothing epitomizes this sentiment more than his recent asking price for the young center, Walker Kessler. The Jazz are reportedly demanding at least two first round draft picks in exchange for the former North Carolina Tar Heel. It […]
Houston Rockets center, Alperen Sengun, is hopeful that he will be granted a contract extension before the October 21st deadline. “We’ve been talking,” Sengun said. “I want to get the contract, and (the Rockets are) trying to negotiate with us and we’re trying to negotiate with them. So, it’s been good. We’re going to make […]
Darius Garland was mired in a plethora of trade rumors this offseason. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers retained him along with the majority of their core. When asked about the rumors on Media Day, Garland denied the reports from this summer. “I told [Koby Altman] I wanted to be here,” Garland said. “I really don’t know […]
Donovan Mitchell will come into the new season fresh off signing a three-year, $150.3 million extension. The star shooting guard is excited for his future with the Cleveland Cavaliers. During Media Day on Monday, Mitchell publicly spoke for the first time about the extension and how he enjoys Cleveland. “I can come in here now […]
The Los Angeles Clippers will come into the new season as one of the biggest question marks in the league. Not only did they lose Paul George this offseason, but the health of Kawhi Leonard is once again in question. However, Leonard has been working vigorously to rehab his knee and still plans to be […]
Kevin Durant is always a highly touted free agent when the time comes. The same will be said after his current deal expires. The Phoenix Suns know this and will look to extend their star wing as soon as possible. However, Durant’s focus is simply on preparing for the upcoming season. “I got two years […]
Jayson Tatum has had a crazy year. He has been through the ringer in terms of facing backlash from the media and NBA fanbase, but helped the Boston Celtics make their way back to the NBA promised land. Despite having plenty of shooting woes during the playoffs, Boston was still able to win championship number […]
The Sacramento Kings are looking at bolstering their depth as the new season creeps closer and closer. One key player they plan to work out is veteran forward, T.J. Warren. Warren would provide a veteran presence to the locker room and also help round out the Kings’ bench. Their depth has been a point of […]
Tyrese Haliburton is not like most NBA stars. He isn’t the biggest household name, but he is certainly not a role player. That still does not detract from him being one of the best floor generals in the league currently. While his status might not be on the same level of a Steph Curry, Devin […]
Charles Barkley did not mince words when asked about his former team, the Phoenix Suns, this coming season. On an appearance on the Bill Simmons Podcast, Barkley talked about many of the Western Conference contenders. He was highly critical of many of the playoff teams from last season, aside from the Oklahoma City Thunder. What […]