NBA, Pelicans, Brandon Ingram

Pelicans Expected To Either Extend, Or Trade, Brandon Ingram By February

The Brandon Ingram sweepstakes are heating up in New Orleans, and the Pelicans are feeling the pressure. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line,...
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers, NBA

Clippers Continue Wait For Kawhi Leonard: ‘He’s Doing Stuff, But He’s Not Ready’

Kawhi Leonard remains the Clippers’ mystery box. He’s back on the court, getting shots up and working out at the team’s practice facility, but...
Nikola Jokic, NBA, Nuggets

Nuggets’ Downward Spiral Wastes Nikola Jokic’s 56-Point Night: ‘We’ve Lost Our Swag’

Nikola Jokic’s historic 56-point explosion on Saturday night wasn’t enough to save the Denver Nuggets from a stunning 122-113 loss to the tanking Washington...
Trey Murphy III, Pelicans, NBA

Pelicans Navigating Thin Line Between Playoff Push And Tank Zone Temptation

The Pelicans, a team that rival front offices once pegged as a bona fide contender this season, now look more like a case study...
Brandon Ingram, Pelicans, Jazz, NBA

Pelicans Stuck in Neutral: What’s Next for Brandon Ingram?

Let’s break this down, folks. The trade buzz surrounding Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram might sound spicy, but the reality? It’s lukewarm at best.  That's according...
James Wiseman, Pacers, NBA, Raptors

NBA Cap Hits, Exhibit 9s, and Non-Guaranteed Contracts: Teams Walk a Financial Tightrope

The NBA salary rules are complex, and nothing illustrates that better than how teams handle non-guaranteed contracts and Exhibit 9 clauses. It’s all about timing,...
Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs Ride Evan Mobley’s Super, Duper Showing To Buzz By Pesky Hornets

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 116-102 road win over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday afternoon. ... 1. It wasn't the prettiest of days for the...
Trae Young, Hawks, NBA

Hawks Flying High, Win Sixth Straight, As Trae Young Delivers OT Dagger To Sink Lakers

The Hawks are heating up, folks. Trae Young’s clutch 3-pointer with 7.4 seconds left in overtime capped off a gritty 134-132 win against the...
Caris LeVert, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA, Russell Westbrook, Nuggets

Cavs Draining Threes At Record Pace, And Therefore, Reigning Supreme

The Cavaliers are on a roll, folks. A 20-3 start, tied for the fastest in franchise history, and they’re doing it with an old-school...
Paul George, 76ers, Sixers, NBA, Nets

Scouts, Execs On Paul George And 76ers: There’s Still Time

The 76ers brought in Paul George for moments like this, but so far, it’s been more about surviving than thriving. Sure, George dropped 29 points...
Julius Randle, Timberwolves, Wolves, NBA, Raptors

Timberwolves Not Wearing Look Of Contender, Meaning More Changes Could Be On Way

The Minnesota Timberwolves entered this season swinging for the fences, but so far, it feels more like a foul tip. Trading Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius...
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James

Lakers Looking To Find Some Fight Before Season Totally Unravels

The Lakers hit rock bottom on Wednesday. A 41-point drubbing at the hands of the Miami Heat wasn’t just ugly -- it was alarming. And...
Bill Walton, Trail Blazers, Cavaliers

NBA History: 1976-77 Season Was Wild Ride, From ABA Merger To ‘Blazermania’

The 1976-77 NBA season was the moment pro basketball decided to shake things up, blend in some chaos, and redefine itself. It started with a...
Jarrett Allen, Cavaliers, Cavs, Nuggets, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs’ Balance, Depth, Marksmanship On Full Display In Dismantling Nuggets

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 126-114 home victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. ... 1. Ladies and gentlemen, your Cleveland Cavaliers are...

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