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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?

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

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!

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?

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?

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?

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?

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.

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!

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.

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

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?

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

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.

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?

Report: The Golden State Warriors Are Potential Front Runners In Signing Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Report: The Golden State Warriors Are Potential Front Runners In Signing Giannis Antetokounmpo.

On May 8, 2020, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Twitter account was hacked and revealed some very disturbing tweets. In one of the tweets, the hacker used Gianni’s account as an opportunity to ignite some unnecessary drama. This included tweets such as, “I’m going to the Warriors”. With this tweet and many more being fake, the idea of Giannis Antetokounmpo joining the Golden State Warriors has been one of the most talked-about topics in the NBA today. If Giannis considered to actually join the Warriors, would Golden State be the best team in the NBA?

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How Anthony Davis Can Change The Entire Landscape Of The NBA.

How Anthony Davis Can Change The Entire Landscape Of The NBA.

This NBA season, the most popular story-line was the Battle of LA. Between Lebron James and Anthony Davis to Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the battle of LA was filled with anticipation and excitement that was short-lived due to COVID-19. With the season potentially coming to close, NBA fans never got to witness this battle and enter this off-season with the question of, where will Anthony Davis go?

Lakers, Bucks, Clippers, Raptors, Who Is The 2019-20 NBA Champions?

Lakers, Bucks, Clippers, Raptors, Who Is The 2019-20 NBA Champions?

This season was filled with incredible story-lines. From the battle of LA to the Miami Heat’s unexpected dominance, this season has been filled with exciting story-lines. However, due to COVID-19, the NBA was suspended and leaving NBA fans thinking, who would win the Larry O'Brien Trophy?

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How The Los Angeles Lakers Ruined Their Chance At A Three-Peat.

How The Los Angeles Lakers Ruined Their Chance At A Three-Peat.

In the 2007 NBA season, Kevin Garnett was rumoured to be traded to the Los Angelas Lakers to play alongside the great Kobe Bryant. Unfortunately, the trade was never processed and Kevin Garnett ended up getting traded to the Boston Celtics. If the Lakers and Timberwolves agreed to the original deal, what would have happened to the the Los Angelas Lakers?

Why Russell Westbrook Could Have Become The Greatest Point Guard In NBA History.

Why Russell Westbrook Could Have Become The Greatest Point Guard In NBA History.

Russell Westbrook is a triple-double machine, an MVP, and a first-ballot Hall of Famer, but that’s it. The harsh reality is, Westbrook could have been a lot more if he overcame and worked towards fixing his biggest flaw yet!

Rumour: The Philadelphia 76ers Are Looking To Trade Joel Embiid Depending On What Happens In The Playoffs.

Rumour: The Philadelphia 76ers Are Looking To Trade Joel Embiid Depending On What Happens In The Playoffs.

In the 2018-19 playoffs, the semi-conference finals were filled with excitement, unexpected victories and agony. Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors managed to shoot a clutch dagger three in game seven that left Joel Embiid in tears. Before this season started, Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers were regarded to some as the best team in the Eastern conference fueled with revenge. However, this was not the case as Joel Embiid regressed in his production and also failed to lead his team to the first seed. Embiid had a rocky season this year and was unable to meet expectations, which begs the question, should the Philadelphia 76ers trade Joel Embiid or keep him?

Breaking: What Does The Future Look Like For Stephen Curry And The Golden State Warriors? Will They Ever Get Back To The NBA Finals?

Breaking: What Does The Future Look Like For Stephen Curry And The Golden State Warriors? Will They Ever Get Back To The NBA Finals?

In the 2019 NBA finals, the Warriors suffered countless injuries including Klay Thompson’s ACL injury and Kevin Durant’s Achilles injury. These tragic injuries were just the beginning of the Warriors end as they also lost Kevin Durant in free agency. To make matters even worse, Stephen Curry broke his hand at the beginning of the 2019-20 NBA season where the Warriors instantly became the worst team in the NBA in just a snap of a finger. With Golden State looking uncertain of what direction they want to go with, what does the future look like for this Warriors team?

Why The 2020 Hall Of Fame Class Is The Greatest Class In NBA History.

Why The 2020 Hall Of Fame Class Is The Greatest Class In NBA History.

The 2020 Hall Of Fame class is by far the greatest class we have ever seen. These three legends are regarded as all-time greats on and off the court. Even though NBA fans will never get to see Kobe Bryant’s speech, Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan will most definitely pay Kobe Bryant the respect that he deserved.

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?

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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How The Toronto Raptors Could Of Been A Dynasty.

How The Toronto Raptors Could Of Been A Dynasty.

During the 2012-13 NBA season, the Oklahoma City Thunder were looking to trade away James Harden due to the lack of cooperation of him receiving a pay-cut. This resulted in many NBA organizations offering trades to OKC for the young superstar however most teams failed including the Toronto Raptors. Yet, OKC was interested in doing a trade with the Raptors and even offered a lacklustre trade that the Raptors later declined. Was this the right decision for Toronto or did they make a grave mistake?

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Did The Boston Celtics Save Themselves By Not Drafting Kobe Bryant?

Did The Boston Celtics Save Themselves By Not Drafting Kobe Bryant?

In the summer of 1996, the Boston Celtics drafted Antoine Walker with the sixth pick in the draft over Kobe Bryant. Fast forward many decades and most NBA fans might say, “the Celtics made a mistake by not drafting Kobe Bryant.” However, what if Kobe Bryant ended up playing for Boston for his entire career instead of the Lakers? What would happen to the rest of the NBA if he was in Boston? Would this elevate or tarnish his legacy?

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