After acquiring Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans, the Toronto Raptors have achieved their primary goal of adding a “significant piece” to the roster. The former second overall pick is one of the league’s top offensive players, averaging at least 20 points and 4 assists in each of the last six seasons. Though a three-level scorer, his game is reminiscent of the star … [Read more...] about Raptors Must Turn To Pacers After Brandon Ingram Trade
Jazz Trade Candidate Exits Game Early
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton exited stage left as soon as the curtains were drawn, playing under three minutes against the Indiana Pacers before spraining his ankle. Entering Monday’s matchup, he was averaging 18.7 points per game on .478-.414-.894 shooting splits. The bucket-getter’s scoring average is second on the team, behind only Lauri Markkanen‘s 19.3 points per … [Read more...] about Jazz Trade Candidate Exits Game Early
Knicks Should Pursue Myles Turner at Trade Deadline
The New York Knicks front office has some big decisions to make at the February 6th NBA trade deadline. Do they stand pat, hope Mitchell Robinson returns from foot surgery, and chase a title with this group? Do they trade young players and/or draft compensation for rotation depth? Or, do they make a smaller blockbuster involving Robinson to seriously upgrade the roster? Leon … [Read more...] about Knicks Should Pursue Myles Turner at Trade Deadline
Pacers Trade Candidate Being ‘Monitored By Nearly Every Team’
Indiana Pacers wing Bennedict Mathurin is arguably having his best season but he might be on the move ahead of the trade deadline. The 22-year-old “is being monitored by nearly every team seen as a buyer at the deadline,” according to Los Angeles Times reporter Dan Woike. “But because the Pacers are playing such good basketball, the team is expected to seek a player it values … [Read more...] about Pacers Trade Candidate Being ‘Monitored By Nearly Every Team’
With Davis Out, Could Lakers Swing for Indiana Center Again?
The Lakers’ need for center depth has intensified with the news that Anthony Davis will miss at least one week with an abdominal strain. Considering that Davis’s backups are largely ineffective and trade talks are shifting by the day, new reporting suggests it’s time for LA to revisit a familiar target. With Davis Out, Could Lakers Swing for Indiana Center Again? Center Need at … [Read more...] about With Davis Out, Could Lakers Swing for Indiana Center Again?