The New York Knicks have been busy over the last couple days, working out several free agents and subsequently inking a flurry of training camp deals. The batch of tryout players includes players of all ages and positions, including some former Knicks, setting the stage for an intriguing camp battle. The team has two openContinue reading “Breaking Down the Knicks Training Camp Battle”
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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”
3 Changes the Lakers Should Make to Become True Contenders
The Lakers are off to a good start to the 2024-25 season. They are firmly in the playoffs, their offense is one of the best in the league, and their two megastars are doing their thing. However, they don’t quite look like a championship level team, and some things will need to change if theyContinue reading “3 Changes the Lakers Should Make to Become True Contenders”
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”
Things Are Finally Looking Up for the Sacramento Kings (11/21/22)
The Sacramento Kings have been the laughingstock of the league for a while now. They haven’t earned a playoff berth in a whopping 16 seasons, an absolutely woeful streak. Their stay in NBA purgatory has been extended by questionable draft decisions, poor defense, and a lack of game-changing free-agency acquisitions. They’ve tried to be competitiveContinue reading “Things Are Finally Looking Up for the Sacramento Kings (11/21/22)”
Thoughts on the Donovan Mitchell Trade (9/1/22)
Kevin Durant didn’t get traded, but we got the next best thing. In somewhat of a shocking event, the Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired All-Star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell from the Utah Jazz. In exchange for their franchise player, Utah received Collin Sexton, Lauri Markkanen, Ochai Agbaji, three unprotected first-round picks, and two pick swaps. AfterContinue reading “Thoughts on the Donovan Mitchell Trade (9/1/22)”
Does Kevin Durant Make Sense for the Toronto Raptors? (7/28/22)
It’s been almost a month since Kevin Durant requested a trade from Brooklyn, and outside of a few rumors, it seems a deal is nowhere close to being completed. Usually, it doesn’t take so long for a player who wants out to get his wish. With nothing else going on in the NBA world, itContinue reading “Does Kevin Durant Make Sense for the Toronto Raptors? (7/28/22)”
How Good Are the Portland Trail Blazers? (7/10/22)
On Friday superstar point guard Damian Lillard signed a massive two-year, $122 million extension, committing to Portland through the 2026-27 season. While I’m not surprised by his unwavering loyalty, it had me thinking about the ceiling of this Trail Blazers team. First, you have to believe that Dame can be the guy on a championshipContinue reading “How Good Are the Portland Trail Blazers? (7/10/22)”
Bucks Off-Season Wishlist (5/17/22)
With their loss on Sunday, the 2021 NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks fell short of a return to the Finals in disappointing fashion. A combination of putrid shooting and a questionable defensive scheme led to the game seven collapse. Now that their season is over, it’s time to start thinking about what will be an importantContinue reading “Bucks Off-Season Wishlist (5/17/22)”
Future of the New York Knicks (1/13/22)
Woj bomb alert! If you didn’t see the trade yet, here’s what went down: New York Knicks get: Cam Reddish, Solomon Hill, 2025 second-round pick (via Brooklyn) Atlanta Hawks get: Kevin Knox, 2022 protected first-round pick (via Charlotte) Cam Reddish is a very talented player. He’s a natural scorer with a high ceiling, and atContinue reading “Future of the New York Knicks (1/13/22)”
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