Richard Nurse

Richard Nurse

Joined: Jul 19, 2016

Richard Nurse is a writer and editor who has crafted content that has appeared on RantSports, The Source, the New York Press, MSNSports.com and XXL Magazine -- as well as round table appearances with Marc Lamont Hill on the HuffPost Live. You can follow him on Twitter at @followthepen. Writing/PR Portfolio: https://www.clippings.me/users/richnurse

Los Angeles Lakers v Miami Heat

5 hidden gems of the 2023 NBA Draft class that teams already regret not taking

Oklahoma City Thunder v Philadelphia 76ers

4 NBA players ready to step into superstar roles

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 20: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers and Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks react during the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on October 20, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

7 NBA stars with the most to prove in the 2023-24 season

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 02: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Miami Heat sits on the bench before game two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on May 02, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

How will the Miami Heat solve their point guard dilemma?

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - DECEMBER 17: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat gestures during the game between San Antonio Spurs against Miami Heat at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on December 17, 2022 in Mexico City, Mexico. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Can the Heat salvage their relationship with Herro if there’s no Lillard trade?

Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat walks backcourt during the first half of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on April 16, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

How Tyler Herro could impact the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals

DENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 01: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat drives to the basket during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets in Game One of the 2023 NBA Finals at Ball Arena on June 01, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)

NBA Finals: 3 adjustments the Miami Heat need to make for Game 2

Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Grizzlies: Ja Morant’s reckless behavior could jeopardize his career

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 14: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during a pause in play in the first half of their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on January 14, 2023 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Could Trae Young be detrimental to the Atlanta Hawks?

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 08: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles up the ball against O.G. Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors during the second half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on January 8, 2023 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

5 Untraded NBA players that need to be rescued

LeBron James (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

LeBron’s expansion talk will help deliver NBA franchises to two coveted cities

Kevin Durant (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Kevin Durant’s trade saga is no big deal for the Nets, and history proves it

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 16: DeMar DeRozan and LeBron James wait for the ball on the court during the Drew League Pro-Am on July 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Cassy Athena/Getty Images)

Summer basketball does more than solidify NBA legacies

Mar 9, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (13) drives to the basket as New York Knicks guard Alec Burks (18) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Knicks stole Jalen Brunson with NCAA recruitment tactics

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - MAY 01: Brandon Clarke #15 of the Memphis Grizzlies is fouled by Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors during Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on May 01, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

When did physicality become a detriment to the NBA Playoffs?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 31: Ben Simmons and Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets look on during their game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Barclays Center on March 31, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Ben Simmons doesn’t deserve all the blame for his situation