Mike D’Antoni to step away as Nets assistant coach

On Wednesday evening, the Brooklyn Nets organization announced that assistant coach Mike D’Antoni would not be returning to Steve Nash’s coaching staff for the 2021-22 NBA season. Coach D’Antoni is deciding to step down from his position after one season spent with the organization. The reason D’Antoni is deciding to leave the team is unknown. […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Now What? – Portland Trail Blazers

From Neil Olshey’s top choice to replace Terry Stotts to whether they should trade CJ McCollum and who they might get for him, Bobby Krivitsky examines what’s next for the Portland Trail Blazers as they work to convince Damian Lillard to stay.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: The Play-In Game – West

With the season winding down, Ariel Pacheco takes a look at how the play-in tournament is shaping up in the Western Conference.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Most Valuable Player Watch – April 13

Outside of the top of the ladder, the rest of the MVP race is anybody’s guess. Tristan Tucker takes a look at some of the surprise names that could emerge in the final weeks of the NBA season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Why Isn’t Anfernee Simons Played More?

Despite showing numerous flashes of potential to this point of his young career, Anfernee Simons hasn’t been able to put his talents on full display. Will he ever be able to as a member of the Portland Trailblazers?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Norman Powell Finding Footing with Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers parted with Gary Trent Jr. to acquire Norman Powell in hopes of being more competitive in this year’s postseason. Bobby Krivitsky dives into how the Trail Blazers have integrated Powell thus far.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Dec 2021
NBA PM: Blazers Finding Their Groove

The Trail Blazers have finally gotten healthy and are starting to hit their stride. Are they sleepers in the Western Conference?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Most Valuable Player Watch – March 29

With big-time injuries to LeBron James and Joel Embiid in recent weeks, Tristan Tucker takes a look at how the landscape of the MVP race is changing.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
What’s the Best Landing Spot for Austin Rivers?

Austin Rivers agreed to buyout terms with the Oklahoma City Thunder yesterday, so Drew Maresca identifies the three best landing spots for him.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021