Last Word On Pro Basketball

As expected, the Toronto Raptors have waived veteran forward PJ Tucker, who they acquired in the five-team trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors. Originally, Tucker was expected to head to the Miami Heat as part of the deal. However, he landed with the Raptors when the Heat decided that they would rather trade for Davion Mitchell to shore up their point … [Read more...] about Raptors Waive PJ Tucker; Are Any Contenders A Match?

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has made first-team All-NBA in three consecutive seasons. However, Tatum has never finished within the top three of MVP voting. It’s unclear who will win the MVP award, but, it’s a two-man race between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. Nevertheless, Tatum has a solid case to finish third in MVP voting. NBA.com recently released its … [Read more...] about Evaluating Jayson Tatum’s MVP Candidacy

The Detroit Pistons rebuild may officially be over. The young up-and-comers have officially won eight straight games and are tied with the Cleveland Cavaliers as the hottest team in the NBA. The Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons game on Wednesday night was a huge indicator that perhaps the Pistons need to be taken seriously in the Eastern Conference as a potentially dangerous … [Read more...] about Playoff Teams Should Be Worried About The Pistons

Over the past few seasons, Derrick White has been an indispensable part of the Boston Celtics’ success. White’s three-point shooting, versatile defense, and consistency have been vital to the Celtics. This season, White is having a career season, averaging 16.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.1 blocks with 44.5/38.4/84.2 shooting splits. White’s fourth-quarter play has … [Read more...] about Derrick White Helps Stabilize the Celtics’ Late Game Offense

There’s no other way to put it. The New York Knicks are overmatched against the best teams in the league. This is a particularly concerning statement since they are a third seed themselves, armed with two All-Star starters. Yet, they don’t look like a functioning basketball team when they play against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. Against those teams and also the … [Read more...] about Knicks Are Overmatched Against the NBA’s Best

Dennis Smith Jr. is eyeing a return to the NBA. According to NBA Insider Chris Haynes, Smith Jr. left Real Madrid after just one month with the Spanish Club to join an NBA team. Smith Jr. spent seven seasons in the NBA with six teams from 2017-2024. However, the No. 9 overall selection in the class of 2017 didn’t garner any interest this summer after spending the 2023-24 … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks Need To Improve Backcourt, Interest In 2017 Lottery Pick?

It’s no secret that the Boston Celtics have built their championship-winning squad around two elite wings: Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. The Jays’ ability to create shots for themselves and others, along with their impactful defense, makes them ideal players to build around in the modern era. Furthermore, it makes the Celtics impossible to match up with. While everyone knows … [Read more...] about Celtics Focus on Versatile Wings Runs Deep Throughout the Organization

It was always possible that Lonnie Walker IV would return to the NBA before his buyout clause expired. In fact, he’s been rumored to have multiple teams interested in his services since deciding to play abroad, most notably the reigning champion Boston Celtics. However, according to The Stein Line insider Marc Stein, Walker will remain with Lithuania’s BC Zalgiris for the … [Read more...] about Celtics Potential Free Agent Signing Not Returning To NBA