The 2022-23 NBA season is underway, and I'm super excited! It felt like such a long summer without organized basketball to watch, and getting to see 30 NBA teams back with each team having at least one exciting thing to watch is a great feeling. However, if there's one thing I've realized while talking to … Continue reading Let’s Not Overreact After Four Games Please
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Grading the Donovan Mitchell Trade
In a blockbuster move, three-time NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, in exchange for Collin Sexton, Lauri Markannen, rookie Ochai Agbaji, three unprotected first round picks (2025, 2027, 2029), and two pick swaps. Let's break down both sides of the deal and who won this trade. Cleveland Cavaliers Jason Miller/Getty … Continue reading Grading the Donovan Mitchell Trade
Trader Danny’s Best Moves as a GM
Danny Ainge is one of the best General Managers (GMs) in the history of the NBA, and one of the reasons why is that he's never afraid to make a big move (hence his nickname, Trader Danny). Ainge has great insight into who can develop into an All-Star (and who can't), and knows when it's … Continue reading Trader Danny’s Best Moves as a GM
Rudy Gobert Traded to Timberwolves?!?! Explaining the New Twin Towers
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
Report: Quin Snyder, Utah Jazz Part Ways
After eight seasons with the Utah Jazz, Quin Snyder has decided to resign from the position of head coach. During his time with the Jazz, Snyder led the team to six straight playoff births, although they failed to reach the Western Conference Finals. He leaves the team as their second-winningest Head Coach of all time, … Continue reading Report: Quin Snyder, Utah Jazz Part Ways
My First Round NBA Playoff Predictions
The NBA playoffs started yesterday. With no time to waste, here are my predictions for the first-round: Eastern Conference: #1 Heat vs #8 Hawks Credit to USA Today Sports for Picture In theory, the Heat should have no problem handling the Hawks. They have Kyle Lowry, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo Victor Oladipo, Tyler … Continue reading My First Round NBA Playoff Predictions
10 Big Questions Regarding the NBA Playoffs
The playoffs will be upon us shortly, and it's looking like these are going to be some of the most competitive, talent-filled playoffs in NBA history. While some teams are in a position to win it all this year, there are lots of young teams that aren't going to the Finals, but could still cause … Continue reading 10 Big Questions Regarding the NBA Playoffs
Every NBA Team’s Biggest Flaw (Part 3)
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)