Credit to Jeff Haynes of Getty Images for Picture The 2022 NBA Draft Lottery commenced before the start of Game One between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics, and the results were similar to what was expected before the draft. The Orlando Magic, who were tied for the best odds to win, landed the #1 … Continue reading Report: Orlando Wins 2022 Draft Lottery, Followed By Thunder, Rockets, Kings
Throughout the past week, it may have seemed to the casual NBA fan as though there were a lot more incredible scoring performances than usual. And that's because this is true. In March, there have been eight games so far where 50 or more points have been scored, including two 60-point performances. The last time … Continue reading We’re Witnessing the Greatest Month of Scoring Ever
Wow. I could have guessed that the Ben Simmons-James Harden trade would have happened, but not this soon. I thought Harden would at least stay with the team throughout the end of the season, and then leave in free agency. But, since this trade has happened, let's break it down in-depth. The Nets: Credit to … Continue reading It Actually Happened…
We are past the halfway mark of the 2021-22 NBA season, and it's clear the Lakers haven't made any real progress. Their current record is 23-24, one game below .500, good for the 8th seed in the Western Conference. This means that like last year, the Lakers would have to fight their way through the … Continue reading Will LeBron James Trade Russell Westbrook and Fire Frank Vogel? History Says Yes
Cam Reddish, who has been in trade talks for a good half of the season, has finally been traded, and his destination is the New York Knicks. In addition to Reddish, the Hawks are sending Solomon Hill and a 2025 second-round pick which previously belonged to the Brooklyn Nets. In return, the Knicks are giving … Continue reading Report: Cam Reddish Traded to the New York Knicks; and It’s Clear Who the Winner Is
One of the most storied franchises in the NBA, the Boston Celtics, have not had a fabulous start to the 2021-22 NBA season. The Cs are treading water just below .500, with a 17-19 record, good for the 9th seed in the Eastern Conference. This year's team looks nothing like the franchise that made it … Continue reading How to Fix the Boston Celtics
At this point in their careers, it feels as if both Russell Westbrook and Damian Lillard have had regressions. Westbrook isn't faring well playing with other superstars on the Lakers (as I predicted) and Dame has been off to a slow start, only dunking once during the season to-date. The debate of which star point … Continue reading Comparing Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook in 2021
It doesn't take an NBA genius to know that we live in the era of efficiency and the three-pointer; with almost all of us watching the greatest shooters to ever live in Golden State, we know how effective the three ball is. However, one thing I've noticed while watching modern basketball is the taller, stronger … Continue reading How Big Men Are Having a Revival in Today’s NBA
The Phoenix Suns have won an absolutely ridiculous 18 games in a row at this point, which is a franchise record for the team. They have great players leading the charge, a great coach in Monty Williams, and a not-so-great front office run by Robert Sarver. However, despite the scandal revolving around the Suns' front … Continue reading How Have the Phoenix Suns Stayed This Good?
Today, we look at the final 10 NBA Teams' biggest flaw. This was well overdue, and I apologize for the long wait, but I hope it will be worth it. If you haven't read Part 1 and Part 2, I suggest reading them before you read this one. Oklahoma City Thunder: Offense Credit to Fernando … Continue reading Every NBA Team’s Biggest Flaw (Part 3)
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