Last Word On Pro Basketball

During Utah Jazz president of basketball operations Austin Ainge’s introductory press conference, he made one comment that stuck out above the rest. Asked about whether his new employer would continue its tanking strategy, the former Boston Celtics assistant general manager replied: “You won’t see that this year.” (h/t KSL Sports on X) A once proud organization, the Jazz … [Read more...] about How The Jazz Can Take A(nother) Page Out Of The Celtics Book

In what’s shaping up to be a wild summer, the Toronto Raptors are now listed among the potential destinations for Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo should he request a trade. The writing may have been on the wall for months, with the Raptors long rumored to have interest in an offseason trade. Nevertheless, it’s a major plot twist given Antetokounmpo’s superstar … [Read more...] about Raptors Best Trade Packages For Giannis Antetokounmpo

It is well known that the Los Angeles Lakers are desperately searching to fill their biggest need this offseason. But what is general manager Rob Pelinka looking for in a new center? Who are the “realistic” targets for the Lakers, and what does it mean for Jaxson Hayes? Los Angeles has been linked to nearly every NBA center since rescinding their trade for Charlotte Hornets‘ … [Read more...] about Analyzing Fits Of 11 Potential Targets For Lakers To Fill Their Most Glearing Need

Is Naz Reid planning on leaving the Minnesota Timberwolves this summer? Reid has one more year left on his three-year, nearly $42 million rookie extension that he signed two summers ago. However, next season is a player option for the 25-year, and according to  Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, he is expected to decline it. “Reid has a $15 million option that many around the … [Read more...] about What Would Losing Young Big Man Mean In Free Agency Mean For Wolves, And Potential Suitors

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez will enter free agency this summer and must decide his future. With playoff-contending teams showing interest, a Brooklyn Nets and Lopez reunion seems unlikely. Nets and 17-Year Veteran Center Reunion Unlikely Several playoff teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, and New York Knicks, have struggled at the center position … [Read more...] about Nets and 17-Year Veteran Center Reunion Unlikely