Category: 2020s

Five Key Takeaways from the 76ers-Hawks Series (and a Ben Simmons Trade Scenario)

Somehow, in one of the most unpredictable matchups of the playoffs, the underdog five seed Atlanta Hawks defeated the number one seed Philadelphia 76ers to move on to the Eastern Conference Finals. The Hawks weren't even expected to face the 76ers, as many thought that the New York Knicks' bruising defense would contain them in … Continue reading Five Key Takeaways from the 76ers-Hawks Series (and a Ben Simmons Trade Scenario) →

Report: Rick Carlisle Hired by Indiana Pacers, Dallas Mavericks Find New General Manager, Head Coach

The Dallas Mavericks are making lots of changes this offseason, although many of them don't have to do with their players, but their management. Head Coach Rick Carlisle and General Manager Donnie Nelson have both left the team for separate reasons, although one of them has already found a new job. Carlisle, 61 years old, … Continue reading Report: Rick Carlisle Hired by Indiana Pacers, Dallas Mavericks Find New General Manager, Head Coach →

Report: Detroit Pistons win 2021 Draft Lottery, Celtics Hire New Head Coach

Following one of the weaker draft classes in recent memory, 2020, the 2021 NBA Draft is loaded with talent, led by Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, Jalen Green, Jalen Suggs, and Jonathon Kuminga, to name a few. Many teams have plummeted to the bottom of the standings this year with the hopes of landing some of … Continue reading Report: Detroit Pistons win 2021 Draft Lottery, Celtics Hire New Head Coach →

Have the Los Angeles Clippers Broken Their Playoff Curse?

Along with the Sacramento Kings, the Los Angeles Clippers are frequently talked about as one of the "cursed" NBA teams. From being constantly overshadowed by their big brother (The Lakers), to horrible injuries and circumstances and calls never going in their favor, it looked as though the Clippers would never break through. Before this NBA … Continue reading Have the Los Angeles Clippers Broken Their Playoff Curse? →

Report: Al Horford Returning to Boston, Kemba Walker Traded to Oklahoma City

As the newest, biggest current trade in the NBA, Kemba Walker of the Boston Celtics has been traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Al Horford and Moses Brown. The Celtics are also sending their number 16 pick in this year's NBA Draft and a 2025 second round pick to the Thunder, and the Thunder … Continue reading Report: Al Horford Returning to Boston, Kemba Walker Traded to Oklahoma City →

Report: Lamelo Ball Wins Rookie of the Year in Headline Filled Day

Credit to ClutchPoints for Picture Lamelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets has won the Rookie of the Year Award for the 2020-21 NBA season, despite missing 21 games to a broken wrist. He beat out Anthony Edwards to win the award, which may be a surprise to many, but not to those who were loyal … Continue reading Report: Lamelo Ball Wins Rookie of the Year in Headline Filled Day →

Kevin Durant’s Performance Was WAY More Dominant Then you Think

During Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets, Kevin Durant, the 2014 NBA MVP, had the best game of his entire career, scoring 49 points, dishing out 10 assists, grabbing 17 rebounds, blocking two shots, and poking away the ball for two steals. This triple-double stat line and … Continue reading Kevin Durant’s Performance Was WAY More Dominant Then you Think →

Coach K Calls it a Career After 41 Seasons

Mike Krzyzewski, better known as Coach K, announced that at the end of the 2021-22 season, he will be retiring from coaching the Duke University Blue Devils. This move comes after 41 seasons with the Blue Devils, during which he led them to 12 Final Four appearances and won five national championships in 1991, 1992, … Continue reading Coach K Calls it a Career After 41 Seasons →