Once upon a time, Antoine Walker was the richest player in Boston Celtics history. The near 23-year-old Walker signed a six-year extension worth $71 million. This was one season after Walker averaged 22.4 points and 10.2 rebounds per game, both top-10 finishes in the NBA. Walker was seen as the team’s franchise star, their first since the 1993 tragedy of the late Reggie Lewis. … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Trade Review #13: Antoine Walker to the Mavericks
2023-24 NBA Power Rankings: Warriors and 76ers Make Huge Jumps
With Tuesday being election day, the NBA gets week 3 underway on Wednesday. There have been a lot of surprises in the early going, which has resulted in a lot of movement, including a massive shakeup in the top 5 of my NBA Power Rankings. The Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State were among the teams on an uphill projectory, while the Phoenix Suns dropped out of the top … [Read more...] about 2023-24 NBA Power Rankings: Warriors and 76ers Make Huge Jumps
NBA In-Season Tournament: Best Bets to Advance from Group Stages
As the 2023-2024 NBA season unfolds, fans are in for an exciting new addition to the basketball landscape – the In-Season Tournament. This midseason showdown promises intense competition and thrilling matchups in an all-new format. The tournament features 3 groups from each conference and 5 teams within each group. The teams were separated by a calculation of regular season … [Read more...] about NBA In-Season Tournament: Best Bets to Advance from Group Stages
Can Luka Doncic Sustain This Level of Play?
There was no question coming into the new NBA season that Luka Doncic would pick up right where he left off. The Dallas Mavericks bolstered their roster through the draft and have received decent help from their other guards. Doncic remains magical, but it begs the question, how long can he keep this up? The NBA season is as brutal as it is long, and for the Mavericks to make … [Read more...] about Can Luka Doncic Sustain This Level of Play?
2023-24 NBA Power Rankings: Where are the 76ers and Clippers After Blockbuster Deal?
The 2023-24 NBA enters its second week of action on Tuesday. Here is my third comprehensive NBA Power Rankings. The big news early Tuesday morning was the the Philadelphia 76ers trading disgruntled point guard James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers. 2023-24 NBA Power Rankings: Where are the 76ers and Clippers After Blockbuster Deal? 1. Phoenix Suns (2-1), No Movement Phoenix … [Read more...] about 2023-24 NBA Power Rankings: Where are the 76ers and Clippers After Blockbuster Deal?