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James Harden has just finished his debut in Brooklyn. Harden’s Nets debut filled the stat sheet with 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 14 assists in a win against the Orlando Magic. With this game, we were able to get a glimpse at what the Nets look like without Kyrie Irving. These games without Irving should […] READ MORE
The Orlando Magic have been in a similar situation each of the past two seasons. They have finished around the .500 mark, won their first playoff game and then been eliminated shortly after that by a higher seeded team. This season they are looking to take the next step forward and become a real factor […] READ MORE
Waiting until the last minute to make some Eastern Conference playoff predictions: procrastination or wanting to gather the most information possible? It’s a bit of both, so with the tip-off for the 2020-21 NBA season, here are my 10 teams, in order, making the playoffs from the East (10 and not 8 because of the […] READ MORE
Just like that, the 2020-21 NBA season is upon us as Christmas approaches. The accelerated offseason and preseason have come and gone and it’s time for the real games to begin again. The Indiana Pacers‘ season begins on Wednesday when the New York Knicks come to town for the opener. Indiana is not being given […] READ MORE
The Brooklyn Nets will head into this season with lofty expectations with the return of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. The Nets were plagued by injuries last year, and the good news is that they will start the year with their players being healthy. Brooklyn will look to run this year back with most of their players from […] READ MORE
After a 20-46 finish last season, the Detroit Pistons needed a complete re-haul. Well, after a slow start, new general manager Troy Weaver had one of the busiest offseasons in the NBA. Detroit added a trio of free-agent acquisitions and a trio of Top 20 draft picks to give this franchise a new look. How […] READ MORE
Reigning two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has signed a max extension with the Milwaukee Bucks. The five-year extension worth $228 million is the largest in NBA history. In simpler terms, Antetokounmpo secured the bag. Giannis Antetokounmpo Becomes NBA’s Highest-Paid Player Milwaukee Bucks Secure their Superstar Antetokoumpo signed a five-year extension with the Milwaukee Bucks worth […] READ MORE
The 2020 NBA Draft was unlike any other. After a five-month hiatus, the league resumed its annual draft, held virtually this season, last month. With the start of the 2020-21 campaign less than a few weeks away, it’s time to issue official grades for the 2020 NBA Draft. Grades for the 2020 NBA Draft Atlanta […] READ MORE
The Washington Wizards propelled themselves into the playoff conversation with the trade for Russell Westbrook. The 32-year-old touched down in D.C., attended his first practice, and made his first media appearance. Westbrook averaged 28 points, 7.9 rebounds, and seven assists on 47.2 percent shooting last year. Pairing Westbrook with Bradley Beal creates one of the […] READ MORE
The Charlotte Hornets enter the 2020-21 season with a level of expectations. Gordon Hayward and LaMelo Ball are the team’s shiny new additions, providing hope to a franchise that has treaded water the past few seasons. The Hornets have several young players who show potential thus continued development is a must. As a small market, […] READ MORE