Posts by James Tillman
Milwaukee Bucks to sign veteran guard Jeff Teague, per report
The Milwaukee Bucks have been somewhat of an afterthought in the Eastern Conference playoff race. After all, the Philadelphia 76ers own the best record in the East. Secondly, the Brooklyn Nets have tinkered with their roster as well. This includes the recent additions of Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge. In spite of these trends, the…
Read MorePortland Trail Blazers to get CJ McCollum back on Tuesday, per report
The Portland Trail Blazers managed to nab the final playoff berth last season. Unfortunately, they were ousted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the postseason. Despite the disappointing end to their season, the Trail Blazers were expected to be in the mix for another playoff berth this season. And they posted…
Read MoreLos Angeles Lakers interested in Andre Drummond, per report
The good news for the Los Angeles Lakers is that they have the third-best record in the Western Conference. The bad news is Anthony Davis has been out with an Achilles injury since mid-February. The Lakers have not fared too well without their All-Star big man in the lineup. In fact, the Lakers have dropped…
Read MoreFormer Chicago Bulls big man Joakim Noah to retire, per report
After 13 seasons in the NBA, former Chicago Bulls big man Joakim Noah is retiring from the NBA. And he plans to retire as a Bull. The news was first reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Noah spent the bulk of his 13-year career with the Chicago Bulls. The franchise selected him with the ninth…
Read MoreThe Philadelphia 76ers could be the team to watch in the Eastern Conference
The Philadelphia 76ers have been to the playoffs in each of the last three seasons. That’s the good news. The bad news is the Sixers have come up short in those playoff appearances. In 2017-18, the Sixers were eliminated by the Boston Celtics in the conference semifinals. The following year, the Philadelphia Sixers were ousted…
Read MorePhoenix Suns are one of the surprise teams in the NBA this season
The Phoenix Suns haven’t enjoyed a ton of success over the past several seasons. In fact, the Suns haven’t been to the playoffs since the 2009-10 campaign. That season, the Phoenix Suns won 54 games and they’ve won more than 40 games just one other time over the past decade. That occurrence took place in…
Read MoreOrlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon out 4-6 weeks with a sprained left ankle
The Orlando Magic entered the 2020-21 campaign having missed the playoffs in six of the past eight seasons. On the positive side, the Magic have made it to the playoffs in each of the last two seasons. Additionally, the Orlando Magic posted six wins in their first eight outings. Unfortunately, their early success proved to…
Read MoreLos Angeles Lakers players given the day off to reflect on the anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s death
January 26 will be remembered as one of the most tragic days in NBA history. This especially holds true for the storied Los Angeles Lakers. On this date, one year ago, Los Lakers’ legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna, and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Needless to say, the…
Read MoreCleveland Cavaliers looking to trade or release Kevin Porter Jr., per report
The Cleveland Cavaliers traded up to take Kevin Porter Jr. with the 30th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. And initially, it was a good investment. During his rookie season, Porter averaged 10.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 50 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He shot 44.2 percent from the field and 33.5…
Read MoreBrooklyn Nets acquire James Harden in a blockbuster four-team trade
The Brooklyn Nets started the 2020-21 NBA season with a pair of blowout victories against the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics. This prompted early discussions about them being contenders in the Eastern Conference. Already featuring a formidable duo in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, the Brooklyn Nets recently added another talented player to the…
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