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
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NBA Playoff Previews: Thunder-Rockets, Heat-Pacers as First Round intensifies
Two match previews as the Oklahoma City Thunder aim to level their intriguing matchup against the Houston Rockets after winning an overtime thriller in Game 3 this past weekend, before an impressive Miami Heat team target a record-breaking series sweep at Indiana Pacers’ expense later on tonight. Who will win? Continue reading
Victor Oladipo will opt out of Orlando resumption, to prepare for 20-21 season
Pacers’ All-Star Victor Oladipo has taken the difficult decision to sit out of this summer’s resumed NBA season in Orlando later this month. The 28-year-old guard confirmed he’ll travel with the team but take time to prepare for 2020-21, having played just 13 games after returning from a serious ACL injury this year. Continue reading
Pacers, Oladipo’s $80m extension talks reached impasse before 19-20 season
Victor Oladipo’s contract continues to creep up on the Indiana Pacers and the two sides discussed a four-year, $80m extension before this 2019-20 season began – talks which didn’t go far. A number of teams are said to be monitoring his situation.
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