Cavaliers to challenge Giannis Antetokounmpo 2022 Central Division After a whirlwind of an offseason that included surprising draft picks, show-stopping pro-am performances, blockbuster trades, a superstar trade request that (stunningly) went nowhere and, unfortunately, injuries, opening night of the 2022-23 season is now in sight. Between now and then, we’re going to take a closer look at where each division stands entering the season, starting with the Central Division. Is it Giannis Antetokounmpo’s world and are we just living in it? Can the new-look Cavaliers shake up the Eastern Conference?…
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Durant’s Desired Destinations of Miami Heat or Phoenix Suns
Durant’s Desired Destinations of Miami Heat or Phoenix Suns Here’s a novel idea for Sean Marks, the general manager of the Brooklyn Nets, as he navigates Kevin Durant’s demand that the superstar be traded to some very specific teams: To hell with player power. Say it nicer than that, of course. Use charm and professionalism in communicating to Durant’s business manager, Rich Kleiman, that they can all work together to find an amicable deal. Sing kumbaya together. Say what you must. The real task, though, is to push back on…
Read MoreSpurs Kick Off Victor Wembanyama Derby
Spurs Kick Off Victor Wembanyama Derby Dejounte Murray trade grades: Hawks get ‘A’ for pairing All-Star with Trae Young; Spurs’ mark incomplete The Hawks have one of the best backcourts in the league; the Spurs have a better chance at Victor Wembanyama. The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to trade Dejounte Spurs Kick Off Victor Wembanyama Derby Murray to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Danilo Gallinari, three future first-round picks and future first-round pick swap, CBS Sports HQ’s Bill Reiter confirmed Wednesday. The Spurs will get a 2023 first-round…
Read MoreDrafting in the NBA is Extremely Hard Winners and Losers
Drafting in the NBA is Extremely Hard Winners and Losers. Every general manager has mistakes on his resume, and there can be severe consequences for blowing a pick. Luckily, there are no consequences whatsoever for grading winners and losers. There are going to be some misses here, too, so let’s try to have fun with it. Here’s the instant gratification winners and losers column that you’re seeking from the 2022 NBA Draft. Banchero was sitting at No. 3 on most big boards. Drafting in the NBA is Extremely Hard Winners…
Read MoreTrade grades Mavericks Acquiring Christian
Trade grades Mavericks Acquiring Christian Wood The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to trade the No. 26 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Boban Marjanovic, Trey Burke, Marquese Chriss and Sterling Brown to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Christian Wood, according to Shams Charania. Mavericks Acquiring Christian This trade will not be completed until draft night due to the fact that the Mavericks owe the New York Knicks a top-10 protected pick in 2023. The Stepien Rule which you can read more about here prevents teams from being without first-round picks in consecutive seasons. Mavericks Acquiring Christian That means the Mavericks…
Read MoreCeltics vs Warriors Prediction Pick Line For 2022 NBA Finals Game 4
Celtics vs Warriors prediction pick odds spread line for 2022 NBA Finals Game 4 This might as well be an elimination game for the Warriors, who are not going to become the second team in NBA history recover from a 3-1 Finals deficit to win the title. In that way, Golden State feels like the smart bet. It’s the more desperate team. That said, the Boston Celtics increasingly look like the clearly superior team. They don’t have to compromise either end of the court with their lineups, while Golden State has…
Read MoreIn Honor of One of The Greatest In-game Dunkers In NBA
Welcome to the Vinsanity Scale! In honor of one of the greatest in-game dunkers in NBA history, the Vinsanity Scale rates dunks on a scale of 1-4. The greatest dunk of the 2022 NBA playoffs almost didn’t count. In the fourth quarter of Game 3 between Dallas and Golden State, Warriors swingman Andrew Wiggins absolutely posterized Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic with a thunderous one-handed slam. It was a show stopping dunk, eliciting shock and awe on social media and amazingly, it was first ruled as an offensive foul. However, after…
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