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Washington WizardsJohn Wall or Bradley Beal: Which one is more desirable in a trade?

The Washington Wizards have obviously not had the year they wanted. In a LeBron-less Eastern Conference, Bradley Beal and John Wall were expected to lead the Wizards to the playoffs and potentially a deep run once there. As things currently stand, the Wizards are 5-11 and currently sit outside the playoffs. And along with the […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors decisions: Draymond Green or Kevin Durant?

The Golden State Warriors are once again picked to win the NBA title. After winning back-to-back titles, the only team many see to be any competition to the Warriors are themselves. Many don’t see them ever self-destructing, but an issue happened recently that could open the door to more dysfunction going on than what we […]

NBAImagining Carmelo Anthony with the 76ers

The Melo drama in Houston seems like it’s almost to an end. Carmelo Anthony has not played in a while and it seems like he will not be going back to the Rockets anytime soon. With that being known, his representatives are looking for a place he can play next season. Some teams like the […]

Houston RocketsCarmelo Anthony is an easy scapegoat, but Rockets have bigger issues

The Houston Rockets were always the likely destination for Carmelo Anthony once it was clear his time with the Oklahoma City Thunder was over. The Rockets wanted him the previous offseason, but no trade could be worked out. He ended up in Oklahoma City, which did not go well, as the team had an early […]

Philadelphia 76ersWhat Jimmy Butler adds to the Philadelphia 76ers

The question has been out there all season long. Where was Jimmy Butler going to land? Rumors were flying that it could be Miami or Houston and the Rockets even offered four first-round picks in a package to get Butler but were turned down. Well, he finally was traded, but it was to a team […]

Denver NuggetsUnleashing Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets had high expectations coming into the season. They have a young and talented backcourt with Garry Harris Jr. and Jamal Murray, they drafted Michael Porter Jr. and they re-signed some key pieces. One of those key pieces re-signed this offseason was Nikola Jokic. The Nuggets and the talented big man agreed to […]

Philadelphia 76ersTime to move Markelle Fultz back to the bench

The Philadelphia 76ers started the season with a lot of hope. The thinking was Philly would build on the success they had last season and come back this season united and stronger after the way they lost in the playoffs to Boston. Unfortunately, things have not gone as planned. The 76ers did get their first […]

Philadelphia 76ersBrett Brown's right: The Philadelphia 76ers aren't contenders right now

The Philadelphia 76ers were looked at as one of the contenders in the East to start this season. They had one of the best big men in the game in Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons as a burgeoning star at point guard, Brett Brown as a promising coach and the pieces built around them to make […]

Los Angeles LakersWhat Tyson Chandler brings to the Lakers

Tyson Chandler had been languishing in Phoenix for some time. After signing with the Suns back in the summer of 2015, Chandler never got close to making the playoffs in the desert. Furthermore, the Suns went young and weren’t giving Chandler much playing time. With him making a little over $13 million this season, it […]

Washington WizardsThe disease of "Me" taking over the Washington Wizards

With LeBron James leaving the NBA’s Eastern Conference, the conference became a little more wide-open. Teams like the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks were the first teams to be mentioned as contenders in the East. One other team that was mentioned as a wildcard in the East was the Washington Wizards. […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesDerrick Rose, Reinvented with Timberwolves after 50-point outburst

The Derrick Rose story has long been talked about. He was drafted originally by his hometown team in the Chicago Bulls. Rose would be the main cog in forming them into a title contender in the NBA’s Eastern Conference, winning the 2010-2011 NBA MVP award. From there, things just seemed to go downhill. He would […]

Houston RocketsTrying to find answers with the Wolves sending Jimmy Butler to the Rockets

Jimmy Butler is one of the best players in the NBA. He is also one of the most frustrated players in the NBA. As things currently stand, Butler is still playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves, but if he had his way, he would be gone. Butler isn’t satisfied with the Timberwolves, especially their young stars […]

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