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The Cleveland Cavaliers came into this season with rebuilding as their brand, or so we thought. They have been the most surprising team in the NBA and Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff has this group playing great basketball on both ends of the floor. Somehow, someway, the Cavaliers are hanging around in the Eastern Conference and […] READ MORE
Just 10 days ago, the Brooklyn Nets landed the biggest blockbuster trade of the season. Brooklyn acquired disgruntled superstar James Harden from the Houston Rockets through a four-team trade, forming the latest super-trio of the NBA. However, the trade created some big holes for Brooklyn, fueling the fire for the latest Nets rumors. In the […] READ MORE
The inevitable has finally happened. James Harden, who earlier demanded a trade to the Brooklyn Nets, has gotten his wish. Let’s look at the full Harden trade and my winners and thoughts on this blockbuster deal. Full Harden Trade Details Nets receive Harden. Houston Rockets receive Victor Oladipo via Indiana Pacers, Dante Exum, and Rodions […] READ MORE
The Houston Rockets and Brooklyn Nets just about broke the internet and sports world after the trade of James Harden. Rightfully so, as Brooklyn acquires a top-10 NBA talent to join its other two All-Stars, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Yet, Houston and Brooklyn did not act alone in this trade. The Indiana Pacers will […] READ MORE
Trade grades are one of the most fun aspects of blockbuster deals. In one of the most anticipated moves of the season, James Harden of the Houston Rockets has finally been traded. Harden got his wish and will play for the Brooklyn Nets with his former teammate Kevin Durant. After two blowout losses in a row […] READ MORE
At the beginning of an NBA season, it is difficult not to make way too early overreactions. After all, the small sample size that is the first week of the season also happens to be the entire sample. So while I would normally suggest holding your overreactions for at least a few more weeks, forget […] READ MORE
To say that last season was a disappointment for Al Horford would be a huge understatement. After three successful seasons as a member of the Boston Celtics, Horford surprised the basketball world by signing a four-year, $97 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers last off-season. The Sixers had just been eliminated by a clutch buzzer-beater […] READ MORE
The Philadelphia 76ers are on the hunt to find a suitor for former All-Star big man Al Horford. The 34-year-old had a rough season in the City of Brotherly Love, averaging just 11.9 points and 6.8 rebounds on 45 percent shooting, 35 percent from three, and 76.3 percent from the line. It was Horford’s lowest […] READ MORE
The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of their second rebuild following a LeBron James departure. To their credit, it’s not easy to remain competitive when you lose arguably the top player in the league. With that being said, there is a decent mix of both young and veteran talent on the roster. They’re a few key […] READ MORE
Texas’ three NBA squads have been some of the league’s best teams since the turn of the new century. The Dallas Mavericks are transitioning from superstar Dirk Nowitzki to another in Luka Doncic, the Houston Rockets have been contenders since James Harden arrived, and the San Antonio Spurs are closing out on a long playoff dynasty. […] READ MORE