The Brooklyn Nets’ 2024 media day set a competitive tone, with several veteran players expressing a desire to win games. However, this stands in stark contrast to the Nets’ actual agenda, which is focused on rebuilding. As the franchise pivots toward a youth movement and a strategy aimed at the 2025 NBA Draft, these competing interests suggest the team will soon need to trade … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Nets Media Day Comments Prove They Will Be Sellers
Why Knicks Champion Passed Up Pacers To Play In Big Apple
Would the New York Knicks have been able to win their last championship without Earl Monroe? In 1972-73, the Knicks had a stacked roster, with Monroe playing alongside six future Hall of Fame selections. When they made it to the 1973 NBA Finals, teams like the Baltimore Bullets (who are now the Washington Wizards) were no match, losing the series in five games. Ironically, the … [Read more...] about Why Knicks Champion Passed Up Pacers To Play In Big Apple
Recently-Waived New York Knicks Veteran Denies Reunion
Just a week after signing with the team in the middle of September, the New York Knicks waived veteran forward Marcus Morris a few days ago. This move happened as a formality to make room for Karl-Anthony Towns, who the Knicks acquired in a blockbuster trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Though he was just on a training camp deal, the Knicks reportedly had interest in … [Read more...] about Recently-Waived New York Knicks Veteran Denies Reunion
Nets Playmaker Talks Injury Concerns, Bounce Back Year
The Brooklyn Nets have a plan for Ben Simmons this offseason. Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez says Brooklyn wants “to play fast (and) Ben is one of the best playmakers to do that” (h/t Nets Kingdom). Cam Thomas and Cameron Johnson, could both be full-time starters next season, talked up Simmons. Dennis Schroder says that during the Nets’ minicamp, they “had a whole week where … [Read more...] about Nets Playmaker Talks Injury Concerns, Bounce Back Year
Lakers Rumors: LA Inquired About Defensive-Minded Big Man
During a recent press conference prior to the team’s media day, Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka addressed the elephant in the room of no offseason trades made, saying he’d be willing to move both future first-round picks if they led to “sustained Lakers excellence.” The Lakers also confirmed to Bleacher Report that adding a center remains a priority, which makes this latest … [Read more...] about Lakers Rumors: LA Inquired About Defensive-Minded Big Man