Back by the popular demand of pretty much only myself, it’s the second annual edition of Around the NBA in 15 Trades. We’re taking all 30 teams in the lead up to the Feb. 7 trade deadline and finding a happy middle ground for prosperous barterdom. The Clippers started out the season strong but faded down the standings
Month: January 2019
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 29: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks looks on during their Open Practice on September 29, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the
With trade season approaching, there are several vets on bad teams just begging to be dealt. We look at the top five candidates. As we near three weeks and counting until the NBA’s trade deadline, we’re about to enter silly season. Aside from the five teams that have been content to lose early and often
For every young player struggling to actualize an imposing pre-draft expectation, there are occasional spurts of brilliance, just enough to keep the believers going without really creating a consistent impact. Nearly two seasons into the Jonathan Isaac experience, that’s the best way to describe his journey. When the Orlando Magic drafted Isaac sixth overall in
2:28 PM ET In a meeting with New York Knicks management Thursday, All-Star forward Kristaps Porzingis expressed concern on the state of the franchise and his future with the organization, league sources told ESPN. Porzingis, sidelined for nearly a year with an ACL injury, can become a restricted free agent this summer. Increasing tensions on
12:53 AM ET NEW YORK — Center Enes Kanter kissed the Knicks logo on the Madison Square Garden court when he checked into Wednesday night’s game in New York, a gesture he later said was done to thank fans for their support during his recent benching. “I just wanted to show my love,” said Kanter,
The Deadline Should Be Fun The February 7th, 2019 NBA Trade Deadline is just around the corner, and given the number of high profile names said to be available, it could make this one of the more interesting deadlines to watch. Historically, there are usually 10 to 14 deadline transactions per year, with most of
There’s no denying how freakishly talented Anthony Davis is, and there’s now some measurable evidence of his massive wingspan. Anthony Davis is clearly one of the most talented players in the NBA, and he’s filling the stat sheet again so far this year (27.1 points, 12.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 2.7 blocks and 1.6 steals
The New Orleans Pelicans are going to lose Anthony Davis, and their only real option to competing again is trading their veterans and rebuilding. Anthony Davis requesting a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans is the biggest story in the NBA this season right now, mostly because of excitement over what team Davis could join,
10:11 PM ET NEW ORLEANS — The presence, or lack thereof, of Anthony Davis was unmistakable on Wednesday as the Pelicans played the Denver Nuggets, the first home game for team since Davis’ trade request became public on Monday. Davis was absent through almost the entirety of the team’s pregame hype video prior to tipoff,
MILWAUKEE, WI – OCTOBER 03: Jabari Parker #2 of the Chicago Bulls handles the ball during a preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum on October 3, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JANUARY 23: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers is taken off of the court on a stretcher after being injured in the second quarter of the game against the Toronto Raptors at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 23, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) UFC 232 VADA test
A surprisingly strong season from the Indiana Pacers may have been derailed by an ugly knee injury for Victor Oladipo. It’s become an increasingly, and painfully, familiar moment. A splendid athlete falls to the floor, just as they do dozens of time every game. Among the morass of bodies, you can’t see what happened or why
11:27 AM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — Rapper J. Cole will headline the halftime show at the NBA All-Star Game. The seven-time Grammy Award nominee will return to his home state to perform a medley of hits at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Feb. 17. He released his latest single, “Middle
The 76ers are out According to Yahoo! Sports the Philadelphia 76ers are not expected to be involved in the hunt for Anthony Davis. This is probably good news for teams like the Lakers or Celtics because the 76ers could make a very compelling offer to the Pelicans, particularly if they were willing to part with
The NBA provides the masses great drama during nearly every month of the year — February, for many reasons, is no different. Aside from the All-Star Game-related festivities, the trade deadline is always a popular period of time for the frenzied onlooker. On the surface level, the notion of asking whether the buyers will buy
DETROIT, MI – OCTOBER 25: Stanley Johnson #7 of the Detroit Pistons is introduced during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 25, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and
3:47 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Tuesday marked the 140th game of Brandon Ingram’s NBA career. But it was the first game he’s played since Anthony Davis set the basketball world on fire by requesting a trade on Monday that linked the Los Angeles Lakers forward in just about every plausible trade scenario to land
6:09 PM ET New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis has been fined $50,000 by the NBA after his agent, Rich Paul, told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday that his client “wants to be traded to a team that allows him a chance to win consistently and compete for a championship.” Here’s what each team can
The Boston Celtics’ Kyrie Irving questions a call during action against at Orlando Magic at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. The Magic won, 105-103. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS via Getty Images) NBA Trade Deadline 2019: Rumors and deal tracker by Ian Levy Kyrie Irving is slated to star in
8:32 AM ET ON A SUNDAY afternoon inside the Superdome in December 2014, Rita Benson LeBlanc, the granddaughter of New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson, reportedly accosted Benson’s wife, Gayle. Within six days, Tom Benson disinherited his daughter and her two children and made Gayle his primary heir. There’s way more to this
Defense is inherently important for success as a big in the NBA, but many big prospects struggle to make an impact there in college. How can we project who will be good defenders in the NBA, and how can these players provide value if they aren’t? The 2018 NBA Draft class was an outlier year
PORTLAND, OR – JANUARY 18: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 18, 2019 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to
BROOKLYN, NY – DECEMBER 18: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Jarrett Allen #31 of the Brooklyn Nets blocks a dunk attempts during the first quarter against LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Barclays Center on December 18, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets defeated the Lakers 115-110. NOTE
Kyrie Irving did not play Monday night, but that did not stop the crowd in Brooklyn from chanting about his looming free agent status. For what it’s worth Kyrie Irving has said he will re-sign with the Boston Celtics, and team president Danny Ainge has said they will keep him. But that won’t stop speculation
1:28 AM ET Adrian WojnarowskiESPN The New Orleans Pelicans plan to listen to offers on All-NBA center Anthony Davis but won’t make a deal before next Thursday’s NBA trade deadline unless they’re offered an overwhelming package for the franchise’s star, league sources told ESPN. Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson and GM Rob Pelinka are
12:30 PM ET NBA InsidersESPN.com Anthony Davis has requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans that could shake up the NBA. So, what’s next? Our experts answer the big questions for New Orleans and potential suitors heading into the 2019 NBA trade deadline on Feb. 7. 1. What should the Pelicans do now? Bobby
The NBA Trade Deadline is almost here and every team has an opportunity to improve. Here’s how they can do it. With the trade deadline approaching, the front office for each team in the NBA has a chance to assess the direction and needs of their roster. While some teams may be in a position
After trading for Jimmy Butler, expect the 76ers to be aggressive upgrading small holes on the bench to prep for an NBA Finals run. The 76ers have been perhaps the NBA’s most entertaining teams the past two seasons, navigating scandal and injuries as well as the blossoming of their superstar young players into a championship-caliber
Back by the popular demand of pretty much only myself, it’s the second annual edition of Around the NBA in 15 Trades. We’re taking all 30 teams in the lead up to the Feb. 7 trade deadline and finding a happy middle ground for prosperous barterdom. The Milwaukee Bucks currently own the best record in the
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