LAS VEGAS — Luka Doncic hasn’t played a minute in the NBA Summer League. He won’t suit up in Las Vegas and, just yesterday, he signed his first NBA deal. And yet, he’s far more impressive than Trae Young. This isn’t fact, of course. This is based purely on the public’s perception and fascination with …
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LAS VEGAS — Luka Doncic hasn’t played a minute in the NBA Summer League. He won’t suit up in Las Vegas and, just yesterday, he signed his first NBA deal. And yet, he’s far more impressive than Trae Young. This isn’t fact, of course. This is based purely on the public’s perception and fascination with …
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The Cavaliers are saying their first-round series with the Pacers, which surprisingly went the seven-game limit, awakened them and prepared them for what lies ahead in the Eastern Conference finals with the Celtics. After being spooked by the Pacers, the Cavaliers firmed up their defense and improved their offense in a second-round sweep of the …
The Cavaliers are saying their first-round series with the Pacers, which surprisingly went the seven-game limit, awakened them and prepared them for what lies ahead in the Eastern Conference finals with the Celtics. After being spooked by the Pacers, the Cavaliers firmed up their defense and improved their offense in a second-round sweep of the …
* * * The buyout market is next. Name a player or two we could see floating out there who could make a difference for a title contender? * * * Steve Aschburner: Tyreke Evans should have gotten traded – that’s why the Memphis Grizzlies warehoused him for a week, right? – and now looms …
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* * * The Cleveland Cavaliers are ____________ with Larry Nance Jr. starting at center instead of Tristan Thompson? * * * Steve Aschburner: Bouncier. Cleveland needed a major facelift at the trade deadline and got it, and the Cavaliers and their fans were delighted. Then some harsh reality set in after the All-Star break …
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* * * The Cleveland Cavaliers are ____________ with Larry Nance Jr. starting at center instead of Tristan Thompson? * * * Steve Aschburner: Bouncier. Cleveland needed a major facelift at the trade deadline and got it, and the Cavaliers and their fans were delighted. Then some harsh reality set in after the All-Star break …
Read more “Blogtable: Thoughts on Larry Nance Jr. in Cleveland Cavaliers' starting lineup?”
* * * The Cleveland Cavaliers are ____________ with Larry Nance Jr. starting at center instead of Tristan Thompson? * * * Steve Aschburner: Bouncier. Cleveland needed a major facelift at the trade deadline and got it, and the Cavaliers and their fans were delighted. Then some harsh reality set in after the All-Star break …
Read more “Blogtable: Thoughts on Larry Nance Jr. in Cleveland Cavaliers' starting lineup?”
We watch the Toronto Raptors. We see them end the Houston Rockets’ 17-game winning streak and build a four-game lead (in the loss column) atop the Eastern Conference. We note that they’re the only team in the league that ranks in the top five in both offensive and defensive efficiency. We watch the Cleveland Cavaliers. …
Read more “Week 22 Power Rankings: Toronto Raptors rise to No. 1 with big win over Houston Rockets”
We watch the Toronto Raptors. We see them end the Houston Rockets’ 17-game winning streak and build a four-game lead (in the loss column) atop the Eastern Conference. We note that they’re the only team in the league that ranks in the top five in both offensive and defensive efficiency. We watch the Cleveland Cavaliers. …
Read more “Week 22 Power Rankings: Toronto Raptors rise to No. 1 with big win over Houston Rockets”
