From Christmas to late January, the Jazz were the hottest team in the West. But the foundation that made Utah a dark horse contender has crumbled since.
Click here to read the full article…
| Feeling lucky? Try a few spins at IC Wins! Click the link for some bonus codes for this great slot game. |
| Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers | |
| Type: Total - Status: OPEN | |
| Under - 1H | -110 |
| Over - 1H | -110 |
DeMar DeRozan was assessed two technical fouls and ejected for throwing the ball toward official Scott Foster in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s 110-92 loss to the Nuggets in Game 5.
A consensus top three, but two different picks for winner
The Houston Rockets have amassed an impressive collection of young players and tradable draft picks. That has the Rockets set up to be in the conversation if any number of star players becomes available on the trade market. One such player that would make sense for Houston is Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.
While the Bucks aren’t expected to consider trading Antetokounmpo unless he asks for it, it won’t keep other teams from dreaming a bit. That includes the Rockets, who could ask Houston legend Hakeem Olajuwon to assist in recruiting Antetokounmpo, should the All-Star forward ask for a trade.
Antetokounmpo has trained with Olajuwon in the past. In addition, the Bucks superstar has professed his admiration for Olajuwon and his journey from Africa to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
The Rockets are also considered players if Kevin Durant becomes available. Houston has as many as eight to nine tradable draft picks and swaps in the next two years. That includes future picks from the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns, in addition to the Rockets own picks.
