Choosing one player that is an ”X-factor” for each of the 30 NBA teams, and breaking down the case for how that player can affect their team’s broader outcome.
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NBA 75 at 75: the Greatest Players in League History
The NBA released its 75 at 75 list this season and it was trash, the roll out was bad, the decision to confuse voters on…
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Teams that Tank Part 3: the Houston Rockets
We aren’t even to Christmas yet and it appears that 6 NBA teams are already looking forward to placing their hopes on the ping-pong balls…
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Jaden Ivey: Flying Higher
Donovan Mitchell Jr.: 6’1 215, 6’10 wingspan. Stats as a Sophomore- 15.6 Points, 4.9 Rebounds, 2.7 Assists, 2.1 Steals and .5 Blocks. 41/35/81 shooting. Jaden Ivey:…
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2022 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings: Ivey to the Top
Notes: Comps are for play style and role not specifically the same level. The Thompson Twins will for now be removed until more clarity, after…
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All-Time Miami Heat Team
The Heat are a young team, having been around since just 1988-1989, but they’ve had a host of incredible players wear their jerseys. From Rony…
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Kendall Brown: 2022 NBA Draft Profile
Todays NBA is a wing driven league, so it will come as a shock to most people that I do not have a wing currently…
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Teams that Tank Part 2: The Orlando Magic
We aren’t even to Christmas yet and it appears that 6 NBA teams are already looking forward to placing their hopes on the ping-pong balls…
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2022 NBA Mock Draft: Houston Takes Holmgren
It’s time for our first Mock Draft of the year! This isn’t my personal big board but more of how I think most teams will…
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WNBA Draft Order Set, Mystics Get No. 1 Pick
Four WNBA franchises and fanbases waited anxiously on Sunday afternoon to learn when they’d pick in the upcoming draft. Washington, Indiana, and Atlanta all missed…
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How Danny Ainge Raises the Jazz’s Ceiling, but also Lowers their Floor
On June 2nd 2021, mere hours past the Boston Celtics’ elimination from the play-offs in a gentleman’s sweep by the Brooklyn Nets, Danny Ainge stepped…
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2022 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings: Jaden Joins Top Tier
Someone call a gardener because the Ivey is rapidly climbing over everything! Notes: -Comps are for play style and role not specifically the same level.…
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Eric’s Gambling Corner: NBA Picks for 12/16/2021
The over in the Pacers vs. Bucks game, and the Nuggets favorite didn’t pan out. That isn’t going to stop us from betting a can’t…
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Lakers Sign Isaiah Thomas to 10-Day Contract
The Los Angeles Lakers are signing former all-star Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day contract using a hardship exception. Thomas is coming off an impressive outing for the Grand…
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Trade Season Is Upon Us: Seven NBA Trade Ideas
December 15th has come and gone, and trade talks are heating up. Check out Reilly’s trade idea collaboration with Cain Ross!
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A Different Process: How the Golden State Warriors Re-Built their Championship Roster
The Golden State Warriors built one the best rosters in NBA history during their dynasty run. Here’s how they rebounded back to the top of the Western Conference after a few lean years.
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All-Time Dallas Mavericks Roster
If anyone has ever been a fan you probably have thought about the best possible team you could make out of everyone to ever play…
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Eric’s Gambling Corner: NBA Picks for 12/15/2021
Alright folks, let’s win some money. Going to give you my favorite moneyline, my underdog moneyline and my over for tonight’s games. Odds provided by…
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NBA Power Rankings: Dubs Lead the Pack
The Warriors take control of the top spot in this edition of NBA power rankings. Find out how the other 29 slots shook out!
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The Best 3-Point Shooters in the NBA in 2022
Who takes and makes the most three-pointers in the NBA? We came up with a list of the league’s top 20 high-volume snipers.
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