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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
2021 is going to be an incredibly important year for the Milwaukee Bucks. Following a disappointing second-round exit at the hands of the Miami Heat, it’s clear that the clock is ticking in Milwaukee. With superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in the final year of his contract and coach Mike Budenholzer likely on the hot seat, the […] READ MORE
NBA rumors are oftentimes the lifeblood of the offseason in the NBA. With the delay in the season, there has been a delay in those ever-so-juicy NBA rumors that NBA fans crave. As the NBA Playoffs kick into high gear and teams start to leave the Orlando bubble, rumors are starting to come about. Some […] READ MORE
There was not a lot of talk about the Indiana Pacers as the NBA restart got underway. They were solid in their postseason status, but not much was thought of them beyond that. Their current All-Star Domantas Sabonis is out with injury, and franchise player Victor Oladipo’s availability was questionable. The Pacers playoff prospects were […] 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
The 2010s consisted of both breathtaking highs and mind-numbing lows for the Milwaukee Bucks. It’s hard to find a word to describe how much of a roller-coaster this decade has been for the team. Milwaukee Bucks All-Decade Team Recapping the 2010s From 2010 to 2018, the Bucks didn’t win a single playoff series, nor did […] READ MORE
Last week was a significant one for fantasy basketball, as it marked the first major trade of the season. Jordan Clarkson was shipped to the Utah Jazz, while Dante Exum and two second-rounders were sent to the Cleveland Cavaliers. It also marked the emergence of a number of breakout players. While it’s laughable to expect […] READ MORE
It was a rough start in Indianapolis as the Indiana Pacers had to open the season without all-star Victor Oladipo. They lost their first three games, giving themselves and immediate hole to dig out of. Since that poor start, the Pacers balance and depth have stepped up and the team is playing some of the […] READ MORE
At the start of his career, Victor Oladipo left the basketball world and the Indiana Pacers waiting for more. Waiting for something real. After middling stints with the Orlando Magic and Oklahoma City Thunder, everything clicked in 2017 with the Indiana Pacers. A Waiting Game for Victor Oladipo and the Indiana Pacers The Arrival In […] READ MORE
The NBA season is right around the corner, and it’s time to take a look at the Central Division win totals. It’s also time to project whether each team will surpass that win total, or if you should put your money on the under bet. These over/under numbers are courtesy of Bovada. Win Totals For […] 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.