At the beginning of the 2024-25 season, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and then Los Angeles Lakers forward-center Anthony Davis were the frontrunners in the 2025 NBA MVP award race, at least according to NBA.com. By the next week, Tatum and Davis found themselves overshadowed by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, already a three-time NBA MVP. SGA-Jokic Battle Highlights … [Read more...] about SGA-Jokic Battle Highlights Importance Of Tight NBA MVP Races
Rockets’ Playmaker Suffers Injury While Stat-Padding
Houston Rockets playmaker Amen Thompson is set to undergo an MRI after sustaining a left ankle injury during their victory against the New Orleans Pelicans, according to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko. As he left the court, he was able to move under his own power. However, as he left arena, the 22-year-old was seen in a walking boot and using crutches. In his postgame presser, … [Read more...] about Rockets’ Playmaker Suffers Injury While Stat-Padding
Nikola Jokic Sets Numerous NBA Records On Friday
It seems as if on a nightly basis, Nikola Jokic is making magic on the court for the Denver Nuggets. A three-time MVP and one-time champion, he is already seen as one of the best centers in league history. It was quite the sight to see him on Friday night against the Phoenix Suns. Nikola Jokic put forth an effort that had never been seen in NBA history. Nikola Jokic Sets … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic Sets Numerous NBA Records On Friday
Magic’s Paolo Banchero Studying Film Of 5 Intriguing Players
An in-depth feature on the Orlando Magic, penned by The Ringer scribe Rob Mahoney, has given people another perspective of franchise star Paolo Banchero. Like many players, he’s an avid film watcher. However, because of his dynamic skillset, he’s studying guards, forwards, and centers alike. While he was out with a torn oblique, the 2022 No. 1 pick “was blending tape of Shai … [Read more...] about Magic’s Paolo Banchero Studying Film Of 5 Intriguing Players
Warriors and Lakers Poised for a Mavericks-Like Playoffs Run
Last year, the Dallas Mavericks were 28-23 at the trade deadline. With some small marginal improvements, they went on a historic run, finishing up the season with 50 wins and 32 losses. Every year, there is a team in the NBA stuck in mediocrity around the deadline and then goes on a great playoff run. This year, two teams in the Western Conference can replicate Mavs’ success … [Read more...] about Warriors and Lakers Poised for a Mavericks-Like Playoffs Run