Will Despart

Las Vegas

Las Vegas Staff Writer at The Sporting Tribune

Writer at Field Level Media

Articles

4x NBA All-Star Makes Wild Nikola Jokic Statement

2 days ago | yardbarker.com | Will Despart

Nikola Jokic may be widely considered the NBA's best player, but retired four-time All-Star DeMarcus Cousins still believes the three-time NBA MVP falls short of superstar status, a statement that would catch most basketball fans by surprise. In his most recent appearance on FanDuel TV's "Run It Back," Cousins claimed that Jokic isn't marketable enough to be deemed one of the league's premier stars. He also explained what he believes constitutes superstardom in today's NBA.
Sean O’Malley Quit Weed and Instagram: Can He Become UFC’s Biggest Star?

2 days ago | deadspin.com | Will Despart

As recently as the turn of the decade, it would have been hard to imagine the star power predicament the UFC now finds itself in. If “Suga” Sean O’Malley were to re-establish himself as the sport’s marquee personality and start a hot streak on Saturday, the UFC would have completed its first significant step toward re-establishing itself as a star-driven phenomenon. That’s a requirement for the long-term prosperity of any combat sports entity. Just ask Jake Paul.
New Report On Josh Giddey, Coby White's Future With Chicago Bulls

3 days ago | yardbarker.com | Will Despart

"This is outside speculative, but two different East personnel figures believe that the Bulls are unlikely to retain both Josh Giddey and Coby White," Moore wrote. "If Giddey gets locked in, White could be moved. I’m skeptical of that idea because that sounds like a radical concept for the Bulls, and that doesn’t sound like them.
Alex Caruso's Strong Nikola Jokic Admission Before NBA Finals

3 days ago | yardbarker.com | Will Despart

Perhaps the single most impactful coaching decision of the entire NBA playoffs so far came in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets. After three-time MVP Nikola Jokic obliterated Oklahoma City for much of the series' first six games, Thunder coach Mark Daigenault made guard Alex Caruso the primary defender on Jokic in a rather unorthodox move. The decision was a rousing success, as Jokic was essentially a non-factor in a 32-point blowout.
New Report On Josh Giddey, Coby White's Future With Chicago Bulls

3 days ago | si.com | Will Despart

The Chicago Bulls have been stuck in relative stalemate throughout the first half of the decade, finishing between ninth and 11th in the Eastern Conference in five of the last six seasons dating back to 2019-20. With that in mind, the Bulls are expected to shake up their backcourt, comprised of emerging talents Coby White and Josh Giddey, this offseason.
Alex Caruso's Strong Nikola Jokic Admission Before NBA Finals

3 days ago | si.com | Will Despart

Perhaps the single most impactful coaching decision of the entire NBA playoffs so far came in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets. After three-time MVP Nikola Jokic obliterated Oklahoma City for much of the series' first six games, Thunder coach Mark Daigenault made guard Alex Caruso the primary defender on Jokic in a rather unorthodox move. The decision was a rousing success, as Jokic was essentially a non-factor in a 32-point blowout.
Ex-NBA Champion Reacts To Controversial Pascal Siakam Award

4 days ago | si.com | Will Despart

Much of the basketball world was surprised to see Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam earn the Eastern Conference Finals MVP award over star point guard Tyrese Haliburton after the Pacers' series-clinching Game 5 win. Especially considering Haliburton's heroics in Game 1 and his historic triple-double in Game 4. Even Haliburton assumed he had the award in hand, judging by his reaction when Siakam was announced as the MVP instead.
Ex-Grizzlies Player Comes To Karl-Anthony Towns' Defense Amid Criticism

4 days ago | si.com | Will Despart

Karl Anthony-Towns has become scapegoat number one in New York following the Knicks' decisive elimination in five games at the hands of the Indiana Pacers. Despite being a key cog in New York's run to the Eastern Conference Finals, an article published by The Athletic after Game 5 emphasized the frustrations KAT's teammates felt with his performance throughout the season. Towns got some support from an unlikely source on Monday.
NBA Fans React to Stephen and Ayesha Curry's Appearance Together

5 days ago | si.com | Will Despart

The most popular couple in the NBA is on vacation. Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry made a cameo appearance in his wife Ayesha's latest Instagram photo dump from an undisclosed tropical location. This, of course, prompted all sorts of reactions in the comments. From Cancun jokes to comments about the scratches on Steph's arms as a result of a hard-fought season, fans had a lot to say. "The Goat and his Queen" one fan commented.
Trey Murphy's Nikola Jokic Statement Resurfaces Amid Nuggets Trade Rumors

5 days ago | si.com | Will Despart

After recent reports indicted that Pelicans forward Trey Murphy could find himself on the trade block this offseason, the Denver Nuggets have emerged as one of the leading favorites to land Murphy's services next season. Fuel was only added to that fire when Murphy's comments regarding Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic at All-Star Weekend resurfaced this weekend.