The Denver Nuggets are one of the NBA’s most unique teams. In a league that has migrated to a fast pace, perimeter-oriented style of play, the Nuggets stand out as a group that continues to make their mark with the more traditional, slower half-court game that thrives on a variety of inside looks. Per Advanced…
There is a new Chris Paul, but it’s not Alfonso Ribeiro. It’s the old Chris Paul. The one who has rejuvenated his career while leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to an unexpectedly good season. After a notable decline in his numbers last year (his final with the Houston Rockets), Paul has returned to form, somehow…
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) discuss which teams should be sellers ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Who should lottery-bound franchises like the Cleveland Cavaliers (3:27) and New York Knicks (12:47) be looking to part with? What should the Washington Wizards do with Davis Bertans?…
Very quietly, the Sixth Man of the Year race is pretty fun this year. The league is littered with effective reserves on good teams, making it a bit tighter than usual. By my unofficial count, there are at least 16 guys that deserve a hat tip in the award’s discussion. I won’t bore you with…
The first quarter ends at Madison Square Garden, and Russell Westbrook is 0-2 from the field versus one of the league’s worst teams. One or two seasons ago, this might portend doom for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now, it’s hardly noticed. Westbrook does not lead the league in scoring; he doesn’t even lead his team in…
Last year, the Oklahoma City Thunder lived up to their name: There was a lot of noise about them but very little danger. This season appears to be different: They’re quietly rolling through the league with some accompanying lightning. OKC started off losing their first four, but since then have been the league’s best team,…
