Brandon Ingram had 28 points, Zion Williamson impressed with 21 on 13 shots alongside a career-high seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks (11-7) had their two-game winning run snapped emphatically away from home overnight. Can they sustain that level of efficiency against a well-rested Houston Rockets (8-9) team in the second of their back-to-back slate? Continue reading “Preview: New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets – Who continues their momentum?”
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NBA Previews: Bucks host Lakers, Jazz target successive wins over Pelicans
Two NBA match previews as the Milwaukee Bucks (9-5) look to respond after a heartbreaking defeat against the Brooklyn Nets as they host the defending champion Lakers (11-4), while Stan Van Gundy’s New Orleans Pelicans (5-8) hope to avoid successive defeats against a resurgent Utah Jazz team (10-4) after a sluggish start to the regular season. Who will come out on top? Continue reading “NBA Previews: Bucks host Lakers, Jazz target successive wins over Pelicans”
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 “Oklahoma City Thunder rightly building around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander”
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 “NBA’s Manic Monday: Chris Paul to the Suns, Holiday-Bogdanovic join Giannis and more”
Preview: New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings – Battle of two strugglers
The NBA’s resumption of play continues on Friday night, when two struggling sides in contrasting situations and conferences target a return to winning ways as the New Orleans Pelicans (29-39) entertain the Wizards (24-44) in Orlando, Florida. Considering the pair’s recent woes, who will ultimately reign supreme here? Continue reading “Preview: New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings – Battle of two strugglers”
NBA commissioner Adam Silver cautiously optimistic about restart in Orlando bubble
NBA commissioner Adam Silver told the New York Times that he’s cautiously optimistic things are on the right track, with regular-season games set to resume later this week after more than a four-month hiatus from competitive basketball. Continue reading “NBA commissioner Adam Silver cautiously optimistic about restart in Orlando bubble”
NBA players’ health concerns rise, positive COVID-19 tests and more ahead of return
A round-up of the latest NBA news as player concerns intensify surrounding the Disney bubble, while some have dropped out with teams announcing more positive coronavirus tests. Questions are being asked before the league resumes on July 30.
Damian Lillard won’t play, if Blazers don’t have ‘true opportunity’ to make playoffs
Portland Trail Blazers’ All-Star guard Damian Lillard has confirmed he will not complete the 2019-20 NBA season when proceedings resume later this summer, if the Blazers are not afforded a ‘true opportunity’ to make the postseason.
Coronavirus: NBA suspends season indefinitely, after Jazz’ Rudy Gobert contracts COVID-19
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.
Charlotte Hornets intrigued by possible trade for Knicks’ Julius Randle
According to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor, the Charlotte Hornets have engaged in trade talks with the New York Knicks regarding their power forward Julius Randle. Continue reading “Charlotte Hornets intrigued by possible trade for Knicks’ Julius Randle”
Victor Oladipo, Zion Williamson set for exciting returns before January ends
Indiana Pacers’ Victor Oladipo and Pelicans’ number one pick Zion Williamson are both expected to make their season debuts before January is over, as they look to boost their respective teams’ postseason hopes in contrasting conferences… Continue reading “Victor Oladipo, Zion Williamson set for exciting returns before January ends”
Pelicans GM David Griffin dismisses trade speculation after Jrue Holiday links
Pelicans GM David Griffin has dismissed recent trade speculation suggesting their All-Star point guard Jrue Holiday will depart before February, while also delivering an update on the fitness of number one draft pick Zion Williamson. Continue reading “Pelicans GM David Griffin dismisses trade speculation after Jrue Holiday links”
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