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Do The Spurs Have A Point Guard Problem?
The San Antonio Spurs have a deep roster yet again this season. Despite an injury-plagued campaign, Gregg Popovich has given minutes to many players, most of whom have proved ready to contribute when their number is called. The point guard position is an example of this depth. Patty Mills (24.3), Tony Parker (21.7) and Dejounte […] → Read More
Breaking down Kawhi Leonard’s season debut against Mavericks
Tuesday night certainly could have gone a lot better for the San Antonio Spurs. Against the lowly Dallas Mavericks, the Spurs had trouble shooting and stumbled their way to a 95-89 loss. The team shot just 40.2 percent from the field, 25 percent from long distance and 63.2 percent from the free-throw line. Of course, […] → Read More
2017-18 NBA Power Rankings
We’re still approaching the one-third mark of the 2017-18 NBA season, so it’s early. So far, though, it looks like a clear pack of six elite teams is emerging: the Houston Rockets, Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors, in order of record. After that group, there’s a whole […] → Read More
2017-18 NBA Power Rankings
Injuries seem to be more prevalent than usual at this early point in the NBA season. Kawhi Leonard, Chris Paul, Rudy Gobert, Gordon Hayward and Isaiah Thomas are all nursing at least somewhat significant injuries. Several other important players are also banged up and on the sidelines. In spite of these injuries, the NBA has […] → Read More
Brandon Paul Is Latest Hidden Gem For Spurs
Brandon Paul has been on NBA radars for several years. Coming off his senior year at Illinois in 2013, Paul was an explosive shooting guard with good shotmaking ability and plenty of athleticism. However, his suspect consistency, decision-making and below-average size for the two position (6-4 in shoes) led to him going undrafted. Over the […] → Read More
2017-18 NBA rookie class could be an all-time great
The future of the NBA is in great hands, and the 2017-18 rookie class is a big reason why. One of the top storylines of the early season is just how many first-year players have made their presence known despite their inexperience. A young and deep 2017 NBA Draft class has proven its worth already. […] → Read More
Spurs showing how much they miss Kawhi Leonard
The San Antonio Spurs are 4-3. That's not bad for a team missing a superstar like Kawhi Leonard and a decent veteran point guard, Tony Parker. → Read More
LaMarcus Aldridge shining in absence of Kawhi Leonard
LaMarcus Aldridge‘s tenure with the San Antonio Spurs has had its ups and downs, to say the least. While Aldridge has developed his defensive game and had several great moments since joining the team two years ago, the negatives stood out heading into this season. Fans and commentators around the league understandably fixated on his […] → Read More
Pros And Cons Of LaMarcus Aldridge Contract Extension
Just when you thought a crazy NBA offseason full of surprising transactions was over, the San Antonio Spurs did something completely unexpected on the eve of the regular season: sign LaMarcus Aldridge to an extension. Aldridge was in trade rumors during the offseason, and most people assumed he would opt out of his contract next […] → Read More
7 NBA players having preseason breakouts
The NBA preseason isn’t a perfect predictor of how things will turn out in meaningful games. Teams often use weird rotations or sit key players completely. Established players will sometimes give less than their best effort. However, when certain guys play unexpectedly well in preseason, they deserve credit. Two such players are the Los Angeles […] → Read More
Kawhi Leonard Injury Provides Opportunity For His Supporting Cast
The San Antonio Spurs‘ Kawhi Leonard might have the biggest workload in the NBA today. Though head coach Gregg Popovich usually keeps Leonard’s minutes under control, he relies on his 26-year-old superstar to play at a superstar level on both ends of the floor. On defense, Leonard takes frequent turns on the best perimeter scorers […] → Read More
2017-18 NBA Power Rankings
The NBA’s conference imbalance has only gotten worse this offseason. Four Eastern Conference All-Stars from last season (Jimmy Butler, Paul Millsap, Paul George and Carmelo Anthony) headed West, while only Gordon Hayward did the opposite. Where exactly do all of these squads stand as training camps begin? Let’s rank them. 1. Golden State Warriors (2016-17 […] → Read More
Why you should watch the Hawks in 2017-18
The Atlanta Hawks won’t be on many teams’ or fans’ radar in 2017-18. They lost several of their best players during the offseason and are rebuilding around a new group of players, many of whom are young or unheralded. It’s safe to say that the franchise’s 10-year playoff streak is about to end. But there’s […] → Read More
7 Bold Predictions For The 2017-18 NBA Season
What would the NBA offseason be without all the #hottakes about the upcoming season? It would be less fun, that's for sure. → Read More
Rudy Gay’s recent comments great sign for future with Spurs
The on-court reputation of San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay has seen better days. Gay started his career with the Memphis Grizzlies as a super-athletic scoring 3. In his second season, he averaged 20.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per game at the age of 21. He was one of the league’s top young stars. Over […] → Read More
Breaking Down Hall Of Fame Odds For Active NBA Players
Last Friday featured the 2017 Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. Two former NBA players, Tracy McGrady and George McGinnis, both earned their spots in Springfield, Massachusetts. Which of today’s NBA players also have a chance at earning this prestigious distinction? A lot of guys at least have a shot. We’ll break players down into […] → Read More
Ranking NBA's MVP Candidates In 2017-18
In two of the last three years, the NBA’s Most Valuable Player race has been thrilling. The 2014-15 season brought us an intense battle between Stephen Curry and James Harden, with LeBron James and Russell Westbrook also putting forth excellent seasons. Curry ended up winning. Last season, Westbrook edged Harden in a season stacked by […] → Read More
Ranking NBA's Coach Of The Year Candidates For 2017-18
At the moment, all 30 NBA head coaches from last season are set to start the 2017-18 campaign with the same team. This is a major change from last summer, when 10 squads hired new head coaches. This should be huge for the continuity of teams around the league. Players will be more cohesive on […] → Read More
Ranking NBA's Top 10 Teams After Cavaliers-Celtics Blockbuster
Tuesday night brought the NBA community one of the wackiest trades in league history. The two best teams in the Eastern Conference traded All-Star point guards. Not only that, it was Kyrie Irving (the first pick in the 2011 draft) being swapped to the Boston Celtics for Isaiah Thomas (the last pick in the 2011 draft). […] → Read More
Ranking Defensive Player Of The Year Candidates Heading Into 2017-18
In the NBA's last several seasons, the Defensive Player of the Year award has been one of the most entertaining to track. → Read More