Betting wins total is always an interesting exercise. You don’t want to fall into the trap of purely taking the over for teams that have…
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The Top 30 Best NBA Players for the 2023-24 Season
Disgusted with ESPN’s efforts at #espnrank? Wondering how on Earth Jalen Brunson could miss the top 30? We’re here for you (just barely). Hoop-Social paneled…
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Bulls Season Preview: How Each Bulls Player Can Make Sportsbooks Look Silly
The Chicago Bulls’ win over/under in most sportsbooks is listed at either 36.5 or 37.5. Not really a vote of confidence for a team that…
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Las Vegas Aces pull away from New York Liberty late to win Game 1 of 2023 WNBA Finals
LAS VEGAS 一 In the first battle between “super teams” on the biggest stage, the reigning WNBA champions stepped up their defense in the second…
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“It’s Not a Phase, Pat!” Jimmy Butler’s Top Three Emo Bands
Jimmy spotted with an all time Emo look for media day. Based on his look and overall vibes during his press conference, here are his…
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Breaking down the Damian Lillard & Jrue Holiday trades for each team
On the afternoon of September 27, 2023, the prayers of Damian Lillard were answered. Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news on Twitter, announcing Lillard to the…
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Portland sets the East on fire with the Jrue Holiday trade
Oh, Trail Blazers, you scamps! Positively scallywaggian! Just days after sending All-NBA point guard Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for another All-Star…
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Can Desmond Band keep the Grizzlies afloat?
Desmond Bane is even better than you think. The Grizzly with the beach ball biceps isn’t just a shooter, although he certainly is that. Few…
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Five dark horse Sixth Man of the Year candidates
The Sixth Man of the Year (6MOY) award is one of the strangest NBA whimsies. A tribute to the best non-starter is both unnecessary and…
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Is John Collins Lauri Markkanen 2.0?
A power forward is drafted in 2017. He makes an immediate on-court impact and slides onto the All-Rookie team. He averages nearly 20 and 10…
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Carrier Classic: Basketball on a Boat
Any landlubber aboard a vessel will take time to gain their sea legs. Even competitive athletes may run aground with the unpredictable swaying of the…
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Looking at potential starting lineups for the Chicago Bulls
As I mentioned a few times in previous posts, I think the Bulls have a few different options for their starting lineup this season. There’s…
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2024 NBA Draft Big Board: Prospects Ranked 1-100
As the countdown to the 2024 NBA Draft begins, join us in witnessing the growth and evolution of these promising talents, as we project the…
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The Jaden McDaniels Roadmap
I’ve written plenty about how much I love Jaden McDaniels’ defense. He’s a legitimate menace on that end, and I put him third on my…
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2024 NBA Draft Profile: Izan Almansa
Izan Almansa is a 6’10 220 lbs. Big out of Spain playing for the G-League Ignite. He spent last year with the Overtime Elite and…
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An Open Letter to Daryl Morey: Just Trim the Beard
I had a friend in college who liked to get thrown out of bars. Now, to be fair to him, I’ll never know for sure…
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6 Players With Surprising Skills
Today, we’re going to do something a little different. I’ve gathered an assortment of oddballs — guys who are better at something than they should…
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Can the Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart-Jalen Duren pairing work?
The Pistons are unique. They’ve amassed a vast collection of young talent without regard for the trivial things, like “positional overlap,” or “fit,” or “shooting,”…
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SiQ Smart Basketball – Elevate Your Shooting Game (Review/Ratings)
If you’re aiming to transform your basketball shooting skills and take your performance to the next level, look no further than the SiQ Smart Basketball…
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4 players I like, but I’m worried about
It’s back-to-school season, and I have a toddler about to start preschool. I’m excited for him but also fretting about how he’ll adjust. Will he…
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