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The Chicago Bulls are going through a tough rebuilding phase that could take years to complete. Their roster certainly lacks talent, and it will take years for the Bulls to be able to compete in the NBA again. Though, the Bulls do have Zach LaVine, a promising young guard who was traded to the team […]

Analytics have become a gospel that many NBA teams follow with devotion. Essentially, teams use analytics to formulate new game strategies, distribute minutes, and make important roster decisions. Regardless of what your opinion is on the practice, analytics will continually become an integral part of team planning for a variety of organizations. One interesting analytics […]

Stephen Curry is easily one of the most popular basketball players in the world. Curry is the one of the reasons why the NBA has urgently shifted to the emphasis of the 3-pointer. He has also single-handedly changed how defenses work, especially when he is on the court. Curry is a two-time NBA champion, two-time […]

The Boston Celtics are currently the second best team in the Eastern Conference. It’s clear now that the Celtics are gearing up for the postseason to pursue their 18th NBA championship. Though, contending for a championship will be a difficult task for the Celtics if they can’t stay healthy. In fact, if the core players […]

It’s clear that Marcus Smart is one of the most important members of the Boston Celtics. His athleticism, defense, and knack for drawing fouls are all indispensable qualities that have contributed to the Celtics’ success this year. As the Celtics begin to head into the postseason this year, they will need their entire team to […]

In the summer of 2017, the Los Angeles Lakers drafted UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball to become their point guard of the future. It was clear from the jump that Ball wasn’t going to dominate the offense or show off his incredible athleticism. Frankly, Ball can’t do any of those things. The Lakers drafted Ball […]

Ice Cube’s BIG3 league is coming off a solid inaugural season and their second installment is expected to be even bigger. Initially, the concept for the league began with an idea of retired players competing against each other. Apparently, the league’s business model has been profitable lately. Millions of dollars in revenue and a global […]

The Boston Celtics have been the surprise of this season. After trading away Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, and Avery Bradley last year, many believed that the Celtics’ run atop the Eastern Conference would cease. That turned out to be quite the contrary. The Celtics are currently the second-best team in the Eastern Conference. They have […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been among the most successful teams of this era. They have won a championship in each other previous three decades, which is something that no current team has done. Ever since Gregg Popovich became head coach in 1997, the Spurs have transformed into a world-class organization that is a strong […]

The Houston Rockets have proved that they are this year’s hottest team, currently possessing the best record in the league. After being embarrassed by the San Antonio Spurs last year in the postseason, the Rockets have rebounded quite nicely. In the off-season, the Rockets traded for Chris Paul, adding another playmaker to their roster. Surprisingly, […]

The New York Knicks have been abysmal this season, and it surely doesn’t have to take a basketball specialist to identify why. The Knicks lack talent, a foundation, and the motivation to get better this season. In what started out as a promising year in wake of the trade of Carmelo Anthony, has dwindled to […]

James Harden, the leading candidate for this season’s MVP award, has dazzled audiences with his unique bag of dribbling and shot-making. Harden’s signature move involved him dribbling into his opponents, breaking their ankles, and hitting a step-back jumper. Harden has built a reputation as an offensive marksman that can get buckets from a few proven […]

It has been a tough road for Kawhi Leonard, who has spent much of the regular season recovering from multiple injuries. The 2014 Finals MVP has been absent from the Spurs starting lineup since the Western Conference Finals, where Leonard went down with an ankle injury as stepping on the foot of Warriors center Zaza […]

The BIG3 league has quickly become one of the most popular sports leagues in the world, mainly because of its unique business model. The BIG3 employs retired NBA players to compete against one another in exciting matchups. The league has drawn attention from sports fans, players, and investors who all want to see NBA legends […]

What more can be said about James Harden? The explosive shooting guard has truly evolved over the years from a promising starter into a superstar. After being traded to the Rockets in 2012, he became fully invested in the franchise. In return, the organization embraced him as their franchise star. Though it hasn’t been easy […]

Dwyane Wade is one of the NBA’s most popular athletes, stemming from his selection by the Miami Heat in 2003. Wade has built a legendary career as a premiere shooting guard who has built a reputation for winning championships. In 2006, Wade led the Heat to their first championship against the Dallas Mavericks and captured […]

The Houston Rockets have been among the surprises of the 2017-18 season. After finishing third in the Western Conference and losing to the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the playoffs, there wasn’t much of a bright future for the Rockets. In the off-season, however, they acquired Chris Paul and hasn’t looked back […]

Isaiah Thomas and LeBron James aren’t two names that you would be used to hearing together at this point of the season. While both players used to play with each other, it’s clear now that the two stars could not coexist well enough for their partnership to last. Now playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, […]

Derrick Rose used to be one of the most dynamic point guards in the league. Drafted by the Chicago Bulls, Rose propelled the Bulls into the NBA spotlight in his brief run atop the NBA. In 2011, Rose led the Bulls to the best record in the Eastern Conference. He even captured the league’s MVP […]

The Denver Nuggets have been one of the most surprising teams in the league. After failing to make the postseason last year, the Nuggets are now on the verge of making the playoffs for the first time since 2013. Much of their success is owed to Nikola Jokic, who has been the Nuggets’ best player. […]

On Sunday night, the Golden State Warriors took on the Minnesota Timberwolves in a Western Conference primetime showdown on ABC. What was supposed to be a brilliant matchup lost much of its luster due to the absence of Warriors point guard Stephen Curry, who missed the previous two games with an ankle injury. Though, the […]

What more can be said about Russell Westbrook. The reigning 2017 MVP is a dominant point guard with a knack of posting groundbreaking stats in an effort to help his team win. The road hasn’t always been easy for Westbrook. Early in his career and even now, Westbrook is harshly criticized for his questionable decision […]

It doesn’t need to be said that Joel Embiid is a phenomenal player. After missing his first two seasons, Embiid has become the franchise player for the Sixers. Under his leadership, the Sixers will likely make the postseason this year. In fact, they just might be poised to start a deep postseason run. On the […]

It has been a spectacular year for Philadelphia 76ers youngster Ben Simmons, to say the least. After missing his entire debut season with a pesky foot injury, the Sixers point-forward has evolved into a star player in his rookie season. Simmons is currently averaging 16.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game while shooting […]

The Miami Heat have been a fortunate team this year. With no star players, the Heat somehow managed to place themselves in the postseason picture in the Eastern Conference. From the championship team that won back to back NBA championships in 2012 and 2013, the Heat are now comprised of young players and good role […]

Since being drafted in 2010, John Wall has become the Wizards’ franchise star. Wall has watched his team struggle as one of the worst in league history at the beginning of his career, but under his leadership, the Wizards have become a contender in the Eastern Conference and are arguably one of the best teams […]

It has been a long road for Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger. After the Memphis Grizzlies fired their head coach in 2013, the franchise hired Joerger, who began his head coaching career. Joerger led the Grizzlies to the postseason twice, but he left the organization to pursue a head coaching job with the Sacramento […]

There is no question that Charlotte Hornets star Kemba Walker is one of the best guards in the NBA. With his lightning quick speed, excellent ball handling, and an improved shot, Walker has transitioned into a franchise star. Although it is unlikely that the Hornets will make the postseason, Walker has been one consistent bright […]

For the Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki has been the greatest player in franchise history. The 7’0 foot center has built a reputation throughout the NBA as a premier shooter and prime time player. After failing to deliver a championship to his team in 2006, Nowitzki helped the Mavericks defeat the Miami Heat in 2011, in […]

Kawhi Leonard built his reputation as one of the most dynamic players in the league. The two-time Defensive of the Year award recipient and the winner of the 2014 Finals MVP award, Leonard has been revered as the best two-way player in the league. This season, however, Leonard has missed much of the regular season […]

Joining the Minnesota Timberwolves in the off-season, Taj Gibson has been an ideal fit for his new team. Gibson is currently averaging 12.5 points and 7.1 rebounds per contest. He is also shooting 58 percent from the field. With his veteran leadership, the Timberwolves are currently ranked sixth in the tough Western Conference, placing them […]

Anthony Davis is one of the best players in the league. He is currently averaging 28.1 points and 11.1 rebounds per game while shooting 53 percent from the field and 36 percent from deep. Davis’ unique style of shooting, versatility, and post-game play has allowed him to dominate the league. When he’s healthy, Davis ranks […]

It has been a tough ride for the Oklahoma City Thunder this season. On some nights, the Thunder appear to be championship contenders with a purpose. On others, the Thunder look lost and immensely inconsistent. This trend of inconsistency isn’t a good look for a team with championship aspirations. In any case, the Thunder have […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis knows a thing or two about the importance of postseason positioning. In 2015, Davis led the Pelicans to the playoffs, ranking eighth in the Western Conference. The Pelicans stole the final spot of the playoffs from the Oklahoma City Thunder, who lost Kevin Durant to a foot injury. Although […]

The Toronto Raptors have been a good team for the past few years. With Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan at the helm, the Raptors have established themselves as an Eastern Conference powerhouse even though they haven’t really sustained any postseason success in their brief run atop the Eastern Conference and have essentially failed to live […]

This will be hard to explain to casual NBA fans, but the Chicago Bulls franchise is one of the most storied in the NBA. After drafting Michael Jordan in 1984, the league’s all-time greatest player led the Bulls to six championships in the 90s. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Bulls’ last title […]

The Miami Heat are currently on the verge of making the postseason for the first time since 2016. After trading for their former franchise superstar Dwyane Wade on February 8, the Heat made all of the moves necessary to prepare themselves for what’s to come in the playoffs. The Heat are ranked seventh in the […]

Although he is no longer in his prime, Brook Lopez has been a solid addition to the Los Angeles Lakers this year. He is currently averaging 12.0 points and 3.7 rebounds per game this season while shooting 44 percent from the field and 33 percent from deep. This year, the Lakers have proven to be […]

Regardless of the heated competition that occurs almost every day in the NBA, many players across the league are friends. When players get injured, peers put their competitive ways aside to share their thoughts and prayers. At the beginning of the season, the Boston Celtics lost their new addition, Gordon Hayward to a leg injury […]