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One of the Charlotte Hornets’ biggest flaws over the past couple of years has been their lack of center play. They always seem to be in trade talks for centers on the market. Whether that be Myles Turner, Richaun Holmes, or Jakob Poeltl, Charlotte has been in talks for a big man. With free agency […] READ MORE
The Los Angeles Lakers are in the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2013, while the Portland Trail Blazers will be making their seventh-straight NBA playoff appearance. This will be the 12th NBA playoff meeting between the Lakers and the Trail Blazers. NBA Playoffs Preview: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers Frontcourt – […] READ MORE
The Memphis Grizzlies and the Portland Trail Blazers will be battling for the final spot in the NBA playoffs. The Trail Blazers finished eighth in the Western Conference with a record of 35 wins and 49 losses. This is while the Grizzlies finished ninth in the Western Conference with 34 wins and 39 losses. The […] READ MORE
Following a four-month hiatus as a result of COVID-19, the NBA is getting ready for a long-anticipated league restart. Beginning on July 31st, the top 22 teams will compete at Disney World’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla. Given that there will be a secured “bubble”, concerns over the spread of COVID-19, and […] READ MORE
As the 2020 NBA Draft draws closer, many talented prospects will be waiting to hear their name called come draft night. Of all 60 players who will be selected, there is arguably no prospect with a higher upside than Memphis standout James Wiseman. The 7’1″ center is projected by most to be a top-three pick […] READ MORE
We have passed the Christmas holiday and the league had a couple of bad games on their biggest days. A few blowouts in the first couple of games didn’t help the slate of games. The Golden State Warriors upsetting the Houston Rockets added some intrigue. So as this writer tried to watch games with my […] READ MORE
It looks like Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love may be on the move before the February trade deadline. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN has reported that the Cavaliers will begin to listen to offers for Love. Many different trade rumors regarding Kevin Love are bound to occur. While many teams would love to acquire the former […] READ MORE
Danilo Gallinari hasn’t slowed down from last season’s strong showing, averaging over 18 points per game for the Oklahoma City Thunder so far. Although the Thunder currently sit one game behind the eighth seed in the West, they are likely to be sellers rather than buyers during the trade deadline. The Thunder are not contenders, […] READ MORE
The 2019-20 NBA season is well underway and there are a number of teams that are disappointing thus far. Whether it be injuries, poor play from key players, or perhaps, too lofty expectations, there are teams that aren’t performing to their capabilities so far this season. Thankfully for some of them, there is plenty of […] READ MORE
The struggles for the Portland Trail Blazers continued against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday Night. This 119-115 loss for the Trail Blazers marked the fourth straight loss for the team. It also wasted a big-time 60-point performance from Damian Lillard. The 60 points from Lillard was a franchise record. Portland Trail Blazers Come Up Short […] READ MORE
Jared is a current student at the University of Oregon covering the NBA for Last Word on Pro Basketball, with a focus on the Portland Trail Blazers.