Last Word On Pro Basketball

The Houston Rockets are down 3-1 to their arch rivals, the Golden State Warriors. After an incredible season cementing themselves as a lively playoff squad, they are now in do-or-die territory. If their season does end in Game 5, it will undoubtedly increase the expectations for changes this offseason. The team is still very far away from having a viable playoff offense. … [Read more...] about What The Rockets Game 5 Will Say About Their Offseason 

The Milwaukee Bucks’ third consecutive first-round playoff loss, this time at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, has reignited speculation about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future in Milwaukee. With Damian Lillard suffering a torn Achilles and the Bucks’ championship window looking pretty much nonexistent, the prospect of Antetokounmpo seeking a trade is more likely now than ever. … [Read more...] about Bucks Eliminated: Top Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Destinations 

This week, Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. appeared on Get Up to discuss his team’s First Round elimination and a season as a whole. While the entire segment is worth watching, one statement was particularly interesting. Discussing face of the franchise Ja Morant, Pippen told the crew that his electrifying teammate “might” be in next year’s Slam Dunk Contest. Asked if … [Read more...] about 2026 Slam Dunk Contest Gets More Grizzlies Hype

The Houston Rockets have turned heads around the NBA. With a 52-30 record, they earned the second seed in the West. Their surprising rise sparked speculation that they might chase a superstar like Devin Booker or Kevin Durant amid the Phoenix Suns’ dumpster fire of a season. Instead, the organization chose patience. They watched their young core enter the playoffs to assess … [Read more...] about Rockets Make One Player Untouchable In Trade Negotiations

While the Houston Rockets have other more pressing issues, they will have a major upcoming decision to make. Do the Rockets exercise point guard Fred VanVleet‘s $44.88 million team option this offseason? Speaking of the offseason, the Rockets could start much earlier than anticipated. Houston trails Golden State 3-1 in its best-of-seven first-round series after falling in Game … [Read more...] about Rockets Have Tough Upcoming Decision On Veteran Point Guard