When Victor Oladipo was taken second overall in the 2013 draft by the Orlando Magic, everyone assumed he would play shooting guard in the NBA. His 6-4 frame and 214 pounds projected perfectly for the NBA’s new wave of shooting guards. However, over the summer, the Magic made it clear they would experiment with Oladipo by slotting him into a dynamic combo guard role. As a result, Oladipo has been featured more at the point than at any time in his basketball life.
Sixth Man Rankings: Best Bench Players Igniting Surprise Teams
Growing up, fans are taught several “facts” about team sports. It’s a fact that teamwork is better than selfish play. It’s usually a fact that a good defense beats a good offense. It’s a fact in baseball that last licks is more advantageous than leading off. Perhaps no “fact” is more emphasized, however, than the notion that the best players in every sport always start. In the NBA in 2013, that “fact” is fiction. It couldn’t be further from the truth. [Read more…]
Evening News: Tyson Chandler out 4-6 weeks; Patrick Beverley “pain free” after early return
In today’s news, Tyson Chandler will be forced to sit out for at least the next month with a fractured right fibula. Meanwhile, in Houston, Patrick Beverley is feeling good after returning earlier than anticipated to the Rockets. [Read more…]
Evening News: Michael Redd to announce retirement; Aldridge happy in Portland
In today’s news, an Olympic gold medalist officially retires from the NBA. Meanwhile, in Portland, LaMarcus Aldridge is having a change of heart about his stance with the Trail Blazers. [Read more…]
Evening News: Love and MCW named Players of the Week; Randolph wants to retire with Grizzlies
In today’s news, Kevin Love and Michael Carter-Williams were awarded the Players of the Week award to start the season. Meanwhile in Memphis, Zach Randolph revealed his future intentions with the Grizzlies. [Read more…]
Evening News: Ujiri discussed moving Rudy Gay? Kobe unsure of Carmelo’s intentions
In today’s news, rumors circulated suggesting Masai Ujiri is looking to make changes to his roster. Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant said he has no idea what Carmelo Anthony will do as a free agent next summer. [Read more…]
Evening News: Melo plans to recruit free agents to NY; Anonymous GM admits tanking is part of plan
In today’s news, Carmelo Anthony gave a big hint as to where he expects to be playing next year. Meanwhile, an anonymous general manager admitted that tanking the season away is part of the game plan for his organization going forward. Melo intends to recruit big names to New York in 2015 Marc Berman of the New York Post reports that Carmelo Anthony plans to do his fair share of recruiting to bring big name talent to New York in 2015. While Anthony, himself,
Evening News: Granger out with injury; LeBron not officially committing to USA for 2016 yet
In today’s news, the Pacers were dealt some bad injury news and LeBron James updated the fans on his status for the 2016 Olympic Games. [Read more…]
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