Last Word On Pro Basketball

The Boston Celtics made a couple of moves this week, making late-season roster adjustments. The Celtics are reportedly signing Miles Norris, a forward with the G League’s Memphis Hustle. Norris is getting a two-way contract, while the Celtics are waiving Anton Watson in a concurrent move. Although the Miles Norris signing may not be super impactful concerning the Celtics’ … [Read more...] about Celtics Drop Draft Pick For Two-Way Contract Gamble

The Utah Jazz are rebuilding and looking for young assets to improve their team’s future. Recently, they signed former first-round pick Jaden Springer to a long-term deal after only four games with the team. This signing indicates that the Jazz believe that he can be a useful piece to their rebuilding team for the near future. A long-term commitment could seem risky, as … [Read more...] about Jazz Sign Former First-Rounder To Long-Term Contract

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has been out of the lineup for the past two games with a finger injury. Holiday suffered the injury last week in a game against the Detroit Pistons. Before Sunday’s game against the Denver Nuggets, Holiday provided an update on his injury. This update comes with good and bad news for Celtics fans. Recent Jrue Holiday Injury Update is … [Read more...] about Recent Jrue Holiday Injury Update is Concerning

As expected, the Toronto Raptors have waived veteran forward PJ Tucker, who they acquired in the five-team trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors. Originally, Tucker was expected to head to the Miami Heat as part of the deal. However, he landed with the Raptors when the Heat decided that they would rather trade for Davion Mitchell to shore up their point … [Read more...] about Raptors Waive PJ Tucker; Are Any Contenders A Match?

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has made first-team All-NBA in three consecutive seasons. However, Tatum has never finished within the top three of MVP voting. It’s unclear who will win the MVP award, but, it’s a two-man race between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. Nevertheless, Tatum has a solid case to finish third in MVP voting. NBA.com recently released its … [Read more...] about Evaluating Jayson Tatum’s MVP Candidacy

The Detroit Pistons rebuild may officially be over. The young up-and-comers have officially won eight straight games and are tied with the Cleveland Cavaliers as the hottest team in the NBA. The Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons game on Wednesday night was a huge indicator that perhaps the Pistons need to be taken seriously in the Eastern Conference as a potentially dangerous … [Read more...] about Playoff Teams Should Be Worried About The Pistons

Over the past few seasons, Derrick White has been an indispensable part of the Boston Celtics’ success. White’s three-point shooting, versatile defense, and consistency have been vital to the Celtics. This season, White is having a career season, averaging 16.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.1 blocks with 44.5/38.4/84.2 shooting splits. White’s fourth-quarter play has … [Read more...] about Derrick White Helps Stabilize the Celtics’ Late Game Offense

There’s no other way to put it. The New York Knicks are overmatched against the best teams in the league. This is a particularly concerning statement since they are a third seed themselves, armed with two All-Star starters. Yet, they don’t look like a functioning basketball team when they play against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. Against those teams and also the … [Read more...] about Knicks Are Overmatched Against the NBA’s Best