Posts tagged Basketball
NBA Trade Rumors: Chris Paul Or Derrick Rose, Who Should The Lakers Trade For And Why? 

With the Los Angeles Lakers being crowned the 2020 NBA champions, Lebron James and the rest of the organization are not finished dominating the NBA. Despite most of their roster becoming unrestricted free agents, the Lakers are in dire need of attaining a third reliable option to sustain their championship endeavours. With Derrick Rose and Chris Paul both being rumoured as desirable options, who should the Los Angeles Lakers trade for, and why?

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NBA Trade Rumors: The New York Knicks Are Interested In Trading For Paul George. Should Steve Ballmer Consider Trading Paul George?

After losing to the Denver Nuggets in a humiliating fashion, the Los Angeles Clippers are in dire need of fixing what happened this season. While it is easy to blame Paul George for their loss, much blame should also go to Doc Rivers for allowing his team to blow a 3-1 lead and Kawhi Leonard not taking a dominant step on the offensive end like other known winners. However, the New York Knicks are rumoured to pursue Paul George in the off-season in hopes of him becoming the next star for the organization! Should Steve Ballmer consider trading Paul George, or is he worth a second chance?

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Report: Doc Rivers Signs A Five-Year Contract With The Philadelphia 76ers And Is Interested In Trading Ben Simmons For The First Pick In The 2020 NBA Draft. Is This A Wise Decision?

After just days, the Philadelphia 76ers have officially signed Doc Rivers to be the new head coach! While he has received many criticisms, Doc has championship and playoff experience despite blowing multiple 3-1 leads. However, recent reports have surfaced that Ben Simmons could be traded away in exchange for the first pick in the 2020 NBA draft! Is trading away Ben Simmons wise, or is Elton Brand making a terrible mistake?

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Report: The Philadelphia 76ers Are Seriously Considering In Trading For Chris Paul. What Should The 76ers Offer?

The Philadelphia 76ers are eager in trading for All-Star point guard, Chris Paul. If this trade becomes successful, will the Philadelphia 76ers develop a better winning mentality?

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NBA History: In The 1988 NBA Season, The Los Angeles Clippers Attempted To Trade For Michael Jordan. If This Trade Happened, Would Jordan Be Regarded As The GOAT?

In the 1983-84 NBA season, the Los Angeles Clippers attempted to trade up in the draft in hopes of drafting Micheal Jordan. However, the Bulls refused to accept any offers and instead drafted Michael Jordan, who is now arguably the greatest player in NBA history. Fast forward to 1988, the Clippers attempt to trade for Jordan but fail again due to the Bulls realizing how important Jordan was to their franchise. The Clippers tried and failed twice, which begs the question, what if Michael Jordan got drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers?

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Report: The Minnesota Timberwolves Have Won The Lottery And Are Projected To Draft Anthony Edwards Or Lamelo Ball. Should Minnesota Draft A Player Or Trade It Away For Another Star?

The Minnesota Timberwolves have won the 2020 NBA Draft lottery, where this pick can answer all their problems. They could either draft a top prospect or trade it away for another All-Star calibre player. However, what route would make this team propel from a lottery team to a playoff team?

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Why The Toronto Raptors Will Make The NBA Finals Before The Milwaukee Bucks.

After losing Kawhi Leonard in free agency, the Toronto Raptors were projected to be a top-seed in the Eastern Conference but never a championship contender. Fast-forward to the present day, and the Raptors are sitting comfortably as the number two seed in not just the Eastern Conference but also the entire NBA! However, are the Raptors capable enough to make it out of the Eastern Conference?

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Why The Denver Nuggets Will Be The Next Dynasty Of The NBA

With the NBA possessing all kinds of talent in both conferences, only one team can be named a champion. From the Dallas Mavericks to the Atlanta Hawks, the NBA’s future is in great hands as many organizations have at least one player to look forward to. However, the Denver Nuggets are a unique team as they are currently contenders in the Western Conference while also being a very young team. Unlike the other young organizations, Denver has an advantage, which is playoff experience. With that being said, here are the reasons as to why the Denver Nuggets will be the next dynasty in the NBA!

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Rumour: The New York Knicks And The Brooklyn Nets Have Gained Interest In Trading For Zach Lavine. Which Team Would Benefit The Most With Zach Lavine?

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine has been receiving interest from the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets. With the Chicago Bulls having little to no direction as an organization, teams are piling up and preparing trade packages in hopes of acclaiming the young star. While the Knicks are in rebuild mode, how would the Nets improve with Zach LaVine?

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Hot Take: The Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks And Washington Wizards Are Among Three Of The Five Teams That Need To Sign DeMarcus Cousins This Off-Season! Has Cousins Lost All Of His Value?

In the last few seasons, DeMarcus Cousins has been sidelined while struggling to find a job in the NBA. His last appearance was during the 2019 NBA Finals, where he had his greatest chance of winning a championship. This year, he was given a roster spot with the Los Angeles Lakers however was quickly dropped to the practice roster, which evidently means that he is essentially a free agent. With the season looking to make a return, what teams should sign DeMarcus Cousins? Does he still have anything left to offer?

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Why The Utah Jazz Needs To Trade Rudy Gobert

The Utah Jazz are in a situation where they need to decide on whether or not keeping Gobert is viable. From his early COVID-19 mistakes to him possibly demanding a max-contract from the organization next season, the Utah Jazz need to make a decision ASAP if they want to get any value for Gobert.

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Breaking: Paul George Reveals Why He Wanted To Leave Indiana. Was His Reason Fair?

Paul George this morning revealed why he decided that it was time for him to move on from Indiana. Was his decision fair, or did he rush his decision too quickly?

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Report: The Dallas Mavericks, Brooklyn Nets And Memphis Grizzlies Are Projected To Make The Playoffs. What Will Be The Outcome For The Rest Of The Organizations That Still Have A Fighting Chance?

With the NBA looking to make a return by the end of July, some teams have already clinched a playoff spot while other organizations still have a fighting chance. However, for the teams that have not secured a playoff spot, what are their projections and ceilings for when the season returns? Who will be the last four teams to reach the playoffs?

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Report: The Miami Heat Are Interested In Signing DeMarcus Cousins For The Remainder Of The Season. Does This Elevate The Heat’s Chances For Winning The Eastern Conference?

The Miami Heat are interested in signing Demarcus Cousins for the remainder of the season to help their chances of reaching the NBA finals. With this signing, would the inclusion of Cousins be enough for the Miami Heat to reach the NBA finals?

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10 Of The Greatest NBA Storylines This Season!

The NBA this season was filled with exciting story-lines and anticipation, however, was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the NBA looking to make a return in the summer, let us dive into some of the greatest story-lines and moments the 2019-20 season had before it was suspended!

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Report: Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies And The Minnesota Timberwolves Are Among Some Of The Teams That Could Contend For A Championship In Many Years To Come.

The NBA is filled with all kinds of young talented teams that will be the future of the NBA. From the Atlanta Hawks to the Miami Heat, the future of the NBA looks very promising once the previous generation retires. However, when breaking it down from team to team, which NBA organization will dominate the future?

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Orlando Magic, More Like The Orlando Tragic!

The Orlando Magic have had some incredible players to play for their organization. These players include Shaquille O’Neal, Penny Hardaway, Tracy McGrady, Grant Hill, and Dwight Howard. However, when dissecting this organization from decade to decade, you will start to realize that this team had the potential to be one of the greatest franchises in NBA history; however, would miserably fail due to a common cause.

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What could Penny and Shaq have accomplished if they played longer together?

In the 1996 NBA off-season, Shaquille O’Neal would shock the world and leave Orlando to join Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. In the following season, Penny Hardaway would suffer a season-ending injury that would jeopardize his entire career. Shaq and Penny only played four seasons together and, in the process, created one of the biggest and prominent NBA questions of all-time. If Shaquille O’Neal never left and if Penny Hardaway never got injured, would the Orlando Magic have one of the greatest duos in NBA history?

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Report: These Five Teams Have Been The Most Shocking Teams In The 2019-20 NBA Season!

This NBA season has been comprised of many fascinating storylines. From the Battle of LA to the rookie of the year race, the 2019-20 NBA season was one of the most anticipated seasons in recent history. However, new and unexpected storylines appeared this season as some teams exceeded expectations while others disappointed. Here is a ranking of the top five more surprising NBA teams this season and how they impacted the rest of the league!

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Report: Jayson Tatum Reveals That He Was Originally Supposed To Have Been Drafted By The Phoenix Suns.

On the show called “All The Smoke,” Jayson Tatum reveals what team he wanted to get drafted by being the Phoenix Suns. However, Danny Ainge traded down in the draft to select Tatum as he knew that the Lakers and the 76ers were not going to select him. Even though Tatum was reluctant to join the Boston Celtics, his agent convinced him otherwise and, as a result, accepted the invitation. If the Boston Celtics didn’t trade down and if the Phoenix Suns drafted Tatum instead, would the Phoenix Suns be a top team in the Western Conference?

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