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[ October 21, 2019 ] Western Conference preseason rankings NBA
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[ October 17, 2019 ] Eastern Conference preseason rankings NBA
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[ October 11, 2019 ] Sacramento Kings are the Western Conference’s dark horses NBA

Western Conference preseason rankings

October 21, 2019 Matthew Bowen 0

Little evokes America as vividly as the Wild West. The unpredictability of the land, the lawlessness, there is a reason this landmark of American culture was nicknamed ‘The Land of Opportunity’.

This rings especially true for the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association.… Read more

NBA preseason predictions: Champion, individual awards, predictions

October 19, 2019 franchisesports 0

Our writers look ahead to the new NBA season with a series of predictions from eventual champion through to underachieving team and Defensive Player of the Year.

Eastern Conference preseason rankings

October 17, 2019 Sam Cox 0

The Eastern Conference rankings look a fair bit different from 12 months ago. Rosters have changed significantly over the summer, though the East remains in the shadow of the West after Kawhi Leonard left the Toronto Raptors for the Los Angeles Sun.

Sacramento Kings are the Western Conference’s dark horses

October 11, 2019 Matthew Bowen 1

It is a NBA off-season tradition to knight a 'dark horse'. A fashionable team with a collection of young, unproven talents eager to make their stance on the landscape of the NBA. This year it is clearly the Sacramento Kings.

James Harden’s new shot is no more than a distraction

October 1, 2019 Sam Cox 0

James Harden unveiled his new one-footed, off-balance shot in preseason on Monday night.

Andre Drummond opting out is the best case scenario for the Detroit Pistons

August 27, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Detroit Pistons centre Andre Drummond has already made it clear he intends to decline his player option and become a free agent at the end of the 2019/20 NBA season, as reported by Marlowe Alter of the Detroit Free Press.

Underappreciated James Harden will define his legacy this season

August 26, 2019 Sam Cox 0

James Harden celebrates his 30th birthday after missing out on a second consecutive MVP despite another incredible season of scoring.

This season will reveal if Devin Booker can ever reach his All-NBA potential

August 22, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has made headlines this week for that pickup game video. The Suns will be hoping their star man can attract attention at a similar rate during the regular season.

What the Lakers should do after DeMarcus Cousins’ injury

August 18, 2019 Sam Cox 0

DeMarcus Cousins has torn his ACL, leaving the Los Angeles Lakers with a roster dilemma ahead of the 2019/20 NBA season.

Lakers reliance on LeBron increases with Cousins’ ACL tear

August 15, 2019 Matthew Bowen 1

Cousins’ injury is a cruel reminder that nothing is guaranteed in this league and teams must take nothing for granted. With the Lakers already one man down, even more pressure will be put on an ageing LeBron James to deliver in what will be his seventeenth season.

Appreciate Magic Johnson’s career regardless of his turbulent front office tenure

August 14, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Looking back on Magic Johnson's career as a player and entertainer.

The shot and step over that made Allen Iverson an icon

August 12, 2019 Dean Fitzgerald 0

The night Allen Iverson stopped the Los Angeles Lakers.

Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum needs to finally take a step forward in 2019/20

August 10, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum looked ready to ascend to All-Stardom during the 2017/18 NBA playoffs. Dunking on LeBron James, racking up points and leading the Celtics’ offence in a deep postseason run, Tatum was drawing comparisons with Kobe Bryant. He was Boston’s future.

Who is the best player in the NBA?

July 28, 2019 John Burns 0

The new NBA season is fast approaching people and we're going to take a look at four guys who could be the best player in the league.

Ranked: The five best duos in the NBA

July 24, 2019 Matthew Bowen 0

No matter what the rank of these NBA tag-teams, we as basketball fanatics should be thrilled to finally see a competitive, wide open league. Whoever ends up as NBA Champions next year, one thing is for sure - sit back, relax and enjoy.