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After going through a tumultuous six-game series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Memphis Grizzlies have a ton of momentum on their side. Ja Morant did not have the best series against the Timberwolves, but he stepped up in the clutch when his team needed it most. Desmond Bane and Brandon Clarke were sensational contributors for […]

As the Chicago Bulls went on a terrific overhaul in the offseason by adding big names like DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso, the Bulls surprised most NBA fans by being one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. It seemed like the year wherein the front office found the supplementary pieces alongside […]

It may have been unexpected for a casual NBA fan, but the New Orleans Pelicans crushed any sort of doubts on their current 2021-22 campaign. Despite the 1-12 start and not having Zion Williamson for even one second this season, coach Willie Green propelled this squad to a six-game series against the Phoenix Suns in […]

As the number one seed in the Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat topped the Atlanta Hawks in five games in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Despite injuries to Kyle Lowry and Jimmy Butler, the Heat did not lose a beat as reliable role players like Victor Oladipo and Max Strus stepped up in […]

The Denver Nuggets succumbed to the Golden State Warriors in five games of the first round series in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Nikola Jokic showcased another sensational five-game run to prove his MVP case, but not having Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. for almost the whole season put a huge dent on their legitimate […]

With the Denver Nuggets being eliminated by the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, they will now focus on bolstering their roster for next season. Even in a short five-game series, Nikola Jokic cemented his MVP case with his magnificent performances for the Nuggets. Draymond Green and Kevon Looney’s defense […]

Following the Memphis Grizzlies’ massive 26-point comeback, momentum was clearly on their side heading to a pivotal Game 4 at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves were still recovering from the devastating loss on Thursday night, but Karl Anthony-Towns and Anthony Edwards led the charge to tie the series with a 119-118 victory. Ja Morant struggled […]

As the Boston Celtics had control of their own destiny in the final day of the regular season, they decided to not rest their main guys to clinch the second seed and increase the likelihood of playing the Brooklyn Nets in the first round. Dodging an opponent was not an option for coach Ime Udoka […]

It’s not that often people feud long enough that a recap of events is needed. Yet, here we are, about to go over the DeMarcus Cousins-George Karl beef timeline in full detail. When DeMarcus Cousins was traded by the Sacramento Kings right after the 2017 All Star Game, it was one of the most bizarre […]

As the Utah Jazz went on another terrific regular season run, they even caught a huge break before the playoffs as Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic injured his calf on Game 82. Thus, Doncic was not expected to suit up for the first few games of their series, but the Mavericks still have the upper […]

As the Minnesota Timberwolves headed to Target Center expected to take a 2-1 series lead over the second seed Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota relinquished two separate 20+ point leads in the same game. Karl Anthony-Towns is receiving all the brute scrutiny from the fans and media because of his inability to produce in two successive games […]

As one of the lower seeds that were expected to record a huge upset, the Toronto Raptors have gone on an opposite trajectory as the first franchise in this year’s playoffs to go down 0-3 to the Joel Embiid-led Philadelphia 76ers. Game 1 losses have been an unfortunate trend for Toronto, but the major factor […]

The Brooklyn Nets went through one of the most tumultuous campaigns in NBA history with a bunch of problems persisting within the organization, such as Kyrie Irving’s vaccination stance, Kevin Durant’s knee injury, and Ben Simmons’ continued unavailability. But still, the Nets managed to claim the seventh seed in the tough Eastern Conference and face […]

As the Denver Nuggets and leading MVP candidate Nikola Jokic entered the 2022 NBA playoffs campaign led by MVP-candidate Nikola Jokic, it was common knowledge they lacked a championship ceiling due to the ongoing absences of Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. Denver’s secondary stars are unlikely to suit up for any game in the […]

As the Golden State Warriors welcomed back Stephen Curry for the first time in over a month, coach Steve Kerr decided to put him in the second unit in Game 1 of their series against the Denver Nuggets. He only played over 20 minutes in the inaugural contest, but the Warriors triumphed over the Nuggets, […]

Entering the two-seven matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves, the NBA media and NBA fans were already anticipating a Grizzlies-Golden State Warriors second round matchup. Individuals predicted a five or six game series against Minnesota, but Karl Anthony-Towns, Anthony Edwards and the rest of the crew shut the haters up after a scintillating […]

After surprisingly reaching the 2020 Eastern Conference Finals last season, the eyeballs were on the Atlanta Hawks to build on their fantastic run and possibly elevate their play the following year. That was not the case as Atlanta plummeted down the standings and finished as the ninth seed of the conference. With the play-in tournament […]

Even if the Houston Rockets wrapped up another campaign on a disappointing note, this rebuilding phase for the franchise is not surrounded all by negativity. There are some positive outlooks for this roster in the next few years and one of them would be the emergence of Jalen Green as a plausible franchise cornerstone for […]

After suffering an epic collapse in the 2020 NBA Finals, the Phoenix Suns entered this season with a vengeance as they went on a fantastic and consistent run for all 82 games. 64 wins is an admirable number despite lengthy injuries to guys like Chris Paul, Deandre Ayton, and Cam Johnson. As the best franchise […]

Entering the Minnesota Timberwolves’ first play-in game in franchise history, they struggled mightily at the early juncture of their match against the Los Angeles Clippers. The inexperience seemed to creep into a high-pressure situation, but Minnesota was led by D’Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards in the phenomenal comeback of the Timberwolves and securing that seventh […]

The San Antonio Spurs have failed to get past the play-in tournament for the second consecutive season as the Spurs continue to adjust with life without their Big 3 in Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. Coach Gregg Popovich is the only person left from those glory days as he continues to coach a […]

The New Orleans Pelicans began this 2021-22 season on a sour note with a league-worst 1-12 record. Without Zion Williamson and with so many questions swirling around his future, it seemed like another lost and disappointing season for the organization. Instead, the Pelicans roared back to earn the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves embarked on a terrific turnaround this season, with their star trio of Karl Anthony-Towns, Anthony Edwards, and D’Angelo Russell developing admirable chemistry together while emerging as commendable leaders as well. The acquisition of Patrick Beverley was a fabulous addition to the first unit of coach Chris Finch as a menace and defensive […]

As the Orlando Magic decided to go on another direction toward the end of last year, their 2021-22 campaign was another disappointing showing for the rebuilding squad. There were some notable names that showcased their wares, like Cole Anthony and Wendell Carter Jr.but the major problem for a young team is the consistency of playing […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a slew of draft picks in the coming years, and it has been a slow rebuilding process for the squad after the departures of Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, and Paul George over the past seasons. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, and Lu Dort are some of the names who will likely […]

For an organization that is looking toward the NBA Draft and offseason, the Houston Rockets have a ton of promise on their team. The duo of Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green is wrapping up this current campaign on a high note as the building blocks of the Rockets backcourt. With the Rockets likely receiving […]

As the season winds down to its final weekend, the Sacramento Kings will, unfortunately, go on an early vacation once again as they have missed the NBA Playoffs for the 16th straight year. The trajectory of the Kings still seems confusing as the Tyrese Haliburton package deal before the trade deadline was questionable as he […]

For a team that last made a serious playoff run several years ago, the Washington Wizards have been having trouble building a formidable and sustainable team over the past seasons. Bradley Beal has been the only constant in the squad as one of the key cogs, but he has numerous options for his future this […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up their play-in and playoff chances with a loss to the Phoenix Suns, there have been a plethora of rumors and speculations about the future state of the organization. Heading to the offseason many of their players have expiring contracts, but the looming question is the status of head […]

After being swept by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the playoffs last year, the Miami Heat were at one point running through the Eastern Conference this season, on track to finish with the number one seed. Injuries have been a factor for Miami since 2021-22 tipped off, but coach Erik Spoelstra has […]

After experiencing an unprecedented and unique situation of playing all their home games in Tampa, Florida, the Toronto Raptors are back in Canada and proving once again that they are part of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. Despite losing their leader Kyle Lowry in the offseason, Fred VanVleet has raised himself to All-Star […]

With arguably the most surprising and most impressive ascension this season, the pressure heightens for the young Memphis Grizzlies squad in the playoffs. Being in the eighth seed last season put them in a “nothing to lose” situation last year, but they have risen to the second seed in the Western Conference despite the 22 […]

For a team that has reached the Western Conference Finals and Semifinals over the past two seasons, it seems unusual for the Denver Nuggets to cling to a top-six berth this season. Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic is arguably performing better than his MVP campaign last year, but his teammates have struggled with the major injuries […]

Just a few a years ago, the Phoenix Suns were not even considered any sort of playoff contender with their roster. That quickly changed after their 8-0 Bubble run as they reached the NBA Finals last year and currently expected to exceed the 65-win mark this season. Phoenix seems to be on their own stratosphere […]

After two painful playoff losses by the Dallas Mavericks over the past two seasons, the organization executed two magnificent moves that switched the tide of the season. First was the difficult offseason move by changing head coaches from Rick Carlisle to Jason Kidd and another move was before the trade deadline in negotiating a surprising […]

The Golden State Warriors went on a scorching run to begin the 2021-22 campaign, and they sat at 41-13 just shy of two months ago. The Warriors challenged the league-best Phoenix Suns for a while, and even after that, it seemed as if they would cruise to the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. […]

The Boston Celtics were in the brute of scrutiny at the early juncture of the season as NBA fans even went as far as clamoring to breakup the Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown duo this season. The franchise did not make the outside noise influence their decisions as they went on a massive turnaround beginning […]

Frank Vogel was hired by the Los Angeles Lakers back in May of 2019, despite rumors that he hadn’t even been one of the top candidates to land the role. He quickly silenced any doubters, leading the Lakers to their first NBA championship since the 2009-10 season. With that elusive ring, he was rewarded with […]

The Golden State Warriors entered the 2021-22 season with championship expectations as they expected to parade the big three of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green for the first time in more than two years. It was not smooth as they wished as injuries continued to hound their stars since October, but there is […]