After a disappointing playoff campaign, the Lakers have again been bold as they try to return top of the NBA food chain once more with this trade. But amid questions over the perennial All-Star guard’s fit in Southern California, is Russell Westbrook the answer to their problems? Continue reading “Lakers agree trade deal for Wizards’ Russell Westbrook, featuring three-player package”
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Wizards 110-107 Warriors: Bradley Beal’s spirited surge saves Wiz blushes
All-Star SG Bradley Beal didn’t need telling he struggled – but stepped up when his teammates relied on him most, scoring six points in the final 6.1 seconds to push the Washington Wizards past a determined Golden State Warriors effort with a 110-107 victory on the road overnight. Continue reading “Wizards 110-107 Warriors: Bradley Beal’s spirited surge saves Wiz blushes”
NBA Previews: Pacers-Cavaliers, Wizards-Bulls and Magic-76ers on New Year’s Eve
Read on for three NBA previews ahead of New Year’s Eve, as the 2020-21 season continues. Philadelphia will hope for another big performance by their star center Joel Embiid away to the unbeaten Orlando Magic (4-0), while Indiana and Washington target responses after suffering preventable defeats in their respective games against the Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls next. Continue reading “NBA Previews: Pacers-Cavaliers, Wizards-Bulls and Magic-76ers on New Year’s Eve”
Playoff Preview: LA Lakers vs Houston Rockets – Can D’Antoni’s men extend series?
Following a ten-point victory on Thursday evening, the Lakers have edged ever closer to their first Western Conference Finals appearance in a decade. They can clinch that in Game 5, against a Houston side who appear genuinely defeated. Will they finish the job once and for all, or can the Rockets extend their stay in Orlando like Denver did against the Clippers overnight? Continue reading “Playoff Preview: LA Lakers vs Houston Rockets – Can D’Antoni’s men extend series?”
Playoff Preview: Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers – Time to step up
Despite trailing in the first three quarters, the Lakers responded as expected to take a 2-1 series lead against the Houston Rockets in their Western Conference semi-final matchup. It’ll be interesting to see what adjustments Houston make ahead of Game 4, after showing promise despite lacking decisiveness during clutch moments down the stretch. Who will prevail here? Continue reading “Playoff Preview: Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers – Time to step up”
Playoff Preview: Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers – Game 3 up for grabs
Anthony Davis and LeBron James combined for 62 points, 21 rebounds and 13 assists as the Lakers returned to winning ways in Game 2 with a eight-point victory against the Houston Rockets. After making adjustments to the Rockets’ fast-paced style, will the purple and gold replicate their impressive resurgence from the Portland series and cruise to victory here? Continue reading “Playoff Preview: Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers – Game 3 up for grabs”
Jeff van Gundy emerges as Rockets HC candidate, Mike D’Antoni likely to depart
After the Houston Rockets and head coach Mike D’Antoni failed to agree a contract extension last summer, it’s increasingly likely he’ll will depart once the 19-20 season is eventually concluded. Jeff Van Gundy is among the candidates linked. Continue reading “Jeff van Gundy emerges as Rockets HC candidate, Mike D’Antoni likely to depart”
View from the LA Clippers: Assessing title chances, Western Conference rivals, a season overview at Christmas and more
I got the thoughts of an LA Clippers expert to assess how the 2019-20 NBA season has gone so far, with intriguing opinions on the league, individual players and topics discusssed: including early Rookie of the Year and MVP candidates. Continue reading “View from the LA Clippers: Assessing title chances, Western Conference rivals, a season overview at Christmas and more”
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 “OKC unlikely to trade Chris Paul before February deadline, but is that so bad?”
NBA 19/20 Week 1 Review: Kawhi’s Clippers justify the hype, Super Trae and more
The new NBA season is firmly underway and after an exciting first week packed with surprises and excellent play, it’s time to review the week’s action – as new recruit Kawhi Leonard starred for Finals favourites Clippers while Trae Young and more were particularly impressive. Continue reading “NBA 19/20 Week 1 Review: Kawhi’s Clippers justify the hype, Super Trae and more”
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