The Los Angeles Lakers thought they had found their center of the future in Mark Williams. They saw him as the perfect frontcourt partner for Luka Dončić down the line. In the short term, he would have provided size and depth at a position of need. Concerns over Williams’ injury history ultimately led the Lakers to back out. Now, Mark Williams is headed back to the … [Read more...] about Mark Williams Was Almost The Next Great Lakers Big, What’s Next?
Hornets Address Position Of Need With Pre-All-Star Contract
With two points guards on two-way contracts in KJ Simpson and Isaiah Wong, the Charlotte Hornets aren’t necessarily devoid of depth at the position. However, due to their youth and limitations, the Hornets can’t faulted for fortifying the depth behind LaMelo Ball. Least of all because Ball remains out with an ankle injury, Tre Mann is out for the season with a back injury, and … [Read more...] about Hornets Address Position Of Need With Pre-All-Star Contract
Hornets’ ‘Foundational Piece’s’ Future With Team Confirmed?
At this year’s trade deadline, the Charlotte Hornets made a few interesting moves. They acquired Jusuf Nurkic from the Phoenix Suns and traded Nick Richards (ironically to the Suns) separately earlier in the season. However, their most notable move was sending big man Mark Williams to the Los Angeles Lakers. The move came as a bit of a shock since Williams is just 23 years old … [Read more...] about Hornets’ ‘Foundational Piece’s’ Future With Team Confirmed?
Top 7 Best Fits In New Places after the NBA Trade Deadline
This was one of the wildest NBA trade deadlines in history, with plenty of All-Star players changing places. For this article, we are not going to do grades and winners/losers, but we can certainly take a look at players that fit their new place after the trade deadline. Top 7 Best Fits In New Places after the NBA Trade Deadline We can talk all day about how Luka Doncic fits in … [Read more...] about Top 7 Best Fits In New Places after the NBA Trade Deadline
Trade Grades: The Suns Solve Major Issues With Nurkic Trade
The Phoenix Suns have finally moved on from Jusuf Nurkic. After months of speculation, they sent the veteran center to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Cody Martin, Vasilije Micić, and a 2026 second-round pick. The Nurkic trade not only addresses key roster concerns for the Suns but also provides crucial financial flexibility. The Suns Solve Major Issues With Jusuf Nurkic … [Read more...] about Trade Grades: The Suns Solve Major Issues With Nurkic Trade