Between those who viewed him as a legitimate Rookie of the Year contender and those who instead foresaw a more gradual adjustment to the physicality of American basketball, the preseason consensus was nearly unanimous: Yang Hansen’s growth potential appeared off the charts. That perception was further reinforced by his inclusion among the so-called “projects” –…
The win over OKC marked the ninth time in his career that Devin Booker has scored the go-ahead basket in the final five seconds of a game. Since entering the league in 2015-16, only DeMar DeRozan has done it more often in that specific statistic. What makes the shot even more significant? His primary defender…
Encouraging signs are there, but the Cleveland Cavaliers are still not where they want to be. The 114-110 home loss to the Detroit Pistons comes at a time when the roster is closer to full health and recent performances had hinted at a positive trend. That’s precisely why this stumble hurts even more. Donovan Mitchell,…
In Dallas, the noise of trade rumors is always loud. But Anthony Davis, at least for now, appears unfazed by the reports surrounding his name and focused on just one thing: making the Mavericks work. Despite being linked to several trade rumors that paint him as a potential key piece ahead of the next trade…
Anthony Black is living through a breakout season with the Orlando Magic. Against the Indiana Pacers, he took a significant step in franchise history, joining a select group of young talents who have left a lasting mark. With 27 points, 10 assists, 4 blocks, 3 rebounds and 1 steal in 36 minutes, Black became the…
Ben Simmons’ NBA experience has been a constant roller coaster, starting on Draft Night 2016, when he was selected first overall by the Philadelphia 76ers. The Australian didn’t make his debut until the following season due to injury, yet still managed to win Rookie of the Year at the end of the year. In the…
The NBA is full of trades that are debated, criticized, then reassessed over time. The one that sent Michael Porter Jr. from Denver to Brooklyn last summer, however, is now telling a different kind of story – one where everyone wins. And that doesn’t happen often in the NBA. Saying it wasn’t just any executive,…
When Luka Doncic gets into rhythm, stopping the Los Angeles Lakers becomes a serious problem. Memphis learned that lesson the hard way for the second time in just a few days, falling again in Sunday’s matchup at Crypto.com Arena. The final score – 120-114 for the Lakers – only partially reflects the impact of No….
For the first time in over two decades, LeBron James looks vulnerable and human. Since entering the NBA in 2003, James has consistently delivered nearly unstoppable performances, but this season has shown the unavoidable toll of time, interrupting his historic streak of games with at least ten points. The initial returns from fan voting for…
In the matchup between the Sacramento Kings and the Phoenix Suns, Russell Westbrook once again etched his name into NBA history. With the points he scored against Phoenix, the former MVP passed Oscar Robertson on the all-time scoring list, officially becoming the point guard with the most points scored in league history. It’s an enormous…
