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The Shooter's Bounce
Basketball Thoughts & Analysis
Since 2019, giving opinion and news on the NBA and the game of basketball.
Jake C
Feb 22, 20253 min read
Kyrie’s 35 Leads Mavericks over Pelicans, Cavaliers Crush Knicks, Rockets’ Balance Keys Win Over Timberwolves
Nine games were on Friday’s NBA slate as teams ease their way back into things following the All-Star Break. In Dallas, Kyrie Irving’s...
Jake C
Feb 20, 20251 min read
Wembanyama Missing Rest of Season with Blood Clot in Shoulder
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama received bad news on Thursday as it was revealed that he will miss the remainder of the 2024-25...
Jake C
Feb 17, 20253 min read
NBA All-Star Weekend Wraps, Some Tweaking Still Needing to Be Done for Game
The 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend from San Francisco concluded on Sunday evening, implementing a curious new format for the first time in...
Jake C
Feb 15, 20252 min read
Mac, Mac, Mac, Gone: Mac McClung 3-Peats Dunk Contest
Vince Carter revolutionized and in some ways, ruined it. Over the past three years, Mac McClung has brought it back. The 26-year-old, on...
Jake C
Feb 12, 20252 min read
Kevin Durant Reaches 30,000 Points
In Tuesday's 119-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns scored 34 points (12-for-18, 3-for-4, 7-for-10 from...
Jake C
Feb 11, 20252 min read
Raptors, Ingram Agree on 3-year, $120 million extension
The Toronto Raptors and newly-acquired star Brandon Ingram agreed to a big contract extension on Tuesday, with the 27-year-old signing a...
Jake C
Feb 11, 20255 min read
Lakers Make Easy Work of Jazz, Luka Settling In
The Los Angeles Lakers jumped out to a 37-25 lead after one quarter and led 72-47 at halftime on their way to a breezy 132-119 win over...
Jake C
Feb 10, 20252 min read
Trae Young Replacing Giannis Antetokoumpo in All-Star Game; Anthony Davis to be Replaced
Trae Young, it was announced on Monday morning, will be replacing the injured Milwaukee Bucks' superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in the...
Jake C
Feb 9, 20254 min read
Anthony Davis Shines in Maverick Debut, Motivated to Prove People Wrong; Warriors Win Big in Butler’s Debut; Zion Goes for 40
Dallas fans have protested since the deal was made. Shock was a common reaction. Even fans in attendance on Saturday afternoon at...
Jake C
Feb 8, 20251 min read
Laker-Hornet Trade Involving Knecht, Williams Rescinded, Making for Awkward Situation
The proposed trade that was to send rookie Los Angeles Lakers’ sniper Dalton Knecht to the Charlotte Hornets for big man Mark Williams,...
Jake C
Feb 8, 20253 min read
Hornets’ Late Triple Seals Win over Spurs, Booker Dominates at Home, Hawks Storm Back vs. Bucks
Miles Bridges hit on a corner three with 1.1 seconds remaining to give the Charlotte Hornets a home win against the San Antonio Spurs,...
Jake C
Feb 7, 20253 min read
Active Thursday Wraps Trade Deadline
The NBA trade deadline picked up midday on Thursday, with the day headlined by the Cleveland Cavaliers making a notable deal to help them...
Jake C
Feb 6, 20251 min read
Lakers Deal Rookie Sharpshooter Knecht for Hornet Center Mark Williams
The Los Angeles Lakers have filled their big man need. Early Thursday morning, the Lakers dealt rookie Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2030...
Jake C
Feb 6, 20252 min read
Pelicans Trade Brandon Ingram to Raptors for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, Picks
The New Orleans Pelicans and Toronto Raptors made a deal late Wednesday night, as the Pelicans sent forward Brandon Ingram to the Raptors...
Jake C
Feb 5, 20252 min read
Heat Deal Butler West to Warriors, Get Wiggins in Return
Jimmy Butler has gotten his wish out of Miami. The forward is switching coasts, going from the Miami Heat to the Golden State Warriors ...
Jake C
Feb 5, 20255 min read
Luka in Los Angeles, Gets Front Row Seat to Laker Dominance over Clippers
Luka Doncic arrived in Los Angeles yesterday for his introductory press conference in the morning, while he watched his new team make...
Jake C
Feb 4, 20254 min read
Trae, Shai, Jalen and a Big Night for Deandre Ayton
There were 10 games on Monday’s NBA slate, with guards Trae Young, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Brunson all turning in stellar...
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