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Kevin Durant’s Immature Nature Separates Him From LeBron and Jordan

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen Michael Rapaport leaked direct messages between he and Kevin Durant, KD’s latest social media antics shocked many. However, these offensive DMs are just the latest in a string of events, spanning years back, that have the potential to overshadow his impressive career with his selfish actions and immaturity. Durant’s thin-skinned ego is what separates him from the likes of LeBron and Jordan, and leaves him outside of being an NBA ‘great,’ as those two would never let these kind of things distract from their team. Despite having years of embarrassing arguments and beefs, this takes...

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The Boston Celtics Have a New Direction

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe NBA trade deadline has passed and the Boston Celtics made two small, yet impactful moves. The Celtics have had a disappointing start with a record of 24-25 and are the 8th seed in the East. This remarkably average start is very underwhelming for a Celtics team that has gone to the Eastern Conference Finals in three out of the last four years. With two bonafide all-stars in Jayson Tatum and a breakout season from Jaylen Brown, their struggles are somewhat surprising. Celtics General Manager Danny Ainge has historically been hesitant to shell out his assets...

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What the Trade Deadline Meant for the Lakers

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Los Angeles Lakers played it safe at the trade deadline, electing not to pull the trigger on Kyle Lowry or other rumored players such as Terrance Ross that would have enhanced their win-now window. The Lakers were reportedly unwilling to trade young, promising wing Talen Horton-Tucker in a deal for Lowry, but they were listening to offers for Montrezl Harrell and willing to trade Dennis Schroder in a Lowry deal. With Harrell expected to be competing with Andre Drummond for minutes at Center as well as the current bigs on the roster), it makes sense...

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Blake Griffin: An Overhated and Underrated Pickup for the Nets

Reading Time: 4 minutesJust over two seasons ago, Blake Griffin had completely reinvented his game and was the face of basketball in Detroit. Coming off of a scary injury and some more injury-plagued seasons in Los Angeles, he quietly became an afterthought around the league. The Blake Griffin who was known for his flashy dunks was gone, now becoming a more all-around player, which bored fans as it was becoming evident that “Lob City” was a thing of the past. It was clear that Blake needed a change of scenery to further his basketball career in a positive direction,...

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Miami Heat Mid Season Player Grades

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe first half of the season was a bumpy one for the Heat, starting 7-14, they struggled due to COVID-19 and injuries. Nonetheless, they once again pulled through. Led by Jimmy Butler the Heat have climbed to 4th place in the East while sitting 22-21.  Despite the COVID-19 and injury impacts we have been able to get a semi clear picture of most of the roster.  With that said here are the Heat’s mid season player grades: Jimmy Butler: A. Without Jimmy Butler on the court the Heat have seemed lost for most of the season...

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