Standing at 6-4 on the season and heading into a second matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, the trade targets for the Los Angeles Lakers appear to be growing. While guest appearing on ESPN’s Hoop Collective podcast with Brian Windhorst, Lakers Insider and ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin pulled the curtains back a little further regarding who else he believes … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Trade Targets Expanding, Per Lakers Insider
NBA ROY Race: Zach Edey, Jaylen Wells, or Bub Carrington?
The 2025 Rookie of the Year (ROY) race is one of the closest award competitions thus far. Fans have been spoiled by highly touted prospects like Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, and LaMelo Ball in past years and they’re just the tip of the iceberg. Before them it was Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, and Zion Williamson. Though there are usually misses at the top of the draft, a lot … [Read more...] about NBA ROY Race: Zach Edey, Jaylen Wells, or Bub Carrington?
Lakers Center Depth Growing Thin with New Injury
The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled with depth behind Anthony Davis this season. Christian Wood, originally projected to be Davis’s backup, is recovering from knee surgery with a growing timeline for a return. Now, LA has been dealt another blow they must manage in a young 2024-25 campaign. Lakers Center Depth Growing Thin with New Injury Jaxson Hayes Out Jaxson Hayes, the … [Read more...] about Lakers Center Depth Growing Thin with New Injury
How Malik Beasley Elevates Pistons With Confidence and Swagger
When the Detroit Pistons signed Malik Beasley in the offseason, they aimed to address a pressing need for shooting. The one-year deal has worked out well for both sides, benefiting each in different ways. For Beasley, it’s an opportunity to showcase his abilities and potentially earn a more lucrative contract next summer. For the Pistons, Beasley provides a reliable shooter to … [Read more...] about How Malik Beasley Elevates Pistons With Confidence and Swagger
Suns Centers Impress in Expanded Role
The Phoenix Suns are off to a great start this year, starting 9-2 in their first 11 games. For Phoenix to start off this great, is a huge turnaround from last season. Last year, at this point, they were 5-6, one game under .500, which was shocking to most. By bringing in new coach Mike Budenholzer, it has made the game easier for the Suns to run their style of basketball. We … [Read more...] about Suns Centers Impress in Expanded Role