We are past the halfway mark of the 2021-22 NBA season, and it's clear the Lakers haven't made any real progress. Their current record is 23-24, one game below .500, good for the 8th seed in the Western Conference. This means that like last year, the Lakers would have to fight their way through the … Continue reading Will LeBron James Trade Russell Westbrook and Fire Frank Vogel? History Says Yes
January 24th, 2021 Performance of the Day: Credit to Jonathon Newton of The Washington Post for Picture Jayson Tatum dropped 51 points on the Washington Wizards yesterday in a blowout 116-87 win yesterday. His shooting was on point, as Tatum shot 18-of-28 from the field and 9-of-14 from three. Tatum also had 10 rebounds … Continue reading The Daily Three-Pointer: Jayson Tatum Casually Drops 50, Nets Lose to Timberwolves
January 22nd, 2021 Trade of the Day: Credit to David Dow for Picture Reports have surfaced that the Los Angeles Lakers are willing to trade Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets for John Wall. However, the one thing keeping this deal from happening is that the Rockets want a 2027 first-round pick from the … Continue reading The Daily Three-Pointer: Steph Nails the Game-Winner, Lakers Attempting to Trade Russell Westbrook
January 21st, 2022 Free Agency Signing of the Day: Credit to Jon Durr of AP Images for Picture DeMarcus Cousins has agreed to a 10 day contract with the Denver Nuggets, as reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Cousins appeared in 22 games for the Milwaukee Bucks earlier this season, the last time he's … Continue reading The Daily Three-Pointer: DeMarcus Cousins Finds a New Home, Jokic as Dominant as Ever
January 20th, 2022: Stat(s) of the Night: Credit to Jesse D. Garrabrant of Getty Images for Picture So many players put up amazing stat lines last night, we can't just focus on one. Let's go through the most impressive rapid fire: Joel Embiid dropped 50 points in only 27 minutes and 3 seconds played, … Continue reading The Daily Three-Pointer: Triple-Doubles Galore, Frank Vogel’s Job in Jeopardy
A bold statement, yes. But there's no reason it can't be true. Here's my reasoning: The Grizzlies have a record of 31-15, good for the 3rd seed in the Western Conference. The two teams ahead of them are the Phoenix Suns (who went on an 18-game win streak earlier this year) and the Golden … Continue reading The Memphis Grizzlies are the Best Team in the NBA. Here’s Why:
January 18th, 2021 The "Grizzly Bear" Credit to NBA Getty Images for Picture When Ja Morant and Tony Bradley got into a little scuffle in yesterday's matchup between the Bulls and the Grizzlies, Steven Adams knew he had to do something to downplay the conflict. So, he picked up Bradley, who is 6'10" and … Continue reading The Daily Three-Pointer: Steven Adams New Nickname, Disarray in Brooklyn
January 17th, 2022 Injury of the Day: Credit to Wendell Cruz of USA Today Sport for Picture Kevin Durant has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL in his left knee, and is expected to be out for the next 4-6 weeks. The injury occurred during a Saturday game against the New Orleans Pelicans, when … Continue reading The Daily Three-Pointer: Injuries, Injuries, and Even More Injuries
Recently, a trade was put into place to send center Bol Bol of the Denver Nuggets to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Rodney McGruder and a second-round pick. Unfortunately, the trade was voided, and Bol will remain in Denver for the foreseeable future. This is an unfortunate turn of events for Bol, in more … Continue reading Why was the Bol Bol Trade Voided? Plus, a Knicks Conspiracy Theory
January 15th, 2022 Stat of the Day: Credit to Stacy Revere of Getty Images for Picture Against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, the Warriors were down by 39 points at halftime. Last night, against the Chicago Bulls, the Warriors were up by 31 points. The 70-point halftime margin differential between the two games … Continue reading The Daily Three-Pointer: Warriors Blowout Bulls, Make History
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