JB Bickerstaff: Craig Porter Jr. makes great decisions

When the Dallas Mavericks start their second-round series against the Phoenix Suns on Monday, they will be taking on the tough task of not only having to guard Chris Paul and Devin Booker but the challenge of finding a way to stop a versatile big man in Deandre Ayton. In…

Photo: Boston Celtics/Twitter Despite the fact that they managed to come out and survive from the brink of elimination against the Philadelphia 76ers on their seven-game East Semis series, Jayson Tatum knows that the Boston Celtics aren’t ready to feel complacent yet given the next challenge they’ll face. It’s none…

Photo: Toronto Raptors/Twitter Pascal Siakam’s absence from the Raptors’ Summer League game has fueled trade rumors surrounding the star forward. According to a report by Michael Grange of sportsnet.ca, Siakam’s decision to stay away suggests his reluctance to be present amid ongoing contract extension discussions and trade talks. Siakam’s impressive…

According to sources from Marc Stein of Substack, the Miami Heat are actively interested in trading for Donovan Mitchell. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers have consistently expressed no interest in entertaining a trade involving Mitchell. It’s worth noting that Mitchell has the option to become a free agent in 2025 if…

Photo: New York Knicks/Twitter The Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff said the New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin presents some different challenges compared to his teammate Julius Randle. Toppin played almost the entire fourth quarter of Game 4 as the Knicks coach sat Randle over the final 12 minutes. “Their…

Photo: Stephen R. Sylvanie/USA TODAY Sports Joe Mazzulla is set to call the shots and handle the drawing board for the Boston Celtics. As announced by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Mazzulla has been appointed to be the team’s interim coach, in accordance to the one-season absence and suspension that head coach…