NBA

Players Questioned Jacque Vaughn’s In-Game Decisions

Published

1 year ago

February 20, 2024

Joshua

Players Questioned Jacque Vaughn’s In-Game Decisions

The ousting of head coach Jacque Vaughn came after their 50-point loss before the break, and some within the organization were concerned about his methods. For the players, they questioned his decision-making in games.

Players like Mikal Bridges voiced their frustrations and lack confidence in Vaughn’s coaching abilities. This did lead to management worrying about big talents not wanting to come to Brooklyn because of the former coach.

In a non-confrontational way, per Ian Begley, Spencer Dinwiddie spoke with Vaughn about having a defined hierarchy on offense. It appears there was no offensive leader or sense of who is supposed to be the “guy” on the team.

It was also reported Vaughn wanted to play the team through Ben Simmons, which got people confused.

In all of this reporting, Kevin Ollie was promoted to interim head coach.

This is the second time he has been fired in his coaching career. The first time was with the Orlando Magic mid-way through the 2014-15 season.

Bradley Beal

Bradley Beal Moved Back Into Starting Lineup

Published

43 minutes ago

February 23, 2025

Joshua

Bradley Beal Moved Back Into Starting Lineup

Head coach Mike Budenholzer has made the decision to reinsert Bradley Beal back into the starting lineup. Fans saw Phoenix’s “Big 3” play together during Saturday’s game against the Chicago Bulls.

The veteran guard replaced Tyus Jones at the point guard position. Despite benching him, Jones is still “valued” by the Suns and Budenholzer.

Phoenix is trying to jumpstart to their team for their playoff push, as they’ve slipped to 11th in the Western Conference. They are currently 27-29 on the season, with them being 1-1 after the All-Star break.

“He organizes us. He brings leadership, stability,” Budenholzer said. “He’s a point guard. He’s that guy that’s looking to get everybody involved. Has a comfort level with that spot. He’s been good.”

In his first game back as a starter, Beal put up 25 points (10/19 FG), six rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

Knicks

Mitchell Robinson Returning Within The Next Week

Published

1 hour ago

February 23, 2025

Joshua

Mitchell Robinson Returning Within The Next Week

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the New York Knicks will see their center make his season debut within the next week.

Mitchell Robinson has completed multiple full scrimmages recently, as he has one more scheduled with the intention of him being cleared to return.

The 26-year-old has been out since Game 1 of their second round matchup against the New York Knicks. Robinson has been dealing with an ankle injury, which involved surgery, and has been rehabbing for months to get to this point.

New York hopes his return will add a nice addition, a boost, to their frontcourt.

Lakers

Luka Doncic Spent His All-Star Break Away From Basketball

Published

2 days ago

February 21, 2025

Joshua

Luka Doncic Spent His All-Star Break Away From Basketball

How did Luka Doncic spend his All-Star break? According to the man himself, he got away from basketball and focused his mind on anything that wasn’t NBA-related.

While he was “excited to get back to playing,” the superstar player wanted time away after being traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers.

“Honestly, I was getting my mind off basketball a little bit,” Doncic said Wednesday. “But, I’m just excited to come back and play. I missed a lot of time. I’ve never missed this much time. So, it’s something new to me. But I was just excited to get back to playing.”

This is the second time in his career he wasn’t made an All-Star. The first being his rookie season and the second being the current season.

Since joining LeBron James and Los Angeles, the 25-year-old is averaging 14.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists.

Doncic missed Thursday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets due to the calf injury, but is expected to play in Saturday’s game against the Denver Nuggets.