After five weeks, the Detroit Pistons appointed Trajan Langdon, ex-New Orleans Pelicans GM, as their new president of basketball operations. Langdon arrives in Detroit with a formidable challenge ahead. Over the past two seasons, the Pistons have struggled with a combined record of 31-133, making a turnaround imperative. Langdon, who uplifted the Pelicans from 30 to 49 wins, … [Read more...] about Trajan Langdon Tackles Detroit Pistons’ Challenges
Best NBA Draft Pick By Western Conference Teams Since 2000
Two weeks ago, the Atlanta Hawks won the draft lottery earning the first pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. It was a surprising outcome as they only had a 3% chance of doing so. With the draft about a month away, let’s take a look at each team’s best pick in the NBA Draft since 2000. The best draft pick doesn’t necessarily mean the best player selected, but where they got drafted also … [Read more...] about Best NBA Draft Pick By Western Conference Teams Since 2000
Pelicans Shortlist Star Guard Trade Targets
As they look for their future floor general, four backcourt stars have emerged as the New Orleans Pelicans’ primary trade targets this offseason. After broaching the conversation with Atlanta Hawks before the trade deadline, “if the Pelicans reengaged the Hawks” in trade talks, “they could look to pry away (Dejounte) Murray or (Trae) Young,” reports NOLA.com’s Christian Clark. … [Read more...] about Pelicans Shortlist Star Guard Trade Targets
NBA Reveals Historic All-Defensive Teams
On Tuesday, the NBA announced their All-Defensive teams for the 2023-24 season, honoring standard-bearers of the less glamorous end of the court. NBA Reveals Historic All-Defensive Teams There were a number of elite on-ball defenders who were arguably snubs. Oklahoma City Thunder wing Lu Dort (6) and Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown (3) received multiple first-place votes, but … [Read more...] about NBA Reveals Historic All-Defensive Teams
NBA Rumors: Cavs Starter Has Several Interested Trade Suitors
Jarrett Allen may have worn out his welcome in Ohio. Nonetheless, “numerous admirers” are ready to welcome the big man with open arms should the Cleveland Cavaliers put him on the trade block. “Allen continues to have numerous admirers in rival front offices despite the whispers of frustration circulating in Cleveland surrounding (his) apparent reluctance to take a painkilling … [Read more...] about NBA Rumors: Cavs Starter Has Several Interested Trade Suitors