After finding themselves down 0-2 earlier in the series against a determined Dallas Mavericks display, the LA Clippers have an opportunity to atone for last season’s Game 7 woes this weekend. They have Kawhi Leonard to thank, but the job isn’t over yet.
Continue readingAfter the Cleveland Cavaliers announced they were going to bench Andre Drummond while pursuing trade opportunities, the two-time All-Star center has attracted interest across the league – though many teams are unlikely to make moves unless he’s bought out next month. Continue reading
Two Western Conference sides clash in the early hours on Thursday, as the Dallas Mavericks (8-9) travel to Salt Lake City against an in-form Utah Jazz (13-4) team next. In what will be billed as the battle of the duos: Mitchell-Gobert vs. Doncic-Porzingis, the hosts put their nine-game winning streak on the line once more – no-one else leaguewide boasts a similar run of late. Continue reading
Two more NBA match previews as the Philadelphia 76ers (9-5) attempt to bounce back from their narrow defeat in Memphis against Eastern Conference rivals Boston (8-4), while the Indiana Pacers continue life without Victor Oladipo, hosting Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks, who have been unpredictable to start the regular season. Which sides will prevail? Continue reading
As the NBA gears up for the quickest turnaround in league history next month, a 49-game preseason schedule was announced overnight with some intriguing storylines and matchups to keep an eye on as all 30 teams report for training camp with games coming in December. Continue reading
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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
After a frustrating Game 2, Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers returned in style with a 130-122 victory on Friday night. They’re now 2-1 up in the series and, just like earlier this week, it’s likely Rick Carlisle’s men will target a swift response to level the scores again. Can Dallas rally to win, potentially without Luka Doncic here? Continue reading
The NBA have suspended the 2019-20 season until further notice, after Utah Jazz’s All-Star center Rudy Gobert today tested positive for coronavirus. The decision came after OKC-Jazz was postponed, just moments before tip-off at the Chesapeake Energy Arena.
The Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks have already held trade discussions focused around All-Star center Andre Drummond, according to ESPN. However, the Hawks aren’t the only interested party: Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors and Dallas Mavericks are all said to also be intrigued by the 26-year-old’s situation. Continue reading
