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It was a historic night in the NBA playoffs on Monday. Although, for some, it will be history that they hope is soon forgotten. Doc Rivers and the Philadelphia 76ers blew a golden opportunity to close out the Toronto Raptors, the Dallas Mavericks took the momentum in more ways than one, and the Brooklyn Nets […]
We’re inching closer to the NBA postseason and the second NBA play-in tournament. With March Madness upon us, we become captivated by the chance of shocking upsets in a single-elimination format. Despite the long odds of a 15-seeded St Peter’s defeating a second-seed Kentucky, we tune in to watch. And when the near-impossible happens, we’re […]
When the Brooklyn Nets traded for James Harden last season, they formed perhaps the best trio of offensive talent ever assembled on a single NBA team. Harden, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving, all at the top of their game, made the Nets legitimate title contenders. We know how that story ended. Irving got hurt in […]
Seeking their first NBA Championship in nearly 40 years, The Philadelphia 76ers acquired James Harden in a blockbuster trade which sent Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, and two future first-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Harden and Paul Millsap. The Sixers are 2-0 with both Harden and MVP favorite Joel Embiid […]
As the All-Star break approaches, the seeding race for the playoffs continues to heat up. The NBA Eastern Conference is home to the reigning champions in the Milwaukee Bucks, and a number of solid teams up in the standings such as the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, Philadelphia 76ers, and the surprising Cleveland Cavaliers. It’s more […]
On paper losing a player like James Harden sounds detrimental for a team. The opposite looks to be true for the Brooklyn Nets after their blockbuster deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. During his Brooklyn tenure, Harden never quite looked like the MVP Houston Rockets version of himself. More than that, the writing was on the wall that […]
Many NBA fans were collectively refreshing their Twitter feeds today for an Adrian Wojnarowski or Shams Charania tweet breaking a blockbuster trade, and it happened. Superstar James Harden has been traded from the Brooklyn Nets to the Philadelphia 76ers in a huge multiplayer deal headlined by Ben Simmons. Let’s look at how the deal came […]
Ben Simmons will be playing basketball again, and James Harden will no longer have to deal with an unvaccinated Kyrie Irving. On February 9th, at 1:17 pm the Philidelphia 76ers agreed to trade Simmons, Andre Drummond, Seth Curry, and an unprotected 2022 first-round pick and a protected 2027 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets. The […]
The Brooklyn Nets are clearly all in. A team with Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving has to be. They haven’t been as good as once thought, although injuries have played a major role in that this season. Outside of injuries, there are constant rumors surrounding Harden’s future as well as Irving not being able to play in home games. […]
It certainly is premature to consider James Harden out of Brooklyn. With that being said, it’s been rumored that he’s considering “opportunities outside of Brooklyn,” and will continue to do so throughout the season and during the summer. Having Harden around likely gives the Nets their best opportunity to win a title, but perhaps they’d trade him […]
Monday, January 17th offers a full schedule of 12 NBA games for fans and gambling enthusiasts. Below you will find my NBA picks against the Vegas lines and my analysis of the matchups. Game on. NBA Picks – January 17th, 2022 NBA: Cavaliers (-3) Vs Nets $$ Devastating news for the Nets as Kevin Durant […]
December 25 is a day that means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. For NBA diehards, it means a slate full of deliberately chosen, high-quality NBA games as the NBA on Christmas Day is an American staple. These games are just one of 82 regular-season games for each of the […]
There have been rumblings across the league about the Brooklyn Nets being more open to trading Joe Harris. This, of course, should be music to other teams’ ears. Harris is one of the top shooters in the entire league, is brilliant off the ball, and can play decent defense. He’s the ideal asset to have. […]
The Brooklyn Nets bounced back from a difficult defeat to win a close battle against the New York Knicks. The Atlantic Division rivalry did not disappoint, with the outcome of the game in question until the final buzzer. What can we learn from this early east-coast matchup? Nets Bounce Back to Outlast Knicks New Rotations […]
The Brooklyn Nets were expected to be one of the frontrunners to win the NBA title this season. However, through the first five games, they’ve struggled, to say the least. Brooklyn Nets Off To A Slow Start in 2021-22 In a recent outing against the Miami Heat, the Nets led by a slim 51-49 margin […]
Who is going to have a better season in the 2021-2022 NBA Season, James Harden or Paul George? Well, that depends upon how one perceives the phrase “better season”. George is likely to play a larger role for the Los Angeles Clippers than Harden is for the Brooklyn Nets. Harden is an elite scorer, arguably […]
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After Derrick White‘s game-winner in Game 6 against the Miami Heat brought the Celtics all the way back from a 3-0 deficit, it felt like this series was for Boston’s taking. The Celtics were headed back home, in front of a sold-out crowd, to accomplish what 150 teams had failed to do. Momentum was finally […]
Rui Hachimura is a top 10 free agent at power forward and should reap the benefits. While Hachimura is a restricted free agent, if the Los Angeles Lakers offer him the $7.74 million qualifying offer as expected, the 25-year-old is expected to attract several suitors, according to Jova Buha of The Athletic. “As for Hachimura, […]
Jalen Wilson is a 6’8 wing from the University of Kansas who led the Jayhawks in scoring and rebounding. After winning the national championship in 2022, many were skeptical of Kansas’s ability to repeat as a title contender. However, Jalen Wilson made sure these critics were silenced, earning his spot as a top prospect in […]
Gregory “GG” Jackson II is a 6-foot-9 freshman forward that played for the South Carolina Gamecocks. At 18 years old, GG Jackson is the youngest player in the draft class. Gregory Jackson 2023 NBA Draft Profile College Career Jackson was initially committed to North Carolina but later decided to attend South Carolina instead. He was […]
Since the Houston Rockets came up short in the NBA Draft Lottery, it has been well-known that they were willing to accept calls for the No. 4 pick in the upcoming draft. The Toronto Raptors are reportedly the lasted to contact the Rockets, according to the Athletic’s Kelly Iko on the Athletic’s Podcast on May […]
The Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat on the road in stunning fashion, 104-103. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown had exceptional first halves, but the bulk of the scoring in the second came from the role players. Jimmy Butler knocked down three free throws to put Miami up one with 3.0 seconds. A broken-in-bounds play […]
After the Philadelphia 76ers fired Doc Rivers, that brought the NBA coaching vacancies to five. The Milwaukee Bucks are finalizing a deal for Toronto Raptors assistant Adrian Griffin. The Philadelphia 76ers have finalized a deal with former Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse. And then there were three. Phoenix, Toronto, and Detroit are still without a […]
The Los Angeles Lakers have the 17th and 47th picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. Faced with several needs heading into the offseason–mainly three-point shooting and wing and center depth–and having experienced luck with rookies in the past, they turn to the draft night as one avenue of improving their rejuvenated roster. Here are four […]
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Kevin Nivek, Department Manager
Kev Nivek is an author, editor, and podcast host covering the NBA, the NFL, and college basketball. He is a former OHSAA-certified basketball official and proud former team manager and practice player for the Toledo Rockets men's and women's teams.