By JOHN LIKANJE On October 27, 2012, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded reigning Sixth Man of the Year James Harden to the Houston Rockets as part of a nine-player trade. In eight seasons with the Rockets, Harden has led the National Basketball Association (NBA) in assists once (2016-17), field goals made once (2018-19), three-pointers made twice (2017-2019), points scored three … [Read more...] about Breaking down James Harden’s postseason inefficiency
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2020 NBA Draft: Rose signs with Roc Nation, Carter and Pickett return to school
By BILLY HEYEN Quinton Rose announced Tuesday that he's signed with Roc Nation Sports and officially entered his name into the 2020 NBA Draft. The former Bishop Kearney and Temple star follows the lead of Isaiah Stewart, who also signed with Roc Nation. "Temple University... you took a chance on a kid from Rochester and made Philly feel like home," Rose wrote in his Instagram … [Read more...] about 2020 NBA Draft: Rose signs with Roc Nation, Carter and Pickett return to school
After The Last Dance, Bremer battled Jordan’s Wizards
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO J.R. Bremer still remembers the moment he was assigned to guard His Airness like it was yesterday. The Celtics were in Washington on Halloween 2002 for the first of four games against the divisional foe Wizards. A 22-year-old Bremer, fresh out of St. Bonaventure, was tabbed by coach Jim O’Brien to substitute for Paul Pierce. “At the time Paul was guarding … [Read more...] about After The Last Dance, Bremer battled Jordan’s Wizards
Isaiah Stewart declares for 2020 NBA Draft
By BILLY HEYEN University of Washington freshman Isaiah Stewart has entered his name into the 2020 NBA Draft, he announced via Instagram on Wednesday. The former McQuaid star’s announcement comes after he was named to the All-Pac 12 First Team and All-Pac 12 Freshman Team for his play in the 2019-20 … [Read more...] about Isaiah Stewart declares for 2020 NBA Draft
Thomas Bryant double-doubles in best game since return from injury
Thomas Bryant backs down Wesley Matthews on Tuesday night. (Jeff Hanisch | USA Today Sports) By BILLY HEYEN Late in Tuesday's game, Thomas Bryant received a dump-off pass from Bradley Beal. Brook Lopez chose to try and block Bryant's shot, but the Washington Wizards center wasn't having any of that. He threw it down on Lopez with two hands to punctuate Bryant's best game in a … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant double-doubles in best game since return from injury