John Wall: Cavs Intentionally Tried to Avoid Wizards in Last Season’s Playoffs
Though the NBA has substantially less bad blood between teams and fewer rivalries than there were in the 1980’s and 90’s, there has been one brewing for some time now…
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Saahil Pawar
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Lead NBA Writer for Def Pen
REPORT: Zach LaVine Signs 4-Year Shoe Deal With Adidas Worth Up To $35M
With Zach LaVine currently sidelined while recovering from a torn ACL, the explosive combo guard is expected to be the face of the Chicago Bulls upon his return hopefully sometime…
REPORT: Lakers’ Larry Nance Jr. Expected to Miss 4-6 Weeks with Left Hand Fracture
With the NBA season now about two weeks in, we’ve seen plenty of surprises early on this campaign. Though a little more under the radar, Larry Nance Jr. has been…
REPORT: Magic Decline Option on Wing Mario Hezonja
Out of all the surprises early on during this 2017-18 NBA campaign, the stellar play of the Orlando Magic is right near the top of that list. Expected to be…
REPORT: Cavaliers Hold ‘Air-It-Out’ Meeting to Address Slow Start
As the perennial powerhouse in a thin Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to win at least around 55 games each season. That hasn’t been the team we’ve seen…
Jahlil Okafor Seeking Buyout or Trade From 76ers
When Jahlil Okafor was drafted 3rd overall in 2015 by the Philadelphia 76ers, he was expected to be their foundation moving forward at that center spot. Instead, with the rapid…
Lauri Markkanen Asked Brian Scalabrine If He Could Wear #24
In the NBA, or any sport professional or not for that matter, almost every athlete has a number they associate with themselves. Whether it be a lifelong favorite number or…
