Will Despart

1 week ago | si.com | Will Despart

For the first time since 2016, the NBA Finals are going seven games after the Indiana Pacers trounced the Oklahoma City Thunder. Former NBA journeyman point guard Patrick Beverly already made his prediction on social media after Game 6. Beverly, a 12-year NBA veteran, made it clear he's siding with the underdog Pacers in Game 7. Beverly never played in the NBA Finals, but he did play a key reserve role for the Los Angeles Clippers during their run to the Western Conference Finals in 2021.

1 week ago | si.com | Will Despart

The Indiana Pacers shocking blowout of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the NBA Finals drew plenty of reactions on social media from players and fans alike. One noteworthy reaction came from former New Orleans Pelican and NBA journeyman point guard Isaiah Thomas. Thomas chose a side in the series in his latest post on X, giving a humorous reason for the preference.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Will Despart

"I think this is just a classic Phoenix s**t show," Hollinger said. "They thought they were gonna get stronger offers than they’re getting, and now they don’t really know what to do. "I think (trading him is) an option. They’re not required to. The only thing is he has one year left on his deal. He can be a free agent after the year, so he has some leverage. For Phoenix to walk away with nothing from KD is a tough one. They still have this idea that they can probably contend for something, I guess?

1 week ago | si.com | Will Despart

It's no secret that the Phoenix Suns cost themselves some serious asset capital in a potential Kevin Durant trade by not moving him at the deadline in February. With the collateral damage from the decision becoming more and more clear, NBA insiders are levying substantial criticisms at the Suns' front office and ownership group. The latest criticism comes from John Hollinger, the Atlanta-based senior NBA columnist for The Athletic.

1 week ago | si.com | Will Despart

Recent Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook posted a two-word message on his X account on Thursday amid recent reports that he will be turning down his upcoming $3.47 million player option in favor of once again testing the free agent market. Westbrook responded to a fan-made edit posted by @hoopswontstop with his signature catchphrase, "WHY NOT?", a phrase that became synonymous with the point guard early in his career before eventually becoming the name of his signature Jordan shoe.