Every professional sports league has a period in its schedule where teams aren’t playing their best, and right now the NBA is right in the middle of that period (December-January). And the Los Angeles Lakers appear to be this year’s poster boy, entering Christmas Week plagued by inconsistency and banged up. Lakers Head Into Christmas Week With Several Injury Concerns, What Does … [Read more...] about Lakers Head Into Christmas Week With Several Injury Concerns, What Does It Mean & When Could Players Return
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Depth Concerns Arise for the Atlanta Hawks
The injury bug has come back to bite the Atlanta Hawks once again through the first 29 games of this season. Trae Young only played in six contests due to a sprained MCL on Oct. 29. Kristaps Porziņģis appeared in 13 contests before Atlanta announced its star center would miss two weeks due to an illness that keeps popping up. Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh said, “We’re super … [Read more...] about Depth Concerns Arise for the Atlanta Hawks
Bulls Signal Increased Willingness To Consider Coby White Trade
The Chicago Bulls have indicated to rival teams they are more open to trading guard Coby White than previously, sources said. White is in the final year of his contract and will become an unrestricted free agent in July. White's contract status complicates Chicago's ability to maximize his trade value. He is earning $12.9 million this season on an expiring deal. Under NBA … [Read more...] about Bulls Signal Increased Willingness To Consider Coby White Trade
Bulls’ 152-point night shows their slim margin for error runs through their offense
The Chicago Bulls’ 152-150 win highlights the offense, but defensive struggles keep their margin for error razor-thin. … [Read more...] about Bulls’ 152-point night shows their slim margin for error runs through their offense
Stein’s Latest: Atkinson, Harden, Sabonis, White
There have been “rumbles in coaching circles” that Kenny Atkinson’s job is becoming less safe amid the Cavaliers‘ recent stumbles and their disappointing 15-14 record, Marc Stein of The Stein Line states in his latest Substack column (subscription required). Atkinson led the Cavs to the best record in the East a year ago in his first season with the team, but a second-round … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Atkinson, Harden, Sabonis, White