By SAMEER KUMAR Jahlil Okafor finally found a new home on Thursday as the Brooklyn Nets acquired him along with Nik Stauskas and a 2019 2nd round pick for Trevor Booker. Okafor, the 3rd pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, has had trouble seeing any action on the court following a successful rookie season where he averaged 17.5 points per game, seven rebounds per game and 1.2 blocks … [Read more...] about NBA: Okafor to Nets, Oladipo rising, Houston has no problems
Cavs recent streak puts them back in the championship conversation
By SAMEER KUMAR The Cleveland Cavaliers have been absolutely rolling ever since LeBron James posted that Arthur fist meme to his Instagram account last month. Since then, Cleveland has won 12 straight games, and have only lost one game since and that was to the hands of the Houston Rockets. Cleveland struggled out of the gates as they started off their season 4-6. At the … [Read more...] about Cavs recent streak puts them back in the championship conversation
2017 NBA Draft Winners and Losers
By SAMEER KUMAR WINNERS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES Acquired: Jimmy Butler, Justin Patton (16th pick) Lost: Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn, Lauri Markkanen (7th pick) The Timberwolves acquired a superstar player in forward Jimmy Butler and the 16th pick while just giving up guards Zach LaVine and Kris Dunn and the rights to the 7th pick. The Wolves later drafted Creighton … [Read more...] about 2017 NBA Draft Winners and Losers
Thursday Forecast: 2017 NBA Draft
By SAMEER KUMAR 1. Philadelphia 76ers - Washington Freshman PG Markelle Fultz 23.2 points per game, 5.7 rebounds per game, 5.9 assists per game Fultz is the clear cut pick #1 pick in this year's draft. A core of Fultz, Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid (assuming he stays healthy) and Dario Saric will be dynamic for years to come. The Upper Marlboro, MD native's ability to shoot … [Read more...] about Thursday Forecast: 2017 NBA Draft
Durant garners MVP; Warriors win finals 4-1
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 129 CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 120 (GSW WINS 4-1) OAKLAND - Kevin Durant exploded for 39 points, seven rebounds and five assists to help the Warriors defeat the Cavaliers 4-1 in the series and secure their second NBA championship in two years. Durant, who picked up Finals MVP, averaged 35.2 PPG, 8.4 RPG and 5.4 APG in this year's finals. Stephen Curry poured … [Read more...] about Durant garners MVP; Warriors win finals 4-1