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Escaping NBA Purgatory: The Portland Trail Blazers

Escaping NBA Purgatory: The Portland Trail Blazers

Posted by | Jul 31, 2020 | , | 0 |

Reading Time: 3 minutesThis is part 2 of my series of helping NBA teams get out of the dreaded middle ground between title contention and rebuilding. Today, we’ll take a closer look at the Portland Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers are currently sitting outside of the playoff picture. Based on how they do in Orlando, they could squeak in as an 8 seed. Regardless, their team is far from truly contending for a title.  The Blazers have a few key moves they need to make in order to improve to the next tier: Find a more suitable backcourt...

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Predicting the Memphis Grizzlies Eight Games in the Bubble

Predicting the Memphis Grizzlies Eight Games in the Bubble

Posted by | Jul 30, 2020 | , | 0 |

Reading Time: 6 minutesPredicting Grizzlies’ 8 regular season games in Orlando: July 31: vs Blazers – Loss The Memphis Grizzlies and the Portland Trail Blazers faced off only once this season, in a game crucial to positions in the standing, the Youngbloods defeated Lillard’s team 110-104. However, the outcome might be different this time around. One big factor in that game was Brandon Clarke’s 27 points. With Nurkic being out and Hassan Whiteside as the only capable big, Clarke was unchallenged throughout the game. The paint was free for him to roam and dunks came easy. Nurkic will likely...

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Sam Hinkie: Genius or Joke?

Sam Hinkie: Genius or Joke?

Posted by | Jul 30, 2020 | , | 0 |

Reading Time: 2 minutesFormer Sixers GM Sam Hinkie was a genius, not a joke. Even though “The Process” and Hinkie himself are referred to by many as violating the integrity of basketball, it revolutionized the sport. He recognized the essential need of a superstar to win a championship. A top ten player, not just an All-Star, but an MVP caliber player. When looking at NBA Champions the 2003-2004 Pistons were one of the only teams in history to not have a superstar on their team to win a Championship. Hinkie identified that getting a superstar gives you the best...

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Ceilings and Floors for the Western Conference Bubble Teams

Ceilings and Floors for the Western Conference Bubble Teams

Posted by | Jul 30, 2020 | | 0 |

Reading Time: 2 minutesWith the NBA resuming shortly, I have some predictions for the remaining bubble playoff teams, and this is the second part, outlining the Western Conference. Phoenix Suns: The Suns have improved from their past seasons but failed to compete while struggling with DeAndre Ayton’s suspension and injuries. Ceiling – No playoffs Floor – No playoffs San Antonio Spurs: The Spurs have had a disappointing season with two semi-star players, and trading these players is inevitable in the future. Ceiling – No playoffs Floor – No playoffs Sacramento Kings: The Kings have had a less productive season that...

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What A Hypothetical Rockets vs. Nuggets Matchup Would Look Like

What A Hypothetical Rockets vs. Nuggets Matchup Would Look Like

Posted by | Jul 29, 2020 | , , | 0 |

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets currently hold the 6th and 3rd seed in the Western Conference, (respectively) and a best-of-7 matchup between these two teams would be very interesting. This is primarily because of one reason. Height. The Houston Rockets would likely play their normal starting lineup of Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Eric Gordon, Robert Covington, and PJ Tucker. The tallest player in this starting lineup is Robert Covington at 6’7″, and their “center” PJ Tucker is 245 pounds, but only 6’5″. The Denver Nuggets, on the other hand, could theoretically run a lineup of...

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