This June, the Oklahoma City Thunder won their first NBA championship. The franchise’s first NBA Finals appearance, however, came back in 2012. The Thunder’s young and exciting trio of stars was the envy of the league, apparently, of one team more than others. Few could have predicted a 13-year NBA Finals hiatus. Even fewer would have said that none of those young stars would … [Read more...] about Rockets-Thunder: A Soap Opera NBA Rivalry
Warriors Have the Blueprint for a Kuminga Deal
The Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga find themselves in an uncomfortable situation. Kuminga wants more playing time and a chance to show off his skills, while the Warriors believe he doesn’t fit alongside Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler. They hoped to find a trade partner this summer and upgrade their roster using the young forward. However, that hasn’t been the case. … [Read more...] about Warriors Have the Blueprint for a Kuminga Deal
Who Should The Thunder Play on Opening Night?
The Thunder are in the midst of Summer League action. While the regular season is still a couple of months away, the offseason moves are just about done. Most NBA teams have finalized their rosters and are gearing up for next season. However, since the Thunder won the NBA championship, they will be the team that gets to play on opening night. While the schedule won’t be … [Read more...] about Who Should The Thunder Play on Opening Night?
Rockets Summer League Star Auditioning For Larger Role
The Houston Rockets made their Summer League debut Friday night. This offseason, the Rockets traded away their tenth overall pick for Kevin Durant and thus, don’t have any high-profile rookies on the roster. But fans will take great interest in one returning player this season. The front office will be hoping Reed Sheppard is ready and shipshape for duty. Rockets Summer League … [Read more...] about Rockets Summer League Star Auditioning For Larger Role
Analyzing All No. 1 NBA Draft Picks Since 2000: Who Should Have Been The Top Selection Each Year
The 2025 NBA Draft was completed three weeks ago, with Duke’s Cooper Flagg as expected going No. 1 overall to the Dallas Mavericks. So, I figured there wasn’t a better time than to do a deep analysis on the No. 1 overall picks since 2000. So, here is a look at the tiering rating system of this century’s No. 1 selections and whether they were the right choice. Analyzing All No. … [Read more...] about Analyzing All No. 1 NBA Draft Picks Since 2000: Who Should Have Been The Top Selection Each Year