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Celtics-Knicks Kicks Off 2024-25 Campaign – The Lead
18 hours ago · The Celtics will be defending their title, while the Knicks will be looking to claim their first title since 1973.. The Knicks made a flurry of offseason moves, most notably the acquisitions of Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets and Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves. In these moves, the Knicks parted ways with Donte DiVincenzo, Julius Randle, Bojan Bogdanovic, and Shake Milton.
The Lead’s 2024 NBA Draft Big Board
Jan 26, 2024 · 3- Juan Nunez Position: PG Age: 19 Height: 6’4” Weight: 190 lbs From: Ratiopharm Ulm (Spain) 16.7 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 8.2 APG, 2.8 SPG, 0.1 BPG. Pro Comparison: Lonzo Ball Analysis: Nunez is undoubtedly my favorite prospect in this draft. A European prodigy who has played professionally since the tender age …
Defense No Longer the Staple to Win Championships
March 28, 2024. “Defense wins championships.”. That’s no longer the case in today’s NBA. The days of suffocating defense are over— we only see stretches of a game where defenses suffocate the offense into scoring droughts. “Live by the three, die by the three.”. Simply put, the combination of defending the perimeter and offenses ...
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A Milwaukee Bucks podcast hosted by Bucks Lead contributors Ben McCormick and Jeffrey Newholm. Latest Episode: Adrian Griffin is out. Doc Rivers is in. @BenMcC33 and @JeffreyNewholm talk about the surprise mid-season coaching change in Milwaukee.
The Heat Have One of the Best Backcourts in the NBA
17 hours ago · Although the team will likely play through forward Jimmy Butler and center Bam Adebayo this year, they have a promising backcourt with point guard Terry Rozier and shooting guard Tyler Herro.. On a recent episode of Jeremy Tache’s Miami Mic’d Up podcast, Herro expressed his confidence in his backcourt partnership with Rozier. “We both believe we’re one of the best backcourts in the ...
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Browns' Bold Bet on Deshaun Watson Backfires – The Lead
5 days ago · In 2022, the Cleveland Browns made a major move. They traded away three first-rounders and a few lower-round picks to the Houston Texans. In exchange, the Texans gave them embattled star quarterback Deshaun Watson. Cleveland fully guaranteed a five-year, 230 million dollar deal for Watson, a move sent shockwaves through the league. Not only had […]
This Is It for Ben Simmons - The Lead
Oct 3, 2024 · Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons was at it again during the team’s media day, trying to convince everyone he can still be an impactful player. He promised fans that he’s fully healthy after a back surgery that limited him to just 15 games last season with his agent saying he’ll be a “ full go ” for training camp. NBA fans don’t buy ...