Author: Chris Porter

After going undrafted in 2018, Kendrick Nunn signed a contract with the Golden State Warriors, but was released October 12th, just in time to find a home with the Miami Heat. The 24-year-old rookie from the University of Illinois at Urbama-Champaign showed out with 40 points in a preseason game against the Rockets and did not disappoint on Wednesday night. In his NBA debut, Nunn ranked second among all rookies in scoring by putting up 24 points (10/18 shooting) and even added three assists, two rebounds and two steals in his 27 minutes on the court. Kendrick Nunn has earned…

Darius Garland made history on Wednesday, as he became the first player born in the 2000s to make his NBA debut. Now that we all feel old, let’s look at his game. Simply put, Garland struggled. He only managed eight points (3/9 from the field) in 32 minutes of play, but he did do a little bit of everything, by contributing five assists, two rebounds and one steal. Garland hit two three-pointers in the game. The hope for Garland is that his poor debut was due to his nerves. Fortunately for him, he will have plenty of minutes to learn…

Ja Morant, the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, impressed in his NBA debut with a solid outing against the Miami Heat. Morant added four rebounds and four assists to his 14 points on Wednesday night. The Murray State product known for his athletic ability put those skills on full display. He had one particularly impressive finish in transition. The Grizzlies may have lost 101-120 to the Heat, but Morant looks to be a solid building block in the rebuild efforts for Memphis. For his solid performance, Morant earned himself a B+. More Articles PJ Washington Sets NBA…

PJ Washington elected to spend an extra year at the University of Kentucky and it clearly paid off in his first game, where he set the NBA record for most three-pointers made in an NBA debut! Many wondered where the scoring would come from the for Charlotte Hornets in 2019-20. Washington said look no further, by converting 7/11 (63%) of his three-point attempts. Washington finished the contest with 27 points, four rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block. Washington easily turned in the best debut of all rookies so far. For that, he earns an A+. More Articles Tyler…

Tyler Herro is regarded by many as the dark horse candidate to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award. Wednesday night, he looked every bit the part against the Memphis Grizzlies. Herro managed 14 points, eight rebounds and one assist to put up alongside two steals. The former Kentucky Wildcat also managed to break the ankles of Grayson Allen. Tyler Herro was one of the few rookies to win with their respective teams and he managed to earn the victory over the number two overall pick in the 2019 Draft, Ja Morant. For his efforts, Herro earned a B+.…

The third overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, RJ Barrett, had a debut for the New York Knicks that has fans absolutely buzzing. Barrett managed to score 21 points on 9/13 from the field. Barrett did not shoot well from three-point range, but he still converted 33% (1/3) of his attempts from deep. Barrett added to his debut with five rebounds, two assists and two steals. The only blemish to an otherwise stellar debut for Barrett was the three turnovers he committed. The Knicks did not get the win, as they lost 111-120 to the San Antonio Spurs. Unfortunately…

Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers faced off against LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers in the Staples Center to open the 2019-20 NBA season. Ultimately, the Paul George-less Clippers utilized their depth to defeat their same-city rivals, 112-102. Clippers Turn to Depth Early The Clippers may have started the game an underwhelming 4/16 from the field, but they quickly regained their footing, and the lead, by converting 14 of their next 16 attempts. The run was sparked by fantastic defense from Patrick Beverley (2 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists), who took a massive charge from…

The 2019-20 NBA season officially tips off tomorrow! Here, we will take a look at each NBA team in the Eastern Conference and select one player from each team whose figurative “stock” is trending up from last season. Conversely, we will also look at a player on each team who will regress from last season. CLICK HERE for Western Conference Player Trends Atlanta Hawks Stock Up: Kevin Huerter In his rookie season, Kevin Hurter started 59 games, averaged 9.7 points per game, and shot 38.5% from three-point range. At just 21 years old, the “Red Mamba” will certainly break the…

The hype surrounding Zion Williamson heading into the NBA season seems to be living up to expectations. The young Duke product is the heavy favorite at MyBookie to win Rookie of the Year (-145). However, the player making big jumps in the odds are Miami Heat’s Tyler Herro, who has jumped up to +3750 over the past couple days. In his lone year at Kentucky, Herro averaged 14 points and converted 35.5% of his three-point attempts. The 13th overall pick for the Heat proceeded to average 19 points, four rebounds, three assists and 1.5 steals per game during Summer League…

In just 25 minutes of play, Steph Curry managed to score 40 points in a Warriors victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Curry also logged six assists and six rebounds to round out his efforts. After such a dominant performance, albeit in the preseason, many are wondering if Curry is putting the league on notice for his third MVP campaign. According to MyBookie Sportsbook, Curry currently has the second-best odds (+500) to win the award. Hunt for Curry’s Third MVP Before Kevin Durant joined the Warriors, Curry stunned the league with the first ever unanimously voted MVP award. In 2015-16, Curry…