By Tommy Fradenburg Contributing Writer for Telegraph Local | See @tommyfradenburg There’s a dreaded word in the English language: one championship teams hope never to hear in association with themselves. If for some reason a title is deemed unworthy either officially by the governing body or unofficially by fans and pundits; they’ll be branded with […]
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Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony pushed to 2021
By Tommy Fradenburg Contributing Writer for Telegraph Local | See @tommyfradenburg One of the most decorated Hall of Fame classes in NBA history will have to wait until next year for its special moment in Springfield, Massachusetts. Former Oklahoma State, Kentucky Head Coach Eddie Sutton Dies at 84 Chairman of the board of governors of […]
NBA star Andre Drummond gives $1,000 tip to Delray Beach waitress
By Tommy Fradenburg Contributing Writer for Telegraph Local | See @tommyfradenburg It is no secret that sit in restaurants and their staff have faced particular hardship amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. So when Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond took his family out to Che Restaurant in Florida this week; he decided to express his appreciation for […]
NBA superstars unite on resuming the season in private conference call
By Tommy Fradenburg Contributing Writer for Telegraph Local | See @tommyfradenburg In recent years, star players have proven to be majorly influential in league-wide happenings in the National Basketball Association. Shaquille O’Neal On NBA: ‘I Think We Should Scrap The Season’ The league’s best players are out to show this remains the case; with a […]
Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni eager to coach if season resumes
By Tommy Fradenburg Contributing Writer for Telegraph Local | See @tommyfradenburg Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni said if the NBA season does resume to expect to see him on the sideline coaching his guys. NBA changes opening of practice facilities after pushback As the league looks to pick up the pieces of the COVID-19 […]
NBA changes opening of practice facilities after pushback
By Tommy Fradenburg Contributing Writer for Telegraph Local | See @tommyfradenburg Last week the NBA announced that certain team’s practice facilities could re-open soon; but have faced some pushback to the idea. Two guards Boston Celtics should target in 2020 NBA draft ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that teams where local governments have eased stay-at-home orders […]
People around NBA believe Lakers work to keep Anthony Davis is ‘mostly done’
By Tommy Fradenburg Contributing Writer for Telegraph Local | See @tommyfradenburg When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Anthony Davis in the 2019 offseason, they knew he could be just a rental. LeBron James Says He Won’t Have Any Closure If NBA Season Ends They sent Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and multiple draft […]
Lakers to sign Dion Waiters for remainder of season
By Tommy Fradenburg Contributing Writer for Telegraph Local | See @tommyfradenburg The Los Angeles Lakers are adding guard Dion Waiters for the remainder of the 2020 season. FSU picks up big win on the road at Notre Dame The signing is a reunion for Waiters and LeBron James, who played together for three years with […]
Even in LA Win, Jayson Tatum Exposed Crucial Lakers Weakness
By Tommy Fradenburg Contributing Writer Telegraph Local | See @tommyfradenburg All year, big wings have given the Los Angeles Lakers buckets. Small ball Rockets too much for Jazz Despite edging the Boston Celtics 114-112 on Sunday night, Celtics SF Jayson Tatum dropped 41 points on 12-20 shooting. While it was not enough to out-duel the […]
Celtics to retire Kevin Garnett’s No. 5 jersey
By Tommy Fradenburg Contributing Writer for Telegraph Local | See @tommyfradenburg In 2007 the Boston Celtics brought in Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce to join Ray Allen, forming a NBA championship squad along with the first modern big three. 12 years later, Kevin Garnett’s number five will join Paul Pierce’s in the rafters of the […]
Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Game Recap
By Tommy Fradenburg Contributing for Telegraph Local | See @tommyfradenburg The Houston Rockets traded away centers Clint Capel and Nene Hilario at the NBA trade deadline, committing to play small ball for at least the rest of the season. After the move, one question surrounded the team: can this be a championship formula against teams […]