Photo: NBA/YouTube During the recent game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks in the playoffs, Daniel Gafford, the Mavericks’ center, shared his frustrations about his performance on the court. Gafford, who was traded to the Mavericks from the Washington Wizards, struggled to make an impact and only scored three points in 14…
The NBA has seen a surge in injuries over the past few weeks, affecting key players across various teams. Let’s check in on the status of some of these injured players. GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO Giannis Antetokounmpo, the star player for the Bucks, has been sidelined since April 9th with a calf strain injury. Despite his absence,…
Photo: Peter Baba The NBA recently announced the finalists for the 2023-24 Defensive Player of the Year award. The candidates include Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat, Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves, and newcomer Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs. Gobert has an impressive track record with three previous Defensive Player of the…
In the 2020 Western Conference finals, Dwight Howard managed to slow down the usually unstoppable Nikola Jokic. Jokic’s stats dropped against Howard and the Lakers compared to his performance in the first two rounds of the playoffs, ultimately leading to a 4-1 series win for LA and an NBA championship. This week, Howard revealed the…
Photo: CNA The Los Angeles Lakers have endured nine consecutive losses to the Denver Nuggets, including a defeat in Game 1 of their first-round series in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Dwight Howard appears to believe he could aid in resolving Los Angeles’ struggles against Denver. He seems to be advocating for a return to his…
Damian Lillard was not pleased with Tyrese Haliburton’s mocking celebration, but Lillard had the last laugh with an impressive performance as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 109-94 in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Lillard stepped up in the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo, scoring 35 points in the first half alone. After…
Baylor made a big addition to its 2024-25 roster with the commitment of former Duke standout Jeremy Roach over the weekend. Roach, who is also considering the 2024 NBA Draft, is ranked No. 4 in the CBS Sports Transfer Rankings. He brings valuable experience, having started for Duke under both Mike Krzyzewski and Jon Scheyer….
Photo: Peter Baba The NBA revealed the final candidates for the 2023-24 Rookie of the Year award: Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Brandon Miller from the Charlotte Hornets, and Victor Wembanyama from the San Antonio Spurs. Despite missing the previous season due to injury, Holmgren had an impact, winning the Western Conference Rookie…
There was a memorable moment in the Timberwolves-Suns game when Anthony Edwards began trash-talking his childhood idol Kevin Durant. Edwards expressed that the experience was one of the best feelings of his life after helping the Wolves win 120-95 and outscoring KD 18-10 in the third quarter. Durant responded to the exchange by stating that…
1. Kansas is ranked at the top of this list because of the return of key players like Hunter Dickinson, KJ Adams, and Dajuan Harris, as well as new additions from the transfer portal and high school prospects. With improved depth, they are expected to perform better than the previous season. 2. Houston is ranked…
