The 2024-25 NBA regular season got off to a rocky start for the Philadelphia 76ers, who are missing both Joel Embiid (knee injury management) and Paul George (left knee bone bruise recovery) for at least the first three games of the season. Now, they have to travel to Indiana on Sunday afternoon, to face an Indiana Pacers team that is also hungry for a victory and looking to … [Read more...] about What’s Wrong With The Philadelphia 76ers
10-Year Veteran Very Close To Season Debut For Heat
The Miami Heat are off to a 1-1 start in the 2024-25 season. After losing on opening night to the Orlando Magic, Miami rebounded with a 114-106 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Josh Richardson, expected to play a key reserve role, has not been available the first two games due to injury. It seems like that may change for Richardson in the next game or two after … [Read more...] about 10-Year Veteran Very Close To Season Debut For Heat
Creighton Big Man Eager To Save His Best For Last
Much of the attention at Big East media day was focused on the UConn men’s basketball team’s bid to win a third straight national title. Rick Pitino, preparing for his second season as the St. John’s head coach, was surrounded by media for much of the morning at Madison Square Garden. Creighton big man Ryan Kalkbrenner was another popular interview subject. Kalkbrenner was … [Read more...] about Creighton Big Man Eager To Save His Best For Last
Why Gary Trent Jr. Could Transform the Bucks’ Defense
Gary Trent Jr. may have been an under-the-radar acquisition, but his impact on the Milwaukee Bucks is already becoming impossible to ignore. The season opener showcased a relentless defensive performance as Trent Jr. took on one of the quickest players in the league, Tyrese Maxey, and made it extremely difficult for him to find a rhythm. As Giannis Antetokounmpo praised … [Read more...] about Why Gary Trent Jr. Could Transform the Bucks’ Defense
Clippers Star Calls Westbrook Future Hall of Famer
The Russell Westbrook experiment is off to a precarious start in Denver. The Nuggets signed the point guard to a 2-year, $6,772,731 contract this offseason in a move that puzzled many. The Nuggets faced the Los Angeles Clippers, Westbrook’s former team, on Saturday, and his old teammates had some nice words for the struggling former superstar. Although the Russell Westbrook … [Read more...] about Clippers Star Calls Westbrook Future Hall of Famer