Jazz contained star Jaren Jackson Jr. as NBA tanking becomes evident
The Jazz are facing some skepticism from NBA fans about the reasoning behind the dismissal of their latest star acquisition. Jaren Jackson Jr., who participated in 48 games with the Grizzlies before being traded to Utah this month, is set for surgery to address pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) in his left knee, effectively ending his […]
The 10-team tanking event in the NBA will lead to terrible basketball.
NBA Trade Deadline Insights The NBA trade deadline has reshaped expectations for the rest of the season, especially with the playoffs ahead. It seems like only a handful of teams are truly vying for the championship, while others are acknowledging their chances of winning it all aren’t exactly shining. Some teams are opting to cut […]
Nets’ losing streak continues as they head into a road trip that may aid their tanking efforts
Here’s how the tanking strategy unfolds. The Nets were on a surprising upswing, winning three games in a row and four out of five at the end of December. However, that momentum seems to be slipping—the front office’s plans to utilize June draft picks may be at risk now. Currently, they’ve lost four straight games […]
Nets focused on what they can manage despite tanking distractions.
On Friday, the Nets are in for a tough test as they head to Dallas. Effort during the season doesn’t necessarily ensure a team will secure a top pick in the draft lottery. It’s unpredictable, really. Sometimes, even teams that didn’t aim to lose end up winning big. The Mavericks are a prime example of […]
Nets falter late in defeat to Jazz, gaining advantages for tanking
Nets Suffer Tough Loss to Jazz The Nets faced a disappointing 123-110 defeat against the Jazz, squandering a late lead and putting an end to their recent winning streak. This season, a league-wide push for better draft lottery odds seems to be unfolding, where the team that puts in the most effort—or perhaps the least—in […]
Nets are confronting a harsh truth about player development while tanking
Brooklyn Nets Struggling Early This Season The Nets had a surprisingly good start last season, managing a 5-6 record in their first 11 games under coach Jordi Fernandez. However, entering this season, they’ve found themselves at a dismal 1-9 after another painful two-game losing streak. Defensively, they’re faltering, and the five first-round picks they’ve chosen […]
Disney’s Lucasfilm Boss Kathleen Kennedy Expected to Retire After Tanking ‘Star Wars’ Brand
Disney's Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy prepares to resign and leave the abandoned smoking in Star Wars When she heads to retirement, the franchise claimed multiple reports Monday. Become independent It is outlined Septuagen joins the production company, Star Wars creator George Lucas, in 2012, in the role of co-chair, with Director Lucas. Just a few […]
Both sides got what they wanted with Knicks beating tanking Nets
In another era, in the coming season, we might want to wax poetic about how this game unfolded. Times have changed, and next season the Nets will be looking to rack up wins instead of losses, competing for playoff seeding rather than a few extra ping pong balls in this spring's draft lottery. In that […]
Digging into Nets’ blatant tanking with players’ goal still to ‘compete’
PORTLAND — The Nets have their eyes on the prize money. It's just that the players' day-to-day compensation is different from the big-picture compensation the front office will receive in the future. The Nets may be struggling — OK, so is Brooklyn — but rest assured the players and coaches are out to win. They […]
Democrat accuses Musk of tanking spending bill over China restrictions
The top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee says Elon Musk is whitewashing the bipartisan spending bill because it contains provisions that could limit his businesses' ability to operate in China. accused of being in friday's letter Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) told Congressional leaders that Musk is calling for a government shutdown “to protect his […]