by: Kostas
We had some interesting statements coming from the NBPA, the players association this week, with the most impactful one being the call to remove the 65 game rule that does not allow players that played fewer than those games to be considered for the end of season awards. The conversation sparked with the latest injury […]
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by: PhilOssie
The G League continues to grow in size, stature and importance in the North American pro basketball ecosphere. All but two franchises have an affiliated minor league outfit, and NBA teams are increasingly using the G League as grounds to develop young talent instead of just planting them on the bench and playing them garbage time minutes. This year, 14 2022 first round picks – and a slew of second rounders – have spent time in the G League.
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by: PB
Despite being one of the youngest teams in the league, the Grizzlies put it all together last season, posting their best regular season record since 2012-13. Thanks to Ja Morant’s bounceback season, Jaren Jackson Jr.’s good health (wait for the turn…), and a standout rookie performance from Desmond Bane, we saw the leading edge of what could be a long run of success for Memphis. Yes, the young stars in Grind City go together like… peanut butter and bananas?
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