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It’s approaching the business end of the NBA season and a number of teams are starting to dream of playoff success. The Utah Jazz and Quin Snyder will be hoping they can convert their early season form into what would be a monumental Championship winning effort. Likewise, LeBron and the LA Lakers will be hoping that they can recapture some …

During his three seasons at Connecticut, Kemba Walker had no shortage of memorable moments. He was a part of two teams that went to the Final Four and two teams that won over 30 games. As a junior during the 2010-11 campaign, Walker led the country in scoring, which helped him earn All-American honors and ultimately set himself up to …

When all is said and done, Carmelo Anthony is likely to go down as one of the best pure scorers in NBA history. Also, he will likely be remembered as one of the best players to never win a championship. Of course, folks often forget that Anthony did win a championship; he just did it during his one season in …

The vast majority of basketball players are taller than 6 foot 5 inches, and this is a sport where natural height is a definite advantage. That doesn’t mean that players without this height advantage can’t excel in the game, but when playing defensive positions, added height and reach helps players to block shots and battle for rebounds. When looking at …

Despite being played without the fans’ buzz and home-game advantage, the NBA Playoffs treated fans to a spectacular show. The games had dominating clean-sweeps and buzzer-beaters that won games. So, what were the five most memorable moments from the playoffs? 5. Luka Doncic’s Deep 3 NBA fans have been treated to many great matches that they might easily forget about …

The hype surrounding Russell Westbrook’s arrival to Washington Wizards was something that this franchise lacked since the 2010 NBA draft. Back then, John Wall landed in DC as the top pick and one of the biggest prospects in the world. Wall left the Wizards, but he got a worthy replacement, the former MVP and one of the most influential players …

When people think basketball, they think of really tall and huge players, and rightly so. The height, to some, gives a better advantage and is partly a reason for the success of many players. However, a curveball can be thrown in. It’s not always about the height in the NBA that defines success. A huge crop of short players has …

Kobe Bryant came, saw, and conquered the game of basketball, and while his sudden tragic death hit the sports industry at large, his legacy that is The Black Mamba Mentality lives among many young and experienced players. The Lakers’ legend changed the game and how people viewed the sport. Here are some of his biggest contributions that influenced the game …

When it comes to sports activities, students often struggle to find just the right discipline. Since most schoolers attend colleges and universities, they also seem to have opportunities to join sports clubs. Even though it would be problematic to define the best sport and describe it, basketball is often regarded as an ideal discipline for students. Basketball classes require a …

When it comes to sports, basketball is one of the most well-known around the world. Many young aspiring boys and girls dream about finding themselves on the court as a professional player, making a career in a sport that they are genuinely passionate about. If you’ve loved playing basketball for as long as you can remember and would like to …

The NBA offseason never lets down. Despite the offseason taking place in November, this was still an offseason that features some premier free agent signings, significant trades, and quality draft choices. Teams are prepared to make a run at the Los Angeles Lakers, while the defending champions look to retool their team for a title defense. There were three clear …

Kelly Olynyk Boosts Reputation During 2020 NBA Season Although lacking the star power of their American counterparts, there have been excellent Canadian basketball players such as Steve Nash, Andrew Wiggins, and Tristan Thompson. However, a new name is entering the conversation in the shape of Kelly Olynyk from the Miami Heat. Rather than warm the bench playing online casino games, …

Students show a great deal of interest in sports during their school and college days. It is one of the best means to keep them entertained and hone their social skills. Among the numerous fields of sports, the popularity of basketball is infinitesimally more. As a great social sport, it teaches players about being a perfect team. Students who are …

Training Camp: December 4-6, 2020 Preseason: December 11-19, 2020 First Half: December 22, 2020 – March 4, 2021 All-Star Break: March 5-10, 2021 Second Half: March 11 – May 16, 2021 Play-In Tournament: May 18-21, 2021 Playoffs: May 22 – July 22, 2021 The schedule for the first half of the season will be released around the start of training …

The NBA’s championship is done with and the NBA offseason is finally here. No official communication has been made regarding the commencement of free agency but what’s clear is that it is close. NBA Draft is set to begin on Nov 18 pointing to the start of the signing window, training camps, and ultimately, the new season. With the NBA …

Different top names have come up on the 2020 NBA Draft but few of these prospects are ‘NBA-ready’. Being ready is more than the name and possibly ranking. The prospects should stand out of the rest. They should be able to get the game rolling and help their teams in the roles they are assigned. Jalen Smith – Maryland Terrapins …

The NBA’s coaching carousel didn’t point to a quick spin for the past months. But, this has quickly changed and the coaching carousel is in full flow. Teams are booting coaches, some are being hired, while some teams are having vacancies to fill. This is what makes the NBA offseason interesting. So what are the major coaching changes made? Who …

The LA Lakers picked up the NBA title of 2020 last month when they were victorious against the Miami Heat in game six of the finals. But already attentions are turning to the next championship. The excitement is building ahead of the NBA 2021 season, and rightly so. There will be a lot of competitive teams battling it out for …

The 2020 NBA draft is approaching rapidly and will be held at ESPN’s facilities in Bristol, Connecticut, on November 18th. The event is scheduled to unfold via videoconferencing and has been postponed for five months. The teams will take turns in selecting future players, usually youngsters, for their future rosters. The players to be drafted have to be born on …

The playoff runs in the history of the NBA are known to draw enough attention from sports fanatics. People have their favorite players and teams that they would do anything to catch in action. The NBA is one of the most popular sports leagues and has been in action since 1946. Since then, the league has seen the rise and …

Each year, colleges across the US recruit top freshmen basketball players, and these student-athletes have huge dreams of making it to the NBA. For the 2020-21 season, there is a huge pool of talent, and many incoming college players will be contenders to be drafted by NBA teams. Student-athletes who are dedicated to their basketball career often make a huge …

It’s pretty safe to say that the Houston Rockets have had a pretty fruitful 2019/20 season. An average of 117.8 points per game really can’t be sniffed at. Not only that, but time and again, they’ve given us some of the most exciting court action the NBA has ever seen. Recent news, however, shows that the Rockets may be heading …

This year’s NBA Finals games are going to be so meaningful. For the first time in NBA history, two teams who did not qualify for the playoffs the previous season will meet in the Finals. In 2018-19, both the Heat and Lakers finished 10th in their respective conferences. Let’s dive into the stories between the Los Angeles Lakers and the …

After several months of downtime brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, the NBA is back in full swing. This is great news for basketball fans, as they now have something to look forward to during these hot summer months. But which teams have benefitted the most from the season’s restart? And which have shown worrying signs of discontent and/or disappointing …

According to ESPN’s Woj, All-Star NBA player Ben Simmons might not be able to finish the 2019-2020 season with his team. Philadelphia’s All-Star F Ben Simmons will undergo surgery to remove a loose body in his left knee, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 8, 2020 There are no players tested positive for COVID-19 in Orlando but there …

After months of dormancy in the NBA stats, this top basketball league is set to come back to action soon. Most of the teams are looking forward to regaining their strength and conditioning to bring out their best in the remaining games. For punters, the resumption of the NBA guarantees them plenty of betting opportunities at Betway88, as many sports …

We have all read reports of athletes testing positive for COVID-19 and being forced to quarantine for 14 days until they can return to their respective teams. But as the athletes return to practice in preparation for the July 30th start date, we will likely see more NBA players sidelined due to injuries rather than positive coronavirus tests. One such …

This season has already been quite hard on many people, and the restart doesn’t seem to be easy due to the fact that it’s in a bubble. Against the Washington Wizards, the Clippers had only 10 guys out in the court. Since Lou Williams, Ivica Zubac, Patrick Beverly, Landry Shamet, and Montrezl Harrell were all unavailable, the Clippers were counting …

Looking for a fun, entertaining, and data-driven way of sports wagering? Bet on NBA: We explain what tools and data resources you can make use of. When it comes to placing wagers, basketball data is one of the main tools from a vast array of impacting factors. It can also be quite fun and profitable. Winning the bets is a …

During this lull in the NBA, there have been both good and bad aspects to this downtime. With many having time to begin healing their injuries and others having time to train, many players will not be returning for the start of the season. In this article, we will be looking into some of the players that are out this …