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Arguably the best player on the planet and fresh Los Angeles Lakers acquisition LeBron James has a lot of work cut out for him this upcoming season. Despite his otherworldly talent, the future Hall of Famer is tasked to utilize and mesh a talented up and coming band of youngsters with a solid cast of veterans […]

The Sacramento Kings have a good collection of young talent headlined by first rounders Marvin Bagley III and De’Aaron Fox, alongside big man Willie Cauley-Stein ace shooter Buddy Hield. Despite the undeniable talent that this roster possesses, it is clear that there is not much expected from their existing roster, especially on a rebuild. In […]

San Antonio Spurs big man LaMarcus Aldridge is quite the specimen with his unglamorous on-court display that translates to eye-popping numbers. Averaging 23.1 points, 8.5 rebounds, two assists, and 1.2 blocks per game last season, the 33-year-old All-star anchored the Spurs on both ends of the floor with his offensive and defensive prowess. In the […]

This season’s Golden State Warriors is arguably the strongest team they have assembled by far. Boasting of an All-star caliber starting unit once DeMarcus Cousins recovers from his injury, there is no team that can compare to the star power and firepower that this team has. With two MVP-level players in Steph Curry and Kevin […]

From being an assistant head coach with the Golden State Warriors to being the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Luke Walton has come a long way. His coaching brilliance was on display early in his career, holding the fort for a recovering Steve Kerr, which led the Warriors to a 39-4 start in […]

Newly signed Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee is one of those pieces who was compelled to join the team when LeBron James migrated to Hollywood. Usually known for his on-court blunders and unfortunate hilarious antics on the hardwood, we often forget how talented and productive he really is when channeled by the right team. […]

The 47th overall pick of the 2018 NBA draft, Los Angeles Lakers swingman Svi Mykhailiuk is not one of the popular young talents in Magic Johnson’s stable. With Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, and even Josh Hart, it would be hard to get noticed behind the individual talents of those fantastic young players. However, in […]

It has been a wild offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers. From being the entertaining underachievers of a young squad last season to LeBron James-led expected contenders this season, the situation has quickly escalated. The team can thank James’ migration to Hollywood as the culprit to their instant pursuit of glory. As each day nears […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Lonnie Walker IV has built a special bond with franchise legend Tim Duncan. It has been two years since the future Hall of Famer laced it up and his no-nonsense style of effective fundamental basketball has been missed by the league. In spite of his retired status, the 15-time All-Star always had a […]

Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Jimmy Butler is one of those elite talents who can get the job done on both defense and offense. It is a testament to the four-time All-star’s hard work and dedication to his craft. However, Butler’s name has been in the middle of rumors and controversy due to his alleged fall out […]

In a superstar-driven league, you are either one of two players: a superstar or not. There comes a time in a player’s career that would be considered a tipping point of how things will finally take course. On one end, you become a bust or a failure, on the other hand, you prove all the […]

The NBA is home to biggest and brightest superstars in basketball. In a superstar-driven league, the success and relevance of a franchise is anchored on a player’s star power and talent. Although prized commodities, one thing that is certain, the league constantly evolves and changes. In the topic of change and stars, a real issue in question at this […]

The mean green machine that the Boston Celtics are head coach Brad Stevens’ brainchild. A master tactician extraordinaire, at 42-years-old and with six NBA seasons under his belt, you could say that his basketball knowledge is beyond his years. The organization’s worthwhile gamble on the acclaimed former Butler head coach has surely paid dividends with […]

Ever since he retired, it may not seem like it, but legendary Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant is definitely missed in action. From the 18-time All-star’s, clutch moments, magical shots, and show of alpha male like superiority, there will never be another one like Bryant in the NBA. For everything that he has done […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-star big man Joel Embiid is one of the most difficult matchups on the court. His average last season of 22.9 points, 11 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.8 blocks per game do not give much justice on how difficult it is to cover him with his strength, plus his inside-outside proficiency on offense. […]

The 1st overall pick of the 1979 NBA draft, Magic Johnson was a sight to behold whenever he stepped on the court. He was the very definition of the Showtime Lakers every time he took the court with those flashy passes, wicked handles, and unbelievable bursts of scoring. It was easy to forget that this […]

There was a point in time when two-time NBA champion and Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant dreamt of playing for the Boston Celtics. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, for Durant, playing for the Celtics was just appropriate back in 2007. “I’m banking on Boston… Just because their record, the history, it just felt […]

Sacramento Kings talented point guard DeAaron Fox is expected to take the leap this season. The fifth overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft, a lot is expected from a player of his billing. Last season, the unconvincing averages of 11.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4,4 assists, and a steal for starting 60 games were enough […]

The sixth overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft, Jonathan Isaac is one of the most intriguing pieces of the Orlando Magic. Gifted with the physical tools in size and length, his calling card has always been on the defensive end of things. Unfortunately, he only got to showcase a small sample size last season. […]

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Markelle Fultz was expected to be NBA ready when he stepped on the floor. Likely to make an impact, the first overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft had an amazing year at Washington, averaging 23.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game while shooting 41 percent from the three-point […]

It’s hard to believe that Golden State Warriors wingman Patrick McCaw is already a two-time champion, considering his two-year tenure in the league. Not like he was the main piece in a team that featured names like Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson, but what is not displayed (and what doesn’t really […]

Boston Celtics All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving is one of the most lethal scoring talents on the court, and his new team missed that ability when they fell just short against his old team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, in the Eastern Conference Finals. Irving missed the entire postseason due to knee surgery. As the new season […]

The third overall pick of the 2010 NBA Draft, Utah Jazz big man Derrick Favors is one-third of the team’s impressive starting frontcourt along with Rudy Gobert and Joe Ingles. With the evolution of the modern NBA which values court spacing and an uptempo pacing, Favors is considered a relic. He’s a burly rebounding banger […]

Chicago Bulls scoring guard Zach LaVine might pay dividends this upcoming season with a breakout season. Part of the trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves, he was packaged along with fellow lottery picks Kris Dunn and Lauri Markkanen to the Bulls. Although his initial showing coming off an ACL rehabilitation with the […]

Shooting guard Brandon Austin will have to put his NBA dreams on hold as the Sacramento Kings have waived him prior to their preseason opener. With an abundance of young talent in the shooting guard spot with names like Buddy Hield, Ben McLemore, and Bogdan Bogdanovic, it was a realistic cut from the Kings without […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ new golden boy LeBron James is arguably the biggest name in the basketball world right now. Although not as big of a name as the King, LaVar Ball may rival his prominence when it comes to basketball in the Hollywood area. Father of promising young Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball, LaVar […]

Boston Celtics big man Al Horford is not a person who tries to mince words. As it reflects in his no-nonsense attitude on defense and offense, it clearly shows that the five-time All-Star is not someone to trifle with on the court. Recently, Horford may have stated something surprisingly interesting about their young rookie Robert […]

The blockbuster trade between the Toronto Raptors and the San Antonio Spurs this offseason will definitely be one for the books. Even though the dust has finally settled between the two teams, the All-Stars involved in Kawhi Leonard and DeMar DeRozan might be forever intertwined in their careers. Mired by controversy and rumors, the All-Star […]

Disgruntled Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler has been the talk of the town recently regarding his trade demands. Apparently unhappy with the work ethic of the Timberwolves youth movement, the four-time All-star has asked to be traded to either the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, or the L.A. Clippers. Willing to only re-sign to […]

The third overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is coming off one of the best rookie performances in the postseason. The unfortunate injuries to Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward were a blessing in disguise for Tatum, giving him the minutes he needed to showcase his NBA-ready performance. For everything […]

Utah Jazz defensive stalwart Rudy Gobert is one of the most intimidating figures in the NBA. Not just because of his towering 7-foot presence but also his elite defense and shot blocking that will leave you thinking twice about making even the easiest of baskets. You can say that the reigning Defensive Player of the […]

There was a time when Oklahoma City Thunder big man Nerlens Noel was a highly sought-after prospect. In fact, he was projected to be the number one prospect in the 2013 NBA Draft. However, a string of injuries bumped his stock down pretty bad. Although he was still picked sixth overall by the Philadelphia 76ers, […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is without a doubt one of the best coaching minds in the NBA today. The young coach had a stellar collegiate coaching resume with Butler University, making his rise in the league not much of a surprise. His genius was displayed during the 2016-17 season, where he clinched an […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni is a genius when it comes to offensive schemes. Although known for his fast-paced rapid-fire offense, D’Antoni is no slouch when it comes to orchestrating a defensive scheme as well, as he proved so last year. Last season, his James Harden-led Rockets were one of the elite teams when […]

If there is one of those things that everybody is looking out for this upcoming NBA season, it is seeing new Los Angeles Lakers face of the franchise LeBron James in action. It is a no-brainer to see why, he is arguably the greatest player of all time to play the game. As James works […]

Freshly dubbed New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale is tasked to come up with something special with the interesting roster that they have right now. Featuring experienced names in Courtney Lee, Enes Kanter, Kyle O’Quinn, and Tim Hardaway Jr, plus a young collection of talent in Kevin Knox, Emmanuel Mudiay, Frank Ntilikina, and Mitchell Robinson, […]

It will be forever ingrained in our minds how Boston Celtics All-Star swingman Gordon Hayward suffered a gruesome leg injury from last year’s opening night that cost his team a promising season. The sight of a broken fibula and a dislocated ankle from an awkward landing due to an alley-oop catch will be one of […]

Detroit Pistons All-star big man Andre Drummond is a hulking inside presence known for elite level glass cleaning and shot blocking. Making a living in the paint ever since he started his career, it would be hard to fathom the former 9th overall pick to start extending his range since he is an atrocious career […]

The 9th overall pick of the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2013 NBA draft and now the Knicks lead point guard, Trey Burke has had an interesting career. He has not yet lived up to his draft billing, despite being a promising piece for the Utah Jazz as a young combo guard. However, his lack of size, speed, […]