In this series, I preview all 22 bubble teams and their chances of making playoff runs. What questions arise for each team and how will they perform during the NBA restart? Boston Celtics (Current Position: 3rd in East, 43-21) Remaining Schedule: MIL, POR, MIA, BKN, TOR, ORL, MEM, WSH We start our series in the…
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Kyrie v.s LeBron: How the NBA Restart Could Impact The Social Justice Movement and More
Ever since the NBA’s decision to postpone the rest of the season, the 2019-2020 year has been one filled with uncertainty. With rising concerns about player safety and the ongoing racial tension filling society currently, this season could look a whole lot different in the coming months. With players including Davis Bertans and most recently…
Takeaways from the NBA’s Return
For months, fans across the country have been waiting for this moment. Since the NBA’s decision to postpone the season, like many other sports due to the ongoing pandemic, sports has been nonexistent to date. However after a long process the NBA has officially put together its plan to bring basketball back in the near…
Celtics’ Young Stars have shut down narrative team can’t develop young talent
Up to recent memory, the Boston Celtics haven’t been a team that has had success with their draft picks. Other than drafting a few solid draft picks in the past including Paul Pierce, Avery Bradley, and even Terry Rozier, finding young talent in the draft hasn’t been Danny Ainge’s specialty. Whether it’s drafting busts like…
Should the Celtics be Buyers or Sellers at the Trade Deadline?
With the NBA Trade Deadline approaching in less than two weeks on February 6th, teams across the league are preparing to make moves to help fuel their second half push to the playoffs. As one of those teams that will be in the conversation to make a run in the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Boston…
After DeMarcus Cousins injury who could the Lakers target?
Earlier today, reports surfaced signaling big man DeMarcus Cousins suffered what is diagnosed to be a torn ACL during a workout. Test results areconclusive today in Los Angeles: Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins hassuffered a torn left ACL, agent Jeff Schwartz of @excelsmtells ESPN — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August15, 2019 Signing with the Los Angeles Lakers…
John Wall’s recent comments raise the question: Does he deserve his max-contract?
Throughout his nine-year career John Wall has established himself as one of the better point guards in the league…when healthy. Limited to only 32 games in the 2018 season, Wall has failed to stay on the court consistently. Wall hasn’t played a full 82-game season since 2013, and has only played in 43 games combined…
What NBA teams are most likely to take a step back in 2019?
After an off-season of roster turnovers for multiple teams, the league is looking a lot different for next season. With teams like the Lakers, Clippers, Nuggets, Rockets, and Bucks all emerging as title favorites next year, some teams from both conferences are at a disadvantage in terms of playoff positioning. With the futures of the…
Should the Wizards keep Bradley Beal?
As the deadline to extend Bradley Beal approaches, the Washington Wizards will most likely keep the one-time All-Star for the time being. Earlier today, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the Wizards intend to give Beal a 3 year, $111 million extension prior to the start of the 2019 NBA season. Coming off a career year where…
Does the Russell Westbrook Trade make the Houston Rockets Title Contenders?
Failing to defeat the Golden State Warriors in three out of the past four years, the Houston Rockets have tried to assemble a roster that’s capable of making it to the NBA Finals, but have had its fair share of bad luck. Hoping to push their team to title contenders, the Rockets decided to pull…
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