NBA Mock Draft: Final Predictions on Draft Day
On the day of the NBA Draft, Jeff Goodman has compiled what he’s heard from NBA executives for his final NBA Mock Draft.
NBA Mock Draft 3.0: Pelicans Load Up on Talent After Trade With Lakers
The Pelicans are sure to take Zion Williamson No. 1 overall, but how does the NBA Draft shape up from there? Jeff Goodman makes his picks.
Search Firm: Predicting Michigan’s Next Head Basketball Coach
The timing isn’t ideal, but Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel now finds himself in a position to have to find a replacement for John Beilein after the 66-year-old left for the NBA and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The good news is that Manuel should have a ready-made list in place after Beilein flirted with NBA openings […]
Kyrie Irving Squandered Ideal Scenario With Celtics; Will They Continue the Experiment?
Kyrie Irving was traded to an ideal scenario in Boston, surrounded by talent with the freedom to be a leader. But after losing a playoff series and the support of his fanbase, will the Celtics really re-sign him?
“Pooh: The Derrick Rose Story” – How to Watch the D-Rose Documentary
Stadium Films presents “Pooh: The Derrick Rose Story.” The documentary is available on-demand at WatchStadium.com/pooh. The film tells the story of Derrick Rose’s life, from his upbringing in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago all the way to his 2018-19 season with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The documentary features interviews with Chicago media and members of the […]
How Do NBA Teams Fare After Trading Away Their Star Player?
When the Pacers traded Paul George to the Thunder for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis, NBA Twitter exploded. Indiana had sent a four-time All-Star (up to that point) and got back an All-Rookie First Team member and a second-year forward. The Pacers didn’t get any draft picks in the deal either. From the outset, it […]
Paul Millsap Focused on Leading the Nuggets Despite His Uncertain Future
Paul Millsap has stuck to the advice legendary NBAer Karl Malone gave him: “Continue to work hard and continue to be myself.” Which is fitting considering that Millsap and Malone have a lot in common. Both were three-year starters at Louisiana Tech and both put up similar numbers during their college careers. Millsap described Malone […]
Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr Looks to Three-Peat History
20 years after completing a three-peat as a player, Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr will attempt to wrap one up as a coach. Since arriving in the Bay Area in 2014, Kerr has reached the NBA Finals every season with Golden State. The Warriors let then-head coach Mark Jackson go after back-to-back playoff appearances and […]
Cavaliers Part Ways With Head Coach Tyronn Lue
The Cavaliers will be looking for a new head coach. Cleveland will reportedly part ways with Tyronn Lue, according to Stadium NBA insider Shams Charania. Lue got off to a 0-6 start with the Cavaliers this season, leading to the decision. Lue will finish his tenure in Cleveland with a 128-83 record. He led the […]
Against the Odds, Allonzo Trier’s Early Emergence a Welcome Sight for the Knicks
Allonzo Trier is making the most of his opportunity. The former Arizona standout has impressed during the start of his two-way contract with the New York Knicks, averaging 9.2 points per game and shooting 37.5 percent from deep. Trier was not picked in the 2018 NBA Draft, but appears to have found a home in […]
Rodney Hood’s One-Year Deal With Cavaliers Could Lead to Big Payday in 2019
Rodney Hood was in line for a big contract. Instead, he’s going to have to prove himself once again. Hood accepted the one-year, $3.4 million qualifying offer to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Stadium NBA Insider Shams Charania. The Cavaliers acquired the forward before last season’s trade deadline in an effort to retool […]
Russell Westbrook Signs Historic NBA Contract on KD’s Birthday
Thunder PG Russell Westbrook signed a five-year, $205 million contract extension with Oklahoma City. After bringing in All-Stars Paul George and Carmelo Anthony, the Thunder have locked up Russell Westbrook to a historic contract. By inking a $205 million extension on Friday, Westbrook will remain in Oklahoma City for another five years. The deal makes […]
NBA Focuses On Draft Lottery Reform, Passes New Rules
By passing new legislation aimed at draft lottery reform, the NBA is trying to combat the recent “tanking” trend. Behind a 28-1-1 vote, the NBA’s board of governors passed legislation on draft lottery reform on Thursday that will hopefully persuade franchises to stop tanking. The three squads with the worst records will now share a […]
Dwyane Wade Will Sign One-Year Deal With Cavaliers
Dwyane Wade has agreed to a one-year, $2.3 million deal with the Cavaliers that will be finalized once he clears waivers on Wednesday. Just two days after agreeing to a buyout with the Chicago Bulls, shooting guard Dwyane Wade has opted to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a one-year, $2.3 million deal. The signing […]
Will Kristaps Porzingis Shine in Carmelo Anthony’s Absence?
Jeff Hornacek joined The Rally to discuss the trajectory of the New York Knicks after trading Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Do the Knicks have an identity after moving on from Carmelo Anthony? New York’s head coach Jeff Hornacek told The Rally it may be time for Kristaps Porzingis to be “the guy.” […]