In the first four seasons of his career, Atlanta Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter started in 200 of 206 possible games. Then, midway through the 2023-24 season, he and the Hawks opted to try a new strategy. Desiring to be a more aggressive scorer, Hunter asked to come off the bench, where he could be a focal point. For a player who had been a peripheral part of the offense for … [Read more...] about Hawks’ De’Andre Hunter Belongs In NBA Award Conversation
Advanced Stats Highlight White’s and Pritchard’s Absurd Efficiency
So far, two of the biggest stories of the Boston Celtics season have been the stellar play of Derrick White and Payton Pritchard. White is having a career season at age 30 and Pritchard is an early Sixth Man of the Year frontrunner. Shot chart data from Shotcreator.com shows players’ percentages from each zone and the percentile this percentage puts them in. For White and … [Read more...] about Advanced Stats Highlight White’s and Pritchard’s Absurd Efficiency
The Best Games On Friday’s NBA Cup Schedule
The Emirates NBA Cup is fully underway, and just like last season, it has delivered. From the colorful courts to the extra weight on regular season games, the NBA Cup seems to be a success. The Golden State Warriors have already clinched a spot in the Quarterfinals, and the Houston Rockets have now done the same. As teams start to grab their spots to the Quarterfinals in the … [Read more...] about The Best Games On Friday’s NBA Cup Schedule
NBA ROY Race: Jared McCain Tightens Hold, Zach Edey Slides
After an uneventful start, the 2024 NBA Draft class has made Rookie of the Year (ROY) one of the more entertaining NBA Award races. Despite a hot start from Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is the early favorite for the 2025 Most Valuable Player award. Los Angeles Clippers wing Norman Powell has been putting together a Most Improved … [Read more...] about NBA ROY Race: Jared McCain Tightens Hold, Zach Edey Slides
Jaylen Brown Campaigns for Celtics Teammate to Win Award
The Boston Celtics are on a tear to begin the 2024-25 NBA season. Through 18 games, the reigning champions are 15-3. Additionally, they rank as the third-best offensive team and seventh-best defensive team in the league. They are also still the only team to have defeated the 17-1 Cleveland Cavaliers over a month into the season. They did most of this without Kristaps Porzingis, … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Campaigns for Celtics Teammate to Win Award
Kristaps Porzingis’ Return Changes Everything for the Celtics
In a somewhat surprising fashion, Kristaps Porzingis returned to the court on Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Porzingis had been sidelined after undergoing a rare foot/ankle surgery in June. Despite having a 14-3 record without Porzingis, the Boston Celtics had several problems during his absence. Moreover, Porzingis raises the upside of this team and makes them truly … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis’ Return Changes Everything for the Celtics
Kristaps Porzingis’ Return Date From Injury Is Set
A month into the 2024-25 NBA season, Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis has yet to make his season debut due to a foot injury. Porzingis suffered the injury during Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. Though he powered through and played during the series-clinching Game 5, the Latvian native underwent surgery in the offseason. While the early … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis’ Return Date From Injury Is Set
Jaylen Brown Met His Childhood Hero
Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics is one of the smartest people in the NBA. When he was younger, some people called him “too smart for basketball”, but he is a living example that basketball skills and academics can go hand in hand. Following Friday’s game against the Washington Wizards, Jaylen Brown met Bill Nye, the man who inspired him. Jaylen Brown Met His Childhood Hero … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Met His Childhood Hero
Joe Mazzulla Gives On-Brand Answer About His Technical Foul
In the third quarter of Friday night’s NBA Cup game against the Washington Wizards, the Boston Celtics were down 66-63. After Jaylen Brown didn’t get a foul call on a drive, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was upset with the officials and had to be held back by his assistant coaches. Mazzulla received a technical foul, which ignited a 12-4 Celtics run. Boston ultimately closed … [Read more...] about Joe Mazzulla Gives On-Brand Answer About His Technical Foul