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The Dallas Mavericks waltzed their way to the Western Conference Finals last season. They took down the Utah Jazz in the first round, essentially beginning the major Jazz rebuild to follow. Then the Mavericks did the impossible by absolutely obliterating the Phoenix Suns in a game seven on the road. Luka Doncic, to no surprise, championed […] READ MORE
Luka Doncic has already appeared in MVP voting numbers. This next season, however, presents a clear path to the coveted award for the Slovenian sensation. His previous play certainly shows he’s capable of being the recipient of the illustrious MVP award, and he’s set to lead the Dallas Mavericks once again this season. The Luka Doncic […] READ MORE
NBA free agency has been swinging over the several days. Plenty of big moves got the headlines, such as Jalen Brunson signing with the New York Knicks. Then other stories exploded, such as the massive extensions handed out to stars, the Kevin Durant trade saga, and other major completed trades such as Rudy Gobert heading to the Minnesota Timberwolves. With all […] READ MORE
The frenzy that is NBA Free Agency is up and running. Teams are ready and willing to throw some money around in order to improve their team and make a run at an NBA championship. The reality of it all is that NBA teams throw money towards players and sometimes it doesn’t work out. Injuries, […] READ MORE
The Dallas Mavericks will have a plethora of offseason targets to monitor after surprising the NBA and making it all the way to the Western Conference Finals. Dallas already made a major trade to acquire Christian Wood, majorly improving the frontcourt. In addition, Dallas added a possible steal in Jaden Hardy through the 2022 NBA Draft. A couple […] READ MORE
The JaVale McGee and Isaiah Hartenstein trade has been finalized. The Denver Nuggets are trading away Hartenstein and two second-round picks to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for McGee. The Denver Nuggets Acquire JaVale McGee at the NBA Trade Deadline The Nuggets made a move during yesterday’s trade deadline to acquire McGee from the Cavaliers. […] 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 NBA season is set to begin in just over a week, and the Los Angeles Lakers are set to begin their journey for a repeat. Is it possible? Of course. The Lakers are still celebrating their trophy heist, and are already preparing for the beginning of the year. Thanks to COVID-19 changing the schedule and […] 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
After a four-month hiatus, several NBA teams entered the Bubble coming off a red hot winning streak. One of them, is most notably, the Los Angeles Lakers, who were on an 11-2 roll before the hiatus. Despite four months of limited basketball activities, multiple reports emerged of the Lakers secretly practicing drills in a safe […] READ MORE
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