[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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….
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] Photo: Denver Nuggets/Twitter Denver Nuggets standout Michael Porter Jr. expressed gratitude for his teammates’ support during a difficult time for his siblings. Prior to the team’s playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Porter’s brothers, Jontay and Coban, encountered serious challenges. Jontay received a lifetime ban from the NBA for gambling on basketball games,…
[ad_1] Photo: Denver Nuggets/Twitter Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr. faced personal challenges involving his siblings, with one receiving a lifetime NBA ban for betting and another sentenced to prison for a DUI crash. Despite the turmoil, Porter contributed 19 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks in the game. Porter teammate Nikola Jokic praised his…
