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Overtime Bangers Tonight!
The NBA once again saw crazy overtime games, with the OKC Thunder and Indiana Pacers going double overtime with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Pascal Siakam leading the way. Giannis and the Bucks were able to dominate their way through the Brandon Ingram-led Toronto Raptors. And Steph Curry and the Warriors ended the crazy night Aaron Gordon and the Denver Nuggets were having.
Reed Sheppard's Sophomore Jump!
Reed Sheppard aims for a big leap this season. He finished the preseason strong, scoring 29 points against the Atlanta Hawks. With Fred VanVleet's season-ending injury, he could have a big season and be a starter on this team. With the Western Conference stacked, Reed could have a huge role in Houston looking good.
Is Russell Westbrook's Career Over?
No NBA team has signed former MVP Russell Westbrook, which has left a lot of fans shocked. Once celebrated for his playstyle, it seems that it no longer works in the modern NBA. With his role on teams changing, it seems like it has been difficult for Russ to adjust.
Chicago Bulls Remains Mid?
The Chicago Bulls are going to remain mediocre this year. Josh Giddey is on a good contract but will not raise the play enough to make a deep run. The extension of Billy Donovan shows that the Bulls are fine just being there instead of starting over. And Isaac Okoro will be a role player who can get the ball more and earn more minutes.
Memphis Grizzlies Pivot to Relevancy?
The Memphis Grizzlies had a strong off-season. They cleared salary by trading Desmond Bane. Jaren Jackson Jr., one of the best defenders in the league, got his money that is well deserved. Along with keeping Cam Spencer and Santi Almada, adding to their further depth. Ty Jerome and KCP have shown success on other teams and look to translate it over to Memphis.
