The news that James Harden had decided he wanted to leave the Houston Rockets sent shockwaves around the NBA and grabbed the attention of some of the league’s top teams.
The crazy, compact, and wild offseason is officially over, as the NBA began the preseason on Friday night. It was a five-game slate that gave fans plenty of enjoyment in who they got to see in action. Here were my five biggest takeaways from the opening night of the NBA’s preseason.
As the 2020-21 NBA season approaches, NBA rosters are filling out as teams look to start the new season out on the right foot. The Pacific Division is home to the defending champions, as well as multiple teams that will look to take a step forward during the upcoming NBA season.
Star forward Paul George signed a contract extension with the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.
The extension is for four years and $190 million on top of the $35.4 million that was guaranteed for the 2020-21 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
The third tier of the NBA are teams that have playoff ambitions. These teams are not gonna have an easy road to the playoffs nor will they be considered contenders in the NBA. However, the chances of these teams filling out the rest of the playoff bracket are high.
James Harden wants out of Houston and it appears he’s doing all he can to make that clear. On Tuesday, ESPN reported Harden told the Houston Rockets before training camp “that he would be open to a trade to the Philadelphia 76ers or possibly other contenders.” The 76ers were listed as one of Harden’s preferred destinations, which reportedly included the Brooklyn Nets and the Miami Heat.
Majority owner Michael Jordan, general manager Mitch Kupchak, and the rest of Charlotte’s front office must have sensed their fan base’s frustration this offseason because they were much more active. Here are grades for the most critical moves they’ve made so far.
When someone leaves the NBA for whatever reason, it doesn’t mean that his playing days are over. There are so many opportunities all over the world that you’ve probably heard about how some ex-NBA hooper is playing like a superstar and getting the superstar treatment in his new surroundings.
The NBA season is two weeks away with the first games premiering December 22nd. The Boston Celtics will have their season opener the following day against the Milwaukee Bucks. Boston is assigned to one of the Christmas day games against the Brooklyn Nets. This game will be the return of Kyrie Irving to Boston since his departure.
When it comes to comparing the two NBA conferences, there are stark and obvious differences in quality and ability. For years, the western conference has been far more competitive than the east.
The Los Angeles Lakers are continuing what has been a dominant few months in the world of basketball. Following their championship victory, they’ve sealed the deal as being the NBA’s biggest winner in the offseason.
LeBron James agreed to a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.
The news that James Harden had decided he wanted to leave the Houston Rockets sent shockwaves around the NBA and grabbed the attention of some of the league’s top teams.
The crazy, compact, and wild offseason is officially over, as the NBA began the preseason on Friday night. It was a five-game slate that gave fans plenty of enjoyment in who they got to see in action. Here were my five biggest takeaways from the opening night of the NBA’s preseason.
As the 2020-21 NBA season approaches, NBA rosters are filling out as teams look to start the new season out on the right foot. The Pacific Division is home to the defending champions, as well as multiple teams that will look to take a step forward during the upcoming NBA season.
Star forward Paul George signed a contract extension with the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.
The extension is for four years and $190 million on top of the $35.4 million that was guaranteed for the 2020-21 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
The third tier of the NBA are teams that have playoff ambitions. These teams are not gonna have an easy road to the playoffs nor will they be considered contenders in the NBA. However, the chances of these teams filling out the rest of the playoff bracket are high.
James Harden wants out of Houston and it appears he’s doing all he can to make that clear. On Tuesday, ESPN reported Harden told the Houston Rockets before training camp “that he would be open to a trade to the Philadelphia 76ers or possibly other contenders.” The 76ers were listed as one of Harden’s preferred destinations, which reportedly included the Brooklyn Nets and the Miami Heat.
Majority owner Michael Jordan, general manager Mitch Kupchak, and the rest of Charlotte’s front office must have sensed their fan base’s frustration this offseason because they were much more active. Here are grades for the most critical moves they’ve made so far.
When someone leaves the NBA for whatever reason, it doesn’t mean that his playing days are over. There are so many opportunities all over the world that you’ve probably heard about how some ex-NBA hooper is playing like a superstar and getting the superstar treatment in his new surroundings.
The NBA season is two weeks away with the first games premiering December 22nd. The Boston Celtics will have their season opener the following day against the Milwaukee Bucks. Boston is assigned to one of the Christmas day games against the Brooklyn Nets. This game will be the return of Kyrie Irving to Boston since his departure.
When it comes to comparing the two NBA conferences, there are stark and obvious differences in quality and ability. For years, the western conference has been far more competitive than the east.
The Los Angeles Lakers are continuing what has been a dominant few months in the world of basketball. Following their championship victory, they’ve sealed the deal as being the NBA’s biggest winner in the offseason.
LeBron James agreed to a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.
JORDAN WALKER TAKES THE CROWN!
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What an absolute clinic in the final round to secure the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby title, clinching the victory by homering on his final six swings to surpass Kyle Schwarber’s 11-homer total!
A legendary call from Matt Vasgersian,
JORDAN WALKER TAKES THE CROWN! 👑
What an absolute clinic in the final round to secure the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby title!
A legendary call from Matt Vasgersian, Anthony Rizzo, and Hunter Pence on the mic for Netflix to cap off an unforgettable night.
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