Grant Mona

Los Angeles

Journalist at The Sporting Tribune

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All-American Center Works Out With Los Angeles Clippers

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Grant Mona

However, Broome lacks the lateral quickness and perimeter defense needed to be a switchable big in the modern NBA and has trouble knocking down three-pointers with high consistency. Broome only shot 31.2% from three-point range in five college seasons, and at the NBA Draft Combine, he tested poorly in the vertical jump.
All-American Center Works Out With Los Angeles Clippers

1 week ago | si.com | Grant Mona

The playoffs have shown several NBA teams one important lesson: physicality matters. The Oklahoma City Thunder possesses both length and physical strength, while the Minnesota Timberwolves are built on size and toughness. Most contending teams now can compete effectively at the wing and frontcourt positions, and it appears that the NBA is trending back towards this focus on physicality.
Ex-Clippers Star Compares Tyrese Haliburton to LeBron James, Steph Curry

1 week ago | si.com | Grant Mona

Tyrese Haliburton has caught the NBA world by storm in the 2025 playoffs, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. After a historic playoff triple-double with 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 15 assists without a single turnover, Haliburton and the Pacers are on the brink of advancing to their first NBA Finals since 2000.
Nine-Year NBA Veteran's Bold Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton Statement

1 week ago | si.com | Grant Mona

The 2025 Eastern Conference Finals have showcased the enduring rivalry between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks. Throughout the playoffs, these two teams have engaged in memorable battles dating back to the 1990s and early 2010s. With two young stars at the helm for the respective teams in Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton, there are now discussions about which is the better player.
9x NBA All-Star's Bold Giannis Antetokounmpo Prediction Amid Warriors Rumors

1 week ago | si.com | Grant Mona

The talk surrounding the NBA's potential offseason has centered on discussions about the future of Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. With the Bucks losing for the third straight time in the first round in the 2025 playoffs and his co-star Damian Lillard tearing his Achilles, decisions will have to be made by the 9-time All-Star.
Steve Kerr Reveals Reason for Steph Curry's Crucial Injury

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Grant Mona

It was clear that Curry's injury significantly impacted the Warriors in the Conference Semifinals, as Jimmy Butler did not step up as the new main option without Curry, and the offense in general sputtered against a fully healthy Timberwolves team that was well-rested. Could the Warriors have won their series against the Rockets earlier, giving themselves more rest? Yes, but Kerr says that "we all know this is not healthy or sustainable if you want guys to survive out there and not have injuries."
Steve Kerr Reveals Reason for Steph Curry's Crucial Injury

1 week ago | si.com | Grant Mona

In the aftermath of a Conference Semifinals loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Golden State Warriors were left only with disappointment after not having their superstar Steph Curry available for four of the five games in the series. Curry injured his hamstring in the 2nd quarter of Game 1 against Minnesota and did not return for the rest of the series, severely hampering the Warriors' chances at moving on to the Western Conference Finals.
Celtics Legend Urges Nuggets to Make Wild Trade for 6x NBA All-Star

1 week ago | si.com | Grant Mona

The Denver Nuggets ended the year with a surprise run in the playoffs, beating the Los Angeles Clippers and pushing the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder to the brink of elimination in a Game 7 in the Conference Semifinals. With new head coach David Adelman now at the helm and numerous decisions to be made regarding the roster surrounding superstar Nikola Jokić and his running mate Jamal Murray, the Nuggets could be poised to make a major roster move.
Ex-Grizzlies Star Congratulates Former Teammate Following EuroLeague Trophy

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Grant Mona

Jonas Valanciunas played with the Grizzlies from the 2019-20 season through the 2020-21 season. He was a key part in getting the Grizzlies back to the playoffs and becoming a Western Conference contender, as he played some of the best basketball of his career there.
Ex-Grizzlies Star Congratulates Former Teammate Following EuroLeague Trophy

1 week ago | si.com | Grant Mona

Jonas Valanciunas played with the Grizzlies from the 2019-20 season through the 2020-21 season. He was a key part in getting the Grizzlies back to the playoffs and becoming a Western Conference contender, as he played some of the best basketball of his career there.