Pat Heery

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Head of News for Euronews in Lyon, formerly BBC News website. Under way - two words and King John didn't sign Magna Carta.

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Drafter beware: Four NBA lottery prospects who could be busts

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Pat Heery

Bailey touches the ball; Bailey shoots the ball. In 18 of his 30 games at Rutgers, he recorded one or fewer assists, including 10 games with zero assists. Bailey’s shot attempt-to-pass ratio simply won’t fly in the NBA. Coaches won’t tolerate it and teammates will hate playing with him. It’s not just the complete disregard for involving his teammates that should concern teams, Bailey’s not efficient from the field or free-throw line (46-34.6-69.2 shooting splits).
20 NBA players who could be traded this offseason

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Pat Heery |Giannis Antetokounmpo |Kevin Durant

This summer has the chance to be one of the wildest ones in recent memory as some of the biggest names in basketball are on the trade market this offseason. Let's take a look at the 20 biggest names that could be on the move over the next few months. Giannis Antetokounmpo would be the biggest name to hit the trade market in years if he ultimately requests a trade from Milwaukee this summer.
Power ranking potential Kevin Durant trade packages

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Pat Heery

ESPN's Shams Charania recently reported Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns are working on finding a new team for the future Hall of Famer. The Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks reportedly have significant interest in Durant, who averaged 26.6 points, six rebounds and 4.2 assists in 62 games this season. Below are predictions for what offers from those teams might be and our power rankings of them.
Who are the best NBA free agents available this offseason?

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Pat Heery

The free agent frenzy is set to begin shortly. With that in mind, here are the best NBA free agents who are available this summer. LeBron James deciding to return to the Lakers next season appears to be more of a formality. However, the type of contract he signs - whether he opts in or opts out and re-signs - will be interesting because it will perhaps shed some light on his retirement plans.
Five potential stars in NBA Draft besides Duke's Cooper Flagg

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Pat Heery

Oklahoma guard Jeremiah FearsFears, naturally, is a fearless point guard with superstar potential, and he won't turn 19 until Oct. 14. Last season, he averaged 17.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists. Fears, like former UConn star Kemba Walker, is one of those players who stands out for having an excellent feel for the game.
2025 NBA first round mock draft: Intrigue starts at pick No. 3

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Pat Heery |Ratiopharm Ulm |Saint-Quentin BB

The Bulls have been wandering aimlessly in the dregs of the NBA’s lower-middle class for over a decade: never bad enough to be in position to select the next superstar prospect; never good enough to make any noise in the postseason. Thus, they might as well take big swings on boom-or-bust players like Derik Queen in hopes that they land a late-lottery gem.
Reign men: Thunder will prove their greatness to NBA

1 month ago | yardbarker.com | Pat Heery

The 2010s in the NBA were essentially defined by LeBron James’ Miami Heat/Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors. The former's teams won the Eastern Conference eight straight years from 2011-18. The latter closed the decade by winning the difficult Western Conference five straight years (2015-2019). Since then, the league has had a void at the top.
Ranking five head-spinning trade scenarios for Giannis Antetokounmpo

1 month ago | yardbarker.com | Pat Heery

Monday night's rigged crazy NBA Draft lottery may lead to an offseason of unprecedented player movement. Stars such as Phoenix's Kevin Durant, Philadelphia's Joel Embiid or even Boston's Jaylen Brown could be available in trades. All of them would yield impressive returns, but the crown jewel of potentially available players this summer is Milwaukee's 30-year-old superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo (30.4 PPG last season), who is reportedly open to a trade that would earn the Bucks a king's ransom.
Post-mortem for four fake NBA contenders: What's next for Luka, LeBron?

1 month ago | yardbarker.com | Pat Heery

Roughly a dozen NBA teams fancied themselves as contenders this past season. Four of them were sent packing in the first round of the playoffs. Let’s examine those four teams that are heading to Cancun instead of vying for the Larry O’Brien Trophy, highlighting what went wrong and what lies ahead this offseason. Milwaukee BucksWhat went wrong: Similar to the Lakers (more on them later), the Bucks have had a precipitous fall since their championship in 2021.
10 truths about the play-in, first round of NBA playoffs

2 months ago | yardbarker.com | Pat Heery

The NBA regular season was spectacular and drama filled, but don’t get too nostalgic because the playoffs are going to take things up another level. As you prepare for the play-in and first round, here are 10 truths to know:1.