A Team Running Out of Size, and Options Memphis did not sign Christian Koloko because of box-score production. They signed him because of context. The Grizzlies’ frontcourt has been devastated. Rookie center Zach Edey is sidelined with an ankle injury. Brandon Clarke is out with a calf issue. Depth pieces like Vince Williams Jr. and… Continue reading
The Promise That Once Felt Inevitable There was a time when Mo Bamba felt unavoidable.Not inevitable as a star, inevitable as impact. Standing seven feet tall with a 7-foot-10 wingspan, Bamba entered the NBA in 2018 as one of the most physically gifted defensive prospects the league had seen in years. At Texas, he averaged… Continue reading
Clippers’ shocking decision and the real reasons behind Chris Paul’s sudden exit The NBA has never been short on surprises, but few moves have stunned the basketball world quite like the Los Angeles Clippers’ decision to release Chris Paul effective immediately, sending the 40-year-old point guard home in what insiders called a “bizarre severing ties… Continue reading