Last Word On Pro Basketball

During Utah Jazz president of basketball operations Austin Ainge’s introductory press conference, he made one comment that stuck out above the rest. Asked about whether his new employer would continue its tanking strategy, the former Boston Celtics assistant general manager replied: “You won’t see that this year.” (h/t KSL Sports on X) A once proud organization, the Jazz … [Read more...] about How The Jazz Can Take A(nother) Page Out Of The Celtics Book

Last fall, the Timberwolves shocked the NBA world by trading franchise cornerstone Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks just days before training camp started. Minnesota had just made their deepest playoff run in 20 years. The Knicks had already made one monster move, bringing in Mikal Bridges from the neighboring Nets. For many, it represented a regression for the Wolves, … [Read more...] about The Timberwolves Should Have No Regrets About the KAT Trade

It is well known that the Los Angeles Lakers are desperately searching to fill their biggest need this offseason. But what is general manager Rob Pelinka looking for in a new center? Who are the “realistic” targets for the Lakers, and what does it mean for Jaxson Hayes? Los Angeles has been linked to nearly every NBA center since rescinding their trade for Charlotte Hornets‘ … [Read more...] about Analyzing Fits Of 11 Potential Targets For Lakers To Fill Their Most Glearing Need

Led by 22-year-old Paolo Banchero and 23-year-old Franz Wagner, the Orlando Magic are wondering just how they’ll be the latest upstart  to make a deep run in the NBA Playoffs. The elephant in the room is their lack of a consistent third option on offense. In fact, with Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland has recently been rumored to be a trade target for the Floridian … [Read more...] about Magic May Poach Timberwolves Free Agent

Is Naz Reid planning on leaving the Minnesota Timberwolves this summer? Reid has one more year left on his three-year, nearly $42 million rookie extension that he signed two summers ago. However, next season is a player option for the 25-year, and according to  Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, he is expected to decline it. “Reid has a $15 million option that many around the … [Read more...] about What Would Losing Young Big Man Mean In Free Agency Mean For Wolves, And Potential Suitors