The NBA announced today that Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for the month of February. The honor is Harden’s first as a Net, in his first full month with the franchise, and the 11th of his career. Harden led Brooklyn to an Eastern Conference-best 9-4 record in February, recording averages of 25.6 points on 49.1 percent … [Read more...] about James Harden Named Eastern Conference Player of The Month
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Durant will still participate in All-Star Weekend (Somewhat)
For the first time since the NBA implemented a draft system for All-Star starters, one team’s captain won’t be playing, but will still draft players. That captain is the leading vote-getter in the East, Kevin Durant. Despite not being able to play in his 11th All-Star game, Kevin Durant will be live on TNT this Thursday with LeBron James, captain of the West, drafting his … [Read more...] about Durant will still participate in All-Star Weekend (Somewhat)
Gritty Knicks bringing the energy, looking like a playoff team
The Knicks are playing themselves into a position not many believed they’d be in at this point of the season. 34 games in, the Knicks are in unfamiliar territory. After knocking off the Indiana Pacers, Saturday night at the Garden, the Knicks caught a late flight to Detroit. According to the MSG Network telecast, the team landed in the Motor City at 2am, Sunday morning, … [Read more...] about Gritty Knicks bringing the energy, looking like a playoff team
Knicks rookie Obi Toppin reportedly taking part in 2021 NBA Slam Dunk Contest
Rookie Obi Toppin is expected to participate in the 2021 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, per multiple reports. NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic tweeted the exciting news which could have Knicks fans excited to see if Toppin can bring home the trophy. Toppin, out of Dayton University, has appeared in 23 games so far this season. The Knicks selected him with the eighth … [Read more...] about Knicks rookie Obi Toppin reportedly taking part in 2021 NBA Slam Dunk Contest
BROOKLYN NETS SIGN ANDRE ROBERSON AND IMAN SHUMPERT TO 10-DAY CONTRACTS
Just like that... they're back! The Brooklyn Nets have signed guard/forward Andre Roberson and guard Iman Shumpert to 10-day contracts. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not released. Roberson (6’7”, 210) was originally signed by Brooklyn on Feb. 16, playing 22 minutes across two games. He spent the first seven seasons (2013-20) of his NBA career with the … [Read more...] about BROOKLYN NETS SIGN ANDRE ROBERSON AND IMAN SHUMPERT TO 10-DAY CONTRACTS
