Less than a week after the Houston Rockets managed to pull off last summer’s trade for Chris Paul, the franchise made another move. It was a transaction that certainly wouldn’t generate the same bluster as the swap for Paul, especially outside of nerdy NBA circles; however, it’s impact would be damn important, too. On the… Read more »
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BG’s St8 of the NBA: Jayson Tatum is Ahead of Schedule, Which Means the Future is Now
It’s a bit sad to think about the slim championship hopes of LeBron James in 2018. Instead, let’s focus on something positive coming from the Eastern Conference Finals: the stellar play of former Duke star Jayson Tatum. After a sensational rookie season, Tatum continues to deliver in the playoffs. Tatum, who just turned 20 two… Read more »
Buzz Beat Ep. 63, And Then There Was One: Charlotte Hornets hire James Borrego as head coach
On Thursday it became official, but earlier this week, the Charlotte Hornets hired the franchise’s next head coach: Spurs assistant James Borrego. Borrego will replace Steve Clifford; according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the deal is good for four years. Charlotte has reached agreement on a deal to hire Spurs assistant James Borrego as head coach,… Read more »
The League Pass Lair’s 2018 Golden Cookout Tray award winner: David West
It’s hard to believe we’re already at the end of the NBA’s 82-game slate; what started two weeks before Halloween concludes as pollen cakes the sidewalks here in North Carolina. This, of course, means it’s awards season (#szn?) for the league. And while everyone is handing out their selections for MVP, All-NBA, and once again… Read more »
BG’s St8 of the NBA: Malik Monk and the short-term future of the Charlotte Hornets
Normally on the St8 of the NBA, we take a look a four topics surrounding the Charlotte Hornets, and four league-wide items. However, next week will bring our year-end awards; so for today, we will focus on two matters regarding the Hornets — starting with rookie guard Malik Monk. Uptown Monk Back? It’s been… Read more »
An appreciation of Kemba Walker, the greatest Charlotte Hornet of all time
Kemba Walker, at age 27, with a full season remaining on just his second contract, is the greatest player in the history of the Charlotte Hornets franchise. The All-Star point guard made history this week — passing Dell Curry, the godfather of Charlotte basketball, to become the all-time leading scorer Hornets history. It was an… Read more »
Top 8 NBA Prospects in the ACC, Part 2 — Brown, Allen, Duval and Theo Pinson
Earlier this week, we published out Top 8 NBA Prospects in the ACC, Part 1. Make sure to check that out. For the weekend crowd, though, we are back for me; once again, Spencer Percy (still in mourning after the UVA upset; sorry, Spence) joins me to analyze four more NBA Draft prospects from the… Read more »
Led by Marvin Bagley and Wendell Carter, the Top 8 NBA Prospects in the ACC, Part 1
Today marks one of the most glorious days on the calendar year: the first Thursday of the NCAA Tournament. Before vegging out on the couch, and watching hoops for the next 96 hours, I thought it’d be a good idea to highlight some of the league’s top players that are likely playing in their last… Read more »