After completing a splash offseason trade for star guard Dejounte Murray, the New Orleans Pelicans are failing to live up to either internal or external expectations. Their backslide could be chalked up to injuries, as they’ve had several early in the season, including one to Murray. Nonetheless, time is running out for them to use their misfortunes as an excuse. Sooner or … [Read more...] about Kings Can Solve Pelicans’ Roster Problem
Ranking The Best Fit For Dylan Harper Among Bottom 5 Teams
Outside of Cooper Flagg, Rutgers guard Dylan Harper is a prospect that most tanking teams would take in a heartbeat. Here is a ranking of the best fits for Dylan Harper among the five teams with the worst records in the NBA this season. Ranking The Best Fit For Dylan Harper Among Bottom 5 Teams #1: New Orleans Pelicans Given the uncertain future of the New Orleans Pelicans and … [Read more...] about Ranking The Best Fit For Dylan Harper Among Bottom 5 Teams
The Race for Cooper Flagg Began, Who Is In?
Cooper Flagg has the chance to be a generational talent. That is a lot of pressure to put on a young guy, but he is that good. While the NBA is always trying to prevent tanking, there is no escaping the fact that some teams will look to get more lottery ball chances. We can expect the following teams to be trade deadline sellers and destinations for Flagg. The best way to … [Read more...] about The Race for Cooper Flagg Began, Who Is In?
Nuggets Most Valuable Non-Nikola Jokic Trade Chip Revealed
The Denver Nuggets (13-10) are 2.5 games behind the fourth-place Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference standings. However, as they’re virtually in a four-way tie with the Phoenix Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Golden State Warriors, they could slide from fifth- to eighth-place at the drop of a hat. Furthermore, they’re ninth-place Los Angeles Clippers are just 0.5 games … [Read more...] about Nuggets Most Valuable Non-Nikola Jokic Trade Chip Revealed
Nets’ Dennis Schroder Trade Opens Up Door For Cult Hero
The Brooklyn Nets are down a point guard after trading de facto captain Dennis Schroder to the Golden State Warriors. In fact, the frequently injured Ben Simmons is their only nominal point guard, amping up the pressure on both him and Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez. However, Brooklyn could explore unconventional options, like giving combo guard Shake Milton more … [Read more...] about Nets’ Dennis Schroder Trade Opens Up Door For Cult Hero