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Articles Los Angeles Clippers NBA

Paul George is the Clippers’ best player. That’s not great!

Michael Shearer November 29, 2023 Paul George

Last night, the full-strength Clippers (sorry, Mason Plumlee!) lost to a Nuggets team missing its three best players playing on a road back-to-back, and it…

View More Paul George is the Clippers’ best player. That’s not great!
Ryan Dunn, NBA Draft Prospect from the University of Virginia
Articles NBA Draft

2024 NBA Draft Profile: Ryan Dunn

Mike Steinetz November 28, 2023

Ryan Dunn is one of the best wing defenders in the country excelling in that role as a freshman in limited time. The 6’7, 208…

View More 2024 NBA Draft Profile: Ryan Dunn
Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves
Articles Minnesota Timberwolves NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves might not need to trade Karl-Anthony Towns after all

Frederick Okocha November 28, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, MN-The KAT Renaissance is upon us. Yes, you read that right. Yes, I am referring to the KAT you know. Karl-AnthonyTowns. Heading into the…

View More Minnesota Timberwolves might not need to trade Karl-Anthony Towns after all
Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony of the Orlando Magic
Articles NBA Orlando Magic

How the Orlando Magic created an elite defense

Michael Shearer November 21, 2023 Anthony BlackCole AnthonyGoga BitazdeJalen SuggsJonathan IsaacMoritz Wagner

The Orlando Magic’s elite defense is a bit unusual. They aren’t filled with lockdown one-on-one stoppers. They give up a ton of shots at the…

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Articles NBA

Why you should care about the NBA Cup

Michael Shearer November 19, 2023

Short post today as I’m traveling all week, but I’ve wanted to get something off my chest for a while now. Plenty of people out…

View More Why you should care about the NBA Cup
Articles NBA

The Weekly 4-Point Play: Volume 4

Reilly McDonnell November 19, 2023

Welcome back to The Weekly 4-Point Play, our new weekly column highlighting four of the biggest and most exciting stories in the association. In case…

View More The Weekly 4-Point Play: Volume 4
Articles NBA New York Knicks

Is RJ Barrett for real? Grumpy Gus and Hopeful Hal debate.

Michael Shearer November 17, 2023 RJ Barrett

Folks, thanks for being here! If you haven’t yet, please make sure to follow me on X/Twitter (@bballispoetry) and/or on Blue Sky (@basketballpoetry), and don’t…

View More Is RJ Barrett for real? Grumpy Gus and Hopeful Hal debate.
Alex Sarr, 2024 NBA Draft Prospect
Articles NBA Draft

2024 NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Alex Sarr

Jordan Ennis November 16, 2023

Alexandre Dam Sarr, the 7’1 220 Big from France who played his high school ball at Overtime Elite has now been very, very good for…

View More 2024 NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Alex Sarr
Articles NBA

The Weekly 4-Point Play: Volume 3

Reilly McDonnell November 15, 2023

Welcome back to The Weekly 4-Point Play, our new weekly column highlighting four of the biggest and most exciting stories in the association. In case…

View More The Weekly 4-Point Play: Volume 3
Articles NBA Oklahoma City Thunder

Chet Holmgren Is Here

Michael Shearer November 13, 2023 Chet Holmgren

The Chet Holmgren/Victor Wembanyama comparisons are inevitable. Both are rookies. Both are tall and so thin as to be two-dimensional. Both have untraditional skills for…

View More Chet Holmgren Is Here
Articles Los Angeles Clippers NBA

The Clippers are 0-5 with James Harden… oh boy.

Jed Katz November 12, 2023 James Harden

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Clippers suffered their fifth straight loss, this time getting their hearts broken by the Memphis Grizzlies. Prior to this game,…

View More The Clippers are 0-5 with James Harden… oh boy.
Ron Holland, potential #1 2024 NBA draft pick
Articles NBA Draft

2024 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Sarr goes #1

Jordan Ennis November 11, 2023

With the season starting and the NCAA season starting let’s get down to this. There is a big deal of movement, and this class is…

View More 2024 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Sarr goes #1
Articles NBA

Three Role Players I’ve Enjoyed

Michael Shearer November 10, 2023

Folks, thanks for being here! If you haven’t yet, please make sure to follow me on X/Twitter (@bballispoetry) and/or on Blue Sky (@basketballpoetry), and don’t…

View More Three Role Players I’ve Enjoyed
Shaedon Sharpe of the Portland Trail Blazers
Articles NBA

The Weekly 4-Point Play: Volume 2

Reilly McDonnell November 7, 2023

Welcome back to The Weekly 4-Point Play, our new weekly column highlighting four of the biggest and most exciting stories in the association. In case…

View More The Weekly 4-Point Play: Volume 2
Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans and Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs
Articles NBA

Fact or fiction? Analyzing three early-season trends involving Zion, Wembanyama, and more

Michael Shearer November 7, 2023

Folks, thanks for being here! If you haven’t yet, please make sure to follow me on X/Twitter (@bballispoetry) and/or on Blue Sky (@basketballpoetry), and don’t…

View More Fact or fiction? Analyzing three early-season trends involving Zion, Wembanyama, and more
Articles NBA Philadelphia 76ers

Tyrese Maxey Is A One-Cut Running Back

Michael Shearer November 1, 2023 Tyrese Maxey

Let’s start with the obvious caveat: it’s been three games. Nothing we’ve seen remotely approximates a significant sample size. But it’s also long enough that…

View More Tyrese Maxey Is A One-Cut Running Back
Articles NBA

DPOY Ladder: 2023-24 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rankings

Reilly McDonnell November 1, 2023

This is going to be a fascinating year to track the race for Defensive Player of the Year. For starters, a rookie has never won…

View More DPOY Ladder: 2023-24 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rankings
Articles NBA

The Weekly 4-Point Play: Volume 1

Reilly McDonnell October 30, 2023

I’m proud to say this will become a weekly tradition on HoopSocial. The Weekly 4-Point Play will have rotating categories that will feature storylines, highlights,…

View More The Weekly 4-Point Play: Volume 1
Articles NBA

Western Conference Preview Haikus

Michael Shearer October 24, 2023

Folks, it’s here. The NBA season tips off tonight. I can’t wait to have new games to write about! Here are my Western Conference haikus…

View More Western Conference Preview Haikus
Articles NBA Philadelphia 76ers

Understanding the James Harden-Philadelphia 76ers Fiasco

Jed Katz October 24, 2023

It’s hard to believe, but at 34 years old, James Harden is still a top-tier player, one of the driving forces behind the Philadelphia 76ers…

View More Understanding the James Harden-Philadelphia 76ers Fiasco

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