When we talk about players from earlier eras and how they can adapt to the modern NBA, we often talk about superstars. Could LeBron James play as well during the 1980s or 1990s? Could Michael Jordan dominate in the modern era? But we rarely talk about the others, such as the role players that do the dirty work. Some of these players were ahead of their time. They were good role … [Read more...] about Seven Former Role Players Who Would Thrive in the Modern NBA
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Trade Grades: Winner Of CJ McCollum To Wizards Is Clear
WASHINGTON – The Washington Wizards and New Orleans Pelicans have executed one of the offseason’s more out-of-nowhere trades. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Pelicans traded veteran guard CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a future second-round pick to the Wizards. In return, New Orleans receives Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and the No. 40 pick in the upcoming draft. Though … [Read more...] about Trade Grades: Winner Of CJ McCollum To Wizards Is Clear
All signs point to the Bulls selecting a frontcourt player with defensive specialist Collin Murray-Boyles in the lead out of the gate, especially if they feel good about a Williams deal happening. Noa Essengue and Asa Newell are also possibilities. … [Read more...] about
Patrick Williams could be on the move?
According to a source, the Bulls and Karnisovas have been more responsive to trade talks than in the past, and while Ball, Vucevic and White are all possibilities to be moved, the name that is atop Karnisovas’ list entering Wednesday’s first round of the NBA Draft is Patrick Williams. … [Read more...] about Patrick Williams could be on the move?
Joan Beringer, Maluach, Danny Wolf, and Cedric Coward are other names I’ve heard from sources regarding the Bulls, which should demonstrate how wide open this pick is viewed by sources as being across the league. I’ve also heard that they’ve looked into trade-ups as well as trade-down scenarios. … [Read more...] about