(All stats accurate as of 2/27/24) The struggles of the Milwaukee Bucks have been a prominent topic of discussion in NBA media throughout the season. With so many issues to choose from, including Damian Lillard’s concerning performance, coaching drama, and a lackluster bench, it’s been easy for people to pile on Milwaukee and relentlessly criticizeContinue reading “A.J. Green Is Shooting His Way to a NBA Future”
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2023-24 Bench Mob All-Stars
NBA All-Star festivities are right around the corner, which means it’s once again time to name the Bench Mob All-Star team. The Bench Mob All-Star tradition is unlike any other in NBA media. The mission is to shine light on the unknown end-of-bench ballers in the league who are making an impact under the radar.Continue reading “2023-24 Bench Mob All-Stars”
De’Aaron Fox’s Inexcusable Snubbing and What It Says about the All-Star Game
Every year, players are snubbed from the All-Star game. It’s inevitable. Often, the snubbing can be chalked up to too much talent in the league. There are never undeserving All-Stars, so making selections for the last couple spots comes down to nitpicking. It’s rare that coaches make a flat-out mistake by not selecting a player,Continue reading “De’Aaron Fox’s Inexcusable Snubbing and What It Says about the All-Star Game”
6 Buy-Low Trade Targets Who Could Make a Huge Difference
In trade season, fans and the media obsess over the big moves. Everybody wants to see stars switching teams or struggling teams deciding to blow it up. What isn’t talked about, though, is that little moves can still make a massive difference. Adding the right complementary piece at the deadline can lift a contender toContinue reading “6 Buy-Low Trade Targets Who Could Make a Huge Difference”
Two-Way Talents: Trevelin Queen
(All stats accurate as of 1/11/24) Take a moment to consider this resume: MVP. Finals MVP. All-League. All-Defense. Who do you think it belongs to? It sounds like it would be one of the best players in basketball, a guy like Giannis or LeBron. It’s actually Trevelin Queen’s. Welcome back to Two-Way Talents! This seriesContinue reading “Two-Way Talents: Trevelin Queen”
Ideal Destinations for 7 Hot Trade Targets
NBA trade season is upon us. As we approach the halfway mark of the 2023-24 season, rumors have begun flying around and deals are starting to get made (OG Anunoby was an amazing pickup for New York). Some notable names are circulating in trade talks, and with so many teams looking to compete, everyone isContinue reading “Ideal Destinations for 7 Hot Trade Targets”
Two-Way Talents: Duop Reath
It doesn’t matter who the Portland Trail Blazers put on the court this season, they just aren’t winning. They’re stuck near the bottom of the Western Conference and despite having a talented roster headlined by high-level starters like Jerami Grant and Malcolm Brogdon and up-and-coming stars in Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe, they haven’t foundContinue reading “Two-Way Talents: Duop Reath”
Aaron Holiday Is Helping the Rockets Take Off
(All stats accurate as of 12/8/23) Hoops runs in the Holiday family. There’s not just one, or two, but three Holiday brothers in the NBA. In 2019, they became the first trio of siblings to play in the same game. Everybody knows the middle child, Jrue, whose resume includes All-Star and All-Defense appearances as wellContinue reading “Aaron Holiday Is Helping the Rockets Take Off”
Two-Way Talents: Craig Porter Jr.
Hello, and welcome to Two-Way Talents! This series highlights two-way contract players across the association that are balling out and staking a claim for a bigger role. The goal is to give unknown players the attention they deserve. The first installment of Two-Way Talents is about an undrafted rookie on the Cleveland Cavaliers, Craig PorterContinue reading “Two-Way Talents: Craig Porter Jr.”
2023-24 Breakout Candidate: Quentin Grimes
The past three seasons have been a roller coaster for the New York Knicks. The excitement after a surprise playoff appearance in 2020-21 faded quickly due to a painfully mediocre 2021-22 regular season. One thing became clear after that year: they needed to embrace the youth movement. Talent and juice were lacking and Ws didContinue reading “2023-24 Breakout Candidate: Quentin Grimes”
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