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Justin Benton

Avid hoops fan and amateur capologist. I live for trade rumors and no look passes.

Early candidates for NBA Most Improved Player this seasonThe NBA is officially back, and the new season was tipped off Tuesday night. An eventful offseason set into motion plenty of new looks...Justin Benton ·
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Biggest question facing each Houston Rockets starterThe Houston Rockets will head into the 2019-20 NBA season with a somewhat fresh look as a product of their on-brand “all in” trade...Justin Benton ·
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NBA Playoffs: Making the case for three fringe teamsNBA fans have been reveling in how open the field is for the upcoming season. After some serious player movement, the playoffs are...Justin Benton ·
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4 burning questions ahead of the 2019-20 NBA seasonThe 2019-20 NBA season is getting closer as we near the two-month mark until the season tipoff, and here are four burning questions for the season.Justin Benton ·
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Pros and cons for the Heat, Rockets, Timberwolves, and Spurs trading for Russell WestbrookRussell Westbrook trade rumors are flowing at a rapid pace, with the Heat, Rockets, Timberwolves, and Spurs all mentioned as possible landing spots.Justin Benton ·
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3 dark-horse teams who should try to acquire Russell WestbrookFollowing the deal, OKC is left with numerous first round picks, as well as a glaring decision to make regarding their franchise star, Russell Westbrook.Justin Benton ·
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The New York Knicks could be the top destination in 2021 free agencyThe New York Knicks headed into Free Agency this summer with about as high of hopes as a franchise can have, but they could be a top destination in 2021.Justin Benton ·
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3 ideal landing spots for Wesley Matthews in NBA free agencyLooking ahead to the upcoming NBA free agency period, what three teams would be ideal landing spots for veteran guard Wesley Matthews?Justin Benton ·
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3 biggest needs for Sixers in free agencyThe Sixers, who are coming off a competitive postseason run that ended with a run in against the 2019 NBA Champion Toronto Raptors...Justin Benton ·
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3 big questions for the Phoenix Suns moving forwardWith a penchant for doing so, it only makes sense that the Phoenix Suns made some interesting moves both leading up to and during the NBA draft.Justin Benton ·
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Every NBA team’s top goal heading into free agencyWith the first three games now behind us and game 4 set to tip off on Friday night, the NBA Finals are nearing an end. Thankfully, there...Justin Benton ·
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NBA Draft night trades that could shake up the leagueThe current order of the NBA Draft, which is less than a month away, has set the stage for the hectic offseason ahead. With the New Orleans...Justin Benton ·
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Winners and Losers of the 2019 NBA Draft LotteryThe NBA Draft Lottery concluded on Tuesday night setting the order for the upcoming NBA Draft on June 20th and it definitely did not disappoint.Justin Benton ·
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Why the Denver Nuggets could be the NBA’s next juggernautA heartbreaking loss to the Portland Trail Blazers ended the Denver Nuggets’ postseason run this past Sunday. Although the Nuggets...Justin Benton ·
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Breakdown of the protected picks heading into the 2019 NBA DraftThe NBA Draft Lottery is set to unfold on Tuesday night, and the tanking gods will grace one of the league’s franchises with...Justin Benton ·
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3 reasons Frank Vogel is the perfect choice for the LakersWhy would former Indiana Pacers head coach Frank Vogel be the perfect choice for the Los Angeles Lakers' head coaching vacancy?Justin Benton ·
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3 reasons Kyrie Irving will leave the CelticsAfter being eliminated from the playoffs by the Bucks, the Boston Celtics will quickly be adjusting their focus to the upcoming offseason. Kyrie Irving...Justin Benton ·
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Why not re-signing Kemba Walker could be a blessing in disguise for both him and the HornetsOne team that has been on the outside looking in since the start of the postseason, the Charlotte Hornets, came close to their first playoff since 2016...Justin Benton ·
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Game of Thrones characters' NBA counterpartsThis weekend will mark the kickoff of both the first round of the NBA postseason, as well as the final season of Game of Thrones.Justin Benton ·
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Looking back at the best and worst from 2018 NBA free agencyThe last day of the NBA regular season is upon us, which gives us a chance to look back at the best and worst from 2018 free agency.Justin Benton ·
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Devin Booker could be the next star with a trade demandPhoenix’s struggles haven’t slowed down their star guard, Devin Booker. Despite being one of the most talented and promising young...Justin Benton ·
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