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The Charlotte Hornets have done a great job in acquiring talent. Last offseason brought in key additions, including point guard LaMelo Ball and small forward Gordon Hayward. They are in a position to make a playoff run next season and could even be a contender with a trade in the offseason. A player that could […]

The Phoenix Suns took Game 1 of the NBA Finals in a convincing fashion right in front of their fans. The Milwaukee Bucks were able to mount some runs but the Suns quashed their hopes right away. It was a strong performance from Chris Paul and his boys. They proved they deserved to play on […]

The Indiana Pacers are an interesting case. They had all the pieces required to make it at least to the second round of the playoffs. They had an All-Star in Domantas Sabonis, a defensive stalwart in Myles Turner, and great guards in Caris LeVert, Malcolm Brogdon, and TJ Warren. Despite this, the Pacers never even […]

After splitting time between the Cavs and Lakers this past season, Andre Drummond will be testing the free agency market in the summer of 2021. With season averages of 14.9 points, 12.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 49.3% shooting from the field, Drummond will be a highly sought free agent. Given his size and mobility, Drummond […]

The New York Knicks went from finishing 24 games below .500 in the 2019-20 NBA season to hosting a playoff series the ensuing season (the Knicks finished the 2020-21 regular season as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 41-31 record, albeit they lost in five games to the Atlanta Hawks in the […]

From the moment they become pros, athletes experience a lot. Usually, you move into a new home in an entirely different city. For Houston Rockets forward Jae’Sean Tate, his rookie season began by living in another country. Tate played two years overseas before earning a spot with James Harden’s Rockets. His confidence never diminished, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to add, among other things, a third star and perimeter playmaking this offseason, likely via trade. Arguably, recently-traded Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Kemba Walker checks both of those boxes. The keyword there: “arguably.” Just a couple of years ago, that caveat would not have been necessary. Over his […]

The Phoenix Suns’ first season as an NBA team was all the way back in 1968. The Suns are one of the few organizations in the NBA that doesn’t have any championships in franchise history, but they have a chance to remedy that in the 2021 NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks in their third […]

For years now, the narrative thrown about regarding the New York Knicks acquiring superstars has revolved around them playing winning basketball. That, and James Dolan selling the team. Once it was realized that just isn’t going to happen, the media circled back to winning attracting stars. New York achieved a bit of that this year […]

Right now, Giannis Antetokounmpo is without a doubt the biggest name on the Milwaukee Bucks as they look to win their second title in franchise history. He has emerged as one of the most dominant players in the game today, and what’s scary is that he got so good at such a young age. There’s little […]

The 2020-21 NBA Finals begins on Tuesday night with the Milwaukee Bucks visiting the Phoenix Suns in the desert. It’s time to continue our NBA Finals odds series and make a Bucks-Suns prediction and pick for the final series of the season. The Bucks hold an overall record of 12-5 in the postseason and are 10-7 […]

For the first time since 1974, the Milwaukee Bucks are in the NBA Finals. But the Bucks’ last title came all the way back in 1971, when they were led by the likes of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robertson, and Bob Dandridge. The Bucks have been knocking on the door of a title for a number […]

When it comes to the GOAT conversation, everyone can count on Michael Jordan to be a part of it. With six titles and countless accolades tucked under his belt, His Airness presents a pretty strong case to be the greatest ever to play the game of basketball. Collectors, in particular, honor the greatness of Jordan […]

The 2021 NBA Finals are finally upon us and this is the time that everyone likes to predict who they think will take home the 2021 NBA Finals MVP. This series should be interesting as it can really go either way with two inexperienced and talented clubs in the Bucks and Suns. Jae Crowder of […]

The NBA Finals are finally upon us to culminate what has been one of the more compelling playoffs in recent memory. The 2021 edition may not feature the staple stars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, or Kawhi Leonard that hoops fans are accustomed to seeing on this stage at this point of the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers recently concluded an underwhelming campaign in the 2020-21 season as they suffered yet another first-round exit in the postseason. The team’s failure to advance deep in the playoffs certainly wasted a prime year of their main man in Damian Lillard. This brings us to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Well, in a second […]

The Atlanta Hawks were the over-performers of the 2020-21 NBA season, having made it to the Eastern Conference Finals as the fifth seed. There’s no reason to bow their heads down in defeat. At the same time, the Hawks front office should never take their foot off the gas pedal. They already did the right […]

The late great Kobe Bryant was one of the best players ever, but he is often left out of the GOAT argument. Michael Jordan and LeBron James are the two players in the conversation, but Kobe needs to be included. He is one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. The media needs to stop […]

After battling through a shortened NBA season that was riddled with injuries and affected by health and safety protocols, the Washington Wizards and Bradley Beal still managed to make a strong playoff push and grab the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. Despite an early playoff exit, they showed a lot of promise this season […]

While DeMarcus Cousins’ NBA career has been a case study, he’s still a productive player who can make a difference on a playoff team. This past season he found success with the Los Angeles Clippers after a midseason departure from the Houston Rockets. In the 16 regular-season games he appeared in for the Clippers, Cousins […]

The Phoenix Suns haven’t won any NBA championships in franchise history, but they’re knocking on the door in 2021 thanks to a trip to the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks behind the play of Chris Paul and Devin Booker. While the Suns don’t have a title yet, the organization has been home to some […]

With the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers already out of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, dream Damian Lillard trade scenarios are already rushing through the minds of some fans. There is some speculation that the Trail Blazers could be trading Lillard after he posted a cryptic message on Instagram following the Game 6 loss […]

Jalen Green might not have the same kind of national profile as other prospects in the upcoming NBA draft, but he is the perfect choice for the Houston Rockets with the No. 2 overall selection. Nothing is assured at this point in the pre-draft process, but there is a general expectation the Detroit Pistons will […]

The Portland Trail Blazers had another tough campaign in the 2020-21 season as they finished with a 42-30 record, which ultimately led to another first-round exit in the playoffs. After their season ended, Damian Lillard was immediately caught in the middle of countless trade rumors up to this day. Could the Brooklyn Nets be a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers-Ben Simmons partnership has likely reached its end. After Trusting The Process for years, it’s fair to argue that it needs to change. This year’s postseason was the best opportunity for the Sixers to make it to the NBA Finals and perhaps even win it all — only to come up short in […]

The Los Angeles Clippers arguably had their best season in franchise history. They made it to the Western Conference Finals for the first time and went far in the NBA Playoffs. It’s even fair to argue that it wasn’t the Phoenix Suns that defeated the Clippers but injuries, which kept superstar Kawhi Leonard and Serge […]

The San Antonio Spurs, as Damian Lillard of the Blazers is aware, have missed the playoffs the past two seasons after making them the previous 22 seasons. They have acquired talent over the past few seasons and could be a trade away from playoff contention. The Spurs will have many intriguing options and decisions going […]

Damian Lillard of the Blazers knows the Chicago Bulls are heading in a new direction after trading for All-Star center Nikola Vucevic at the deadline. They have gone from a rebuilding franchise to a team that wants to compete. While they didn’t make it to the playoffs, the Bulls showed some potential. Star guard Zach […]

After a season where Danny Green shot 41.2% from the field and 40.5% from 3-point land while providing the Sixers with great perimeter defense, he will not be expected back in Philly next season. With a proven track record of reliable shooting and hard-nosed defense, Danny Green would be a great addition to a contending […]

The NBA Finals are officially set to tip-off Tuesday night as the Phoenix Suns host the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1. The Bucks secured their trip to the finals with a Game 6 win over the Atlanta Hawks Saturday night. Although this isn’t the highly anticipated matchup that fans expected, both teams earned their way […]

The trade rumors continue to swirl as the Portland Trail Blazers keep popping up in discussions. Of all of the teams in the NBA, they seem to be the ones who will most likely make a blockbuster deal. Whether it’s CJ McCollum or Damian Lillard, no one sure, however, all of the interest is on […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1974. The entire roster stepped up in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence over the last few games, showing the world their roster is deep with talent. They’re taking on a tough Phoenix Suns team that has looked like the best squad in the 2021 […]

The 2021 NBA Finals will be between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. Game 1 takes place on Tuesday, July 6 out in the desert. This is Chris Paul’s first Finals appearance of his career, making this a special moment for the 16-year veteran. For the Bucks, this is the first Finals appearance for the […]

The Atlanta Hawks took the NBA by storm for a few weeks during the NBA playoffs after taking out the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers. The ride came to an end after they were beaten twice in a row by a Milwaukee Bucks team that didn’t have Giannis Antetokounmpo. Despite not making it […]

The Phoenix Suns recently overcame the Los Angeles Clippers in a 4-2 series victory in the Western Conference Finals to finally advance to the championship stage for the first time in 28 years. They will be facing another tough opponent in the Milwaukee Bucks, who also emerged victorious with a 4-2 series win against the […]

After an impressive run in the 2021 NBA Playoffs, the Atlanta Hawks were eliminated on Saturday night. The Milwaukee Bucks are now in the NBA Finals to face off against the Phoenix Suns, leaving the Hawks in Atlanta to begin their offseason. The Hawks have a special roster and may not shake things up too […]

The Atlanta Hawks saw their magnificent 2021 postseason run come to an end on Saturday after losing Game 6 to the NBA Finals-bound Milwaukee Bucks. Atlanta is certainly disappointed for not reaching its goal of winning a championship this year. Nonetheless, the Hawks shouldn’t hang their heads too much and look back on this season […]

The Damian Lillard sweepstakes aren’t going full throttle just yet, but rumblings of dissatisfaction from the Portland Trail Blazers superstar have begun to surface. Lillard has not formally requested a trade or expressed his intent to part ways with Portland. Should that time come, though, nearly every team in the league would dial the Blazers’ […]

The Milwaukee Bucks return to the Eastern Conference Finals and will get set to battle an up-and-coming Atlanta Hawks team that is playing with nothing to lose. This series features two clubs that each won seven-game series’ in the semi-finals as the lower seed. The Bucks knocked off the juggernaut Brooklyn Nets and the Hawks […]