When the Miami Heat drafted Michael Beasley was second overall out of Kansas State, nobody had a problem with that. The guy was an incredibly gifted player. A one-and-done prospect, he left the Wildcats after averaging 26.2 points, 12.4 rebounds, 1.6 blocks, and 1.3 steals per game. His scoring and rebounding averages were actually the best in the conference. A freshman! The … [Read more...] about Beloved Top-3 Pick Explains How Heat, Knicks Failed Him
Tom Thibodeau Hints at Julius Randle’s Role
With training camp around the corner, three-time All-Star Julius Randle is reportedly ready for the NBA season. This is a timely boost for the New York Knicks, especially with the news that Mitchell Robinson is months away from returning from ankle surgery. Randle dislocated his shoulder in January and later opted to have season-ending surgery. With his imminent and important … [Read more...] about Tom Thibodeau Hints at Julius Randle’s Role
New York Knicks Starter Receives Worrisome Injury Update
In Game 1 of last season’s playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson suffered a left ankle injury. Robinson had surgery on the ankle, his second of the season, and missed the rest of the playoffs. There was hope that Robinson, New York’s starting center, would return in time for the 2024-25 campaign. However, roughly a week before … [Read more...] about New York Knicks Starter Receives Worrisome Injury Update
Knicks Newcomer Details Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle Fit
The New York Knicks will enter 2024-25 with more pomp and circumstance than they’ve had since the days Carmelo Anthony was their top player. Already, a growing chorus of fans is asking if Knicks captain Jalen Brunson has made a greater impact on the franchise than Anthony. Brunson’s become so beloved in the Big Apple that the franchise even brought over his former Villanova … [Read more...] about Knicks Newcomer Details Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle Fit
Brooklyn Takes Another Step In Filling 18-Man Roster By Purging Young Wing From Portland, Expected To Make Another Move To Fill Out Roster Before Training Camp
The Brooklyn Nets front office was very busy on Friday. The Nets took another step towards filling its 18-man roster by agreeing to a two-way contract with Chinese star forward Yongxi “Jacky” Cui. The terms of the deal were not reported, although there are conflicting reports about whether it is a one- or two-year contract. “My mindset is in a good place,” Cui told the Chinese … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Takes Another Step In Filling 18-Man Roster By Purging Young Wing From Portland, Expected To Make Another Move To Fill Out Roster Before Training Camp