NBA

Lakers lose to the Magic breaking there win streak of 9!

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6 years ago

January 16, 2020

Joshua

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What did we learn on January 15th? We learned that the Magic defeated the Lakers 119-118 with Markelle Fultz and Aaron Gordon leading the helm to get past the Lakers, which to me was surprising. This one shocked me because you wouldn’t suspect a 20-21 team to kick butt against a 33-8 team!

I get when Gordon scores big, but has Fultz been actually playing like he’s in the NBA? This is the first time in his career that he was playing over 10 plus points in a season after being let go by the 76ers, this could be the breaking point of success for this man.

For the Magic this was a team effort if it wasn’t for Gordon, Fultz, and Nikola Vucevic went off. While on the other hand the Lakers just couldn’t pull it together and let’s take note that they only held LeBron James to 19 points then Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to 17, now remember no Anthony Davis but still should be able to win or score a little more.

The Lakers have to give credit to this team, because they looked like the underdogs but some how they pulled it together and kick butt. Now here’s the real question, can the Magic keep this winning streak and hotness continuing? They are on an 2-0 winning streak now let’s see if they can beat the Clippers today, for the Lakers let’s see if they rebound on Saturday against the Rockets.

Heat

Precious Achiuwa & Heat Have Mutual Interest In A Deal

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1 day ago

September 8, 2025

Joshua

According to multiple reports, the Miami Heat are looking to address their frontcourt depth needs and they have locked eyes on potentially acquiring Precious Achiuwa.

Both sides have mutual interest in one another, as the 25-year-old wrapped up his one-year, $6 million contract with the New York Knicks.

Last season saw a slight dip in statistical productivity from Achiuwa, as he was down in both points and rebounds.

If Miami were to waive Terry Rozier, then they would have enough room to sign a player like Achiuwa. They currently don’t have enough room for even a veteran minimum contract signing.

Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons Rejects Knicks Contract Offer

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1 day ago

September 8, 2025

Joshua

According to Marc Stein, the New York Knicks have shown legit interest in Ben Simmons and wanted him on their team, however, the 29-year-old rejected their contract offer.

With New York only able to offer minimum contracts, Simmons didn’t want that, as he is looking for a contract that is above league minimum.

Last week, reports came out that Simmons former agent, Bernie Lee, no longer wanted to represent him and decided to cut ties.

The 2024-25 season saw Simmons only playing in 51 games with the Los Angeles Clippers and Brooklyn Nets. During that span, he averaged 5.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.6 assists in 22.0 minutes.

Since Simmons does not want to sign with the Knicks, the only other team who should legit interest in him are the Boston Celtics.

Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons Considering Retirement

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5 days ago

September 4, 2025

Joshua

According to multiple reports, current free agent Ben Simmons is legitimately considering retirement and is weighing his all his options. This comes after he found out he wouldn’t be making the same money he used to on his old contract, or even close to it.

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says Simmons could only receive non-guaranteed minimum salary contracts from organizations. This and combined lack of interest from majority of the league has left Simmons in a tough spot.

Since entering the league back in 2017, Simmons has career averages of 13.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.2 assists.

Following his fallout with the Philadelphia 76ers, Simmons has been non-existent and has completely fallen off. The league no longer sees him as a franchise contributor or “that guy.”