Read on for two NBA match previews as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder (12-18) host a determined Miami Heat (13-17) side, while reigning West Player of the Week Damian Lillard looks to propel an undermanned Portland Trail Blazers (18-11) to a big road win vs. Phoenix Suns (19-10), with both vying for fourth place out West. Who will prevail? Continue reading
Tag: Chris Paul
Oklahoma City Thunder rightly building around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
After a whirlwind month which saw his mentor Chris Paul depart for Phoenix, a new head coach appointed, multiple teammates leaving in trades or free agency, it’s become increasingly clear that the Oklahoma City Thunder are both prepared and willing to build their team around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander going forward – a belief echoed by GM Sam Presti earlier this weekend. Continue reading
NBA’s Manic Monday: Chris Paul to the Suns, Holiday-Bogdanovic join Giannis and more
On an eventful night as far as NBA transactions go, there was significant movement across the league – namely with the Milwaukee Bucks going all in to secure more firepower with two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo still considering whether he’ll sign their super-max offer. Chris Paul has a new home in Phoenix, while Trevor Ariza returns to Houston and more besides. Continue reading
Phoenix Suns, Oklahoma City Thunder discussing potential Chris Paul trade
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According to ESPN reports, the Phoenix Suns have had ongoing discussions about acquiring All-Star point guard Chris Paul from their Western Conference rivals Oklahoma City Thunder – the 35-year-old has two years and is owed $85.5m on his existing four-year contract, which was among the main reasons why he remained in Oklahoma after last summer’s blockbuster trade. Continue reading
NBA Playoff Previews: Thunder-Rockets, Heat-Pacers as First Round intensifies
Two match previews as the Oklahoma City Thunder aim to level their intriguing matchup against the Houston Rockets after winning an overtime thriller in Game 3 this past weekend, before an impressive Miami Heat team target a record-breaking series sweep at Indiana Pacers’ expense later on tonight. Who will win? Continue reading
NBA Previews: Heat-Raptors, Thunder-Nuggets as playoff hopefuls clash today
The NBA’s resumption continues on Monday as Miami and Oklahoma look to build after opening weekend victories in difficult encounters to kick off the new week. Read on for match previews ahead of Heat-Raptors and Thunder-Nuggets across the two conferences as teams get up to speed from the Orlando bubble. Continue reading
Report: Knicks want to acquire Thunder’s Chris Paul, help build a winning culture
According to recent reports, the New York Knicks (21-45) are interested in acquiring Oklahoma City Thunder’s All-Star veteran guard Chris Paul this year: they want him to propel them into building a winning culture for years to come.
OKC unlikely to trade Chris Paul before February deadline, but is that so bad?
Despite making public their attempts to offload the 9-time All-Star’s bloated contract before the February trade deadline, it’s becoming increasingly clear that OKC are resigned to keeping hold of the 34-year-old for another year at least. Continue reading
