NBA MVP rankings: LeBron, Embiid, Jokic set themselves clear
Who’s the MVP as it stands?
Golden State Warriors
Several teams could rival the Lakers for DeMarcus Cousins’ signature in free agency
The Houston Rockets have released DeMarcus Cousins, per Shams Charania.
Outspoken Draymond Green shines light on a major NBA problem
Draymond Green put the NBA on blast for its treatment of players. Green spoke on the double standard between how players who want to leave their teams are treated compared to teams that want to move players.
Warriors, Celtics and Heat should pursue Blake Griffin if he agrees buyout with Pistons
It seems Blake Griffin has played his final game for the Detroit Pistons. Detroit is sitting Griffin until a decision is made on his future.
Bruce Brown’s performance vs Warriors helps Nets find long-term winning formula
The Nets went super-small on Saturday. It led them to a big win over the Golden State Warriors, and Bruce Brown was spectacular.
Lonzo Ball available for trade: Potential destinations
Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball is available in trade talks. New Orleans has fielded calls about Ball and JJ Redick in recent weeks.
NBA on MLK Day: Three key matchups
There’s a packed NBA schedule on MLK Day. The Bucks and Nets meet in an Eastern Conference showdown. Stephen Curry and LeBron James go head-to-head once again in the final game of the night.
P.J. Tucker: Potential trade destinations
Following news of James Harden being traded to the Brooklyn Nets, there were reports of teams showing trade interest in P.J. Tucker.
Don’t write off Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors
Curry’s 62 points was the most since Devin Booker hit 70 in 2017. It was a spectacular night from one of the game’s greatest ever players. Curry went through his box of tricks, a menace off ball, handling it like Allen Iverson, hitting contested threes like few on the planet can.
Steph Curry vs Dame Lillard: Who’s the best point guard in the NBA?
And whether a case of recency bias or agenda-setting on the part of the media, Portland guard Damian Lillard sparked not only comparisons between himself and Curry, but also conversations that he may have surpassed the three-time champion after his spirited playoff performances in the NBA bubble—a debate that has endured to this day.
Five key takeaways from the Christmas Day games
The NBA Christmas Day games were a bit disappointing. The Heat easily beat the Pelicans, the Bucks cruised past the Warriors, and the Nets were far better than the Celtics.
Five key players to watch out for on Christmas Day
Five NBA games take place on Christmas Day. The Pelicans meet the Heat before the Warriors take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks. They’re followed by the Nets and Celtics before attention switches to the Western Conference for the Mavericks versus the Lakers and a playoff rematch between the Clippers and the Nuggets.
Three players to watch opening night of the 2020-21 NBA season
The 2020/21 NBA season is here. It’s been the shortest offseason in league history, but the excitement levels are as high as ever for opening night. Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant matchup for the first time since Durant played for the Thunder as the Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets get the season tipped off on December 22nd. The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers follow up at Staples Center.
Rookie of the Year: Key factors, frontrunners and sleepers
Without a doubt the NBA is in good hands. Basketball fans are witnessing greatness from the established NBA superstars – LeBron James headlining such a cast – but some have expressed concern that over the next few years, we may have to say goodbye to some elite talent.
Ranking the five best point guards in the NBA in 2020/21
Coming up with a Top 5 list of the best current NBA point guards is always a challenging task. Aside from talent, point guards are now stuffing the stat sheet in today’s positionless basketball. It’s safe to say that the production among point guards in this NBA era is at an all-time high.