The NBA never fails to surprise us, and the surprises never fail to be exciting. Last Friday night we got our first big trade of the post-Woj era, with Karl-Anthony Towns heading to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo (and former Bench Mob Blog All-Star Keita Bates-Diop). This dealContinue reading “How Do Karl-Anthony Towns and Julius Randle Fit on Their New Teams?”
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How Malik Beasley and Tim Hardaway Jr. Will Make Cade Cunningham Better
The Pistons were absolutely abysmal last season. That’s no secret. Probably the most detrimental cause for their woes was their three-point shooting. They ranked 29th in 3PM, 27th in 3PA, and 26th in 3P%. In a league where the three-ball is king, stats like that are a recipe for disaster. It is, however, somewhat ofContinue reading “How Malik Beasley and Tim Hardaway Jr. Will Make Cade Cunningham Better”
2024 Bucks Free Agency Rundown
For a contender, the Bucks had an abnormal amount of holes to fill heading into this offseason. While most of their disappointing first round loss to the Pacers in the 2024 playoffs can be chalked up to injuries to their three stars, it was also clear that their rotation needed a major shake-up. Guys likeContinue reading “2024 Bucks Free Agency Rundown”
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”
2023 All-Stars So Far (1/4/23)
There is some incredible basketball being played this NBA season. As we approach the halfway point of the 2022-23 season with the start of a new year, six players averaging 30+ points per game, the MVP race is a dogfight, and both conferences are ultra-competitive. As a result, making All-Star selections come February will beContinue reading “2023 All-Stars So Far (1/4/23)”
5 Trades That Could Be Made Before the 2022-23 NBA Season (8/29/22)
The NBA can finally move forward. Kevin Durant has withdrawn his trade request and is staying with Brooklyn for the upcoming season. Now that teams aren’t waiting on KD, they can return to business as usual. Remaining free agents will be picked up and other trades will be made. Today, I’ve pieced together five dealsContinue reading “5 Trades That Could Be Made Before the 2022-23 NBA Season (8/29/22)”
2022-23 Breakout Candidate: Devin Vassell (8/3/22)
After over two decades, San Antonio’s epic run has finally come to a close. Three consecutive seasons ended in a lottery appearance for the Spurs and marked the end of an era. Trading homegrown All-Star Dejounte Murray is a clear sign that GM Brian Wright is committed to bottoming out. The Spurs roster is nowContinue reading “2022-23 Breakout Candidate: Devin Vassell (8/3/22)”
2022 Summer League Standouts (7/19/22)
For the first time ever, I was very tuned in to Summer League this year. I had a blast watching the incoming rookies, returning sophomores, and undrafted free agents hoop. So today, just like last summer, I’m going to talk about players who stood out to me. Let’s get into it! Trail Blazin’ Trio TheContinue reading “2022 Summer League Standouts (7/19/22)”
Analyzing Potential Off-Season Acquisitions for the San Antonio Spurs (6/15/22)
The 2021-22 NBA season will come to a close this week with either the Warriors or the Celtics emerging as champions. The off-season is fast approaching, also known as Christmas for many fans. Few things are more exciting than picking up your phone and seeing a Woj or Shams bomb. That being said, in thisContinue reading “Analyzing Potential Off-Season Acquisitions for the San Antonio Spurs (6/15/22)”
Predicting the Top 100 NBA Players of 2022 (10/19/21)
A few weeks ago, I put out my top 100 players of 2021 list. Now, I’m putting out my prediction list. I made one last year (wow. I’ve had this blog for an entire season. That’s crazy), and it wasn’t great. I did ok. I think I’m going to do better this time around. TheContinue reading “Predicting the Top 100 NBA Players of 2022 (10/19/21)”
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