For months, all anyone could talk about when it came to the Atlanta Hawks was whether they would be trading Trae Young or Dejounte Murray. Young, the face of the franchise, is an antihero of sorts. While he has routinely saved the Hawks from the jaws of defeat, he may be the primary contributor to their chaos. Though he denies it was his intent, his clashes with former head … [Read more...] about What’s Hawks’ Endgame After Dejounte Murray Trade?
Pelicans’ Defensive Menace Plays Olympic Hero for Puerto Rico
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado may not have entered the Olympic Qualifying Tournament as a headliner but he’ll leave it as one. Playing for Puerto Rico’s senior national team, Alvarado scored a team-high 23 points and was tied for the team lead in rebounds (6) and steals (2) in the final round of the FIBA Olympic Qualifiers. Jose Alvarado scores 23 points to lead … [Read more...] about Pelicans’ Defensive Menace Plays Olympic Hero for Puerto Rico
Pelicans Add A Much-Needed Center In Free Agency
With the New Orleans Pelicans down their top two centers from last season, acquiring one in free agency had become a must. They have now done so. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Pelicans are singing center Daniel Theis on a one-year deal. The 32-year-old will be joining his sixth NBA team. Free agent C Daniel Theis has agreed on a one-year deal with the New … [Read more...] about Pelicans Add A Much-Needed Center In Free Agency
Wizards Star Remains In Play For Western Conference Pair
The Washington Wizards aren’t what people would call a championship contender. Indeed, they have a ways to go to be considered as such. As a result, their top player —Kyle Kuzma —has had the opportunity to be the guy in The District. He’s responded relatively well, increasing his production and taking the responsibilities of his featured role seriously. Despite that, Kuzma’s … [Read more...] about Wizards Star Remains In Play For Western Conference Pair
NBA Rumors: Kings’ Lottery Pick ‘Not Going Anywhere’
The Sacramento Kings have made 2023 No. 4 pick Keegan Murray untouchable in trade talks, The Athletic insider Sam Amick tells Sactown Sports 1140. “…When you have a young player… You run into these scenarios where you gotta choose. Like, are you all in to the point that this veteran player is going to move the needle enough that you justify trading that young player or do you … [Read more...] about NBA Rumors: Kings’ Lottery Pick ‘Not Going Anywhere’