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James Harden is among the most popular and polarizing players in the NBA today. A series of trades have tainted the 10-time All-Star’s legacy to some, but after cementing himself as a three-point icon, Harden’s impact on the game can hardly be questioned. In recent news, the seven-time All-NBA guard has made news for his […] READ MORE
The Dallas Mavericks have been great in 2022. This is due to a culmination of factors, including fewer players on Health and Safety Protocols, an improved Luka Doncic, inserting Jalen Brunson into the starting five, and elite defense. Dallas looks to be a surefire playoff team. That’s the first goal. With a talent such as Doncic, as […] READ MORE
The LA Clippers’ sideline erupts as Marcus Morris Sr. hits another tough turnaround jumper. Morris trots back on defense as members of the bench cheer and eject from their seats with excitement. Smiles, high fives, and various celebrations stemmed from every player, except one. Serge Ibaka, the team’s premier free agent signing in 2020, sat […] READ MORE
Throughout the NBA season, a head coach must manage a team’s health, egos, and on-court play. However, manipulating lineups and managing chemistry is no easy task, no matter the experience. LA Clippers head coach Ty Lue is no stranger to any of these situations. Lue managed to create a culture within the Clippers that embraces […] READ MORE
Starting point guard Eric Bledsoe couldn’t do anything but smile after his corner three spun in and out in the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves. A make that would have been only his fourth three of the season. His next attempt was not much better as Bledsoe launched from the corner once again. This […] READ MORE
The buzzer rang as the Los Angeles Clippers fell to the Portland Trail Blazers 111-92 in the Moda Center. Paul George dropped 42 points in a dazzling display. Unfortunately, the effort was not enough as the team was unable to provide help for the seven-time All-Star. The team is off to a disappointing 1-4 record, […] READ MORE
Hartenstans unite! After Isaiah Hartenstein‘s impressive play in the preseason, he is proving that his production is not fool’s gold. For now. Hartenstein treated the fans to an array of assists during the Clippers’ exhibition games. During his first two regular-season games, he impressed with his usual passing and surprised some with his subtle scoring […] READ MORE
The Toronto Raptors legacy, which includes their seven-year playoff run is officially over. On May 10, the Indiana Pacers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers. This also meant the Raptors were officially eliminated from the playoffs. Before the playoff streak ended, it was tied for first for the longest current active playoff streak with the Portland Trail […] READ MORE
After a devastating injury in 2020 that forced him to redshirt his sophomore season, Charles Bassey had a tremendous year at Western Kentucky. The big man averaged 17.6 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks in his comeback season overcoming adversity to put himself in a position to be selected in the 2021 draft. 2021 NBA […] READ MORE
The Toronto Raptors are one of the most successful teams in the 2010s. As a result, they are currently tied for the second-most consecutive playoff appearances in the NBA. During that time, they have won six Atlantic Division titles and won one NBA championship. They will be looking to continue that success in the 2020-21 […] READ MORE
Raheem Bashir started blogging on a Gmail site called Blogger and has covered sporting events in rugby union/league and soccer. Since then he has become the Last Word on Sports writer for rugby, soccer, and previously basketball. He is also a member of the North American Soccer Reporters and The Rugby Union Writers’ Club.
Raheem graduated from George Brown College with a Digital Media Marketing Post-Grad Certificate in 2019. From the same college, Raheem also did a post-grad certificate in Sport and Event Marketing in 2017. Lastly, he did an undergrad Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto in 2016.