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For much of the offseason, rumors have surfaced about what the Utah Jazz will do with big man Lauri Markkanen. The 27-year-old has just one year remaining on his four-year, $67.5 million contract. However, he is eligible for a contract extension this summer. While a contract extension seems like a no-brainer for Utah, Markkanen is receiving trade interest from around the … [Read more...] about Utah Jazz Linked to a Former NBA All-Star

In Puerto Rico’s first game of the Paris Olympics, New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado had to be helped off the court after his teammate stepped on his foot in the second quarter. #Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (19 pts in the 1st half) suffered what looks like Olympic tournament ending right leg injury#PuertoRico leading against #SouthSudan at the half 54-48 … [Read more...] about Pelicans Fan Favorite Suffers Injury During Paris Olympics

In 2023, the Denver Nuggets were crowned NBA champions. It was their first championship in franchise history. The following season, the Boston Celtics won their 18th NBA championship. That is the most in NBA history. These 10 NBA teams have 18 fewer championships than Boston or zero. Let’s rank those 10 teams from most likely to least likely to win their first Larry O’Brien … [Read more...] about Ranking Likelihood Of NBA Ringless Teams To Win In 2024-25

As the famous saying goes defense wins championships. However, defense is largely under-discussed and not fully appreciated in NBA discourse. With that in mind let’s shine some light on some of the NBA’s best defenders. This article will focus on the best defender on every Western Conference team. The same list for the Eastern Conference can be found here. The Best Defender On … [Read more...] about The Best Defender On Every Western Conference NBA Team

http://www.imagn.com/setImages/567544/preview/22786258 The New Orleans Pelicans project to start Daniel Theis at center next season. Is “rolling the Theis” with the career reserve really the plan? It could be a make-or-break season for the Pelicans and their hopes to build around former first overall pick Zion Williamson. The team’s general manager, David Griffin, has claimed … [Read more...] about Will Pelicans Really “Roll The Theis” At Center?