Bobby Portis has been a fan favorite in Milwaukee for well over half a decade now. He, alongside Giannis, is the heart and soul of the Bucks. Bobby has helped this team accomplish so much, and he’s had so many awesome moments in a green-and-cream jersey. That’s why it’s painful to say it’s time forContinue reading “Bobby Portis, Your Time Has Come”
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Veronica Burton and the Beauty in Simplicity
Veronica Burton has been one of the most improved players in the WNBA throughout the 2025 season. Supercharged by opportunity and belief from coaches in Golden State, she’s grown from a low-efficiency, low-production bench player to an All-Star talent. She averaged 11.9 points and 6.0 assists as the leader for a Valkyries squad that madeContinue reading “Veronica Burton and the Beauty in Simplicity”
The Haliburton vs Siakam Debate— And How the NBA Finals Will Settle It
Tyrese Haliburton is a top ten player. That’s what consensus is saying, at least. The Ringer ranked him seventh in their latest top 100 update, putting him ahead of guys like Jalen Brunson and Jayson Tatum. A great playoff run has quickly taken the “Tyrese Haliburton is overrated” campaign and flipped it on its head,Continue reading “The Haliburton vs Siakam Debate— And How the NBA Finals Will Settle It”
What Game 7 Says About Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets season is over. It was an incredibly successful campaign overall, and they and their fans should be proud. However, their series against the Warriors exposed some big weaknesses in their roster construction that need to be addressed if they want to truly compete in the playoffs next year. Let’s just rip theContinue reading “What Game 7 Says About Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets”
The Bucks Need More of THIS From Damian Lillard and Bobby Portis
When the Milwaukee Bucks first emerged as one of basketball’s best teams, their identity was anchored on the defensive end and they prided themselves in getting stops. In recent years, though, they’ve moved away from that, instead becoming more offensively orientated. Part of the reason behind the switch is loss of personnel. Guys like JrueContinue reading “The Bucks Need More of THIS From Damian Lillard and Bobby Portis”
Settling the Cade Cunningham Versus Franz Wagner Debate
The 2021 NBA draft is shaping up to be one of the best of the past decade. At least five players from the class have already cemented themselves as future All-Stars and many more have become excellent role players. Out of that large pool of talent, two guys have emerged as the main headliners: CadeContinue reading “Settling the Cade Cunningham Versus Franz Wagner Debate”
Buy or Sell: Early Over-Performers of the 2024-25 Season
We are now a little over a month into the 2024-25 season, and we’re starting to get a good feel for the level different teams and players are operating at this year. Uncharacteristic hot and cold streaks are beginning to end, but the sample size is remains small enough where some guys are still onContinue reading “Buy or Sell: Early Over-Performers of the 2024-25 Season”
3 Reclamation Projects Who Are Finding Success So Far This Season
One of the smartest things a rebuilding team can do is take a chance on young guys. Specifically, ones who were high-upside first round picks who haven’t panned out yet but are still young. Situation matters so much in the NBA, and a change of scenery could be all it takes for a player toContinue reading “3 Reclamation Projects Who Are Finding Success So Far This Season”
2 Young Stars Who Are Making “The Leap” This Season
“Who is going to break out this year?” “Which young player is going to make the biggest jump?” “Who will make their first All-Star game?” These questions run rampant on NBA social media during the offseason. Everyone wants to predict who will be the next player to make an unexpected jump, or to take theContinue reading “2 Young Stars Who Are Making “The Leap” This Season”
3 Things to Watch For From Each Team on Opening Night
It’s the most wonderful time of the year— the NBA is finally back! Two fantastic games are on the slate for opening night, with the Knicks taking on the reigning champions, the Celtics, followed by LeBron and the Lakers taking on the Timberwolves. I’m as excited to watch as you are, so I’ll leave theContinue reading “3 Things to Watch For From Each Team on Opening Night”
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