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Top Shot Drops Affordable, Guaranteed Pack (Pack Drop & Opening)

NBA Top Shot FINALLY throws collectors a bone with a new pre-registration pack buying system. See how this drop worked and find out what I pulled!

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When Keeping it Real Goes Wrong: Kevin Love Edition

Trey Hill April 27, 2021 Collin Sexton DeMar DeRozan Kevin Love Kyrie Irving Paul George

Has Kevin Love’s patience with the rebuild situation in Cleveland run dry?

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NBA Twitter: Emoji Hashtags for Every Team in 2021-22

Michael Burns April 21, 2021

This guide breaks down the emoji Twitter hashtags (hashflags) for the NBA’s 75th season and each of the 30 teams for the 2021-22 season.

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Kai Sotto Takes His Talents to the NBL’s Adelaide 36ers

Michael Burns April 20, 2021 Jalen Green Jonathan Kuminga Kai Sotto LaMelo Ball RJ Hampton

Kai Sotto has announced his new basketball home for the next two years. Find out how this will help him mold his game for the NBA, and when he may enter the draft.

Darius Garland in High School, College, and the NBA

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The Curious Case of Darius Garland

Trey Hill April 19, 2021 Collin Sexton Darius Garland Issac Okoro Jarrett Allen Mike Conley Reggie Jackson Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Stephen Curry

There was an expectation that Darius Garland would be special from a very young age. Will he live up to that hype in the NBA?

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Wade Diversifies Both His Portfolio and the Utah Jazz

Trey Hill April 16, 2021 Dwyane Wade

With the news of Dwyane Wade purchasing a stake in the Utah Jazz, our Trey Hill dives into how his presence may be able to shift deeply-embedded perceptions of the franchise around the league.

Zion Williamson, Lonzo Ball, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Kira Lewis Jr.

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Hurry Up and Wait: The Future Is Here For The Pelicans

Trey Hill April 16, 2021 Brandon Ingram David Griffin Kira Lewis Jr Lonzo Ball Nickeil Alexander-Walker Steven Adams Zion Williamson

The Pelicans have the talent they need to build a championship contender around Zion Williamson. How should David Griffin and the New Orleans front office operate this off season?

Deandre Ayton Flexing in Talking Stick Resort Arena

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Deandre Ayton: The Eye Test Matches the Nerd Test

Trey Hill April 12, 2021 Chris Paul Deandre Ayton Devin Booker Domantas Sabonis Jae Crowder Jakob Poeltl Luka Dončić Marvin Bagley Mikal Bridges Rudy Gobert

With 2018 draft class peers propelling themselves into superstardom, Deandre Ayton has his work cut out for him to live up to being the #1 overall pick. Here’s how his on-court production is starting to quiet the doubters.

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2021 WNBA First Round Mock Draft

Michael Burns April 6, 2021 A'ja Wilson Aari McDonald Arella Guirantes Awak Kuier Candace Parker Charli Collier Chelsea Dungee Dana Evans Destiny Slocum Evina Westbrook Jasmine Walker Jewell Loyd Kiana Williams Natasha Mack Rennia Davis Sabrina Ionescu Sue Bird

The 2021 WNBA draft is loaded with talent. Check out HoopSocial’s projections of the first round draft picks and see video of each incoming rookie!

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It Don’t Mean a Thing Without the Ring

Trey Hill April 5, 2021 Draymond Green James Harden Kevin Durant Klay Thompson Kobe Bryant LeBron James Michael Jordan Russell Westbrook Scottie Pippen Stephen Curry

Hoops culture values rings over anything, especially when discussing one’s legacy post-playing career. Here’s why Russell Westbrook isn’t defined by how many championships he’s won.

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Should NBA Top Shot Investors be Concerned?

Trey Hill April 3, 2021 All-Star Pack Rising Stars Pack

Is the recent dip in value for NBA Top Shot moments a long-term concern or just one of many future market corrections?

RJ Barrett (Photo by Michelle Farsi/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Will RJ Barrett Ever Escape Zion’s Shadow?

Trey Hill March 31, 2021 Cam Reddish Kevin Durant Kyrie Irving RJ Barrett Steve Nash Zion Williamson

The giant stars of the game cast the biggest shadows on their peers. I suppose that has to be the case as we inevitably attempt…

Chicago Bulls Front Office Executives Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley

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How Did we Arrive at a Competent Bulls Front Office?

Trey Hill March 27, 2021 Arturas Karnisovas Billy Donovan Marc Eversley Nikola Vučević Zach LaVine

The Chicago Bulls finally tipped their hand. After months of speculation both in the fan base and the media about what direction Arturas Karnisovas and…