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The Milwaukee Bucks face off against the Phoenix Suns for the first time in the NBA Finals on their home floor on Sunday night. It’s time to continue our NBA Finals odds series and make a Suns-Bucks Game 3 prediction and pick. The Bucks hold an overall record of 12-7 in the postseason and are 10-9 […]

The New York Knicks made a return to the playoffs this season but were a first-round exit. Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has been in trade rumors after a bad playoff performance. Despite his flaws, Simmons is still an elite player who would fit perfectly in head coach Tom Thibodeau’s system. Thibodeau is a defensive-minded […]

The Phoenix Suns are just two wins away from winning their first NBA championship. They’ve had a remarkable season all year and now the world has finally seen how capable they are for this moment. Led by Chris Paul and head coach Monty Williams, the Suns are a well-coached team consisting of players who know […]

Nigeria sent shockwaves across the basketball world with a monumental upset win over Team USA, 90-87. Coming into the contest as 30-point underdogs, the Nigerians looked unbothered against a USA squad that featured some of the NBA’s greatest stars in Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, and Bradley Beal, among others. Nigeria definitely deserves credit for bringing […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have traded away multiple stars over the past few seasons. They have acquired numerous draft picks as well as young players. The Thunder have the most assets of any team in the NBA, which they can use to acquire superstar players. Stars always seem to be on the move in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers held their latest round of workouts for 2021 NBA Draft prospects on Saturday. The Lakers hosted (former) Oklahoma guard Austin Reaves, Virginia’s Trey Murphy III, Stanford forward Oscar da Silva, VCU’s Nah’Shon “Bones” Hyland, Michigan super-sub Chaundee Brown Jr., and NC State big man DJ Funderburk. The Lakers own the No. […]

Over the past two years, Kyle Kuzma has earned plaudits from the Los Angeles Lakers players, coaching staff, and front office, as well as pundits, Draymond Green, and — before this June — non-casual Lakers fans, for productively embracing a supporting role alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In 2017-18, Kuzma made All-Rookie First Team, […]

Kemba Walker to the Chicago Bulls? Back in mid-June, the Boston Celtics surprisingly pulled off a trade involving Kemba Walker along with a 2021 first-round pick and a 2023 second-round pick in exchange for Al Horford, Moses Brown, and a 2025 second-round pick from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Though Walker has found a new home […]

The Milwaukee Bucks faltered to the Phoenix Suns twice in a row to start off the NBA Finals. It’s been a disappointing sight so far for Bucks fans, who find themselves in a must-win situation for Game 3. Before we talk about what they must do to win Game 3, let’s recall what went wrong […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers experienced the sweet taste of victory after dispatching the Golden State Warriors in the 2016 NBA Finals. Though they finally broke that championship drought, there have been several heartbreaking moments throughout the team’s history. Fred McLeod We’ll start our sad moments in Cavaliers history with the loss of Fred McLeod. A Strongsville, […]

Ever since he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kemba Walker has been brought up in numerous trade talks with many teams showing strong interest in the veteran combo guard. On the Miami Heat, Walker could elevate his offensive game and become a lockdown defender. This would bolster Miami’s backcourt and give them another […]

After finishing with the best record in the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers failed to make it to the Eastern Conference Finals. They lost in Game 7 to the Atlanta Hawks despite holding home court advantage. Many pundits credited Philly’s downfall to All-Star guard Ben Simmons. With yet another disappointing playoff run under Simmons’ belt, the […]

For as long as anyone can remember, collectors would often grab Trae Young or Luka Doncic rookie cards at first sight. To an extent, some of their fellow 2018 Draft Class members, like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Michael Porter Jr., get more love from the hobby. But while almost everyone is busy on these guys, the […]

Damian Lillard has had many historic games in his career. He’s well known for his iconic playoff clinching shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who the Blazers defeated in five games in 2019. There’s also his crushing series-ender against the Houston Rockets back in 2014. However, as impressive as those game-winners were, the same energy […]

With the Tokyo Olympics just weeks away, Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard is focused on helping Team USA win a gold medal as a first-time Olympian. Lillard, however, has also been followed by trade rumors, especially after the hiring process of new head coach Chauncey Billups and the Blazers’ inability to surround him […]

All eyes will be on Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason. Fans and analysts will anticipate if the two parties will continue their partnership or end it via trade. After his poor showing in the playoffs, no one’s riding the Simmons hype-train anymore. His top-notch playmaking skills have been vastly overshadowed by his […]

The Milwaukee Bucks dropped Game 2 of the Finals to the Phoenix Suns, who now lead the series 2-0. Game 2 saw a lot of highlights from two time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who finished the game with 42 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and one steal. The Greak Freak became the first player in Bucks […]

Philadelphia 76ers all-star guard Ben Simmons had arguably his worst playoff performance this season. Simmons’ performance was so bad that he was a victim of jokes and criticism both on social media and on TV. From his poor shooting to barely making an impact to seal the series versus the Atlanta Hawks, it’s fair to […]

The Milwaukee Bucks trailed the Brooklyn Nets 2-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals, but in that case, Mike Budenholzer’s team received improbably great fortune in the form of Kyrie Irving’s injury. Down 2-0 to the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals, Milwaukee can’t count on a similar plot twist. It has to figure out the […]

Kemba Walker of the Thunder is aware that after another heartbreaking playoff campaign, the Los Angeles Clippers are back to the drawing board. Not having Kawhi Leonard for the latter part of the postseason was tough. The Clippers know that injuries are part of the game. So this was more of an unfortunate incident than […]

Kemba Walker of the Oklahoma City Thunder knows the New York Knicks made their first playoff appearance this season since 2013. They have a ton of cap space and could build an elite roster heading into next season. The Knicks have built up a young core that is ready to compete at a high level. […]

Damian Lillard of the Blazers knows the Orlando Magic opted to “blow it up” in the 2020-21 NBA season by trading away All-Star Nikola Vucevic, talented young wing Aaron Gordon and veteran sharpshooter Evan Fournier to the Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics, respectively – leaving only veteran microwave scorer Terrence Ross as part […]

Free-agent center Andre Drummond created a stir on social media this week with messages that raised skepticism on whether he might return to the Los Angeles Lakers next season. First, he seemingly took a shot at Lakers head coach Frank Vogel over playing time. Free agent Andre Drummond seems to be taking a shot at […]

In general, things have been mostly quiet on the Los Angeles Lakers front since their season ended on June 3. Undoubtedly, the news cycle will ramp up as the 2021 NBA Draft (the Lakers pick No. 22), free agency, and Summer League commence in a matter of weeks. The Lakers have about half a roster’s […]

When Kevin Durant went down with a torn achilles in the NBA Finals in 2019 against the Toronto Raptors, fans everywhere worried that one of the best in the world may not comeback as his old self. Throughout the grueling rehab process, KD had plenty of decisions to make not only regarding the ruptured achilles, […]

The Phoenix Suns have taken an early 1-0 series lead over the Milwaukee Bucks. Chris Paul dominated in his first-ever NBA Finals appearance, finishing with 32 points and 9 assists. Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo looked as healthy as ever, racking up 20 points and 17 rebounds. The scoring was plentiful in Game 1, and it should […]

It takes more than an All-Star or two to capture win a title in the NBA. Apart from a skilled coaching staff that can bring a team together, there has to be a bench of talented guys who can step up at a moment’s notice. While the NBA card hobby is going crazy over Giannis […]

The Phoenix Suns are currently in the NBA Finals where they may earn a championship. The organization is on the right path towards future success, as most of the roster is young. Devin Booker looks to become the face of the NBA, while Deandre Ayton could turn into one of the best centers in the […]

After 16 years, a number of teams, and some badly timed injuries, Chris Paul is finally in the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. With a talented Phoenix Suns squad at his back, Paul has a chance to cement his legacy before he eventually retires from the league. The Point God’s compelling narrative, along with […]

The Milwaukee Bucks head in to Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns looking to steal home court after losing Game 1. It’s time to continue our NBA Finals odds series and make a Bucks-Suns prediction and pick for Game 2. The Bucks hold an overall record of 12-6 in the postseason […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball has made some significant strides in his jump shot. This season, he shot 37.8 percent from deep which is an improvement from the previous seasons: 30.5 percent in his rookie year, 32.9 percent in his second year, and 37.5 percent last season. Obviously, these are much lower percentages compared […]

There’s been no shortage of superstar names being linked to the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. One of the more intriguing ideas would be to bring in the talented, yet flawed Ben Simmons. The Philadelphia 76ers point forward has been much maligned for the Sixers’ playoff struggles after being a virtual non-factor offensively when they […]

Amid their struggles last season, the Washington Wizards managed to qualify for the playoffs. One huge reason was obviously Bradley Beal’s impressive campaign — a performance that earned him his third All-Star appearance and a spot in the All-NBA Third Team. Fans were in awe of his loyalty, too. After all, much of his scoring […]

Just two years removed from winning their first NBA championship in franchise history, the Toronto Raptors are looking to get back into the playoff mix next season. After dedicating all of this past season to rebuilding and developing new talent, the Raptors have put together a nice core that features Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, Pascal […]

The Los Angeles Lakers worked out six prospects for the 2021 NBA Draft on Wednesday. The Lakers will have the No. 22 overall pick on July 29 — the highest selection the franchise has owned since 2019. At the moment, the Lakers have zero second-round picks. Wednesday also marked the final day for draft hopefuls […]

With the NBA offseason quickly approaching, teams around the league are generating plans to improve their rosters. Superstars are a dime in a dozen, and Damian Lillard could be available soon. There has been no word from the Portland Trail Blazers saying Lillard is available, but the rumor mill is buzzing regardless. One team that […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard has not asked for a trade, and the franchise has not said he is available either. However, after losing in the first round of the NBA Playoffs yet again, there could be some major changes coming to Portland when it comes to the roster after a coaching […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ 2020-21 season didn’t go as hoped thanks to another first-round exit, resulting in head coach Terry Stotts getting fired. There have been plenty of rumors surrounding the future of Damian Lillard, with rumblings that he’s unhappy and could look to demand a trade in the near future. If Lillard does ask […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are in the midst of their first NBA Finals appearance in 37 years and are gunning for their first NBA championship in four decades. As it stands, this is already a tremendous playoff run for the Bucks. However, seeing it end without lifting the Larry O’Brien will definitely be disappointing. In case […]