Injuries have been the story so far, but there is still time to write the ending. What is better than a hometown kid playing for the city’s professional team?
In the NBA, trades can make or break a team. Sometimes they catapult a franchise into championship contention; other times, they leave fans wondering, “What were they thinking?” The San Antonio Spurs, with their storied history, have had their share of both.
The Indiana Pacers have a long history, joining the NBA ranks in the 1976-77 season. Since then, they have 28 postseason appearances, nine trips to the Eastern Conference Finals, and an NBA Finals berth in 2000.
Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton and Lakers center Anthony Davis are willing to be part of the U.S. Olympic team in Paris if they receive invitations, writes Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press.
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.