Blake Griffin is now a member of the Detroit Pistons. Yes, you read that correctly. Mere months after signing a five-year max deal to remain with the Clippers, the oft-injured All-Star was flipped to Motor City on Monday, along with Willie Reed and Brice Johnson,
The team with the best player wins. We see it consistently in playoff series. Elite scorers and facilitators have an enormous impact when on the court. Once rotations shorten and opponents face off as many as seven times in a row, the side with the
Now that the NBA’s All-Star draft is in the rear view, the league is fully immersed in the upcoming trade deadline. Teams have until Feb. 8 to make significant improvements or hold full-scale fire sales, and the Association’s rumor mill is churning out material on
Last week on the clipboard, we noted some of the players most likely to be traded and some of their strengths. Whether because of under-the-radar positives or simple areas that positively impact the game, these are veterans or youngsters who would benefit from a change
Welcome back, Hardwood Knocksers! iTunes | BlogTalkRadio | Stitcher @HardwoodKnocks | @AndrewDBailey | @DanFavale Will the latest reports emanating from the Cavaliers’ leaky locker room lead to a massive roster overhaul at the trade deadline? George Hill rumors are everywhere, but might Cleveland consider moving Kevin Love or try getting in on the Kemba
Midway through last August, Jayson Tatum’s path toward earning enough playing time to have a meaningful nightly impact was unclear. Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge had built a roster loaded with interchangeable wing talent, and it would have been understandable if the 19-year-old
Shooting the basketball is a study in both art and persistence. No one starts with perfect form, nor can they connect on a high percentage of attempts. But the all-time greats learn through tireless dedication, which usually entails hours and hours practicing alone in a
The Boston Celtics have defied every bit of expectations this season. A year in which Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving were preparing to immerse themselves in Boston quickly saw the plan put on hold after the gruesome injury to the small forward. No matter, Irving