Knicks shouldn’t give up on Ntilikina for a second-round pick
New York Knicks are willing to listen to trade offers for point guard Frank Ntilikina, according to SNY’s Ian Begley.
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Losing Horford, Irving leaves Celtics reliant on development of Brown, Tatum
Boston Celtics centre Al Horford will not take his $30.1 million player option for the 2019/20 NBA season per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
It is Kawhi Leonard or bust for the Clippers as they try keep up with Lakers
Over the past 7 years, the Los Angeles Clippers have been building momentum. With their Staples Center rivals struggling, they have made major strides to try and break away from the notion that they are the Lakers’ “little brothers”.
NBA free agency explained
The start of NBA free agency is one of the most anticipated days on the calendar for NBA fans. This is because of the huge impact that one star acquisition can make to an NBA franchise.
What the Lakers should do next: Four bargain role players to fit alongside Davis and LeBron
The NBA’s worst kept secret was revealed on Saturday night, the New Orleans Pelicans traded top five talent in the league Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers. Davis is the type of talent that when he becomes available, general managers leap before they look. It’s very much a case of secure the talent first and then take it from there. Whether or not Rob Pelinka of the LA Lakers adopted this mindset is up for debate, however, what we do know is that the Lakers gave up a king’s ransom for Davis.
Houston we have a problem: Turmoil between Paul and the Rockets means it’s time to hit reset button
Midway through the regular season a clip emerged of Houston Rockets guards Chris Paul and James Harden getting into it on the bench during a game. Most people, reasonably, brushed it aside as a heated moment between two elite and driven athletes. However, it has emerged that the relationship status between Paul and Harden has become “unsalvageable”.
Three teams who should go after Tobias Harris in free agency
Tobias Harris had a breakout year at the best possible time. Heading into his walk year, Harris appeared as the Los Angeles Clippers’ main offensive option, which attracted the attention of the Philadelphia 76ers. As Philadelphia pursued a big playoff run, they made a deal which Harris was the centre of.
Nuggets giving up Murray for Davis would have been a mistake
The Denver Nuggets were involved in trade talks for All-NBA forward Anthony Davis according to the Denver Post.
Three non-max free agents Lakers should sign alongside LeBron and Davis
After months of discussions, the Los Angeles Lakers finally traded for Anthony Davis on Saturday, pairing the All-NBA forward with four-time MVP LeBron James at Staples Center.
NBA free agency moratorium explained
The free agency moratorium is a 6 day period from 6pm ET on 30th June to 12pm ET on 6th July when there is restrictions on which players can sign contracts.
Lakers should sign Beverley, Redick rather than star after landing Davis
The Los Angeles Lakers got their big fish. Anthony Davis will now be joining LeBron James and Kyle Kuzma on the Lakers front court. But the good news doesn’t end there.
Brooklyn Nets are in great position to complete turnaround, pair Davis and Irving
Brooklyn Nets threw themselves into the middle of the NBA offseason when they freed up two max salary slots by trading Allen Crabbe to the Hawks. Kyrie Irving rumours followed, and Irving recently switched agents to join Jay-Z’s ROC Nation Sports, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
NBA Finals Review: Toronto is a city of champions
Toronto Raptors won their first NBA championship in Oakland on Thursday night, defeating the Golden State Warriors in Game Six of the NBA Finals.
Golden State Warriors injuries leave them in unfamiliar territory for 2019/20
Golden State Warriors lost the NBA Finals to the Toronto Raptors on Thursday. With Kevin Durant sidelined, Klay Thompson suffered a knee injury in the third quarter that was later revealed to be a torn ACL and will rule him out for most of the 2019/20 campaign.
Toronto Raptors’ NBA Finals win sets new blueprint for front offices
Toronto Raptors won their first NBA title on Thursday night, winning Game Six in Oracle Arena to defeat the Golden State Warriors 4-2 in a dramatic, often extraordinary, series.