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Derrick Rose Relying on the Cleveland Cavaliers to Save His Dying NBA Career
18 points per game, 4.4 assists per game, shooting 47.1% from the field. Based on that stat line alone, it would seem Derrick Rose had a pretty good season in 2016-2017, his first and only on the New York Knicks. But those who watched him play and followed him over the course of last season, know it wasn’t a good campaign, nor did Rose enjoy his time in the Big Apple.
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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Closest to Signing Dwyane Wade
If nothing surprising happens in the next 24 hours, Dwyane Wade will sign as a free agent with the Cleveland Cavaliers and re-join forces with LeBron James.
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6 NBA Teams That See Themselves as NBA Champions in 2018
As the 2017-2018 NBA season approaches, it’s a good opportunity to see which teams, besides the defending champions Golden State Warriors, see themselves as candidates for a championship. They might realistically be good enough, but the Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs, Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder all believe they can finish with the league title. Here’s a closer look at each team, and why they might be good enough to go all the way.
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Who Will Win the 2018 NBA MVP?
One of the more fun questions to debate about as the 2017-2018 NBA season gets closer is ‘who will be the MVP’. The answer will come from one of 7 players: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, James Harden, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and the current MVP, Russell Westbrook. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder The reigning […]
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NBA : Chicago Bulls Don’t Have to Buyout Dwyane Wade to Start Their Rebuild
By trading away their best player, the Chicago Bulls basically started their rebuilding phase. Some would say a year or maybe two too late, but that’s water under the bridge. The hottest rumor coming out of Chi-town regarding their basketball team is the will they or won’t they buyout Dwyane Wade. With just one year on his deal, there’s no reason to let go of him unless it’s him that’s pushing to leave.
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NBA Rumors: Cavaliers-Knicks-Spurs Triangle Involving Kyrie Irving & Kristaps Porzingis
August is usually the least NBA time of the year. After free agency, before preseason. But Kyrie Irving trying to get out of Cleveland remains a big deal. Where does it stand? The Cavaliers want a young star to join them via trade. The hottest name at the moment is the New York Knicks’ Kristaps Porzingis. Irving, on the other hand, seems to prefer joining the San Antonio Spurs.
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NBA: 5 Biggest Contracts of 2017 Free Agency
In the 2017 free agency, the NBA’s rising salary cap continued to help players land incredible contracts. Five of them, with Stephen Curry and Blake Griffin on the shortlist, signed $100 million deals, and even one, supermax $200 million contract. 5. Otto Porter, Washington Wizards: $106.5 million The Washington Wizards weren’t sure whether to hand […]
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NBA Rumors: Cavaliers, Suns, Timberwolves, Irving & the Trade That Isn’t Happening
We’re into the 3rd day of August, and all of the drama surrounding Kyrie Irving wanting to get away from the Cleveland Cavaliers is subsiding. He probably still wants to leave, but despite interest from a number of teams and the potential connection with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns, nothing seems to be moving towards a trade actually being made.
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NBA: 7 Best Remaining Free Agents
August is almost here, but there are still a few useful NBA free agents worth taking a look at. Whether it’s a restricted free agent like Nikola Mirotic (Chicago Bulls) or an unrestricted veteran like Tony Allen, teams can still find a way to get better with what’s left in the market.
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Regardless of Where the Cavs Finish This Season, Derrick Rose at This Salary is a Steal
A former MVP who averaged 18 points per game last season is going to be paid only $2.1 million in 2017-2018. Derrick Rose might not help the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he’s an incredible steal at this price.