NBA Editorials Articles - Page 538

More often than not, hobbyists have no regard whatsoever for base cards. These run-of-the-mill offerings have no value and just take up a lot of space inside a box. That’s why those that don’t feature big names, such as LeBron James or Luka Doncic, are discarded as quickly as possible. But among the base cards […]

One of the reasons the San Antonio Spurs failed to make the playoffs in consecutive seasons was due to a lack of 3-point shooting. The Spurs ranked last in 3-pointers made (9.9) and 3-pointers attempted (28.4) this season. The 35.0% success rate ranked just 24th. In this NBA, that doesn’t cut it offensively. The NBA […]

Winning the championship is the ultimate goal of every NBA franchise. However to get there, every team must first qualify for the playoffs. And to do that, teams must finish within the top 10 of their conference to have a shot. Although it was previously only the top eight, with the implementation of the NBA […]

After an unceremonious first-round exit at the hands of the Brooklyn Nets, the Boston Celtics pulled the trigger as they headed into the offseason, trading All-Star point guard Kemba Walker to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Aside from Walker, the Celtics also sent a 2021 first-round pick and a 2025 second-round pick and received veteran Al […]

To the surprise of many, Team USA had a rocky start to their quest for gold at the Tokyo Olympics when they lost their first two exhibition games against Nigeria and Australia. Recent roster changes also added to Team USA’s issues, leading to some predictions that they will not win a fourth consecutive gold medal. […]

Following a productive season with the New York Knicks, Nerlens Noel is set to be a free agent this summer and will be looking to sign a new deal in the 2021 NBA offseason. With a rather dry market for centers, Noel definitely should be able to cash out on a new team that’s in […]

One of the most exciting moments a collector can experience is pulling an awesome autographed card straight out of the pack. More often than not, only one of the cards comes out from a box, and rarely do hobbyists get one from a promising rookie or a proven All-Star. But while getting an autographed card […]

Not a few NBA fans want the Phoenix Suns to win the 2021 NBA Finals because there aren’t many sweeter moments in sports than seeing an aging veteran in the twilight of his career finally winning his first championship. That Suns veteran would, of course, be Chris Paul, who has done a magnificent job of […]

The Golden State Warriors have the seventh pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, as well as No. 14. This is the second year in a row they were gifted with a chance to pick a top prospect. Among those available in the draft pool, some believe that the front office will select Jonathan Kuminga seventh […]

This 2021 NBA Finals series has been a doozy between the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks. After losing the first two games of the series, Giannis Antetokounmpo and his Bucks are now just one win away from securing their first championship since 1971 after winning three in a row. The Bucks got to this place […]

The Phoenix Suns have lost three straight games to the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Finals after taking a 2-0 series lead. They will need to play better in Game 6 to force a Game 7 back in Phoenix. The Suns led by 16 at the end of the 1st quarter but proceeded to play […]

Following an arduous road win over the Phoenix Suns in Game 5 of the 2021 NBA Finals, the Milwaukee Bucks are now a win away from their first championship in 50 years. The Bucks will have the golden opportunity of clinching an NBA title win on Tuesday, but as has been shown over the years, […]

The San Antonio Spurs are a model franchise in the NBA in terms of culture and winning. After 22 consecutive seasons of playoff basketball for the Spurs, they now have failed to qualify for the postseason in two straight seasons. It was the first time in franchise history that the Spurs have failed to qualify […]

The New York Knicks just had their best season in eight years. They made the playoffs for the first time since 2013, when Carmelo Anthony used to torch opposing teams night in and night out. After the Julius Randle-led squad ended the playoff drought at Madison Square Garden, unfortunately, they got bounced by Trae Young’s […]

As rumors continue to be tossed around regarding the New York Knicks and their interest in Cavs’ guard Collin Sexton, many have been pondering what sort of trade package it would take for a deal to be completed. Sexton is still on his rookie deal and is due an extension at the end of next […]

Let me start this off by saying that the 2021 NBA Finals is far from over. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, and the Milwaukee Bucks have stormed back to take a commanding 3-2 series lead, but they’d be the first to tell you there’s still plenty of basketball left to be played. But assuming the Bucks […]

For the second day in a row, the Los Angeles Lakers hosted six 2021 NBA Draft hopefuls for workouts. On Saturday, it was Miles McBride (West Virginia), Ayo Dosunmu (Illinois), Sandro Mamukelashvili (Seton Hall), Mac McClung (Texas Tech), Jaden Springer (Tennessee), and Balsa Koprivica (Florida State). It’s the fourth slew of prospects to come in […]

If the two-game regular-season series between these two clubs is any indication, we’re in store for an incredible NBA Finals. The Suns won both games by a combined two points, and Jrue Holiday was out for one of them. In this 2021 NBA Finals odds post, we’ll look at the Bucks-Suns series odds, schedule, and […]

The Golden State Warriors own the No. 7 and No. 14 picks in the 2021 NBA Draft. There’s still no knowing what the Dubs will do with their two lottery picks. They can select two quality rookies in this deep 2021 class or try to package those picks to land a more NBA-ready star who […]

Over the past couple of seasons, Sam Presti has kept the Oklahoma City Thunder very active during free agency, the NBA Draft, and at the trade deadline. At this point, the Thunder have stockpiled a ton of draft picks to put themselves in great position to make a variety of moves, but it all just depends […]

After making the playoffs the year before, the Toronto Raptors finished the 2020-21 NBA season with an abysmal record of 27-45. Despite just having the 7th best odds to win the 2021 NBA Draft, they instead climbed up to number 4 on the draft board. This draft class certainly has a lot of talented young […]

Coming off a season in which he showed flashes of his old self and played a vital role during Brooklyn’s deep playoff run, Blake Griffin will be testing the free agent market this summer. Despite having a strong desire to return to the Nets next season, Griffin has stated that he wants more money and […]

The 2021 NBA Finals, while not featuring teams many basketball fans predicted prior to the season would try to take each other’s heads off, is surprisingly entertaining. The Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks have traded blows in the form of home wins. The series is now tied. Chris Paul is just as close to […]

Two years after winning their first NBA championship, the Toronto Raptors found themselves hoping for the ping pong balls to bounce their way in the NBA draft lottery. Luckily, the draft gods smiled Toronto’s way and gifted them the no. 4 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. This brings us to Evan Mobley. Well, […]

Heading to the 2021 NBA Draft, former Gonzaga standout Corey Kispert has already made a name for himself after completing an accomplished amateur career. He previously concluded a four-year stint with the Bulldogs and averaged career-best numbers of 18.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 0.9 steals in 32 appearances during his senior season. After an impressive […]

The Milwaukee Bucks travel back to Arizona looking to get the first road victory of the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night.  It’s time to continue our NBA Finals odds series and make a Bucks-Suns Game 5 prediction and pick. The Bucks hold an overall record of 14-7 in the postseason and are […]

Every year, there always seems to be a player who bolsters his NBA Draft stock over the course of the NCAA tournament. In the 2021 NCAA Tournament, numerous players took full advantage of the opportunity to shine on the biggest stage in college basketball, including Davion Mitchell out of Baylor. Not many viewed Davion Mitchell […]

In his two seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, Carmelo Anthony proved that he’s capable of thriving as a secondary scoring option, as well as a bench scorer. Across his last two seasons, Anthony averaged a combined 14.3 points per game while shooting 39.9 percent from beyond the arc (28.3 minutes per contest), playing alongside […]

Coming off a highly productive season with the Washington Wizards, where he filled in nicely at center, Robin Lopez will once again be a free agent this summer. It can be expected that plenty of teams will come calling. With Thomas Bryant expected to be back healthy next season and Lopez having a strong desire […]

Reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks has indeed come a long way from his rather humble beginnings. In this post, though, we’re looking at Giannis Antetokounmpo’s net worth in 2021. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s net worth in 2021: $100 million Net Worth $100 million Age 26 Salary $39.3 million Endorsements $10 million Sponsors Nike, […]

The Toronto Raptors are at a bit of a crossroads right now, having been just two years removed from winning their first NBA championship. After staying near the top of the East in the 2019-20 season, Toronto fell off the playoff picture entirely in 2020-21. Nonetheless, their dismal campaign this past year rewarded them with […]

Team USA has had a rocky start to their Olympic journey. First, they lost two exhibition games to teams that had no business beating them. Second, Bradley Beal had to leave the team because of a COVID-19 issue, with Jerami Grant also entering health and safety protocols. Now, Kevin Love won’t be going to Tokyo […]

The 2021 NBA Finals have been one for the ages, as the series between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns is tied up at 2-2. On Saturday night, we’ll see who can gain the advantage in a pivotal Game 5 matchup. Based on how the first four games have gone, the next one should come […]

When talking about the biggest names in the basketball card scene now, the guys who often pop up the most are LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Kobe Bryant. On the other hand, there are some talented and accomplished stars who are often overlooked by collectors. One guy that comes to mind is no other than […]

With the 2021 NBA draft two weeks away, numerous prospects such as Evan Mobley are projected to one day become stars of the league. The journey that each player has been through has prepared them for this moment to be drafted by a franchise that can use their impact on the floor. The biggest story […]

Team USA has one vacant slot after ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski confirmed that Bradley Beal entered into health and safety protocols. Beal started for Team USA in their first two exhibition games but sadly will not fly to Tokyo to compete in the Olympics.  According to Sports Illustrated’s Grant Afseth, Miami Heat sharpshooter Duncan Robinson could […]

Coming off an injury-plagued season where he split time playing with the Pacers and Heat, Victor Oladipo will have his fair share of suitors as free agent this summer. With Oladipo being an All-Star caliber player and arguably one of the best scoring guards in the league when at full strength, there will definitely be […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are weighing whether to re-sign Dennis Schroder. If they don’t, general manager Rob Pelinka will look to execute a sign-and-trade for the 27-year old point guard rather than lose him for nothing. After all: in the sign-and-trade era, anything is possible. Re-signing Schroder may cost the Lakers upwards of $20-$25 million […]

Big man Lauri Markkanen is one of the wild cards of the upcoming NBA free-agent period. A soon-to-be restricted free agent, Markkanen’s role with the Chicago Bulls has been all over the place recently. Given them selecting Patrick Williams with the fourth pick in last year’s NBA Draft and acquiring star big man Nikola Vucevic […]