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Welcome to the NBA blog on HoopSocial, where we bring you the latest news, analysis, trade rumors, and commentary on the world’s premier men’s basketball league. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the Lakers, Celtics, or any other team, or you just enjoy watching the best players in the world compete, HoopSocial has you covered. Our team of writers and experts break down the games, analyze the stats, and give you their take on the latest happenings in the league.

In addition to our coverage of the league, NBA History, and top NBA draft prospects, we also have a focus on fantasy basketball, providing you with expert advice and tips on how to build a winning team. So if you’re looking for in-depth coverage of the NBA, look no further than HoopSocial. We’re constantly updating our content, so be sure to check back often for the latest news, analysis, and commentary. And don’t forget to follow us on social media for even more NBA content. If you’re interested in writing for HoopSocial, please reach out and let us know how you’d like to contribute!

Articles NBA

The All-Poetry Teams: Who have I enjoyed watching the most this season?

Michael Shearer March 27, 2023

As we gear up for playoffs and accolades seasons, my content itinerary is quickly filling up. Matchup analysis, All-NBA and All-Defensive teams, individual awards… there’s…

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4 Looming NBA Playoff X-Factors 

Michael Shearer March 27, 2023

Josh Okogie, Phoenix Suns Assuming KD can return from injury for the playoffs, the Suns have four locked-in starters and closers: Chris Paul, Devin Booker,…

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Articles NBA Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers Look Like Contenders, Why Aren’t they Treated Like One?

Kyle Grondin March 17, 2023 James HardenJoel EmbiidPhiladelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently riding a six-game winning streak, sit one game behind second place in the Eastern Conference and have the favorite for…

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Articles NBA

Four Dream First-Round Playoff Matchups

Michael Shearer March 17, 2023

With the postseason approaching in 12-ish games, the playoff picture is starting to take some semblance of shape — postmodern art, as opposed to a…

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Articles NBA

Five Happy Surprises This Season

Michael Shearer March 14, 2023

1) Shai, ascending Perhaps no player in the NBA has exploded quite like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander this season. Already a star before the year began, SGA…

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Articles Memphis Grizzlies NBA

How Jaren Jackson Jr’s Unique Skill Set Makes Him DPOY Front-Runner

Reilly McDonnell March 13, 2023 Jaren Jackson Jr.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is the front-runner for Defensive Player of The Year and was just selected to his first All-Star game, so this take of…

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Are There Too Many Technicals Today?

Michael Shearer March 13, 2023

The NBA does not like it when referees are the topic of discussion. Officials in any sport are at their best when their names never…

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Articles Atlanta Hawks NBA

What Quin Snyder does for the Hawks

Leon Stoljar March 8, 2023

After a disappointing start to a season, the favorite remedy for NBA teams is to fire the head coach. It says to the fans, “yes,…

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Articles NBA

The Wild, Wild, Mediocre West

Michael Shearer March 7, 2023

As of this writing, four teams are tied for the last two play-in spots: the Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Pelicans, and Portland…

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Articles Atlanta Hawks NBA

Can Quin Snyder Save The Hawks?

Michael Shearer March 7, 2023

Sorry, Grant Williams Batman. The Scarecrow is back! After resigning from the Utah head honcho position after last year’s disappointing playoff exit, Snyder took his…

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Alex Caruso for All-Defense
Articles Chicago Bulls NBA

Alex Caruso Should be a Lock for All-Defense

Reilly McDonnell March 3, 2023 Alex Caruso

I’ve wanted to write a post about Alex Caruso for a bit. Some of the discourse around the Bulls, especially defensively, has annoyed me. It…

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Articles NBA

2023 Third Quarter NBA Awards

Michael Shearer March 2, 2023

We’re back with more awards! As a reminder: these awards are for the third quarter only, which I’m defining as from Jan 10th, 2023, through…

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Articles NBA

Four Numbers To Watch Down The NBA’s Stretch Run

Michael Shearer February 24, 2023

19.6 19.6 is the number of midrange (10-19 foot) jumpers that Devin Booker, Chris Paul, and Kevin Durant average per game. For reference, only the…

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Articles NBA Washington Wizards

In Praise of the Washington Wizards

Michael Shearer February 22, 2023

There isn’t a team in the league as quickly dismissed by NBA pundits as the Washington Wizards. Critics snicker at the Wizards’ willingness to forego…

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Patrick Beverley signs with Chicago Bulls
Articles Chicago Bulls NBA

Patrick Beverley Coming Home, Signs with the Chicago Bulls

Reilly McDonnell February 22, 2023

The Chicago Bulls needed to do something. Anything on the buyout market is probably rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic for this Bulls team…

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Articles NBA

LeBron James Breaks The NBA All-Time Scoring Record

HoopSocial February 22, 2023

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar broke the NBA’s all-time scoring record in 1984, and he went on to amass a total of 38,387 points in his stellar career,…

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2023 NBA All-Star Saturday Night Preview: Skills Competition, Three-Point Competition & Dunk Contest Predictions

Michael Shearer February 17, 2023

The rosters are set. Tickets are booked. Controversies are brewing. Weird substitutions are happening. And we’re just talking about the three-point contest! All-Star Saturday is…

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Dallas Mavericks NBA History San Antonio Spurs

NBA Rivalries: Dallas Mavericks VS. San Antonio Spurs

HoopSocial February 16, 2023

The Mavericks – Spurs rivalry has been in existence since the Dallas Chaparrals became the San Antonio Spurs. The two teams have contested playoffs and…

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Articles NBA

The League’s Wildest Shot Charts in 2022-23

Michael Shearer February 16, 2023

The shot chart is one of the niftiest and most useful tools in basketball analysis. Invented by ESPN’s Kirk Goldsberry, a former professor of geography…

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Articles NBA NBA Trade Rumors

Grading the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline

Michael Shearer February 10, 2023

Remember those halcyon days when it looked like the trade deadline would be chill? “There aren’t enough sellers,” people claimed. Well, it turns out that…

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