In a season that’s seen Chicago Bulls wing Zach LaVine redeem himself after substandard stretch, Brooklyn Nets playmaker Ben Simmons has been looking to do the same. Aside from Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., no active player has had as many back-related absences as him. However, while still not quite his old self, Simmons has looked as healthy as he has in a long … [Read more...] about Assessing Trade, Free Agency Value Of Nets’ Ben Simmons
Knicks’ Needs as Trade Deadline Looms
With the trade deadline just a month away, the New York Knicks have propelled themselves into contention on the back of an elite starting five. Their starting five has a +4.5 net rating with an elite offensive rating of 117.2. However, the flip side of the same argument is that the Knicks starting five have played 688 minutes together. The next highest minute count? Minnesota’s … [Read more...] about Knicks’ Needs as Trade Deadline Looms
Knicks Shouldn’t Wait for Offseason to Make Trades
As we approach the February 6th NBA trade deadline, a common debate starts among many franchises and their fans. Is the team good enough to warrant an all-in trade? Would it be better to wait until the offseason to make any big decisions? Several organizations are in that position after the first half of basketball, with only three weeks to choose their path. Among them are the … [Read more...] about Knicks Shouldn’t Wait for Offseason to Make Trades
Knicks First-Half Positives Amid Rough Stretch
The New York Knicks have had a solid first half of the 2024-25 campaign. Despite a rough last two-week stretch where they went 2-5 with several ugly losses, Tom Thibodeau’s group sits at 26-15 through 41 games. As crazy as it sounds, that record is the 11th best start for a Knicks season in their 79 years of existence. So, there are many positives to look at with the Knicks, … [Read more...] about Knicks First-Half Positives Amid Rough Stretch
Knicks Shopping Big Man Ahead Of Trade Deadline
The New York Knicks appear willing to trade at least one of their centers. Already rumored to be willing to part ways with former starter Mitchell Robinson, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports that the oft-discussed franchise is shopping backup big man Jericho Sims. Knicks Shopping Jericho Sims Ahead Of Trade Deadline Sims, the 58th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, has had his … [Read more...] about Knicks Shopping Big Man Ahead Of Trade Deadline