By Alec Marcus The most polarizing, publicized, and pressurized team in the NBA was sent home on Monday night at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. It caused a much more bitter taste within the Lakers organization than their scintillating run had only a year prior. The difference is that their season finished in lateContinue reading “The Lakers Just Aren’t Good Enough”
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Good Riddance to the Phoenix Suns
By Alec Marcus Last night, my least favorite roster construction in the NBA fell flat on its face in the most magnificent fashion – a clean-sweep right out of the First Round. Nobody thought the Minnesota Timberwolves would win four straight. I just thought they’d win because they were the better team. I’ve known reallyContinue reading “Good Riddance to the Phoenix Suns”
Trade Grades: Dame D.O.L.L.A. to the Buck$
By Alec Marcus Last week, the Portland Trail Blazers officially turned over a new leaf by trading their all-time leading scorer, Damian Lillard, to the Milwaukee Bucks in an Earth-shattering deal that also involved the Phoenix Suns. The Blazers legend formally requested a trade back in July, voicing displeasure with the team’s direction and hisContinue reading “Trade Grades: Dame D.O.L.L.A. to the Buck$”
Nick Nurse and the Raptors were set up to fail
By Alec Marcus They actually did it. After a long rebuild and five years of devastating playoff exits, the Toronto Raptors finally broke through and reached the NBA Finals. They faced off against the team of the decade, the Golden State Warriors, and actually came out on top, winning their first NBA Championship and theContinue reading “Nick Nurse and the Raptors were set up to fail”
The Knicks might not have addressed their biggest weakness
By Alec Marcus Every fan has something they don’t like about the Knicks. Some are tired of Julius Randle, their bulldozing All-Star power forward whose shown to be moody and ineffective during the playoffs. Halfway through a 4-year, $117 million extension, he’s maintained his production but has supporters wanting more. Others are tired of RJContinue reading “The Knicks might not have addressed their biggest weakness”
Grant Williams to Dallas is the best move of the offseason
By Alec Marcus What I really love most about Free Agency is seeing players leave teams who are underutilizing them for teams that will give them a chance at reaching their potential. Players change teams for several reasons: more money, a better role, heading home, a shot at the title. But what excites me moreContinue reading “Grant Williams to Dallas is the best move of the offseason”
The Heat will be just fine if they don’t land Damian Lillard
By Alec Marcus If you’ve been keeping up with the NBA offseason thus far, you’ll know the hottest topic of the summer is Damian Lillard requesting a trade. The Trail Blazer-lifer is about to turn 33 years old and is coming off a spectacular season, in which he became the franchise’s leading scorer and recordedContinue reading “The Heat will be just fine if they don’t land Damian Lillard”
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