Midway through an unprecedented season hampered by COVID-19 protocols, troublesome injuries and more too, I spoke to LA Clippers fan and NBA expert Jack Brown shortly after the All-Star game – discussing multiple topics including: standout rookies, possible moves between now and the March 25 trade deadline while assessing true contenders from the pretenders. Continue reading
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Philadelphia 76ers among NBA teams eyeing Kyle Lowry trade before deadline
Reports claim Toronto Raptors PG Kyle Lowry is attracting interest from many title-contending teams – including the Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers – with the six-time All-Star said to be more interested in a move back home to Philly, should the right trade scenario unfold between now and the March 25 deadline. His agent Mark Bartelstein has denied these claims. Continue reading
NBA free agency Q&A: Giannis’ future, potential movers and 2020-21 season
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With the new 2020-21 season set to start on December 22, I spoke to LA Clippers fan and NBA expert Jack Brown after a whirlwind finish to the previous campaign from the Orlando bubble – discussing topics including: free agency options, various head coaching moves and more too.
Playoff Preview: Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors – A decisive Game 6 awaits
Jaylen Brown led the game in scoring with 27 points as the Boston Celtics edged closer to clinching their third Eastern Conference Final in the last four years. They’re just 48 minutes from an intriguing showdown with the Miami Heat, who stunned Milwaukee in a five-game series to seal their progression overnight. Will they join them, or can the defending champions take this to a Game 7? Continue reading
NBA Playoff Preview: Raptors vs Celtics – Can defending champions level the series?
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After an impressive 112-94 victory in Game 1, the Boston Celtics hope to double their series lead against a slow-starting Raptors tonight. It wasn’t the start to the Eastern Conference semi-finals that Nick Nurse hoped for, but he’ll be optimistic for a much more efficient shooting outing as they look to improve in Game 2. Will they level the scores here? Continue reading
NBA Playoffs Preview: Nets vs Raptors – Defending champs look to extend lead
Already down two games in what could be a very brief postseason this summer, the Brooklyn Nets look to halve their playoff deficit when they take to the floor on Friday for Game 3 against a motivated Toronto Raptors side. Can they keep the ball out of an in-form Fred VanVleet’s hands and make it 2-1, despite a depleted roster?
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
Boston Celtics 118-102 Toronto Raptors: Jaylen Brown stars as Cs victorious on Christmas Day
Jaylen Brown scored 30 points on 10/13 shooting with five three-pointers, to break multiple records as the Boston Celtics were victorious in Toronto for the first time since 2015, with a 118-102 win over the weakened Raptors on Christmas Day.
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Raptors extend Pascal Siakam’s deal, completing $130m four-year max extension
Ahead of tomorrow’s extension deadline, Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam has put pen-to-paper on a four-year, $130m max contract extension – months after enjoying a breakout season, where he played a pivotal role in securing the Raptors’ maiden NBA title.
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