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Being amongst one of Minnesota’s most anticipated packs since ’04, Nickeil Alexander-Walker has been trotting along with some big-name Timberwolves. His incorporation into the Russell-Conley swap was not meaningless, and he’s proven why. No, it’s not just because of his defense. There’s been plenty of chatter about his defensive impact (just look at his defensive […] READ MORE
Imagine an NBA that determines playoff seeding the way the NCAA does. High-profile wins are met with low number seeding, and where losses to Louisville or South Carolina tank your Madness odds. The Minnesota Timberwolves would be hard-pressed to justify even a middle-of-the-road seed, with numerous losses to bottom-dwelling teams. What went wrong in the […] READ MORE
It happened… D’Angelo Russell is no longer a Timberwolf. In a three-team deal that sent him to Los Angeles, Minnesota brought in veteran Mike Conley and former Wolves draft target Nickeil Alexander-Walker to go along with three second-round picks. It’s tempting to look at this trade as a one-for-one Russell for Conley swap… it’s not. […] READ MORE
Cam Reddish has seen his name float around in trade rumors recently. The former lottery pick and Duke Blue Devil has shown flashes of potential, opening a market of suitors. For the Atlanta Hawks, Reddish averaged over 10 points per game his rookie season but was not very efficient. Injuries held him back last season, only […] READ MORE
It was a slow start for the Canadian men’s basketball team. However, Canada had a much better second half and ended up winning the game 97-91. Credit goes to Greece, who were missing a lot of their players in the Olympic qualifiers and put up a valiant fight. Canadian Men’s Basketball Team wins because of […] READ MORE
The Canada men’s basketball team will look to qualify for the Summer Olympics for the first time since 2000. They will open their Olympic qualifying tournament against Greece. All the Olympic qualifying games will take place at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Canada Men’s Olympic Qualifying Basketball Roster Analysis Eight NBA Players […] READ MORE
NBA daily fantasy is a major part of the NBA fandom in today’s landscape. NBA fans are playing daily fantasy by the millions and spending boatloads of money on it. In daily fantasy, NBA superstars are a must, however, the most important aspect of daily fantasy is finding those under the radar value plays. Finding […] READ MORE
Even though the NBA season ended in June, things are never slow in the NBA, and the New Orleans Pelicans 2019 season preview shows an interesting offseason. The team entered a rebuild by trading Anthony Davis. However, the rebuild was sped up when the team won the NBA Draft Lottery. New Orleans Pelicans 2019 Season […] READ MORE
The New Orleans Pelicans rookies are awaiting their turn to take the NBA by storm. Zion Williamson and Jaxson Hayes were both highly sought-after draft picks. The addition of Williamson gives the Pelicans versatility in the frontcourt for years to come. His skill level is very high, and he plays with a lot of emotion. […] READ MORE
Nickeil Alexander-Walker is a long, rangy, combo guard who has flashed potential as a playmaker and shooter. The 6’6” Virginia Tech guard from Toronto, Ontario, Canada has vaulted into a potential lottery selection in the upcoming 2019 NBA Draft. NBA Draft Profile for Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nickeil Alexander-Walker was a five-star recruit out of Toronto, Ontario, […] READ MORE
