Former OK Thunder Head Coach Scott Brooks is increasingly becoming an attractive target for teams struggling with their rebuilding efforts. Brooks is largely known for his expertise in developing and honing fresh talents into full-blown NBA superstars with players like Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook.
Jae Crowder, a former trade from Dallas Mavericks, has recently built himself an identity based on his indispensable attributes: versatility and strong defensive play. To underscore his growing status within the team, Celtics PR staff appears to be promoting him as the team’s new face.
Stephen Curry has two records to brag about this season: first, he led the Warriors to its 73rd win to surpass Jordan Bulls’ (’95-’96) 72-win record and a little more than 400 made three pointers. With his current gameplay, the modest-looking star player is set to conquer the MVP title should the Warriors keep a hold on its NBA title.
Primary owners group of Milwaukee Bucks just confirmed Jason Kidd’s extension as the team’s head coach dispelling rumors of a ‘shaky future’. Despite a disappointing 2016-17 season, Bucks are geared to rebuilding the team for a more successful run next year.
New York Knicks President Phil Jackson was slammed for getting an ‘overvalued’ Derrick Williams on board as hybrid forward for a two-year $9million contract. Meanwhile, the forward player hinted at opting-in for a longer and more financially secure contract instead of settling with $4.4 million player option for a year.
NBA owners are expected to approve measure permitting ad placements on jersey shirts. Half of the earned ad money goes to the team while the other half goes to the league’s revenue-sharing coffers.
Chris Bosh’s absence on the hardcourt would probably extend for an unexpectedly longer time due to a recurring blood clot in his left calf. Meanwhile, Heat veterans are trying to help shape up their younger teammates as the franchise beefs up for the larger battles ahead.
Amid Lakers’ ongoing internal strife and performance struggles, rumors are currently swirling about the Zen Master Phil Jackson’s purported return to west coast franchise. Jackson’s return may well do much in reversing Lakers’ declining fortunes in the post-Kobe Bryant era.
Former 76sers point guard Allen Iverson turned emotional as he reflected on family, friends, and teammates in press conference following his induction to the 2016 NBA Hall of Fame class. In a recent interview, Iverson finds a younger resemblance of himself in LeBron James for his the latter’s burning willpower to win at every game.
Veteran TNT reporter Craig Sager is flooded with support across the NBA world as he continues his struggle with Leukemia- Miami Heat, for instance, paid its homage to Sager in a tribute video during a timeout in its showdown with Chicago Bulls. The 64-year-old sports media-man has been diagnosed with cancer in 2014 and has since been fighting it despite a 3-to-6-month prognosis by doctors.
Sam Hinkie has recently stepped down as Philadelphia 76sers’ general manager after being blamed for the franchise’s mediocre performance in the past three years of his stewardship. Bryan Colangelo is reportedly succeeding him as executive as he joins his father and chairman of operations, Jerry, in altering the team’s losing course.
Houston Rockets guard Andrew Goudelock had just made the now famous ‘butt pass’ after bounce-passing the ball to Josh Smith’s rear as the latter tries to collect himself after getting poked in the eye. Meanwhile, Golden State Warriors had just scored their 70th win after dominating San Antonio Spurs in 112-101 game landing behind 1995-96 Chicago Bulls’ NBA record.
Amid a growing rift between Bulls head coach Hoiberg and Butler over gameplay issues, some Chicago fans have been proposing for Butler trade to Lakers. Meanwhile, it appears that Derrick Rose might be a candidate for trade too as the franchise frees up its cap by unloading expensive veterans.
Amid Nick Young’s dismal hardcourt performance and lack of mental focus, Lakers decides to shut him down from active gameplay as the management ponders on how to get him off the roster despite having two years left on his contract. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant reportedly expressed interest in joining the gold and purple team once he enters the free agency season this summer.
Kobe Bryant stunned Lakers’ long-time rival Celtics with his ‘dead serious’ demeanor on the hardcourt which saw him scoring a total 34 points in the game. Despite Bryant’s astounding performance, Boston still managed to dominate LA with a 107-100 victory that enabled them to advance to the playoffs.
