Josh Cornelissen

Wake Forest

Site expert for Thunderous Intentions; NBA writer for Fansided; avid Fantasy reader; husband, father, pastor, board game enthusiast, Brandon Sanderson fan

Articles

This Jayson Tatum trade would turn the NBA on its head and win Celtics the title

1 week ago | hardwoodhoudini.com | Josh Cornelissen

It's the unthinkable - but is it too tempting to pass up? Jayson Tatum has blossomed into a perennial MVP candidate for the Boston Celtics, and everyone in Beantown wants him to be a Celtic for life and follow in the legacy of Larry Bird, Bill Russell, Bob Cousy and John Havlicek. There is no chance the Celtics would trade a player like that; that just doesn't happen. Except with Luka Doncic. Or Rafael Devers just down the road. Or in every major sports league around the world.
Klay Thompson could be heading back to California if latest rumors come true

1 week ago | bluemanhoop.com | Josh Cornelissen

A homecoming of sorts for KlayKlay Thompson was born in Los Angeles, California while his father Mychal was playing for the Lakers. He played high school basketball in Orange County, setting records as a shooter. He spent the first 11 seasons of his career in California while playing for the Golden State Warriors. Now, one year after leavin the state to play for the Dallas Mavericks, he could be on his way back.
The Kevin Durant trade offer the 76ers have to make even if it's rejected

1 week ago | thesixersense.com | Josh Cornelissen

It's worth a shotThe Philadelphia 76ers may not be able to win the Kevin Durant trade sweepstakes, but they need to offer Paul George in case the Phoenix Suns take the bait. Predicting where Kevin Durant is going to end up is something of a fool's errand at this point in the offseason. Is he going to be traded? Definitely. Will he be traded in the next few weeks? Almost certainly. Is there any clarity about where he will end up? Negative, Ghost Rider.
Mavericks just found the perfect way to replace Kyrie Irving next season

1 week ago | thesmokingcuban.com | Josh Cornelissen

The rare win-win could be unfoldingThe Dallas Mavericks need to find someone to run the offense while Kyrie Irving is sidelined next season, and the perfect answer may be a trade for DeMar DeRozan. The Mavericks and Kings found themselves in a very similar situation last season. Sacramento finished the season 40-42 and secured the ninth seed in the Western Conference; Dallas was 39-43 and finished 10th.
Warriors will have to say goodbye to beloved player if latest rumors are true

1 month ago | bluemanhoop.com | Josh Cornelissen

It's hard to say goodbye... The Golden State Warriors landed the co-star for Stephen Curry they needed this past season, trading for Jimmy Butler at the Trade Deadline. While this front office is always up for big-game hunting and have the future draft assets to make a run at another star, early indications are that they plan to build around the pairing of Curry and Butler and instead seek out ideal supporting players this offseason.
Playoff failure means perfect Lakers center is ripe for the taking

1 month ago | lakeshowlife.com | Josh Cornelissen

This All-Star big man could be in LA next seasonLuka Doncic wants a center. At least, the Los Angeles Lakers want to give Luka Doncic a center. No player in the league is as adoit a pick-and-roll maestro as Doncic, and he has both thrived himself when able to play the two-man game with a rim-running center and he has proven capable of elevating those centers to a new echelon.
Longtime Raptors big man must have played his last game for the franchise

1 month ago | raptorsrapture.com | Josh Cornelissen

It's time to say goodbyeThe longest-tenured Toronto Raptors player needs to not return for his eighth season with the team. Ask any Raptors fan for the Toronto players who spent the most seasons with the franchise, and they would likely guess the usual suspects. Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan, Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby. Longtime fans may think to say Alvin Williams or Jose Calderon. Lowry does lead the way with nine seasons, as does DeRozan.
76ers must say goodbye to this breakout star if they draft Tre Johnson

1 month ago | thesixersense.com | Josh Cornelissen

Can they really keep everyone? Philadelphia 76ers fans are divided on how to feel about the 2024-25 NBA season. On the one hand, the team's performance was an abject disaster compared to preseason expectations. A team that was supposed to win 50 game instead won just 24, with Paul George looking old and ineffective and Joel Embiid unable to stay on the court. On the other hand, the terrible season did come with a few bright spots.
Celtics star must have played his last game for the franchise

1 month ago | hardwoodhoudini.com | Josh Cornelissen

It's time to move onIt is time for the Boston Celtics to move on. That was always going to be the painful reality of this summer, as the Celtics addressed an aging and supremely expensive starting lineup in the face of punitive restrictions in the league's collective bargaining agreement. Being light years above the second tax apron was going to prevent the Celtics from maintaining a contending team and cost the franchise's new owners a pretty penny.
Timberwolves again proven right for bold trade after Julius Randle's hot start

1 month ago | dunkingwithwolves.com | Josh Cornelissen

The good times keep on rolling"Why should you wait any longer? Take a chance. It could only make you stronger. It's your time, it's your time."Perhaps Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly was listening to Prince when he made a shockingly bold trade just prior to the start of the season, sending All-NBA big man Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for Donte DiVincenzo and Julius Randle.