Remember those halcyon days when it looked like the trade deadline would be chill? “There aren’t enough sellers,” people claimed. Well, it turns out that…
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You Should Hate The Memphis Grizzlies… But You Should Also Love Them
What a season the Memphis Grizzlies have had. Holding the second-best spot in the Western Conference, Ja Morant and company have turned heads this season.…
View More You Should Hate The Memphis Grizzlies… But You Should Also Love ThemKevin Durant Is Traded, And The Nets ‘Big 3’ Is Officially Over
Late Thursday night, the NBA world was sent into total chaos. 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant was traded to the Phoenix Suns. Phoenix acquired Durant and…
View More Kevin Durant Is Traded, And The Nets ‘Big 3’ Is Officially Over5 Most Intriguing Trades ahead of the 2023 NBA trade deadline
As we all know around this time, many NBA teams have different goals to accomplish each and every season. Some teams are trying to win…
View More 5 Most Intriguing Trades ahead of the 2023 NBA trade deadlineTrade Deadline: The Celtics should trade for a Backup Center
The Celtics are a good team. They are a very very good team. They have a 38 -16 record, the best in the league. Their…
View More Trade Deadline: The Celtics should trade for a Backup CenterWhere Do The Lakers Go From Here?
If you know a Lakers fan, you might want to go check up on them. In devastating fashion, GM Rob Pelinka completely whiffed on trading…
View More Where Do The Lakers Go From Here?What Does the Kyrie Irving Trade Mean for the NBA?
On February 5, league sources announced that Brooklyn Nets’ All-Star Kyrie Irving was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith,…
View More What Does the Kyrie Irving Trade Mean for the NBA?Who won (and who lost) the Kyrie Irving trade?
We just heard about the Kyrie trade demands on Friday, but the Nets moved swiftly to unload the problematic shooting guard. The Mavericks called and…
View More Who won (and who lost) the Kyrie Irving trade?Bec Pizzey is making the most of her first few career starts for the UC Capitals
Injuries have defined this underwhelming UC Capitals season. Although through the hardship the team has remained unified and positive. This positivity is exemplified by backup…
View More Bec Pizzey is making the most of her first few career starts for the UC CapitalsLooking Back At Last Year’s Trade Deadline
Last year’s trade deadline was a doozy, with a massive number of important trades happening all across the league. Even though grading trades when they…
View More Looking Back At Last Year’s Trade DeadlineBrandon Miller 2023 NBA Draft Profile
46/45/83. Those are the shooting splits for the Crimson Tide’s Freshman Phenom Brandon Miller. 45% from 3 on some insane shots. This 6’9 rail thin…
View More Brandon Miller 2023 NBA Draft ProfileChicago Bulls Trade Deadline Preview: Trade Rumors, Ideas, and Predictions
With just over a week before the trade deadline, the Chicago Bulls are fighting for positioning in the play-in tournament. Even with the ongoing Lonzo…
View More Chicago Bulls Trade Deadline Preview: Trade Rumors, Ideas, and PredictionsThe New Year Brought Back The Old Gobert
Writing several basketball articles per week, I’ve come to appreciate the finer things in life — like easily sortable statistics. I draw numbers from a…
View More The New Year Brought Back The Old GobertThe NBA Needs To Make The Regular Season More Interesting
The NBA has a problem making the regular season compelling. Sure, plenty of die-hard fans will pay close attention to teams around the league during…
View More The NBA Needs To Make The Regular Season More InterestingNBA All-Star 2023: Eastern Conference Starter & Reserve Picks
The All-Star starters will be released on Thursday, and the coaches will select the reserves shortly after that. Picking All-Star teams every year is a…
View More NBA All-Star 2023: Eastern Conference Starter & Reserve PicksThe NBA’s Top Assist Combinations
I’ve been watching a lot of Denver Nuggets basketball recently, and I was struck, once again, by how often Nikola Jokic can find Aaron Gordon…
View More The NBA’s Top Assist CombinationsHow much is Zone Defense used in the NBA in 2022-23?
*Data per Synergy Sports and Cleaning The Glass as of the morning of Jan 17, 2023* About this time last year, I did a deep…
View More How much is Zone Defense used in the NBA in 2022-23?3 Underrated NBA Players in 2022-23
“Underrated” is a subjective term. When I peer through the keyhole of the universe’s door, I can only see a certain slice of people’s opinions…
View More 3 Underrated NBA Players in 2022-23Carmelo Anthony Should Be Playing NBA Basketball Right Now: 4 Potential Team Fits for Melo
Last season, Carmelo Anthony averaged 13.3 points and 4.2 rebounds on 44.1% shooting for the Los Angeles Lakers. Over the summer, there was an expectation…
View More Carmelo Anthony Should Be Playing NBA Basketball Right Now: 4 Potential Team Fits for MeloThree Over and Underachieving Teams Halfway Through The NBA Season
As we enter the halfway point of the NBA season, this season has been nothing short of spectacular. For the first time in a long…
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