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After Atlanta Hawks‘ Onyeka Okongwu underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder on Wednesday night, the 20-year-old center will take the next six months off. Okongwu is a 6’8″ two-time California Mr. Basketball (2018, 2019), selected sixth overall in the 2020 NBA Draft. After agreeing to a rookie contract, Atlanta signed […]
After the Phoenix Suns lost Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Finals against the five-point favorites Milwaukee Bucks, some folks in the basketball world wondered if Chris Paul would call it quits on his 16-year NBA career. Paul ended his Game 6 performance with 26 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, and shooting 11-for-19 from the […]
Matt John continues Basketball Insiders’ What Now series by taking a look at the young Cavaliers, who have laid a quietly promising foundation.
Following their major drop-off, Matt John explains why the Pacers trying to get back to where they were may not be the best decision.
Rudy Gobert would appear to be the front runner for Defensive Player of the Year. But should he be? A few players have made it quite the interesting race — and Dylan Thayer lays out exactly who.
Matt John continues Basketball Insiders’ Now What series by diving into the Oklahoma City Thunder.
As the season comes down to an end, it’s time for the Rockets to look back and evaluate their situation. Where will their rebuild take them next? It all remains to be seen, but time is on their side.
Racism in the United States continues to rise as the fight for equality continues. In the NBA, Jeremy Lin has stepped up and used his voice in support of the movement to end Asian hate.
Rudy Gobert has become the clear frontrunner to win this award as injuries sidelined Lebron James and Joel Embiid. Is there anyone else with a realistic shot to win it?
After an epic trade deadline, Matt John examines who came out victorious when it was all said and done.
