In the first four seasons of his career, Atlanta Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter started in 200 of 206 possible games. Then, midway through the 2023-24 season, he and the Hawks opted to try a new strategy. Desiring to be a more aggressive scorer, Hunter asked to come off the bench, where he could be a focal point. For a player who had been a peripheral part of the offense for … [Read more...] about Hawks’ De’Andre Hunter Belongs In NBA Award Conversation
3 Formerly Nondescript NBA Players Showing Out In Contract Year
While the 2024-25 NBA regular season isn’t quite past the quarter-way mark, it’s not too early to look at next offseason’s free agency. It always behooves a player to put up their best NBA season in a contract year. Here are three players that were somewhat nondescript entering the season that have seemingly leveled up thus far, are hoping they can continue that momentum, and … [Read more...] about 3 Formerly Nondescript NBA Players Showing Out In Contract Year
Cavs Coach Brutally Honest After Hawks Loss
The Cleveland Cavaliers dropped to 17-2 following a 135-124 loss to the Atlanta Hawks at home. The game marked the Cavs’ first home loss of the season after a perfect 10-0 start. Hawks guard Trae Young set an NBA season-high and career-high with a staggering 22 assists to pace Atlanta. Following the game, Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson had some brutally honest comments about his … [Read more...] about Cavs Coach Brutally Honest After Hawks Loss
NBA ROY Race: Jared McCain Tightens Hold, Zach Edey Slides
After an uneventful start, the 2024 NBA Draft class has made Rookie of the Year (ROY) one of the more entertaining NBA Award races. Despite a hot start from Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is the early favorite for the 2025 Most Valuable Player award. Los Angeles Clippers wing Norman Powell has been putting together a Most Improved … [Read more...] about NBA ROY Race: Jared McCain Tightens Hold, Zach Edey Slides
Cavs Guard Making Case for Sixth Man of the Year
Expectations for Cavs guard Ty Jerome heading into this season were not necessarily sky-high. The former Virginia Cavalier suffered a knee injury last season and only played in two games. However, nearly 20 games into this season, Jerome is back to being one of the best bench players in the NBA. Cavs Guard Ty Jerome Making Case for Sixth Man of the Year Jerome was drafted in … [Read more...] about Cavs Guard Making Case for Sixth Man of the Year