Wagner’s scouting reports from nearly every pre-draft source sound like a broken record: “Elite role player.” “High-value role player.” “NBA Comparison: Nemanja Bjelica”. That unwelcome…
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The Five Biggest Winners of the 2022 NBA Off-Season
The NBA Offseason never fails to disappoint the basketball community. After a 2021-22 season filled with storylines and excitement, we were again blessed with the…
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The 1946-47 BAA Season: A Complete History of (what became) the NBA’s First Season
Our beloved National Basketball Association (NBA) came into being as the Basketball Association of America. At its formation, it was the LaMelo Ball of the…
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Top 10 Greatest Power Forwards in NBA History
With the NBA off-season in full swing, we’ll be breaking down the top 10 players at each position in league history. Today, it’s time to…
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Preseason Scouting Report: Nick Smith, Jr.
According to 247 Sports, Nick Smith, Jr. is the top combo guard in the 2022 recruiting class and a projected lottery pick for the 2023…
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Liberty Pay Homage to New York Native Sue Bird
On April 22, 1996, a 15-year-old Sue Bird was likely jubilant and excited. At long last, a women’s professional basketball league was on its way…
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The Cavs Are In It To Win It
Wow! What a way to start the holiday weekend! To recap: the Cleveland Cavaliers have traded for Utah guard Donovan Mitchell. In exchange, they gave…
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Top 10 Greatest Small Forwards in NBA History
This offseason we’re breaking down the top 10 greatest at each position, and for this edition we’ll be focusing in on the league’s best ever…
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The Kevin Durant Drama Is Over. What Now?
If there’s one word to describe the Brooklyn Nets in the past two years, it’s ‘rollercoaster’. On August 23, the Nets announced that the organization…
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HoopSocial Big Board Wars
To give you the idea of what our draft writers are thinking as we get into this 2023 NBA draft cycle, I asked everyone…
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The Tragedy of Chet
Aw, man. This sucks. News broke yesterday that the second overall pick in the 2022 draft, Chet Holmgren, will miss the season with a Lisfranc…
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Top 10 Greatest Shooting Guards in NBA History
Throughout the history of the NBA, dynamic shooting guards have captivated audiences. High-flying dunks, killer crossovers, and lightning-fast pull-up jumpers have kept us watching the…
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Pascal Siakam Is Better Than You Think
Let’s start with this: only 186 players in NBA history have made an All-NBA team twice, as Pascal has. That’s as many nominations as Jayson…
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The Most And Least Consistent NBA Stars
As you might expect from a basketball writer, I consume an absurd amount of NBA content even in the offseason. Games, film, blogs, websites, videos,…
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The Harden Resurgence Is Coming Whether You Like It Or Not
So, look. Last year didn’t go the way James Harden hoped, and much of it was his fault. To recap: Harden showed up to camp…
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Top 10 Best Point Guards in NBA History
When it comes to the NBA, the point guard position is where the real magic happens. These guys are the heartbeat of their team, orchestrating…
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Are NBA Lefties Better Than Righties?
Being left-handed is a massive advantage in baseball. Only 10% of people in the world are southpaws, yet nearly 40% of baseball hitters bat lefty.…
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Breakthroughs and Bouncebacks
The coming season, as always, will have its share of surprises, disappointments, and delights. Today, we’re focusing on the latter. I wanted to look at…
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Shorthanded Mercury Upset Liberty Without Big 3 to Reclaim No. 8 Seed
PHOENIX 一 The WNBA Playoffs don’t start until August 17. But for all intensive purposes, the playoffs began on the last day of July for…
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The 2022 NBA Offseason’s Biggest Losers
This NBA offseason did not disappoint, with front offices shifting the direction of their teams, big-name free agents finding new homes, and a flurry of…
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