After the NBA trade deadline has passed, reports have surfaced that Ben Simmons is expected to be bought out by the Brooklyn Nets. The next team destination of the former first overall pick has intrigued many basketball fans and Chris Johnson speculated that the Golden State Warriors should take their chance on the three-time NBA All-Star. During a podcast interview on ‘The WY Network’ hosted by Dwyane Wade, fitness coach Chris Johnson sees Simmons as a good fit for the Golden State Warriors. “You put Ben Simmons on the Golden State Warriors, and we’re going to have to talk about…
Author: Ernest Hernandez
The Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers shocked the entire world and many are asking how he would coexist with LeBron James. Some buyers believe the newly formed tandem will create great things, but another side doesn’t think this move won’t earn many dividends. Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal is skeptical about the Lakers’ NBA trade deadline moves. He acknowledged the talent level of James and Doncic but the depth of the Lakers is very questionable to go deep in the playoffs. “You got two top-name players: LeBron and you got Luka. I don’t see who else they…
The news of Luka Doncic’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers has been stirring up a debate on which team won the deal, and Steph Curry got into the mix as well. While the Golden State Warriors are meeting their fans, the former league MVP was pinned to get into the debate. Along with Brandin Podziemski, on Sunday when the trade occurred, Curry was caught on the spot in front of a fan camera with a smile and gave a candid answer. “Neither”, Steph Curry answered in neutrality. “NEITHER.” Stephen Curry’s response when asked who won the blockbuster trade between…
The rise of international players has never been so high in the history of the NBA, and Giannis Antetokounmpo is considered one of the ring leaders of this moment. But in recent news, Luka Doncic got traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, marking the first time a European player is set to be the face of one of the NBA’s most popular franchises. This scenario of having an international player lead the Lakers was unimaginable before, and it just became a reality for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. “A European will be, I believe, the face of the Lakers. This…
The basketball world, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, was shocked to realize that the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks swapped two All-NBA players, Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis. As the smoke settles, the Bucks star gets hit with the reality of the business nature of the NBA. “I understand the business of basketball,” said Antetokounmpo.”That sometimes teams need to make the best moves that are good for their organization and for their position and for their own pursuit of greatness and championships.” In 2020, Giannis Antetokounmpo signed a five-year supermax contract with the Milwaukee Bucks worth $228.2 million. He renewed his…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should be crowned MVP according to former Denver Nuggets power forward, DeMarcus Cousins. In Tuesday’s episode of ‘Run it Back’, Cousins stated that SGA deserves the award, more than Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. Under Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s leadership, the Oklahoma City Thunder is reigning in the Western Conference with 37 wins and eight defeats. The Thunder most recently played against the Portland Trail Blazers and won the game and are on their way to take on the Golden State Warriors. “I think it’s unanimous. I think (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander) deserves it … No knock to (Nikola Jokic), but SGA…
Bronny James definitely did not do well in Tuesday’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers. However, Lakers coach JJ Redick seems to still believe in Bronny, all because of his stunning performances in the G-League. On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers played against the Philadelphia 76ers and lost the game with a final score of 118-104. The defeat dropped the team to fifth position in the Western Conference with 26 wins and 19 defeats in the season. In that game, LeBron James was the lead scorer with 31 points, while Dalton Knecht added another 24 points.…
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick recently gave a cryptic message on how the Lakers is planning to approach the upcoming NBA trade deadline, as the team has yet to make any move to take advantage of this opportunity. In a recent press interview, JJ Redick addressed the question of what the Lakers management has in mind, seeing that the trade deadline is only a few weeks away. “I think there are a lot of factors that go into making any trade,” Redick said. “I think the new CBA makes it more complicated, particularly just to do a straight-up…
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Bradley Beal is not ready to lift his no-trade clause, regardless of which team would show interest in trading for him, his agent clarified with the press. In fact, Beal’s focus is to make things “work” better with the Suns. In the past week, reports came out of the rumor mill saying that Bradley Beal was ready to lift his no-trade clause, which is a significant part of his contract, should any of four teams reach out to him: the Milwaukee Bucks, the Denver Nuggets, the Miami Heat, or the Los Angeles Lakers. However, Beal’s agent…
College basketball rising star and Duke freshman Cooper Flagg may be hyped and popular right now, but he is not on the same level of hype and popularity as that of Zion Williamson. At least, that is what legendary basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski thinks. In a recent interview, Hall of Fame coach Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski called Cooper Flagg “the best player in the country” right now, but only put him behind Zion Williamson in terms of popularity at the same point of their careers. “[Cooper Flagg] has been amazing, really. There’s not even a glimpse of anything negative,” Coach…
Paige Bueckers recently created history in the WNBA by becoming the fastest player to score 2000 career points. The previous record was carried by Maya Moore, who played for the Minnesota Lynx. Moore managed to score 2000 career points in 108 games, while Bueckers scored the same in 102 games. Bueckers achieved the feat on Sunday when the Connecticut Huskies played against the Seton Hall Pirates. In her interview after the game ended, Paige Bueckers was all in gratitude for those who have invested their time, energy, love and resources in her, even going on to include her Pilates instructor…
The Houston Rockets are reportedly showing much interest in getting Robert Williams III on their squad. Williams, who now plays for the Portland Trail Blazers, was actually quite chummy with Houston’s head coach, Ime Udoka, while the two were in the Boston Celtics unit. If the Rockets indeed get Williams on their side, the player will find plenty of comfort playing for his former coach, Udoka. Currently, the Houston Rockets are second in the Western Conference after winning 28 games and losing 14 this season. For their most recent matchup, the Rockets played against the Detroit Pistons and lost the…
According to HoopsHype writer Michael Scotto, the Milwaukee Bucks are looking to offload Pat Connaughton ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. There have also been additional reports that three teams have expressed their interest in acquiring the seasoned wingman in a potential trade. Reports say that the Washington Wizards, the Toronto Raptors, and the Detroit Pistons are all interested in signing Connaughton. According to Scotto, moving the nine-year veteran might help Milwaukee avoid becoming a second-apron luxury team. Currently, the Bucks are $6.5 million over the second apron. Connaughton, who is expected to earn $9.4 million this season,…
After a great 12-3 start to the season, it seems like the Golden State Warriors have gone into a slump, going 9-18 over their last 27 games even with Steph Curry and Draymond Green on the court. The Warriors may already be out of the playoffs race this season. They are far from their 2015-16 iteration that finished the regular season with a 73-9 record. They recently came off a 40-point blowout loss to the Boston Celtics, dropping to 21-21 at the halfway point of this season. The Dubs used to relish in their championship-winning ways with Curry, Green, and…
With their “Big Three” era ending in 2023, the Brooklyn Nets have been looking for ways to build their roster for the future before the trade deadline on Feb. 6. The team is currently being linked to a sidelined rookie who has what it takes to make it big. According to Forbes’ Evan Sidery, the Nets are considering a trade involving their wingman Cam Johnson, who is currently on a four-year, $94.5 million contract, in exchange for OKC Thunder’s rookie guard Nikola Topić, who is currently recovering from an ACL injury. “The Nets are widely believed to covet Nikola Topić…