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Slow and Steady Wins the Race: Joe Harris Tells Us Why the Future is Bright in Brooklyn

September 19, 2018

The Brooklyn Nets do not have the reputation as the most patient organization in the NBA. In 2013, they gave up four first-round picks to the Boston Celtics for (among others) a 35-year-old Paul Pierce and a 37-year-old Kevin Garnett, in a desperate attempt to contend now. It was a disaster for Brooklyn. Garnett and Pierce had both left by 2015, leaving the franchise’s present looking bleak, and their future looking horrific.

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Why Lonzo Ball Can Still Live Up to the Hype

September 2, 2018

The Lonzo Ball story is already unlike any other in NBA history. From the moment he was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers a little over a year ago, the point guard was destined to endure the most scrutinized rookie season in recent memory. The pressure he was under is typically reserved for the league’s superstars, not teenagers who have yet to play a single professional game.

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Just How Historic Would a Third Straight Title Be for the Warriors?

August 31, 2018

The Golden State Warriors, one of the most dominating teams in all of sports currently, are on the verge of yet more history. After securing their second successive NBA title in June, their success in luring all-star center Demarcus Cousins to the Bay Area has led many to declare that a three-peat is inevitable.

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2018 NBA Draft Steals Predictions

August 25, 2018

In recent NBA drafts, a select number of players dominated the media before and after draft night.  Whether it was the risky pick of Ben Simmons, or the birthday conspiracy of Thon Maker in 2016, the Lonzo/Lavar Ball tirade of 2017, or the hype surrounding which big man was better, Deandre Ayton or Marvin Bagley, and even the draft stock of Trae Young in 2018’s draft. In any of these situations, these specific players dominated the NBA media outlets before and after draft night.

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Talent vs Teamwork: Making Sense of the Turbulent Journey of the Minnesota Timberwolves

August 17, 2018

Only four years ago, the Minnesota Timberwolves looked as though they would become a newfound story of success as opposed to the regular story of sorrow. After failing to make the playoffs with Kevin Love at the helm, the Wolves traded for draft darling Andrew Wiggins to begin ushering in a new era of Minnesota basketball. Garnering comparisons to Tracy McGrady, the Minnesota faithful were excited for their young star to lead their once-successful franchise for years to come.

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Analyzing the NBA Schedule For the Teams It Truly Matters To (Eastern Conference)

August 16, 2018

Although few would dispute that the Eastern Conference is weaker than its Western equivalent in the NBA, there will undoubtedly be an entertaining battle for those final spots in the playoffs out East. Consequently, the schedule is of major importance for these teams hovering around the eighth seed, as the degree of difficulty in their games could make or break their entire season.

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Draymond Green-Tristan Thompson Beef Has Reached Peak Absurdity

August 9, 2018

he NBA has turned into a circus lately with all the crazy mobility among players moving to different cities and off the court things that have impacted the league big-time. Draymond Green vs Tristan Thompson is one of the most laughable narratives of the year. Especially with the Golden State Warriors clean sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers and completely dominating the series the way that they did, you would’ve thought that it would’ve put an end to the beef.

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The Business Beyond the Baskets: Shoe Deals

August 7, 2018

Basketball is so much more than just entertainment, there’s a massive business behind the scenes. For most spectators going to a game, they think they’re going to marvel over a player’s athleticism, they don’t realize that in reality, they’re watching a live commercial. For shoe companies, these athletes are a prime spotlight for their product. The NBA is a direct marketing opportunity for shoe companies that generate billions of dollars annually and fight tooth and nail for the NBA’s big-time player endorsements. So, how big is the sneaker industry in the NBA, and how has it changed throughout time?

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Slow and Steady Wins the Race: Joe Harris Tells Us Why the Future is Bright in Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Nets do not have the reputation as the most patient organization in the NBA. In 2013, they gave up four first-round picks to the Boston Celtics for (among others) a 35-year-old Paul Pierce and a 37-year-old Kevin Garnett, in a desperate attempt to contend now. It was a disaster for Brooklyn. Garnett and Pierce had both left by 2015, leaving the franchise’s present looking bleak, and their future looking horrific.

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September 19, 2018

Why Lonzo Ball Can Still Live Up to the Hype

The Lonzo Ball story is already unlike any other in NBA history. From the moment he was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers a little over a year ago, the point guard was destined to endure the most scrutinized rookie season in recent memory. The pressure he was under is typically reserved for the league’s superstars, not teenagers who have yet to play a single professional game.

Read More
September 2, 2018

Just How Historic Would a Third Straight Title Be for the Warriors?

The Golden State Warriors, one of the most dominating teams in all of sports currently, are on the verge of yet more history. After securing their second successive NBA title in June, their success in luring all-star center Demarcus Cousins to the Bay Area has led many to declare that a three-peat is inevitable.

Read More
August 31, 2018

2018 NBA Draft Steals Predictions

In recent NBA drafts, a select number of players dominated the media before and after draft night.  Whether it was the risky pick of Ben Simmons, or the birthday conspiracy of Thon Maker in 2016, the Lonzo/Lavar Ball tirade of 2017, or the hype surrounding which big man was better, Deandre Ayton or Marvin Bagley, and even the draft stock of Trae Young in 2018’s draft. In any of these situations, these specific players dominated the NBA media outlets before and after draft night.

Read More
August 25, 2018

Talent vs Teamwork: Making Sense of the Turbulent Journey of the Minnesota Timberwolves

Only four years ago, the Minnesota Timberwolves looked as though they would become a newfound story of success as opposed to the regular story of sorrow. After failing to make the playoffs with Kevin Love at the helm, the Wolves traded for draft darling Andrew Wiggins to begin ushering in a new era of Minnesota basketball. Garnering comparisons to Tracy McGrady, the Minnesota faithful were excited for their young star to lead their once-successful franchise for years to come.

Read More
August 17, 2018

Analyzing the NBA Schedule For the Teams It Truly Matters To (Eastern Conference)

Although few would dispute that the Eastern Conference is weaker than its Western equivalent in the NBA, there will undoubtedly be an entertaining battle for those final spots in the playoffs out East. Consequently, the schedule is of major importance for these teams hovering around the eighth seed, as the degree of difficulty in their games could make or break their entire season.

Read More
August 16, 2018

Draymond Green-Tristan Thompson Beef Has Reached Peak Absurdity

he NBA has turned into a circus lately with all the crazy mobility among players moving to different cities and off the court things that have impacted the league big-time. Draymond Green vs Tristan Thompson is one of the most laughable narratives of the year. Especially with the Golden State Warriors clean sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers and completely dominating the series the way that they did, you would’ve thought that it would’ve put an end to the beef.

Read More
August 9, 2018

The Business Beyond the Baskets: Shoe Deals

Basketball is so much more than just entertainment, there’s a massive business behind the scenes. For most spectators going to a game, they think they’re going to marvel over a player’s athleticism, they don’t realize that in reality, they’re watching a live commercial. For shoe companies, these athletes are a prime spotlight for their product. The NBA is a direct marketing opportunity for shoe companies that generate billions of dollars annually and fight tooth and nail for the NBA’s big-time player endorsements. So, how big is the sneaker industry in the NBA, and how has it changed throughout time?

Read More
August 7, 2018
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