A night to remember for Kon Knueppel, who on Thursday wrote a new chapter in Charlotte Hornets history. In the 127-106 win over the Phoenix Suns at the Spectrum Center, the Duke product set a new franchise record for three-pointers in a season, surpassing Hornets legend Kemba Walker. Knueppel knocked down 4 three-pointers in the…
Despite the rising cost of their roster, the Oklahoma City Thunder appear poised to thrive in the coming years thanks to the vision of general manager Sam Presti. The current NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) heavily penalizes teams that spend above the cap, a measure designed to maintain competitive balance and discourage franchises from stacking…
The San Antonio Spurs head into the playoffs riding one of the hottest streaks in the league: 11 straight wins and clear growth under head coach Mitch Johnson. But the real turning point has a clear name: Victor Wembanyama. The French big man is now far more than a prospect. He has become a complete…
A night to forget for the Lakers, blown out 139–96 by the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the bigger concern goes far beyond the result: Doncic’s left hamstring injury. The Slovenian star left the game in the third quarter after feeling pain in the same area that had already been an issue earlier in the season….
NBA tanking is the league’s worst-kept secret: a practice widely debated yet, in many cases, profitable. Teams like the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards are no longer hiding it, carefully managing veteran minutes to the point of near obstruction – all with one goal: worsen their record and climb the Draft Lottery standings. While it’s…
With a strong start, the Houston Rockets comfortably took care of a high-level matchup against the New York Knicks, confirming just how difficult it is for opponents to win at the Toyota Center – statistically one of the five toughest arenas in the league. With seven games left, the race for the fourth seed –…
A complicated situation off the court for Brandon Clarke. The Memphis Grizzlies forward was arrested Wednesday in Arkansas on charges that include speeding and possession of controlled substances, along with more serious violations related to fleeing and trafficking. According to the Cross County Sheriff’s Department, Clarke was booked into jail in the afternoon facing multiple…
A dominant performance, equally strong statements, and a team that no longer wants to hide. Victor Wembanyama is sending a direct message to the league: the NBA MVP race is far from over. Wembanyama: “I Want to Be Among the Greatest” After a 41-point, 18-rebound night, the San Antonio Spurs big man made his goal…
The Los Angeles Lakers’ 127-113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers overshadowed an episode that quickly made the rounds online. The unfortunate protagonist was Deandre Ayton, responsible for a mistake as simple as it was glaring: an airball on a perfectly delivered alley-oop from LeBron James. Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal reacted in an emblematic way, making…
The Houston Rockets sent a clear message to the league, crushing the New York Knicks 111-94 at Toyota Center. A crucial win for Kevin Durant and his teammates, who now have three straight victories just as the team had been struggling to find its identity. Despite suffocating defense from specialists like Mikal Bridges and OG…
