
Category: Basketball

Chris Paul and Gregg Popovich join forces despite past animosity
Over the past two decades, Chris Paul and Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich have battled it out from the sideline and on the court a massive 81 times. And there has been no love lost. “I’ve despised Chris for many years,” Popovich said. The storied 75-year-old coach went on to explain why. “It was difficult…

Garland Refutes Trade Speculation – Basketball Analysts
Darius Garland was mired in a plethora of trade rumors this offseason. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers retained him along with the majority of their core. When asked about the rumors on Media Day, Garland denied the reports from this summer. “I told [Koby Altman] I wanted to be here,” Garland said. “I really don’t know…

Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Reveals Intriguing Insights on Team’s Starting Lineup
Steve Kerr and the Warriors will face significant changes this season, as they are missing one of their top scorers, Klay Thompson. Thompson, the team’s second leading scorer behind Steph Curry, leaves a gap at the shooting guard position with no clear replacement in sight. Coach Steve Kerr has emphasized that nearly every starting position…

Luka Doncic of the Mavericks to Take a Week Off due to Calf Injury
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will be sidelined at least one week due to a left calf contusion, the team announced Wednesday. Doncic, who is entering his seventh NBA season, suffered the injury during a workout. According to ESPN’s Tim Macmahon, the Mavericks are not concerned about Doncic’s availability for their regular-season opener against the…

“Rockets and Alperen Sengun Agree to Contract Extension, Boosting Team’s Potential” – Basketball Analysts
Houston Rockets center, Alperen Sengun, is hopeful that he will be granted a contract extension before the October 21st deadline. “We’ve been talking,” Sengun said. “I want to get the contract, and (the Rockets are) trying to negotiate with us and we’re trying to negotiate with them. So, it’s been good. We’re going to make…

New York Knicks Complete Three-Team Trade to Acquire Karl-Anthony Towns from Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets
The Karl-Anthony Towns blockbuster trade involving the New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Charlotte Hornets was made official on Tuesday, according to press releases from each of the three teams. New York Knicks traded Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo to Minnesota Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Towns The Knicks traded Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to Minnesota for…

Report: Luka Doncic Injured During Preseason Game
Luka Doncic was absent from the Mavericks’ second day of training camp in Las Vegas due to a calf injury, the team announced. Dallas revealed that Doncic was sidelined because of a left calf contusion he suffered during workouts, and he will undergo re-evaluation in one week. The Dallas Mavericks announced today that Mavericks guard…

Donovan Mitchell Expresses Positive Sentiments Towards Cleveland: “I’m Really Enjoying My Time Here” – Basketball Insiders
Donovan Mitchell will come into the new season fresh off signing a three-year, $150.3 million extension. The star shooting guard is excited for his future with the Cleveland Cavaliers. During Media Day on Monday, Mitchell publicly spoke for the first time about the extension and how he enjoys Cleveland. “I can come in here now…

Jack McVeigh Makes History by Sporting No. 58 Jersey in the NBA
Houston Rockets rookie forward Jack McVeigh will become the first NBA player to wear number 58 as a regular jersey number in the upcoming 2024-25 season, according to basketball numerologist Etienne Catalan. Nine numbers have never been worn by an NBA player Since No. 58 is taken, this now leaves nine unused numbers: 64, 69,…