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The Toronto Raptors are the only current Canadian-based NBA franchise. However, the Raptors have traditionally not had Canadian players on their roster. This changed with the birth of the Raptors 905 in the National Development League (now the NBA G-League), creating another pathway to the NBA. The 905 replaced the Mississauga Power, which was a […] READ MORE
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Los Angeles Clippers have parted ways with head coach Doc Rivers. The Clippers are reeling from a disappointing postseason run after acquiring Kawhi Leonard and Paul George this past offseason. They blew a 3-1 lead to the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinals, sending them home from the […] READ MORE
The Minnesota Timberwolves now have the number one pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. In addition, they traded for D’Angelo Russell this past season. Timberwolves fans did not catch a real glimpse at what a Russell-Karl-Anthony Towns duo looks like, but it’s definitely promising. Their return to the playoffs might be sooner than some think. How the […] READ MORE
The Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks tip-off tonight in what promises to be one of the most entertaining first-round playoff series. Unlike most two seed versus seven seed match-ups, there’s plenty of storylines attached to this one. Many believe the Clippers are the championship favorites. The Mavericks, on the other hand, have the most […] 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 American Athletic Conference (AAC) is the youngest league in Division I. The league has only played seven seasons of basketball. However, that does not mean there have not been good teams. In fact, Connecticut won a national title in the league’s first year. The past seven years have been all about the AAC making […] READ MORE
Reggie Perry tested the NBA draft waters last year and received some interest, but chose to return to school in hopes of becoming a lottery pick. While that dream may not be realized, he definitely earned an NBA roster spot. He was outstanding this season in Starkville and really helped his stock. If you have […] READ MORE
While the Los Angeles Clippers came up short in their ultimate goal of winning an NBA championship during the 2010s, the franchise did see their best stretch of winning seasons ever, and their all-decade team reflects this. Their lineups often feature more guard-centric combinations, which is reflected in their all-decade team. During the 2010s, the […] READ MORE
With the league in hiatus, fans can return to future speculation. Free agency always proves to be wild, and the NBA offseason tends to often be a circus of nonstop entertainment. Now, where will the top 10 free agents this summer land? Predicting Landing Spots for Top Free Agents First Five 10. Serge Ibaka – […] READ MORE
The NBA is eyeing the halfway point, as most teams are at or around the 40-game mark. The NBA is at the point of their season where there aren’t any questions of fluke teams or players anymore. Teams have competed enough to know where they stand, and players have shown their skills off enough to […] READ MORE
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