My 2019 NBA Draft Awards
Who won the draft? Who reached too far and who stole a star? What was the moment of the night? Wait, there was a rap battle?
All this and more in my 2019 NBA Draft Awards.
Category: NBA
The Anthony Davis Trade Saga Reaches Inevitable Conclusion
The Lakers finally get their man in Anthony Davis, but the price wasn’t cheap. How does this trade effect the Lakers, Pelicans and the rest of the league?
Evaluating the Pelicans’ Options with Anthony Davis: Part II
On Wednesday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the Pelicans are ramping up trade talks regarding superstar bigman, Anthony Davis. The timing of the increased haste makes sense on some level; the NBA draft is now only one week away and New Orleans would like control of any potential acquired draft picks. In another sense, the timing…
NBA Summer 2019: The End of the Super-team Era?
The Knicks, Clippers, Nets and Lakers reside in the NBA’s two largest markets and all four are in position to acquire multiple superstars. A new NBA super-team in New York or Los Angeles has basketball fans buzzing, but what if that dream is an illusion?
The Elite Class of the NBA Has Solidified
In the first postseason without LeBron, NBA stars were given an opportunity to stake their claim as the league’s best player. While I’m still not sure exactly who the that is, the tiers of players have become clear.
New Orleans Won the Lottery and the Night
The Pelicans were weeks away from losing one face of the franchise. Tonight they gained a new one and hope of keeping the first. Why the New Orleans Pelicans won the lottery in more ways than one:
Ranking My Favorite Zion Williamson Destinations
The NBA Draft Lottery is tonight. The order of the top 14 picks in June’s draft will be determined by the bounce of a few ping pong balls. You can check out each team’s odds and play the lottery simulator at Tankathon. Discovering which team will select first overall is always fascinating, but this year’s…
What’s Next for the Celtics?
An embarrassing second round exit was not Boston’s plan for this season. Kyrie Irving may want out. The once inevitable trade for Anthony Davis doesn’t seem realistic anymore. Where does Boston go from here?
Five NBA Teams in Need of an Identity Refresh
Every now and then, sports teams need to modernize their look. Some teams only need subtle tweaks on the uniforms, others need complete rebrands. Here are five NBA teams that need an identity refresh.
The Evolution of Jimmy Butler’s Reputation
Jimmy Butler began the season demanding a trade out of Minnesota and was then labeled as a team-killer. He’s completely shed that reputation while leading the Sixers to playoff victories.