Sam Pasfield

1 day ago | basketballforever.com | Sam Pasfield

Well, hated Mavericks GM Nico Harrison did it. He drafted Duke sensation Cooper Flagg as the No.1 overall pick in the hopes of creating a new era for Dallas. Once Flagg was drafted, Harrison was asked by the media if he thinks the criticism he faced after the bombshell Luka Doncic trade will quieten down now that the team has landed a star like Flagg. “I’m hoping so,” Harrison said with a small smile.

2 days ago | basketballforever.com | Sam Pasfield

Kevin Durant may be the NBA’s next champion, ahead of both Stephen Curry and LeBron James according to ESPN insiders. After another early postseason exit with Phoenix, Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets last week, joining a young, hungry core that already proved it can compete after  going toe-to-toe with the Warriors in a seven-game series in the second round. Now, with Durant in the mix, the Rockets are being taken seriously as contenders, and not just by fans.

3 days ago | basketballforever.com | Sam Pasfield

Kevin Durant has officially joined the Houston Rockets, but the drama surrounding his past hasn’t slowed down. The 15-time All-Star was traded by the Suns to the Rockets, marking the fifth NBA team of his Hall of Fame career. But as the news broke, old narratives resurfaced, specifically the rumor that Durant declined a potential reunion with the Warriors due to lingering tension with head coach Steve Kerr. In a recent article for The Ringer, NBA reporter Logan Murdock reignited that storyline.

4 days ago | basketballforever.com | Sam Pasfield

Alex Caruso has addressed his comments about getting a ‘real ring’ after upsetting a few Lakers fans. “Now I got a real one,” Caruso jokingly said to reporters after OKC’s 103-91 Game 7 win over the Pacers.

5 days ago | basketballforever.com | Sam Pasfield

Tyrese Haliburton had his Game 7 cut short in the most cruel way possible. Indiana’s All-Star guard left the floor in the first quarter of Game 7 after a blistering start – nine points, 3-5 from the field and 3-4 from three-point range. Tyrese was already dealing with a strained right calf in Game 5, and knew the risks of playing on it in Game 6 and 7. (Hello, Kevin Durant 2019). In an innocuous play, the ball was passed to Hali and you could see his leg buckle / pop from under him, without contact.