The Golden State Warriors are strangely quiet. We are now in Day 4 of free agency, and the Warriors haven’t signed or traded for a single playere. Their own players have moved away, with Kevon Looney joining the New Orleans Pelicans. Unlike last year, there are almost no rumors about the Warriors targeting anyone. Could they be working in a stealth mode? Warriors’ Offseason … [Read more...] about Warriors’ Offseason Gamble: All-In for a Superstar Trade?
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Fresh Starts, High Pressure: Five NBA Players Who Must Win Now
After a few days of free agency and offseason trades, the dust has somewhat settled at least for now. We might get some big moves later in the offseason, but for now, it seems like teams are mostly set. With that in mind, some of these NBA players will be under immense pressure to deliver instantly. Even though they are the newcomers, they might be called upon to help teams … [Read more...] about Fresh Starts, High Pressure: Five NBA Players Who Must Win Now
Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Beal, Suns, CP3, Bucks, Lillard, Heat
The Suns and Heat had exploratory talks this week about the possibility of a Bradley Beal trade, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). However, those discussions “ultimately collapsed,” resulting in a rising belief that the veteran guard will ultimately be bought out by Phoenix. If the two sides do end up working out a buyout agreement, … [Read more...] about Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Beal, Suns, CP3, Bucks, Lillard, Heat
Wizards Among Teams Eyeing Jonathan Kuminga
The Wizards are the latest potential suitor to emerge in the Jonathan Kuminga sweepstakes, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, who reports that Washington has entered the picture within the last 24 hours. The idea of the 22-year-old forward fitting into the Wizards’ rebuild has “gained real momentum,” sources tell Slater. In addition to Washington, the Kings, Heat, … [Read more...] about Wizards Among Teams Eyeing Jonathan Kuminga
Bucks Reacts Survey: Picking up the pieces from a wild July 1
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Milwaukee now employs Myles Turner and doesn’t employ Damian Lillard. Wait, what? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Milwaukee Bucks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. My goodness. To say that … [Read more...] about Bucks Reacts Survey: Picking up the pieces from a wild July 1