The NBA is a league where stars can emerge from out of nowhere. You never know when a player is going to go from being unknown to an NBA superstar. Nikola Jokic was drafted as the 11th pick in the second round of the 2015 NBA Draft and is now a three-time MVP with an NBA championship. As crazy as it might sound, this is not unheard of, as many players take sudden jumps in their … [Read more...] about Breakout Players: 5 NBA Players Who Are Going to Surprise Fans This Season
Backcourt Depth Gives Knicks Various In-Season Opportunities
For a team that had Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Hart, and Miles McBride, adding Mikal Bridges seemed like the final backcourt move they made. After all, none of those guys have ever missed a lot of time with injury, and they just took Indiana to Game 7 without half their payroll. Since the Bridges trade, the Knicks have drafted Tyler Kolek and Kevin McCullar Jr. … [Read more...] about Backcourt Depth Gives Knicks Various In-Season Opportunities
Why the Utah Jazz Hold the Keys to the 2025 NBA Champion
Every team in the NBA would love to work with the Utah Jazz on a possible trade. The Jazz have so many players that can help contenders in win-now mode. They also have young players they can use in a trade for another star. Or use their draft picks to facilitate trades between other teams. On top of that, the Jazz will benefit if they are bad in the following two years. Their … [Read more...] about Why the Utah Jazz Hold the Keys to the 2025 NBA Champion
Ranking the 3 Biggest Eastern Conference Threats to the Celtics
The NBA Champion Boston Celtics enter the season as favorites to repeat. The Celtics have a loaded roster led by star wings Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown along with crucial supporting pieces Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, and Kristaps Porzingis. As a result, it’s easy to see the Celtics repeating as champions. However, many Eastern Conference teams upgraded their roster in hopes … [Read more...] about Ranking the 3 Biggest Eastern Conference Threats to the Celtics
Knicks Head Coach Opens Up About Unsung Hero’s Importance
New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau will be in his sixth season with the franchise in 2024-25. A two-time Coach of the Year, the Knicks rewarded Thibodeau for his success with the organization this offseason, signing him to a rich contract extension. New York has also given Thibodeau, a defensive guru whose pedagogy has led to multiple players’ improvement, a roster with … [Read more...] about Knicks Head Coach Opens Up About Unsung Hero’s Importance