With Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford deciding to step down at the end of the season, the organization is already looking for his replacement. Per ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hornets have received permission to interview four head coach candidates: Denver Nuggets lead assistant David Adelman, Sacramento Kings associate head coach Jordi Fernandez, Boston … [Read more...] about Diving Into Hornets 4 Head Coach Candidates
Nuggets Buy Victor Wembanyama Hype: ‘Future of the NBA’
When the Denver Nuggets and San Antonio Spurs faced off on Tuesday night, many may have glossed over the matchup, seeing little more than an NBA Finals contender going against a rebuilding team. Yet, with Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama taking the court, it was a battle of titans. Jokic is averaging 26.4 points, 12.3 rebounds, 9.0 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.9 blocks per … [Read more...] about Nuggets Buy Victor Wembanyama Hype: ‘Future of the NBA’
Newest 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
The two newest inductees of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame have been announced. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, NBA legends Chauncey Billups and Vince Carter are next on the list to be immortalized in Springfield, Massachusetts. According to Charania, the announcement will not be official until this “Saturday at the Final Four.” Vince Carter and … [Read more...] about Newest 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Who Has The Most Favorable Schedule Among The Top 3 West Teams?
As we wind down the 2023-24 NBA regular season, there is quite the logjam atop the Western Conference standings. Three teams are vying for the top overall seed out West for the postseason. Of course, the top seed provides home-court advantage through the Western Conference playoff bracket. The Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, and Minnesota Timberwolves are all within a … [Read more...] about Who Has The Most Favorable Schedule Among The Top 3 West Teams?
Stephen A. Smith Reveals His Pick for the 2024 NBA MVP Award
In what is one of the closest NBA MVP races in recent memory, there are several deserving candidates to bring home the award in 2024. Currently, the betting odds favor Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (-150) to win the award for the third time in his career. Right below him is Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (+225). On today’s episode of First Take, ESPN’s … [Read more...] about Stephen A. Smith Reveals His Pick for the 2024 NBA MVP Award