Lauri Markkanen’s name has floated around in the trade market for the last two seasons. The most recent one coming from the Golden State Warriors having interest in trading for him. The Utah Jazz have missed the playoffs in the last two years after they traded away Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert. However, the Utah Jazz have refused to enter a full-on rebuild by trading away … [Read more...] about Are The Utah Jazz in a No-Win Situation With Lauri Markkanen?
This Offseason Sees The Lakers Become Title Favorites Again II
At the time the first article in this mini-series dropped, the Lakers had not made their head coaching decision. We outlined some more experienced options in that article. The Lakers went with a different approach, choosing to hire a rookie head coach in JJ Redick and then surrounding him with experienced coaches as assistants. At the very least, there is stability now on the … [Read more...] about This Offseason Sees The Lakers Become Title Favorites Again II
Summer League: Top Pacific Division Rookies And Sophomores
With the NBA2k25 Summer League tipping off in Las Vegas this weekend it’s an exciting time to see rookies and developing young players in action. Here are the top rookies and sophomores from each of the Pacific Division teams and what to expect from each of them at Summer League. Summer League: Top Pacific Division Rookies And Sophomores Team: Los Angeles Lakers Rookie: Dalton … [Read more...] about Summer League: Top Pacific Division Rookies And Sophomores
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
Pacers’ Franchise Star Shuts Down Suns, Draft Rumors
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton denies that he prevented the Phoenix Suns from drafting him, as former head coach Monty Williams suggested he did. “No, that’s incorrect,” Haliburton tells Kellan Olson of Arizona Sports. “That’s definitely not the case. I was open to going anywhere that wasn’t those two teams. And any team that didn’t pick me, I don’t know.” Pacers’ Tyrese … [Read more...] about Pacers’ Franchise Star Shuts Down Suns, Draft Rumors