In the current downtime of the NBA off-season, there are generally three things to do; reflect on the past season, analyze summer league games and performances way too much, and look forward to the coming season. Today, we're doing the last of those options, and looking at five compelling storylines for the 2022-23 season. … Continue reading 5 Storylines to Watch for the 2023 NBA Season
What if Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka coauthored a statement in order to assure their fanbase that all was going according to plan, and next year would be spectacular? Much like how the President gives a State of the Union speech every year, here is an imagined "State of the Lakers" address. Note: This is … Continue reading State of the Lakers Address
For the past few years, load management has become an ever prevalent factor in the NBA, with star players missing games in favor of rests so that when they do play, they're at their absolute best. The 82-game season the NBA plays is grueling and long, and only five players played in all 82 games … Continue reading Could the NBA Shorten Its Season?
The Phoenix Suns decided to resign Deandre Ayton by matching a four-year $133 million contract the Indiana Pacers offered him in free agency. This was a shock at first, given the history of the franchise and how cheap Robert Sarver has been known to be. But, apparently the Suns were going to match any offer … Continue reading So…What’s Going on in Phoenix?
After the frenetic start to free agency, everything seems to have calmed down, as there are only a few players who have yet to move or resign. In the meantime, let's break down what every team has done in free agency, and then hand out some grades. Atlanta Hawks: Scott Wachter/USA Today Sports Departures: Delon … Continue reading Every Move Made by Every Team in Free Agency, Plus Grades
It's been no surprise to anyone that the drama throughout free agency has been largely pointed at two teams; the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets. Neither team has failed to make headlines in the past few years, bringing in lots of All-Stars (or former All-Stars), and drama. For the Nets, they had one of … Continue reading Addressing the Rumors Between the Lakers, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant
The Boston Celtics made a much deeper playoff run then anyone expected during the 2022 season, defeating every team that had beaten them in the playoffs for the past three years; the Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving Nets, the Jimmy Butler Heat, and Giannis Antetokounmpo's Bucks. However, they had two key weaknesses during their playoff run. Credit … Continue reading The Celtics Finally Got Their Point Guard
Rudy Gobert was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves yesterday for a hefty package of Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Walker Kessler, Jarred Vanderbilt, Leonardo Bolmaro, a 2023 first-round pick, a 2025 first-round pick, a 2027 first-round pick (all three of these are unprotected), and a top-five protected 2029 first-round pick. When I initially heard about this … Continue reading Rudy Gobert Traded to Timberwolves?!?! Explaining the New Twin Towers
Free agency starts at 6 PM Eastern Time on June 30th, and before free agency starts, there's generally a decent amount of buzz. Yesterday was the deadline for players who have a player option to opt in or out, and enter unrestricted free agency. Kyrie Irving made possibly the most noise by opting into his … Continue reading Important Trades Happening, Player Options Declined Before Start of Free Agency
Kyrie Irving decided to opt into his player-option worth $36.5 million on June 27th, putting an end to all the drama and chaos surrounding the Brooklyn Nets in free agency. It was widely speculated that Irving would opt out of his contract to chase a bigger deal with the Nets, or leave the team in … Continue reading The Brooklyn Nets’ Soap Opera is Over, For Now
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