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Oklahoma City Thunder rightly building around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Young Thunder finding their legs in playoff run vs. Rockets - HoustonChronicle.com

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 “Oklahoma City Thunder rightly building around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander”

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NBA’s Manic Monday: Chris Paul to the Suns, Holiday-Bogdanovic join Giannis and more

Sources: Bucks to acquire Holiday, Bogdanovic | World Sports Tale

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 “NBA’s Manic Monday: Chris Paul to the Suns, Holiday-Bogdanovic join Giannis and more”

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Jacob Blake, NBA protests and an ongoing quest for social justice: What’s next? 

Jacob Blake, the NBA's postponed playoffs and an incredible, inevitable  moment for pro sports

After making the historic decision to boycott Game 5 of their NBA Playoff series against Orlando Magic on Wednesday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks hope their defiant stance goes some way to achieving social justice while ending police brutality and systemic racism in the US. This seemed a long time coming, but what’s next? Continue reading “Jacob Blake, NBA protests and an ongoing quest for social justice: What’s next? “