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Often the NBA’s biggest flop, the New York Knicks have been significantly better-than-expected to start the 2020-21 season. They’ve won eight of their first 16 games and have surrendered the fewest points per game on the season, placing them squarely in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. That said, they’re not out of the woods yet; … Read more NBA Daily: Three Trade Targets for the New York Knicks | Basketball Insiders

The NBA has done a great job in recent seasons when it comes to scheduling preseason games against some of the top internationl teams in the world. However, with a shortened preseason prior to the 2020-21 NBA season, this wasn’t an option. With that in mind, the potential plans for future preseason games could hit … Read more Mavs Consider Preseason Games Close to Home For Luka Doncic

On-court NBA salaries are based on a player’s number of years in the league and accolades earned, such as awards like MVP which entitle players to a larger percentage of a team’s salary cap. Now let’s get down to it. 28. CJ McCollum Team: Portland Trail Blazers Salary: $27,556,959 27. DeMar DeRozan Team: San Antonio … Read more 2021 NBA Predictions | Basketball Insiders

In a move that’s been widely celebrated, the sale of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream—co-owned by incumbent Georgia senator Kelly Loeffler—is reportedly “close to being finalized,” per ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. Due to Loeffler’s stance against the Black Lives Matter movement, many players initially wanted her to sell her 49% stake of the Dream during the summer. … Read more Sale of WNBA’s Atlanta Dream ‘Close to Being Finalized’

There’s an old saying: “if you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready.” That saying would certainly apply to Reggie Jackson this season. Jackson, who joined the Los Angeles Clippers last season after he was bought out by the Detroit Pistons, re-upped with team on a one-year deal. A once-promising young guard that the … Read more NBA Daily: Defensive Player of the Year Watch | Basketball Insiders

Jarrett Allen is the newest member of the Cleveland Cavaliers after being traded from the Brooklyn Nets in the blockbuster-James Harden trade. He should instantly become Cleveland’s center of the future, as Allen has shown how good he can be at just 22 years old.  After being traded away from the Nets, Allen spoke to … Read more Jarrett Allen On James Harden Trade: ‘I Would Do It, I’m Not Going To Lie’

There’s an old saying: “if you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready.” That saying would certainly apply to Reggie Jackson this season. Jackson, who joined the Los Angeles Clippers last season after he was bought out by the Detroit Pistons, re-upped with team on a one-year deal. A once-promising young guard that the … Read more Myles Turner Making A Difference With Defense | Basketball Insiders

James Wiseman, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, has had a tough start to his rookie season. While he’s shown flashes of being both versatile and dominant, he has also had his fair share of rookie moments. In a huge game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, Wiseman finished with … Read more Steph Curry on James Wiseman: ‘I Used To Get Benched For Acie Law”

There’s an old saying: “if you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready.” That saying would certainly apply to Reggie Jackson this season. Jackson, who joined the Los Angeles Clippers last season after he was bought out by the Detroit Pistons, re-upped with team on a one-year deal. A once-promising young guard that the … Read more NBA Daily: The Memphis Grizzlies’ Young Core Rises | Basketball Insiders

Even without Kyrie Irving in the lineup, the Brooklyn Nets have looked extremely dangerous since acquiring James Harden from the Houston Rockets. Since joining the team, Harden has averaged 33.0 points, 13.0 assists, and 9.0 rebounds per contest. We’ve seen Harden and Kevin Durant play together once before, in Oklahoma City. Back then, they were … Read more James Harden On Round Two With Kevin Durant: ‘We Were Young In Oklahoma City, We’re Grown Men Now’