The Mavericks under Donnie Nelson’s leadership have never valued the draft like they should, despite finding their entire starting backcourt in the same draft. It’s…
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Two NBA Finals Questions (Plus Some Thoughts)
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2022 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings: Who Is in and Who Is out?
The board is solidifying as the combine made some drastic movements and players are starting to withdraw from the draft. The NCAA withdrawal deadline is…
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Butler’s Game-Winner That Wasn’t
The bruised, battered, and exhausted Heat were on the verge of completing an incredible comeback against an almost equally bruised, battered, and exhausted Celtics squad.…
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Report Card for the 2021-2022 Dallas Mavericks
This season was absolutely a success. I had two goals for the season. Firstly, make it past the First round of the playoffs. Secondly, figure…
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Realistic targets for the Rockets at pick 17:
Houston’s first round-one selection will be the easiest selection of the draft, since they will just take whichever one of Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero, or…
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Three Stats Explaining the Boston-Miami Series
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What Will it Take for the Hawks to Rise Again?
At 43-39, the Atlanta Hawks took a step back from their playoff run in 2021. They still made the playoffs in 2022 but with the…
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Golden State In The Driver’s Seat
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2022 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings: Combine Fever
The board is solidifying as the combine made some drastic movements and players are starting to withdraw from the draft. Notes: Comps are for play…
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WNBA Power Rankings 2022: Week 2
May 12 -May 19 2022 Week two of the season is in the books. All overseas players have rejoined their teams. It’s now time to…
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The Optimist’s View of Miami/Boston Game 1
No series is decided after one game. The Celtics and Heat played a close one throughout, and Boston surely expects to steal one in Miami…
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2022 NBA Mock Draft 4.0: Lottery Order Set, Full 2-Round Mock
The order is set, the die is cast. Lets do this! Previous mock drafts: Mock Draft 1.0 (1/5/22) Mock Draft 2.0 (1/25/22) Mock Draft 3.0 (3/14/22) First…
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Winners and Losers of the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery
This year’s draft lottery was as anticipated as any in recent memory. For the franchises near the top of the draft, this event represents hope.…
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2021-2022 NBA Conference Finals Previews
The fun and games are over. After an excellent second round culminated with two blowout Game 7’s, we’re finally at the Conference Finals. Grim countenances…
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The Wild Bull: How Can the Chicago Bulls Use This Year’s Success to Reach a New Level
At 46-36, the Chicago Bulls took a huge step forward into becoming a playoff team again. After acquiring DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso…
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Top 10 Most Versatile Players In NBA History
Basketball has always been one of the most intense and exciting sports to watch. This is because of how close to the action audience members…
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Alysha Clark Returns, Joins Red-Hot Mystics Rotation
It has been 429 days since the two-time WNBA All-Defensive team member Alysha Clark has suited up to play in the WNBA. Today she will…
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The 2022 NBA All-Surprise Team
Draymond Green famously said, “There are 82-game players, then there are 16-game players.” Some guys shrink in the bright lights of the playoffs, and some…
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WNBA Power Rankings 2022: Week 1
Week one of the season is in the books, so it’s now time for a “way too early” team power rankings. Stay tuned for weekly…
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