Three high-salary players the Miami Heat could pursue before the deadline
A Miami Heat trade before the NBA trade deadline seems like an inevitability.
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Don’t get too excited about Blake Griffin on the Nets
Six-time All-Star Blake Griffin is joining the Brooklyn Nets after his buyout with the Pistons.
Should the Celtics trade Marcus Smart?
The Boston Celtics are at the center of NBA trade rumors. A possible Marcus Smart trade is being debated once again.
Julius Randle should have been an All-Star lock over Adebayo and Sabonis
Julius Randle is playing the best basketball of his career, bar none. Through 34 games, he’s averaging 23.4 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per contest. He’s been a complete beast on both ends of the floor.
Three possible Andre Drummond trade packages before the deadline
The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to trade Andre Drummond.
Hawks cover front office errors, injuries with decision to fire Lloyd Pierce
The Atlanta Hawks fired Lloyd Pierce on Monday.
Miami Heat continue winning streak against Atlanta Hawks
After their win, the Heat currently have the longest win streak in the Association and move up to fifth in the standings.
Statistics and wins emphasize Dennis Schroder’s importance to the Los Angeles Lakers
It’s reductive to make the link between the Lakers winning again and Dennis Schroder returning. It isn’t that straight forward, of course, but it’s representative of Schroder’s importance to this team.
Best NCAA basketball coaches
NCAA Basketball is not just a place where fans can enjoy high-tier basketball and support their own schools while watching the future stars of professional basketball showcase their talents. While college basketball is indeed an exciting proving ground for the sport’s young talent, it’s also in the NCAA where we witness the sharpest minds in basketball coaching.
Knicks, Bulls and Nuggets should pursue trade for DeMar DeRozan
When the San Antonio Spurs finally missed the playoffs last season, there was a sense that they would be forced to dive deeper into the youth movement and rebuild. Dejounte Murray and Derrick White are two-way budding stars, and the oozing potential of Keldon Johnson is not something to overlook.
Several teams could rival the Lakers for DeMarcus Cousins’ signature in free agency
The Houston Rockets have released DeMarcus Cousins, per Shams Charania.
It’s time for Danny Ainge to make a move
The Boston Celtics blew a big lead on Sunday. They fell to .500. It’s easy to point fingers and question officials, but this Sunday evening meltdown was not an anomaly. Boston has been inconsistent this season – it showed in a big way against the Pelicans.