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Building an NBA Champion: Are the Spurs and Thunder the Right Blueprint for the 2020s?
After Monday night’s instant classic in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs, many NBA fans and experts are acknowledging that no one is beating these teams any time soon in the West. I hate to break the news to…
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NBA Draft 2025: Rising Stars and Strategic Fits
As the 2025 NBA Draft approaches, it’s clear that the talent pool is deep, offering a wide array of prospects from international standouts to collegiate players who are set to make a big impact in the NBA. From highly-touted names like Cooper Flagg to emerging “sleepers” and hidden gems, this…
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Top Storylines to Follow in the NBA This Summer: Will the Thunder Finally End the Repeat Drought in 2026?
For NBA teams, it would seem the Achilles heel to winning a championship is the literal Achilles tendon rupturing in your franchise player in the playoffs. This year was a disaster for that as Damian Lillard (Bucks), Jayson Tatum (Celtics), and Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers) all suffered that serious injury during…
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2024 NBA Draft Recap: Bronny Joins LeBron James in LA and Early Rookie of the Year Odds
The 2024 NBA draft wrapped up Thursday evening, making it the first two-night event under the current format of two rounds that started in 1989. This draft should have a unique place in history as there was arguably more hype for a late second-round pick, LeBron James’ son Bronny, then…
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2024 NBA Draft Night 1: Top Winners and Surprising Picks
With the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft complete, let’s look at some winners of the night. Atlanta Hawks: Zaccharie Risacher, F, JL Bourg Washington Wizards: Alexandre Sarr, F/C, Perth Houston Rockets (from Nets): Reed Sheppard, G, Kentucky San Antonio Spurs: Stephon Castle, G, UConn Detroit Pistons: Ron Holland, F, G League Ignite Charlotte…
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What is the expected value of an NBA Draft pick?
As the anticipation builds for the 2024 NBA Draft, teams, analysts, and fans alike are engrossed in debates and discussions about the potential impact of the upcoming draftees. The NBA Draft is a pivotal event where franchises hope to select players who will transform their fortunes. However, it is often…
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