Key Highlights: Pascal Siakam is the first player since Wilt Chamberlain in 1967 to start out the postseason with back-to-back 35/10 games Siakam is too fast for Brook Lopez and Bobby Portis and too big for any of the Milwaukee Bucks other defenders Siakam’s combination of size and skill is the key to the Indiana […] The post The Pascal Siakam trade is paying dividends for the Indiana Pacers this postseason appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News ..read more

Naz Reid was named the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday night, becoming the first Minnesota Timberwolves player to win the award. He is the third center to receive it, joining Bill Walton (1986) and Montrezl Harrell (2020). Reid, 24, appeared in 81 games and made 14 starts in the regular season. […] The post Naz Reid Wins 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News ..read more

It’s official: French star Zaccharie Risacher has submitted the required paperwork to the NBA and is now eligible for the Draft this summer. The 19-year-old’s arrival to the league is highly awaited, as he’s been projected by many prestigious sources as the future No. 1 pick.  The rising star announced his decision at the start […] The post Projected No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher heads to NBA draft: ‘It’s always been my dream’ appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News ..read more

Nic Claxton is set to become a free agent this summer, but there’s a new boss in Brooklyn who wants to keep him close. We are talking about Jordi Fernandez, who was recently appointed as head coach for the Nets, and who believes that the young big man has the potential to win the Defensive […] The post New Nets coach Jordi Fernandez calls retaining center Nic Claxton a ‘priority’ appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News ..read more

Key Highlights Through two games against the Phoenix Suns, the Minnesota Timberwolves have an offensive rating of 118.8, which is 2.7 points higher than their regular season mark of 116.1 Anthony Edwards is averaging 7.0 assists, up from 5.1 during the regular season Mike Conley Jr. has taken 25 shots, his third-most between any two […] The post How The Timberwolves Are Using The Suns’ Game Plan Against Them appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News ..read more

Boston Celtics reserve center Luke Kornet (right calf strain) remains out for Wednesday night’s Game 2 matchup with the Miami Heat of their first-round playoff series. Kornet, 28, was also ruled out hours ahead of Sunday’s Game 1 victory over Miami. The 7-foot-2 big man injured his calf in a recent practice. Celtics coach Joe […] The post Is Luke Kornet (Calf) Playing In Game 2 Tonight Against Heat? appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News ..read more

Key Highlights Through two games against the Phoenix Suns, the Minnesota Timberwolves have an offensive rating of 118.8, which is 2.7 points higher than their regular season mark of 116.1 Anthony Edwards is averaging 7.0 assists, up from 5.1 during the regular season Mike Conley Jr. has taken 25 shots, his third-most between any two […] The post How The Timberwolves Are Using The Suns’ Game Plan Against Them appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News ..read more

Rudy Gobert has always felt misunderstood in the NBA, and he’s pondered over the many potential reasons throughout the years. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year believes it mostly has to do with his unique personality, style of play, envy and of course, cultural differences. He was recently chosen by his peers as the […] The post Rudy Gobert explains why he’s viewed in the NBA as ‘the odd guy from France’ appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News ..read more

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam became the sixth player in NBA history to record at least 35 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists with zero turnovers in a playoff game, during Tuesday night’s 125-108 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of their first-round series. Siakam, 30, ended his outing with a playoff career-high […] The post Pascal Siakam 6th NBA Player to Record These Stats in Playoff Game With 0 Turnovers appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News ..read more

The day has finally come in which Zach Edey has decided to declare for the 2024 NBA Draft, as he’s heavily projected to become a lottery pick. The big man has officially submitted the paperwork required by the league and talked to the press about his expectations this summer.  “I felt like it was time,” […] The post Top prospect Zach Edey officially enters the 2024 NBA Draft: ‘I felt like it was time’ appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News ..read more