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Michael Burns

Founder of HoopSocial. Girl Dad. WNBA stan. Syracuse Orange and Charlotte Hornets fan. Sarcasm is my native tongue. You can follow me on Twitter at @mike_hoopsocial.
Jonquel Jones, Connecticut Sun
Articles Connecticut Sun WNBA

Sun Run it Back, Eager to Compete for 2022 Title

Michael Burns February 2, 2022

The 2021 Connecticut Sun were a historically great regular season team. Their 26-6 record tied their franchise record for wins in a season. The coach…

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Rebecca Allen: 2022 WNBA Free Agent
Articles WNBA

The Allen Leap is Coming in 2022, and Your Team Should Sign Her

Michael Burns January 13, 2022

The 2022 WNBA Free Agency class is littered with household names. Yet, with multiple league and finals MVPs in the bucket of unrestricted free agents,…

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The Best Playmakers in the WNBA
Articles WNBA

The Best Playmakers in the WNBA

Michael Burns January 12, 2022

Breaking down the most efficient and consistent playmakers in the WNBA.

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Best Shot Blockers in the WNBA
Articles WNBA

The Best Shot Blockers in the WNBA

Michael Burns January 8, 2022

Having an elite shot blocker entirely transforms the makeup of your defense. Perimeter defenders get a boost knowing the rim is protected, and the opposing…

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Best Rebounders in the WNBA
Articles WNBA

The Top 10 Best Rebounders in the WNBA

Michael Burns January 6, 2022

At any level of basketball, there are few skills as important as rebounding. A defensive possession doesn’t end until your team either grabs a rebound…

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The Best and Worst Basketball States in 2021
Articles NBA WNBA

The Best (and Worst) Basketball States in 2022

Michael Burns January 1, 2022

Which states produce the most basketball talent? We ranked all 50 states based on how many active NBA and WNBA players were born there.

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NBA Mock Draft 2022
Articles NBA NBA Draft

2022 NBA Mock Draft: Houston Takes Holmgren

Michael Burns December 21, 2021

It’s time for our first Mock Draft of the year! This isn’t my personal big board but more of how I think most teams will…

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Articles News Washington Mystics WNBA

WNBA Draft Order Set, Mystics Get No. 1 Pick

Michael Burns December 19, 2021

Four WNBA franchises and fanbases waited anxiously on Sunday afternoon to learn when they’d pick in the upcoming draft. Washington, Indiana, and Atlanta all missed…

View More WNBA Draft Order Set, Mystics Get No. 1 Pick
2022 WNBA Schedule
Articles News WNBA

36-Game 2022 WNBA Schedule Released

Michael Burns December 11, 2021

Positive momentum for the growth of WNBA basketball continues: the 2022 season will feature an expanded schedule of 36 games. This regular season, which will…

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Eric Collins Hornets Announcer
Articles Charlotte Hornets NBA

Hum Diddly Dee: NBA Twitter’s Favorite Play-by-Play Announcer

Michael Burns December 8, 2021 Dell CurryEric CollinsGordon HaywardLaMelo BallMiles BridgesTerry Rozier

Nothing beats a full slate of NBA games on a weeknight and a remote control in-hand. League Pass gives fans the ability to flip through…

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Napheesa Collier
Articles Minnesota Lynx News WNBA

Napheesa Collier and Alex Bazzell Expecting Baby Girl

Michael Burns November 28, 2021 Napheesa Collier

Congratulations are in order: Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier and fiancé Alex Bazzell announced this afternoon via People.com that they are expecting their first child,…

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Best 76ers Twitter Accounts to Follow
Articles NBA Philadelphia 76ers

Sixers Twitter: Best Accounts to Follow for 76ers Fans

Michael Burns November 28, 2021

Fill your Twitter feed with updates and analysis from all of the best beat reporters and Sixers Twitter personalities covering Philadelphia basketball. The following is…

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Articles NBA News

Isaiah Stewart Bloodied by LeBron James Foul, Altercation Ensues

Michael Burns November 21, 2021 Isaiah StewartLeBron James

In the third quarter of a Sunday night game between the Lakers and Pistons, an ugly scene erupted after a hard foul from LeBron James.…

View More Isaiah Stewart Bloodied by LeBron James Foul, Altercation Ensues
WNBA Announces New 3-3-5-5 Playoff Format
Articles News WNBA

New 3-5-5 WNBA Playoff Format Approved for 2022 Season

Michael Burns November 18, 2021

Fans, players, and coaches all asked for it. The WNBA made it happen. A new 3-5-5 playoff format will be instituted starting in the 2022…

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Articles NBA Phoenix Suns

In Season 17, CP3 Leads the NBA in Assists

Michael Burns November 18, 2021 Chris Paul

Few nicknames are as appropriate as “Point God” is for Suns guard Chris Paul. And at 36 years old, Paul is still showing us that…

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Articles NBA News

Jokić Loses his Cool after Hard Foul, Shoves Markieff Morris

Michael Burns November 9, 2021 Markieff MorrisNikola Jokić

The MVP of the association may be sidelined after the ugly scene that played out last night in Denver. Nikola Jokić was dribbling around halfcourt…

View More Jokić Loses his Cool after Hard Foul, Shoves Markieff Morris
Articles Los Angeles Clippers NBA News

Is the Wilson Basketball to Blame for Offensive Regression?

Michael Burns November 3, 2021 Paul George

Over the past few seasons, NBA fans have had to calibrate themselves to higher offensive outputs. With records being broken left and right, we were…

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Articles NBA News Portland Trail Blazers

Dame Delivers Impassioned Thoughts about his Shooting Slump

Michael Burns November 2, 2021 Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard has never been one to shy away from the media. Whether he’s lighting teams up from 30 feet and beyond, or struggling mightily…

View More Dame Delivers Impassioned Thoughts about his Shooting Slump
Dejounte Murray
Articles NBA

Spurs Offense Boosted by Murray’s Improved Playmaking

Michael Burns October 29, 2021 Dejounte Murray

Coming away with just one win from the first five games is not a result any San Antonio fan will be pleased with. When you’re…

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Articles NBA

Timberwolves Fifth-Ranked Defense Fuels 3-1 Start

Michael Burns October 28, 2021 Anthony Edwards

Expectations of this Minnesota team varied around the NBA community. Most predicted that their young stars would continue to improve offensively, but that their ceiling…

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