Author: Soccerhuz
Rudy Gobert is the Minnesota Timberwolves’ defensive anchor, which means he usually plays in the paint. The only time he goes out of the shaded area is when he is forced to switch in the pick-and-roll. The most well-known switch matchup for Gobert through the years has been his times guarding Luka Doncic. With the history they have from the 2024 Playoffs, he has been a target for Luka this time around in the series between the Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers. Despite most people’s thoughts that Gobert will get dominated on the switch, he has done well in this…
After the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the ways they rationalized their decision to do so was to accuse Doncic of allegedly being lazy and out of shape. In fact, an article in The Athletic reported that the generational superstar had “a taste for beer and hookah” and that some felt he would experience a “catastrophe in the next five years or so” that would lead to his demise. But Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has publicly praised Doncic’s work ethic. In fact, in an interview with Los Angeles-based Spectrum SportsNet just prior…
Luka Doncic was the face of the Dallas Mavericks ever since he was traded for on draft night with Trae Young. The franchise’s future championship ambitions were clearly on his shoulders. So it was surprising even for him when the Mavericks traded him to the Lakers in February this season. While speaking to Mallika Andrews of ESPN about his time with the Mavericks, Doncic had nothing but praise for his former team. “I would say I gave everything to that franchise, you know. I played through a lot of injuries, a lot of people don’t know, never asked for nothing,…
In a pivotal playoff showdown, tensions are mounting as a longstanding feud threatens to tip the balance. Amid the high stakes of Game 3, an officiating decision has ignited old wounds and stirred passionate debate among fans and teams alike. High Stakes in the Playoffs The Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers face off in a crucial Game 3 that could ultimately shape the series. With teams vying for a commanding lead, such games have historically proven decisive. Adjustments made during this stage often leave an indelible mark on the series, and every call carries intensified weight in the battle…
Luka Doncic being a Los Angeles Laker remains the talk of the NBA over two months later, as people can’t believe that the Dallas Mavericks would be dumb enough to trade a then 25-year-old five-time All-NBA selection for a minimal return. That fire only gets stoked when Mavs general manager Nico Harrison talks to the media and makes comments that make no sense. Doncic has been confused by the whole ordeal but has taken the high road at every opportunity. That didn’t change in a sit down with ESPN’s Malika Andrews. Part of Doncic’s interview with Andrews came out ahead…
Ever since Nico Harrison’s end-of-season press conference, Dallas Mavericks fans have been overflowing with uncertainty as the organization approaches the offseason. Despite making some good moves throughout his time as GM, Harrison’s decision to trade Luka Doncic has compromised his trust with Mavericks fans, and there’s no true indication as to what the Mavericks will do this offseason, considering how volatile Harrison has proven to act. Harrison did a poor job of trying to justify the trade in both of his final two media appearances this season, and it’s needless to say that Mavericks fans are ready for him and…
Having worked on the three-man defence in training for some time, AC Milan’s first three games have yielded some positive results. As MilanNews recall, technical director Geoffrey Moncada spoke about the 3-4-3 that Sergio Conceicao has used for the last three games, the 4-0 win against Udinese, the 1-0 defeat to Atalanta and most recently the 3-0 victory over Inter. “I think Milan worked on this system during the March break. Now we can have other options: full-backs higher up, a more compact defence, a system that allows the players a lot of freedom. Stefano Pioli also played with a…
Luka Jovic and Sergio Conceicao appeared destined to leave AC Milan at the end of the season, and now they are leading the final attempt at Europe. As Quotidiano Sportivo report, while Giorgio Furlani was meeting with Igli Tare to outline the Milan of the future, Conceicao’s tactics and Jovic’s brace helped the current Rossoneri reach another final. It is symbolic of a rollercoaster season, one that has not been short of confusion. On the field, a gulf has opened up. Milan are nine points off the Champions League places, and in the fourteen games against the teams above them,…
Venezia head coach Eusebio Di Francesco admitted that his side have to be wary about AC Milan, who could be riding a post-derby wave. Milan made it through to the final of the Coppa Italia on Wednesday night by beating their rivals Inter 3-0 at San Siro. It was a near perfect second leg display – with goals from Luka Jovic and Tijjani Reijnders – to secure a 4-1 aggregate win. In the league though all of the Rossoneri’s inconsistencies have been shown, which is why they sit down in ninth place with the Champions League spots now a distant…
Chelsea are looking to bring in a few wingers this summer after all of their signings from last year have failed to live up to the billing. After acquiring younger players with a high ceiling of potential, the club is set to go for slightly experienced options with better numbers under their belt to back it up this time around. AC Milan’s Rafael Leao has emerged on their radar and according to Caught Offside, Chelsea have held ‘initial talks’ with his agent, Jorge Mendes, over a possible swoop this summer. Leao has been vital for the Rossoneri down the left…