Posts by James Tillman
Jordan Poole, Warriors reach an agreement on a four-year extension worth $140 million
The Golden State Warriors selected Jordan Poole with the 28th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. In some instances, players drafted so late in the first round don’t always pan out. However, that has not been the case with Jordan Poole as he and the Warriors reached an agreement on a four-year deal worth $140…
Read MoreWhich NBA Teams Have The Best Title Odds In 2022-23?
The 2022-23 NBA campaign is just a few short weeks away. This means that the discussion will shift to season predictions and NBA parlay picks. And basketball fans are salivating for what promises to be another memorable season. The Golden State Warriors reclaimed their status as one of the association’s best teams. They concluded the…
Read MoreChicago Bulls Fall To Philadelphia 76ers 121-106, extend losing skid to five games
Make no mistake, the Chicago Bulls have played well this season. Not only have the Bulls surpassed their 31-win total from last season, they’ve also surpassed their win total from each of the last four seasons. Heading into their Monday night game against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Bulls had posted losses in their last four…
Read MoreKevin Durant to return to the Brooklyn Nets’ lineup next week, per reports
Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant has been on the shelf with a knee injury since mid-January. And the Nets have certainly missed his presence during that stretch (more on that in a bit). However, head coach Steve Nash offered up a bit of good news as to when he expects Durant to return to…
Read MoreMemphis Grizzlies exceeding expectations in 2021-22 NBA season
Let’s be honest. When the 2021-NBA season began, the Memphis Grizzlies weren’t at the top of the list of championship contenders. After all, the Milwaukee Bucks are the defending champions and are one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference. Memphis Grizzlies being overlooked early on Another team that is playing well is the…
Read MoreKlay Thompson on the verge of return to Warriors’ lineup, per reports
It’s been quite some time since the last time Golden State Warriors fans saw Klay Thompson on the court. In fact, it’s been over two-and-a-half years to be exact. Thompson sustained a torn ACL injury in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals. This resulted in the All-Star guard missing the entire 2019-20 NBA season.…
Read MoreLos Angeles Lakers add Russell Westbrook to COVID-19 Protocols, per report
The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled this year despite the several additions that were made to the roster during the offseason. Although they are in the midst of a three-game winning streak, they are just three games above .500 (16-13) The Lakers kicked off their recent three-game road trip with a 107-104 victory over the…
Read MoreCarmelo Anthony proving to be a valuable addition for Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers added a number of players to their roster during the offseason. One of them was 19-year NBA veteran Carmelo Anthony. For most of his career, Carmelo Anthony was the No. 1 option when he played for the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks. But after parting ways with the Knicks, Anthony…
Read MoreTop three NBA Title Contenders for 2021-22 Season
The 2021-2022 NBA season is literally right around the corner. Last season concluded with the Milwaukee Bucks winning their first title in 50 years. They defeated the Phoenix Suns in six games after losing the first two games of that series. While that was quite the accomplishment for a small-market team, for all intent purposes,…
Read MoreLA Clippers guard Terance Mann agrees to two-year, $22 million extension
The Los Angeles Clippers and reserve guard Terance Mann have agreed on a two-year extension worth $22 million. As Clippers fans may recall, the team concluded last season with a 4-2 series loss to the Phoenix Suns in the conference finals. While this was not the ending they wanted, it was the franchise’s first trip…
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