Author: Levi Omeke

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Austin Reaves has been great for them this season. His recent performance demonstrates that talent in basketball extends beyond the big names like point guard Luka Doncic or small forward LeBron James. Luka Doncic on Austin Reaves: “For him to go undrafted is unbelievable. It’s not easy to go undrafted and play at this level and it’s amazing just to be by his side.”  Los Angeles Lakers: Reaves’ Skillset as a Scorer His capacity to contribute to the team’s scoring through diverse methods underscores his value as an asset. Whether executing three-point shots from beyond the arc or skillfully driving…

The Golden State Warriors have been on an absolute tear since acquiring small forward Jimmy Butler, boasting an impressive 13-1 record. This trade has undeniably transformed them into legitimate championship contenders. Jimmy Butler on not having to shoulder the scoring burden with the Warriors. “I’m not just a scorer. I can score whenever I want to. When it’s my time, you’ll know that it’s my time.” Golden State Warriors: Butler’s Success in The Playoffs  Despite losing the 2020 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers, Butler won two games against Lakers small forward Lebron James and former center Anthony Davis, with three players…

The Cleveland Cavaliers rallied from an 18-point deficit to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 109-104 as they went on a 15-game winning streak. Point guard Darius Garland came through in the fourth and this game alone validated the two-big lineup. Lou Williams on where this year’s Cavs rank all-time. “Most wins in franchise history is an invisible record.”  Cleveland’s Impressive Feat This Season The Cavaliers became the 6th team in NBA history to have multiple 15+ game win streaks in a single season. They won their 15th straight game for the 2nd time this season. Under the leadership of head coach…

According to Amico Hoops, the Lakers, Mavericks, Spurs, and Heat are expected to pursue Kevin Durant in the offseason. The Phoenix Suns listened to offers for Durant ahead of the trade deadline, but they elected to keep him on their roster through the end of the season. The Phoenix Suns’ small forward Kevin Durant will be 37 years old at the start of next season and will be on an expiring contract. They might not get that for Durant due to his age but trading him would allow Phoenix to build around shooting guard Devin Booker properly. Lakers and KD…

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world when the Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers occurred. The Mavericks received center Anthony Davis, shooting guard Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick. Chandler Parsons says that trading Lakers point guard Luka Dončić might not be Nico Harrison’s worst move. “Not resigning Jalen Brunson to a $55M extension could be worse than trading Luka Doncic.”  Both were terrible decisions, but Luka was their franchise player. Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson was lost for nothing, setting the franchise back, but they somehow overcame it to make a finals appearance two years…

The UConn Huskies point guard Paige Bueckers was inducted into the Huskies of Honor on her Senior Day today as UConn defeated Marquette 92-54. She is the first Husky to be recognized with this honor on Senior Night/Day since Seattle Storm small forward Katie Lou Samuelson and Minnesota Lynx power forward Napheesa Collier in 2019. Throughout Paige Bueckers’ career, she’s been placed in a variety of situations, each one showcasing different strengths in her game. First and foremost, her toughness and resilience stand out, every time she’s taken a fall, she’s shown she’ll always get back up. Paige Buecker’s Performance…

The Maryland Terrapins defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions 68-64 in a thriller on the pull-up mid-range jumper by Terrapins shooting guard Rodney Rice.  It was their first win at Penn State in a decade. Maryland is in as good a position as anyone in the Big Ten to make a Final Four run. Terrapins point guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie provides great guard play. Derik Queen’s Performance With Maryland Terrapins Against Penn State Terps center Derik Queen led the way with 23 points. He records his tenth 20-point game of the season, tying Melo Trimble’s program record for most 20-point games by a freshman. Queen has…

The Miami Heat defeated the Indiana Pacers on a hard-fought 125-120 on a crucial go-ahead three-pointer by Heat shooting guard Davion Mitchell and an outstanding performance by Tyler Herro. This was one of their best wins of the season. This was another game where the offense looked good after several games where it looked rough. This was a must-win game for the Heat as they fight for the sixth seed and need to continue to carry the momentum for the next game against a tough Knicks team on Sunday. Tyler Herro’s Performance Against Indiana Heat point guard Tyler Herro led…

The Atlanta Hawks secured a vital victory over the Miami Heat 98-86, snapping a three-game losing streak. The matchup held playoff significance, with both teams vying for position in the Eastern Conference. It was quite an ugly game overall, but Atlanta’s defense was quite good, and the Hawks had six players in double figures. Terrance Mann, Caris Levert, and Georges Niang were huge off the bench tonight. Dyson Daniel’s Performance Against Miami Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Dyson Daniels came close to achieving a triple-double, recording 10 points, 11 rebounds, and seven steals during the game. Notably, Kevin Garnett was the…

The Orlando Magic shook off a sluggish start to open the post-All-Star break sprint to the finish with a win over the Atlanta Hawks 114-108. This back-to-back wins for the first time since Dec. 21-23. Magic point guard Cole Anthony played well late in the fourth quarter. Center Wendell Carter Jr. rebounded like a beast, and he did a great job on all those pick-and-rolls where he had to Hawks point guard Trae Young and then recover.                                              …

Cleveland Cavaliers: Small forward Javonte Green agreed to a buyout with the New Orleans Pelicans. He plans to sign with the Cavaliers after clearing waivers. The expected deal provides additional wing depth for the Cavaliers. This could shake things up as teams look to strengthen their rosters before the trade deadline                             Green’s Statistics with the Pelicans and His Impact on the Cavaliers In the current season, Green has participated in 50 games with the Pelicans, during which he averaged 5.8 PPG with a field goal percentage…

The Miami Heat secured a hard-fought 120-111 overtime victory against the Toronto Raptors. This win marked the end of Miami’s four-game slump, and center Bam Adebayo also contributed significantly with a double-double. Small forward Andrew Wiggins bullied defenders when he got guards switched on him, and he was amazing on the defensive end. Davion Mitchell played great, hitting a few threes, and small forward Kyle Anderson and shooting guard Duncan Robinson had a connection in the third quarter. Herro’s Performance Against Toronto Miami Heat point guard Tyler Herro demonstrated an exceptional performance in scoring, contributing 28 points while shooting 10-of-18 from the field.…

Free agent point guard Markelle Fultz has agreed to sign with the Sacramento Kings. Fultz has not played this season since he ended his contract with the Orlando Magic. Fultz was the Philadelphia 76ers’  former first-overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. He had his best career season in 2022-23 with the Orlando Magic, averaging 13.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.7 assists.                                                                              …

The Orlando Magic defeated the Spurs 112-111 on a game-winning fadeaway jumper by power forward Paolo Banchero. The Magic stayed right in this game and finished it off at the end despite San Antonio being scorching hot all night from three-point range and from anywhere on the floor. That was a huge defensive possession by the Magic, Johnathan Isaac switches onto Spurs shooting guard De’Aaron Fox, and point guard Anthony Black contests Spurs center Victor Wembanyama on the final mid-range miss. They played well today on both ends of the floor.                  …

The Michigan State Spartans returned from 14 down to secure their victory against Oregon 86-74. The Spartans’ resume still lacks depth at the top, but continuing to stack quality wins will keep them in good shape seed-wise. Spartans head coach Tom Izzo ties Bob Knight with 353 Big Ten wins and will look to earn the most on Tuesday against Indiana. Michigan State was locked in on the defensive end in the second half.                                                          …