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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 Boston Celtics Golden State Warriors NBA

Two NBA Finals Questions (Plus Some Thoughts)

Michael Shearer June 2, 2022

Programming Note: I was a guest on the podcast Charity Stripe Commentary with Trey Hill. We gave some quick NBA Finals preview thoughts in the…

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Articles Miami Heat NBA

Butler’s Game-Winner That Wasn’t

Michael Shearer June 1, 2022

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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Articles Dallas Mavericks NBA

Report Card for the 2021-2022 Dallas Mavericks 

Jordan Ennis May 27, 2022

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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Articles Houston Rockets NBA NBA Draft

Realistic targets for the Rockets at pick 17:

Jonathan Ennis May 26, 2022

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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Articles Boston Celtics Miami Heat NBA

Three Stats Explaining the Boston-Miami Series

Michael Shearer May 26, 2022

If you enjoy this article, please subscribe to basketballpoetry.com to have articles like this delivered directly to your mailbox every Tuesday and Friday! Also, please…

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Articles Atlanta Hawks NBA

What Will it Take for the Hawks to Rise Again?

Leon Collington May 26, 2022

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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Articles Golden State Warriors NBA

Golden State In The Driver’s Seat

Michael Shearer May 24, 2022

Programming note: If you enjoy this article, please subscribe to basketballpoetry.com to have articles like this delivered directly to your mailbox every Tuesday and Friday!…

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Articles Boston Celtics Miami Heat NBA

The Optimist’s View of Miami/Boston Game 1

Michael Shearer May 20, 2022

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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Articles NBA NBA Draft

2022 NBA Mock Draft 4.0: Lottery Order Set, Full 2-Round Mock

Jordan Ennis May 19, 2022

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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Articles NBA NBA Draft

Winners and Losers of the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery

Leon Collington May 19, 2022

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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Articles Boston Celtics Dallas Mavericks Golden State Warriors Miami Heat NBA

2021-2022 NBA Conference Finals Previews

Michael Shearer May 17, 2022

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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Articles Chicago Bulls NBA

The Wild Bull: How Can the Chicago Bulls Use This Year’s Success to Reach a New Level

Leon Collington May 17, 2022

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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Articles NBA

The 2022 NBA All-Surprise Team

Michael Shearer May 13, 2022

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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Articles NBA

2022 NBA Playoff T-Shirt Power Rankings

Michael Shearer May 10, 2022

The second round has been incredible drama (the second round of the playoffs is always the best!). We’ve seen comebacks, controversies, massive performances, huge disappointments,…

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Articles Denver Nuggets NBA

Riding Low in Denver. Can the Nuggets Switch things up to Avoid Mediocrity?

Leon Collington May 10, 2022

At 48-34, the Denver Nuggets earned the six seed in the western conference, where they got a first round match up against the Golden State…

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Articles NBA New Orleans Pelicans

Pelicans Taking Flight: How New Orleans can Capitalize on their Upward Trajectory

Leon Collington May 7, 2022

The New Orleans Pelicans at 36-46 has surprised everyone. Going from the ninth seed at the playoff tournament, but working their way to the NBA…

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Articles Miami Heat NBA

PJ Tucker Unleashed: Old Dog, New Tricks

Michael Shearer May 6, 2022

PJ Tucker is known for three things: shoes, corner threes, and defense. You can’t talk about Tucker without mentioning the kicks; it’s a legal obligation.…

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Articles Minnesota Timberwolves NBA

Going to the Next Level: What can Minnesota do to Improve their Roster?

Leon Collington May 4, 2022

What moves can the Minnesota Timberwolves do to Improve their roster for next season? Today we will take a look into that.  At 46-36 the…

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Articles NBA Utah Jazz

Going Forward for the Jazz: Is It Mitchell, Gobert, Neither or Both?

Dimitris Palamoutakis May 4, 2022 Donovan MitchellRudy Gobert

The Utah Jazz went out early in the playoffs yet again, and they did it in the most Jazz fashion possible: blowing a double-digit lead…

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Articles NBA

The Missing Ones: How Three Former Top Picks Missed an Entire Season

Leon Collington May 4, 2022

Why have some of the recent #1 picks have sat out the entire season? How can we prevent this going forward? Normally when a player…

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