Predictions for a weekend full of exciting NBA events — The NBA All-Star break is here! We have officially reached the halfway point of the 2021–22 season, and it’s been one for the ages. From unexpected team success (Bulls, Cavaliers, Grizzlies) to impressive rookie performances (Mobley, Giddey, Barnes), this season has more than delivered. With an All-Star Weekend chock-full of…

Four teams looking for direction in the wild NBA — Another NBA season, another trade deadline full of swirling rumors. The best midseason deals are usually struck in the closing hours, but on Tuesday, we saw two major transactions go down between franchises looking to move the needle. In this article, I will be reviewing the deals between the Pacers…

From rookies to seasoned veterans, unexpected chances are coming at every turn — On Monday night, newly-signed Minnesota Timberwolves big man Greg Monroe became the 541st NBA player to suit up for a game this season, breaking an all-time record. Drafted seventh overall in 2010, Monroe hadn’t played in an NBA game since 2019. …

With outstanding support, Curry has etched himself into basketball’s history books — On Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, NBA fans witnessed a monumental piece of basketball history. Steph Curry hit his 2,974th career 3-pointer, surpassing Hall-of-Famer Ray Allen for the most of all time. …

The good, bad, and ugly 20 games into the 2021–22 NBA campaign — The beginning of each regular season in the NBA is always full of surprises. So far this year, the Hawks have really struggled, DeMar DeRozan is taking threes again, and the Wizards are fourth in the Eastern Conference. You just never know what can transpire over the course of 20…

Energy and evolution has been the key to Barnes’s scorching start — As the 2021 NBA draft neared, it became clear that Scottie Barnes was rising up the big boards of many teams (and experts). Coming off a solid freshman season at Florida State, Barnes’s primary appeal stemmed from his defensive versatility. …

Taking a look at one of the league’s brightest stars — At just 22 years old, Ja Morant is looking like an MVP candidate. The Grizzlies guard opened the 2021–22 season with a bang, storming his way to 37 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists in a 132–121 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He hasn’t taken his foot off the gas…

Evaluating the best and worst performances from the first two games of the 2021–22 season — After a three-month break, the NBA kicked back into gear on Tuesday night for the beginning of the 2021–22 season. There was plenty of movement this offseason, as teams look to compete with juggernauts like the Nets, Bucks, and Lakers. Conversely, many teams stayed put, confident with their roster and…

Sitting out all season, Irving‘s relationship with Brooklyn has become tentative — The Brooklyn Nets dropped a bombshell on Tuesday, announcing that starting point guard Kyrie Irving will not play or practice with the team until he gets his first COVID-19 vaccine. The headline comes after Irving intended to join the Nets as a “part-time” player this season, planning to sit out…