The Las Vegas Aces have defeated the Connecticut Sun in the 2022 WNBA Finals, giving the city of Las Vegas its first ever championship in any professional sport. The Aces were led by Finals MVP Chelsea Gray, who averaged 18.3 points and 6 assists, while dropping 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists in the … Continue reading Put Some Respect on Becky Hammon’s Name!
Jerami Grant has been traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in the second impactful trade of the 2022 offseason. Portland Receives:Detroit Receives:Jerami Grant2022 second-round pick swap (No. 36)2022 second-round pick swap (No. 46)2025 first-round pick (via Milwaukee) 2025 second-round pick Adrian Wojnarowski, who broke the news for this trade, said the Blazers will also send "the … Continue reading Grading the Jerami Grant Trade, and Looking at Portland Free Agent Options
The Philadelphia 76ers had an underwhelming 2022 playoff run, resulting in a second round exit coming at the hands of Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. Joel Embiid fractured an orbital bone in the first round, and James Harden just didn't look like himself in the playoffs. When Harden dropped 31 points in Game Four, … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Harden Will Have a Big Year in 2023
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
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