Quenton Albertie

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Pacers Star's Father Confirms Worst Case Game 7 Scenario

6 days ago | lastwordonsports.com | Quenton Albertie

While the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder clash in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, there’s an acrid taste in the mouth’s of everyone watching and it has nothing to do with the players giving their all to win a championship. Well, not the ones that are still on the floor. With that being said, Pacers floor general Tyrese Haliburton hasn’t been on the court since the first quarter. Based on what’s been seen and heard, he won’t be back for the rest of the game.
Kevin Durant, Suns Trade Sweepstakes Had Two Surprise Suitors

6 days ago | lastwordonsports.com | Quenton Albertie

On Sunday, the Phoenix Suns agreed to trade Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. Due to his status as one of the league’s premier talents, actively and all-time, it was a much anticipated move. Following the trade saga was like watching a golf tournament, trying to see who would get the upper hand. To that point, the Rockets obviously weren’t the only team who wanted to add Durant to their roster.
Suns Complete Mega Kevin Durant Trade

6 days ago | lastwordonsports.com | Quenton Albertie

The Phoenix Suns were truly expected to trade Hall of Fame forward Kevin Durant sooner rather than later. Now, after months of speculation, they’ve finally pulled the trigger on a deal. In what’s the first offseason blockbuster, Phoenix has shipped Durant to the Houston Rockets, per ESPN senior insider Shams Charania. The Rockets will send the Suns a package that features Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 2025 No. 10 pick and five second-round picks.
Unexpected Celtics Starter Being Discussed In Kevin Durant Trade

6 days ago | lastwordonsports.com | Quenton Albertie

The Boston Celtics decisions aren’t always the easiest to predict and that’s especially true this offseason. Following a team sale and freak injury, the Celtics —though rich, proud and mighty —are at a crossroads. This has led to immense speculation about the team breaking up a core that won a championship just last year. To level with everyone, no one on the roster is really safe. Yet, “the focus for” media members and analysts has been six-time All-Defensive selection Jrue Holiday.
Thomas Sorber Getting Draft Lottery Buzz

1 week ago | lastwordonsports.com | Quenton Albertie

Georgetown freshman Thomas Sorber hasn’t been a secret for some time. While his 2024-25 campaign went under the radar in medias res, he started to generate buzz around the 2025 NBA Draft Combine. The most skilled big man the Hoyas have had since 2010 No. 7 pick Greg Monroe, Sorber’s tape is even better sight than his numbers. As he averaged 14.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.5 steals per game last season, that’s saying something.
Spurs Face Reveals All-Time Starting 5

1 week ago | lastwordonsports.com | Quenton Albertie

San Antonio Spurs face of the franchise Victor Wembanyama is back from his monastery retreat and thankfully, he hasn’t take a vow of silence. Making a live appearance on Kevin Hart’s Cold As Balls, Wembanyama treated fans and spectators with his usual thoughtfulness. One of the best moments came when he was asked to name top five, but opted to reveal his all-time starting five (h/t CourtsideBuzzX on X).
Nets Draft Trade With 76ers Their Best Bet?

1 week ago | lastwordonsports.com | Quenton Albertie

During the 2025 NBA Draft, Brooklyn Nets will attempt to add a player that helps them escape from purgatory. Since relocating, the Nets have been aggressive, acquiring older but Hall of Fame bound stars in attempt to reach paradise. However, this approach has not yielded even a Conference Finals appearance, let alone a championship. As a result, Nets owner Joe Tsai and general manager Sean Marks have opted to go younger. In theory, this would give them a better chance of having sustained success.
Jazz, 76ers Talking Seismic Draft Trade

1 week ago | lastwordonsports.com | Quenton Albertie

If the second time’s the charm, the Utah Jazz and Philadelphia 76ers could agree to a seismic trade this summer. After losing Paul George to the Sixers during last offseason’s sign-and-trade sweepstakes, Philadelphia appears to have buyer’s remorse. As a result, they’re now rumored to have interest in packaging George and the 2025 No. 3 pick to make a win-now move. It was previously suggested that the 76ers had their eyes on Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen if they were to make such a deal.
Jazz, Mavs Have ‘Discussed’ Big Time Trade

1 week ago | lastwordonsports.com | Quenton Albertie

Following the hire of Utah Jazz president of basketball operations, Austin Ainge, the woebegone Western Conference franchise now has a new objective. While they should still be considered a rebuild, their tanking stage is over. It’s time for their players, whether they’re green behind the ears or long in the tooth, to focus on winning. The on-court personnel isn’t the only group who should be putting their foot on the petal either though.
2025 NBA Draft: The Curious Case Of Ace Bailey

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Quenton Albertie

Rutgers freshman forward Ace Bailey, projected to be a top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, is going through what many a player has at this stage of their basketball journey. Last year, it was Alex Sarr. The draft prior, it was Brandon Miller. Before that, it was Paolo Banchero. Without going all the way down the rabbit hole, suffice it to say that Bailey’s draft stock is in a bear market. Really, it’s more like a bear trap, considering that he may be stuck in this position.