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NBA Trade Deadline Grades: Eastern Conference
The NBA trade deadline is always a harried and hurried day as teams attempt to get better in anticipation of the upcoming NBA playoffs or to go the longer view route, acquiring young players that may be projects or just need a change of scenery, or draft capital. Rumors have been flying around for weeks […]
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Will the Portland Trail Blazers “Win Now” Trade Pay Off?
Among a flurry of trades within the hours leading up to the NBA trade deadline, the Portland Trail Blazers made a win-now move, trading Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood to the Toronto Raptors for Norman Powell. To some Blazer fans, the departure of Trent Jr. was something to be mourned. He was loved by […]
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The Better of the NBA Rookie of the Year Candidates
LaMelo Ball’s recent wrist surgery seemingly closes the door on his hold over the NBA Rookie of the Year award. It was clearly his to lose up to this point, and his play was a boon to the Charlotte Hornets and its fans, the hardware would have just been sauce on the steak. If LaMelo […]
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Three Moves the Boston Celtics Should Make Before the NBA Trade Deadline
After losing five of their past seven games, something just isn’t working for the Boston Celtics. Here are three potential moves to help boost their chances at an extended playoff run. Trade for Aaron Gordon Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon has officially requested a trade. With a 14-28 record, Orlando’s postseason chances are close […]
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LeBron James and His Case for More NBA MVP Awards
EDITOR’S NOTE: In the middle of writing this article, the Atlanta Hawks’ Solomon Hill accidentally rolled onto LeBron James’ ankle. James is currently listed as out indefinitely, which means that LeBron’s chase for a fifth NBA MVP is seriously hampered. A few days ago, Los Angeles Lakers forward, Kyle Kuzma said that LeBron James, should have […]
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Brooklyn Nets: A Sense of Urgency And A Need To Chill
The Brooklyn Nets are in a good place. Obviously. Currently, they’re tied with the Philadelphia 76ers for being Dat Beast in the east. The Nets have won 14 of their last 15 after a string of Ls, including an embarrassing 122-111 loss to the Detroit Pistons, which really woke the team up and brought them […]
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Stay Or Go Now: NBA Teams Chasing the 10th Seed
Should I stay or should I go now? Should I stay or should I go now? If I go, there will be trouble And if I stay it will be double So come on and let me know – The Clash Every season, there are NBA teams put into a precarious situation where they have […]
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Between The Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks, Who’s Winning The Battle of the Basketball Boroughs?
For the start of the 2012-13 NBA season, the Brooklyn Nets settled into their new home, Barclays Center, in the heart of downtown Brooklyn. They were armed with literal street cred with BK’s own Jay-Z as part-owner of the Nets. And, if we want to be real, they even threw the first salvo by having […]
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The Ultimate Brooklyn Nets Bandwagon Test
As it is with any team that gets an influx of great players, said franchise also gets a bunch of new fans to support them. While any fanbase welcomes new fans with open arms, they typically get skeptical when it comes to new “fans” that only join the fanbase when the team is doing particularly […]
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The Next NBA Legends: Way Too Early Edition
I mulled over what the first post of Hoop Dimes should be for a bit. Okay, for more than a bit. I was clearly overthinking this because I eventually brought on a raging headache that was attacking me like I owed it money. After settling my debt with some acetamenophin, I finally had a “Eureka!” moment. Allow […]
