“It’s [been] difficult” was the prevailing theme when several Hornets players talked to Charlotte Observer’s Roderick Boone about how the season has turned out after entering it with goals of competing for an Eastern Conference Play-in spot. However, injuries have derailed their progress as several players have missed time. Are key players close to returning? Hornets Players … [Read more...] about Hornets Players Talk About “Difficult” Season, And When Will Key Players Return
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Beloved Former NBA Giant Finds New Home Playing In China
When it comes to gregarious personalities in the NBA, very few were more so than Boban Marjanovic. The 36-year-old became a beloved teammate and figure by NBA fans. He was seen as a gentle giant throughout the league (listed at 7-foot-4). Marjanovic had spent each of the previous nine years playing in the NBA prior to this season. This offseason, he decided to join the Turkish … [Read more...] about Beloved Former NBA Giant Finds New Home Playing In China
NBA Rumors: Grizzlies Offer To Nets Revealed Amid Lakers Trade
Among the teams linked to Dorian Finney-Smith, the Memphis Grizzlies were considered one of the favorites to actually land the nine-year veteran. In fact, Memphis was in the midst of a legitimate negotiation for Finney-Smith’s services. So much so that specific players, like John Konchar, were rumored to be part of their potential trade package. However, the Brooklyn Nets opted … [Read more...] about NBA Rumors: Grizzlies Offer To Nets Revealed Amid Lakers Trade
NBA Rumors: Nets Want Multiple First-Round Picks For Veteran
The Brooklyn Nets aren’t interested in lip service. After trading away former franchise cornerstone Mikal Bridges in the offseason, the team is all-in with the rebuilding process, making multiple veterans available to amass draft capital. This strategy is also useful for tanking, which Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez apparently has no interest in. To that point, Brooklyn is … [Read more...] about NBA Rumors: Nets Want Multiple First-Round Picks For Veteran
Which Lonnie Walker IV Suitor Is The Best Free Agent Destination?
Zalgiris guard Lonnie Walker IV “is drawing NBA interest,” according to The Stein Line’s Marc Stein, who lists five teams —the Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, and Boston Celtics —as potential free agent destinations. The former first-round pick has been playing well this season, averaging 13.0 points per game and shooting 40.0 from three. … [Read more...] about Which Lonnie Walker IV Suitor Is The Best Free Agent Destination?