While teams like the Warriors, Lakers, and Knicks are desperately trying to find a big man to shore up their rotation, it seems like the Portland Trail Blazers are the big winners. Yes, their big men on the trade block aren’t the headliners to be grabbed by the deadline. Do not let the Trail Blazers trade rumors fool you though. They would love to trade guys like Deandre Ayton, … [Read more...] about The Blazers Might Win the Big Man Trade Sweepstakes
Checking The Temperature On Jimmy Butler To Nets
This offseason, the Brooklyn Nets are projected to have more than twice as much cap space ($91.8m) as the next team. With the primary motivation for Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler seeming to be securing a max contract, this makes them a viable option for the six-time All-Star if he declines his 2025-26 player option and becomes a free agent. Well, at least it would, if the … [Read more...] about Checking The Temperature On Jimmy Butler To Nets
The Knicks Numbers Against Elite Teams Are Shocking
The New York Knicks are in third place in the Eastern Conference and fifth in the NBA. By any stretch of the imagination, this should be considered one of the best seasons in recent history. Yet, despite this start, frustration has risen. After the Knicks’ offseason trades for Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, they essentially signaled that they believed this was a … [Read more...] about The Knicks Numbers Against Elite Teams Are Shocking
Thunder Should Be Considered a Benchmark for Reeling Knicks
The 126-101 loss for the New York Knicks against the Oklahoma City Thunder was flattering. In truth, it was a blowout by the end of the first quarter. When a head coach like Tom Thibodeau, traditionally loathed to take out his starters, is forced to wave the white flag at the start of the fourth, it tells its own story. This game was billed as an opportunity for the Knicks to … [Read more...] about Thunder Should Be Considered a Benchmark for Reeling Knicks
New York Knicks Need To Trade For More Depth
The New York Knicks are set up pretty well for a playoff run. Karl-Anthony Towns has been magnificent all year and after a slow start, Mikal Bridges is rounding into form. Adding those two to their core from last season looks like an excellent risk. The Knicks are currently the third seed in the East at 25-14. Unfortunately, their current roster, although better than last … [Read more...] about New York Knicks Need To Trade For More Depth