By JOHN LIKANJE Heat Check is a weekly recap of the best basketball writing and analysis the internet has to offer. The procedures and protocols that the NBA enforced in the bubble are working. Wednesday marked the third consecutive week that all 343 players in the bubble tested negative for the coronavirus. This is significant news considering the bubble is operating in … [Read more...] about Heat Check: Waiters impresses for Lakers; Bryant, Wizards seek first win
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Heat Check: Battle of LA features shorthanded rosters; Thomas Bryant seeking improvement inside bubble
By JOHN LIKANJE Heat Check is a weekly recap of the best basketball writing and analysis the internet has to offer. The Miami Heat restart their season on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. They sit in fourth place in a top-heavy Eastern Conference with seven of their eight seeding games against playoff teams. The Heat still have the depth and personnel to make a deep … [Read more...] about Heat Check: Battle of LA features shorthanded rosters; Thomas Bryant seeking improvement inside bubble
Report: Adams to sign with Trail Blazers for NBA restart
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Former Atlantic 10 Co-Player of the Year Jaylen Adams is getting another shot in the National Basketball Association. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Monday night that the Portland Trail Blazers plan to sign Adams, a 2018 St. Bonaventure alumnus, as a substitute player to replace Trevor Ariza. Wojnarowski reported last Monday that Ariza is opting out of … [Read more...] about Report: Adams to sign with Trail Blazers for NBA restart
Thomas Bryant, Washington Wizards reportedly to be part of NBA’s return
By BILLY HEYEN UPDATE: The NBA Board of Governors has approved the 22-team plan, according to ESPN, so Bryant and the Wizards are back. Thomas Bryant’s season has received new life despite his Washington Wizards sitting outside of a playoff spot at the time of the NBA’s shutdown. The NBA will resume with 22 teams in Orlando at the end of July, according to ESPN’s Adrian … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant, Washington Wizards reportedly to be part of NBA’s return
2020 NBA Draft: Isaiah Stewart breaks down his game in virtual film session
By JOHN LIKANJE University of Washington freshman Isaiah Stewart viewed some of his highlights with ESPN NBA Draft analyst, Mike Schmitz in a virtual film session on Friday. The highlights included his 16-point performance in the 2019 McDonald's All-American game, 15 points and 10 boards on February 15th at UCLA, 10 points and 11 rebounds on February 28th against Washington … [Read more...] about 2020 NBA Draft: Isaiah Stewart breaks down his game in virtual film session