As the Paycom Center celebrated another dominant performance from MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder, Anthony Edwards walked off the floor looking like someone still trying to solve the same puzzle – unsuccessfully – for the past ten months. Not even the 32 points and 7 rebounds from Julius Randle were enough, while Edwards…
While Stephen Curry was rewriting the laws of physics with shots that seemed to touch arena ceilings, another architect was working in the shadows – less graceful, but just as revolutionary. If Curry was the spark that ignited the Golden State Warriors dynasty, Draymond Green has been a structural pillar for over a decade. Despite…
For several years now, there has been talk of a potential NBA expansion, with new teams being added to the league’s current 30 franchises. After countless rumors, the time now seems ripe for two new teams to officially join the NBA. The NBA will hold a vote during the Board of Governors meetings on March…
There’s one number that, more than any offensive stat, defines Joel Embiid’s career: the perfect symmetry between time on the floor and time on the injury list. With his absence Sunday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Philadelphia 76ers center reached a bitter milestone: 485 games played, 485 games missed. Ten years of a…
The matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets continues to generate discussion even hours after the final buzzer. The 127-125 Lakers victory in overtime, sealed by a game-winner from Luka Doncic, featured several dramatic moments, but one of the most important plays has now been reassessed by the NBA. In the Last…
The Milwaukee Bucks secured an important 134-123 win over the Indiana Pacers, but the night at Fiserv Forum also raised concerns about the condition of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The two-time MVP left the game in the third quarter after an awkward landing following a dunk. The third-quarter incident The moment that triggered concern came late in…
The Oklahoma City Thunder keep piling up wins. In a 116-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Oklahoma franchise secured its eighth straight win, improving to an outstanding 53-15 record, the best in the league. It looked like a difficult night for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who still finished with 20 points and 10 assists, keeping alive…
Do the Lakers actually play better without LeBron James, rather than with him? Is it a real trend or simply an impression created by temporary circumstances? And is it something the franchise should seriously evaluate heading into next season? While rumors circulate about a possible five-year, $240 million extension for Austin Reaves, which would make…
The season of Victor Wembanyama continues to reach new heights, and along with his performances, the ambition of the San Antonio Spurs star is growing as well. After the 115-102 win over the Charlotte Hornets, the French big man openly spoke about his goals for the regular season: winning both the MVP award and Defensive…
A high-level battle decided only in the final seconds of overtime. The Los Angeles Lakers edged the Denver Nuggets 127-125 after a game full of dramatic twists. Everything happened in the closing moments: first the brilliant play by Austin Reaves, then the decisive basket by Luka Doncic, with LeBron James also delivering a hustle play…
