Phuong Nguyen

Los Angeles, CA — It’s one thing to be a star on paper, and another to deliver on the court — especially in the NBA, where the body must cooperate at the highest level. Jarred Vanderbilt, who has struggled with injuries over the last two seasons, is now proving exactly why the Los Angeles Lakers […]

BREAKING: Mavericks Fire GM Nico Harrison After Luka Doncic Trade Backlash Dallas, TX — The Dallas Mavericks made a dramatic shake-up Tuesday, firing general manager and president of basketball operations Nico Harrison following months of fan outrage over the blockbuster trade that sent superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The move has sent […]

Oklahoma City, OK — Josh Giddey, the 20-year-old sensation from the Oklahoma City Thunder, has done what no rookie in recent NBA history has achieved: he set a new triple-double record, cementing his status as one of the league’s most versatile and dynamic young players. But as fans celebrate this milestone, analysts are raising a […]

Chicago, IL — Michael Jordan, the legendary figure who defined an era of dominance for the Chicago Bulls, has issued a striking message to the current generation of the franchise: “You will make new history.” His words come after weeks of observing the team’s play, and they have already sent shockwaves through the basketball world. […]

There are simply too many things happening in the NBA right now to focus on just one story line, so I chose 11 observations and—based on everything I’ve absorbed from watching games and scanning myriad statistical resources covering the first three weeks—wrote about them. We’ve got small-sample-size theater, aesthetic appraisal, and consequential issues that are […]