AJ Dybantsa: Future NBA star, relentless journey

Photo: Peter Baba The Mavericks lost against the Clippers (98-112). It was the fourth loss in five games for Dallas. Luka Doncic got early into foul trouble as he picked three fouls in the first half. The Slovenian superstar avoided getting more fouls in the game, but it had an…

Photo: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports The Portland Trail Blazers have signed rookie forward Jabari Walker to a standard NBA contract, it was announced today by General Manager Joe Cronin. Per team policy, the terms of the deal were not disclosed. Walker, 19, was selected by Portland with the 57th…

Photo: Brooklyn Nets/Twitter When Kyrie Irving joined the Brooklyn Nets in 2019 alongside Kevin Durant, expectations soared, envisioning a potential NBA powerhouse. Despite the star-studded roster, the Nets fell short of deep playoff success, prompting Irving’s departure to the Dallas Mavericks after a trade request. Irving recently shared his perspective…

The New York Knicks have waived forward Marcus Morris Sr. and forward Chuma Okeke, both of whom were signed to non-guaranteed training camp contracts. This decision comes as the Knicks finalize their roster ahead of the upcoming season. Morris was signed to an Exhibit 9 contract, typically used for veteran…

The downfall in the 2022 NBA Finals etched an indelible wound on the side of the Boston Celtics, but Marcus Smart considers it as a blessing in disguise. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year has provided an insightful statement on how the Cs “got to take the lesson the…

Cleveland Cavaliers Coach J.B Bickerstaff described the first week of Evan Mobley’s sophomore season as an extended preseason.  The USC product suffered an ankle injury and was forced to sit out at the end of training camp and Cleveland’s first three preseason games. Because of that untimely injury, Mobley lost…