Last Word On Pro Basketball

The 2024 NBA Draft class was undersold. The top of the draft didn’t feature as many star-caliber prospects as scouts are used to seeing. Nonetheless, it was a relatively deep talent pool. This is why multiple players selected outside of the lottery, including several second-round picks, have already broken into their team’s rotation. Amazingly, the Utah Jazz and Toronto Raptors … [Read more...] about Jazz Youngsters Making Strong Cases For All-Rookie Team

Though they’re 5-5 in their last 10 games, the New York Knicks aren’t down and out. Far from it, in fact, as they hold the third-best record in the Eastern Conference. However, with the 2025 NBA Playoffs nearing, they’re well aware that they need to shore up a couple of areas, including their defense. Thus, they’re signing veteran forward PJ Tucker to a 10-day contract, per … [Read more...] about PJ Tucker Gets Tryout With Knicks, Tom Thibodeau

Just before last month’s trade deadline, the Toronto Raptors acquired Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans, though he was dealing with an ankle injury at the time. He has yet to make his debut for the team as he deals with the injury, but many are excited about Ingram’s fit in Toronto. Unfortunately, fans will have to wait a little bit longer to see the one-time … [Read more...] about Toronto Raptors Star Receives Discouraging Injury Update

With about a month remaining in the regular season, the Toronto Raptors are still unsure about whether Brandon Ingram will suit up for them in 2024-25. In their latest injury report, the star forward was said to be ramping up his basketball-related activities, and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Based on that timeline, the earliest that Ingram could return is on March 20, … [Read more...] about Raptors Rookies Receive Masked Injury Updates

Now in his ninth season in the NBA, Toronto Raptors big man Jakob Poeltl is in the midst of a career year. Through 49 games, he is averaging 14.1 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.2 blocks. Furthermore, he is shooting 61.2% from the field. Despite being a potential trade candidate this season, the Raptors chose to keep the Austrian native around. Poeltl has … [Read more...] about Raptors Starter Reveals Major Future Plans in Toronto