Posted February 17, 2025 By Alec Marcus This past NBA Trade Deadline was…special. It wasn’t a typical rumor mill hypothesizing “will they or won’t they” storylines, as we’ve seen in years past with James Harden and Kevin Durant trades. This was more of a Pompeii-like volcanic eruption that led to subsequent moves forcing teams toContinue reading “10 Deadline Trade Grades”
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The Day the Mavs Died
Posted February 3, 2025 By Alec Marcus Three key notes before we get started… — This past Saturday night, the Dallas Mavericks signed off on trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a three-team deal that also included the Utah Jazz. It is the most shocking trade in NBA history, it stands toContinue reading “The Day the Mavs Died”
Flipping the Fox
By Alec Marcus Posted January 29, 2025 While the NBA rumor mill is ordinarily juicy, the current news cycle is as distasteful as it gets. Jimmy Butler has ex-communicated with the Heat for the third time this MONTH and cratered his value, Bradley Beal has succumbed to a $50 million bench role on a no-tradeContinue reading “Flipping the Fox”
5 Trade Ideas for Jimmy Butler
By Alec Marcus Posted January 6, 2025 Well…here we are again… The NBA’s most polarizing superstar is asking to be traded, for the fourth time. Jimmy Butler, again frustrated with his team’s performance and still wanting to play on a contending team, wants out of Miami. We’re never quite sure how Butler’s tenures will endContinue reading “5 Trade Ideas for Jimmy Butler”
Junkyard Dogs for a Jungle Cat
By Alec Marcus Both Minnesota and New York had overcome spring heartbreak with summers of bliss. The Timberwolves felt like true contenders for the first time in 20 years after their miraculous run to the Western Conference Finals, and they had a stellar first day of the NBA Draft landing two decorated collegiate players. TheContinue reading “Junkyard Dogs for a Jungle Cat”
Trade Grades: Dame D.O.L.L.A. to the Buck$
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$”
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