Zion Williamson’s return coincided with an important win for New Orleans. At the United Center, the Pelicans defeated the Bulls 114-104, finding their franchise player as the decisive factor down the stretch, despite the highly unconventional decision to bring him off the bench. Limited by injuries for most of the season, Williamson finished with 18…
Stephen Curry can catch fire like few players in NBA history, but not even one of his most scorching performances was enough to save the Golden State Warriors in Portland. At the Moda Center, the Trail Blazers prevailed 136-131, a loss that stings above all because of how it unfolded. No. 30 poured in 48…
When it comes to LeBron James and Dillon Brooks, no special context is needed – just put them on the same court and the temperature rises. It happened again in the matchup between the Lakers and the Suns, a 116-114 win for Los Angeles that didn’t come without controversy (including Devin Booker’s complaint about a…
One single call, in the most critical moment, ended up shaping the outcome of the matchup between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers. And that moment is exactly where Devin Booker’s frustration comes from, as he delivered a decidedly sharp postgame response toward the officiating crew. Late in the game, Booker was whistled…
The Los Angeles Lakers will need to carefully monitor Austin Reaves’ condition, as he has been sidelined with an injury to his left calf. The franchise announced that the player will be reassessed in about a week, leaving several scenarios open regarding his short-term availability. The medical staff described the injury as “mild”, a detail…
Rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo are becoming increasingly persistent. Since the ESPN report emerged suggesting a possible end to the relationship between the Greek star and the Milwaukee Bucks, the name of the Miami Heat (who are also evaluating Ja Morant) keeps coming up as one of the most credible destinations. This time it was Zach…
Los Angeles had envisioned another run to Las Vegas, driven by the idea of reclaiming the title they won two years ago and, why not, the $500,000 awarded to each player on the winning team. But reality showed up in the form of a Texas team that was sharp, disciplined, and deadly in transition, surprising…
Luka Doncic scored 35 points and LeBron James scored 19 points, but it wasn’t enough for the Los Angeles Lakers to beat the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup. Colin Cowherd asks if the Lakers’ lack of defense is holding them back.
This week, Tyronn Lue attributed the Clippers’ struggles to the roster’s physical fragility and the lack of production from the bench. A fair point, but there’s an even more alarming number: when the Big Three – Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Ivica Zubac – share the floor, their net rating is -6, compared to last…
Even considering the various offseason signings aimed at deepening the rotation, the first real revolution Mike Brown brought upon taking over the New York Knicks bench involved the structure of the starting lineup: after the heavy workload handed to him by Tom Thibodeau (38.5 minutes per game between January and March), Josh Hart began the…
