The NBA Ratings Argument is Dumb; The 2021 Playoffs are Great

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Small-market teams having success is not bad for the NBA. Having a fresh set of stars on the main stage is good for the NBA. Arguing that the lack of familiar teams and faces makes the 2021 NBA Playoffs “boring” is a bad take. Using NBA television ratings as a metric of entertainment value in […] READ MORE


The Atlanta Hawks Need to Extend Nate McMillan

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The Atlanta Hawks’ Nate McMillan has done the unthinkable. This interim head coach has led the Hawks to their second Eastern Conference Finals in franchise history. The former point guard and 2-time NBA All-Defensive team member has helped star Trae Young build on an impressive early career. He now has his team merely four wins […] READ MORE





Enter the Villain – Trae Young’s Playoffs So Far

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Trae Young is not the hero we deserve, but the basketball villain we need. The Atlanta point guard has captured the minds of basketball fans worldwide with his rise to stardom in these playoffs. He’s embraced the villain role. He’s taken you on a polarising journey with him, holding your imagination as you watch him […] READ MORE



Knicks vs Hawks Playoff Preview

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The New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks will face off for just the third time ever. History does not favor the Hawks here since the Knicks won convincingly in each of their prior playoff meetings, holding a head-to-head record advantage of 8-1. However, those prior meetings from decades ago have no impact on this […] READ MORE



Atlanta Hawks’ Outlook

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The Atlanta Hawks currently sit in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. With a young core that is destined to be great, the Hawks’ outlook seems to be bright. They have also complemented their young players with solid veterans. Last season, the Hawks had a lot of salary cap space but going forward their […] READ MORE