The NBA Play-In tournament is do-or-die basketball before the playoffs even begin, and if you aren’t ready for the pressure or the stakes, then you do not belong. Personally, I strongly disagree with all the hate against the play-ins. It gives the 9-10 seeds a chance at the playoffs, while testing the 7-8 seeds if… Continue reading
NBA history is full of late bloomers, players who take the long route to superstardom. But few stories resemble the uniquely winding, unexpectedly explosive rise of Deni Avdija. From a promising ninth overall pick to a role player to suddenly becoming the lifeline of a Portland Trail Blazers team holding on until Damian Lillard returns,… Continue reading
The Boston Celtics have made their first big move of the summer — and it’s already turning heads. Per Shams Charania, Boston is sending two-time NBA champion and defensive anchor Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for scoring guard Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks. This marks a full-circle moment for Holiday,… Continue reading
In a move that signals long-term belief in the franchise’s direction, the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a multiyear contract extension with head coach Chauncey Billups, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal comes as Billups was finishing the final guaranteed year on his original contract, with Portland brass securing his services after significant… Continue reading