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St Kilda and OKC Thunder die hard. Writes about NBA/AFL. Does not take Westbrook slander. Contact: LiamC16498@hotmail.com
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The NBA season is well and truly underway, with trade rumours and roster changes imminent. There has been an influx of big moments and…
The NBA was full of massive performances this week, with many players showcasing their abilities as All-Star votes opened. Superstars, both on winning and…
An eastern conference clash is on the table today as the big three of the Brooklyn Nets will be taking on the Toronto Raptors,…
The NBA has had no shortage of stories this week, with great performances and rumours circulating through the basketball world. From vintage performances to…
Another big game in the NBA today, as the Utah Jazz host the New York Knicks. Both teams have had solid seasons and will…
Australian Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers will be looking to continue their strong start to the season, as they take on the Detroit…
What an eventful week in the NBA. Arguably the biggest trade in years occurred this week in the James Harden trade, one that has…
A blockbuster clash of the titans awaits us today, as the new-look Brooklyn Nets take on the Milwaukee Bucks in Brooklyn. Join The Roar…
As every basketball fan would be aware, the Brooklyn Nets shook about the NBA landscape by acquiring James Harden in a massive four-team trade…
James Harden has finally gotten his wish and has been traded to the Brooklyn Nets to join superstars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. The…
The New Orleans Pelicans will be against the odds when they take on the Los Angeles Clippers in LA. Join The Roar for a…
Tensions will be high when the Houston Rockets look for revenge against the Los Angeles Lakers in a clash at the Toyota Center, after…
As COVID continues to rock the sporting world, many NBA teams have been affected by the virus, with games being postponed. The season also…
Thanks to recent comments from Shaquille O'Neal, we are left questioning if Utah's French star is worth the massive contract he received in late…
After working out the kinks during opening week, some teams are starting to find their groove as the season progresses. The second week of…
The NBA season has finally begun with a big week of games kicking off the regular season. This stretch of games saw big performances,…
The NBA season has just begun. Psychics and punters alike are attempting to predict the winners and losers of the regular season. I shall…
The NBA had a crazy 2019-20 year, with the complications of the pandemic forcing the season to be postponed for months. However, after the…
It is no secret that James Harden wants to leave the Rockets, with reports first surfacing from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski last month. The report…
With NBA free agency winding down, it may seem like every good player has been signed. Many teams have gotten better, while others have…
I had heard it was the Karen’s husband giving insults as well as LeBron, with the wife then backing him up.
NBA 2020-21: Five talking points from Week 6
May be a little bit behind with this article, but I shall have a week 7 article out in the next couple of days 😊
NBA 2020-21: Five talking points from Week 6
He had a really good game today, loved it 👍
NBA 2020-21: Five talking points from Week 5
Could see him playing starter and they push Steph to shooting guard, but he could really dominate for that second unit
NBA 2020-21: Five talking points from Week 5
He is in the top 4, but I have him behind Simmons and Bogut.
Joe Ingles is the best basketballer Australia has ever produced
Thank you 2dogz, I really want to see him go to either the Clippers or the Warriors. I think he would fit both teams well
NBA 2020-21: Five talking points from Week 5
Hey Christo, appreciate your reply. I think Randle has been more of a reason for the Knicks winning games this season, and he has improved his stats all-around (his playmaking skills being a lot better this season than last). However, my overall favourite at the moment is Jaylen Brown or Jerami Grant
The NBA award frontrunners after four weeks of play
Forgot about Christian Wood. He is definitely playing good basketball
The NBA award frontrunners after four weeks of play
Good choices, I would also consider Jaylen Brown and Julius Randle for Most Improved Player award. However, Grant is the clear favourite at the moment despite the Pistons terrible record
The NBA award frontrunners after four weeks of play
It is good to see Ingles going well, but yeah I agree that he should shoot more. But he plays within the system I suppose.
I think Houston are looking more towards a fully fledged rebuild, which is strange since they are now stuck with John Wall. Oladipo will likely be shipped off or will walk in free agency, and the picks are more like some security in order to build their future.
So pick swaps are essentially what it says, except with like a clause. For example, Houston will swap picks with the Nets for that year (but only if the Nets pick is a better pick than there’s).
So say the Rockets get Pick 3 and the Nets get Pick 22, the Rockets would keep their pick because its the best pick. But, say the Nets get Pick 6 and the Rockets get Pick 14, the Rockets would get the Nets pick because it is better and the Nets would get Houston’s pick. That’s just an example but I hope that makes sense
NBA 2020-21: Five talking points from Week 4
No worries man, absolutely loving KD’s play at the moment.
Kinda hope Embiid or Jokic keep it up though and win the MVP award
Who's leading the NBA MVP race?
I’m really pleased with this top 5 at the moment, and it is brilliant to see two big men in the top 3 on the list. Both Embiid and Jokic have been balling, and I’d say arguably should be higher than Bron. However, you cannot fault what he and the Lakers have been doing this season.
Also, as much as his move still stings me since I’m an OKC fan, it is great to see KD come back from that terrible injury to playing almost better than ever. Great article!
Who's leading the NBA MVP race?
The Jazz surely have settled, and it will be interesting to see whether they can improve. I do like your idea of Robert Williams in the trade for Hayward though as he does have a lot of upside
Is Rudy Gobert worth $200 million?
Holiday could have helped the team out on the defensive end as well, however I think Hayward for Gobert is not a good deal at all. Gobert brings the defensive prowess in the paint and is one of the best shot blockers in the game. Plus, the Jazz already have a lot of scorers. Porter Jr. could be a nice pick up if they get him cheap though
Is Rudy Gobert worth $200 million?
I appreciate your opinion, and McGee would git the team will. However, Gobert is a valuable player for the team the majority of the time. While it could be debated this his inability to stretch the floor should downgrade his contract, he does fit what the Jazz needs.
What other players would you suggest they spend that money on if they can get them?
Is Rudy Gobert worth $200 million?
Oh definitely, Nash is in a lose/lose scenario. If they go well, he will not get any credit. If it doesn’t succeed, Nash is going to be thrown under the bus. Probably got the hardest egos to manage in the NBA
Will the new-look Nets be better with or without Kyrie Irving?
DeAndre is pretty much untouchable at the moment due to Durant and Irving wanting him to play over there.
Plus, that trade would be really good for the Nets, however as you said it is absolutely crazy for the Clippers to do that. Unless they know they are going to get production out of Irving, I would not be trading him for another star that is turning up every night
Will the new-look Nets be better with or without Kyrie Irving?
Very good points Jacks, I did not think about the impact it would have on Durant since he went over there to play with Irving. However, would playing with Harden be able to make up for that move if it meant more depth?
It would be interesting and definitely would make the Nets better if they could some depth for him, but I do agree his value is definitely questionable. Would a team outside of contention be willing to trade some talent for a superstar and risk Irving not wanting to play?
Will the new-look Nets be better with or without Kyrie Irving?
Agree with your comments except for the trading of Oladipo from the Pacers being dumb. It was a steal for the Rockets, however I think LeVert will fit in nicely in Indiana and is a better player currently than Oladipo
James Harden traded in huge deal
Exactly right, need to figure out whose the Bron, whose the Wade and who the Bosh is. They are in win now mode and will be under a lot of pressure to get it done
James Harden traded to Brooklyn: Winners and losers of the four-team blockbuster trade
Oladipo was a steal for the Rockets, I’ll have to check out your article as well.
Either Oladipo will the fill the void for the Rockets in shooting guard somewhat, or they can use his expiring deal as further trade bait or to open up some cap space. Easy win for the Rockets
James Harden traded to Brooklyn: Winners and losers of the four-team blockbuster trade
Rockets definitely did a good job with their trade, they managed to get good talent in Oladipo and Exum. They also managed to get a lot of unprotected draft picks, which will help the young team develop. While it may look bleak at the moment, the Rockets have a bright future ahead.
James Harden traded to Brooklyn: Winners and losers of the four-team blockbuster trade
There is no doubt about the offensive firepower of the Brooklyn Nets, however the egos and the defensive struggles will be difficult to manage. They will need to bring in some defensive talent on the cheap and it will be interesting to see how it all works out.
Nash is going to have a tough time managing all the egos.
James Harden traded to Brooklyn: Winners and losers of the four-team blockbuster trade
Thank you for reading rakshop, I 100% agree with your comments. No matter whether the Nets are successful or unsuccessful, Nash will receive the blame.
It is a lot of pressure for a first year coach to deal with so many egos and he will struggle to manage the team. The Nets have lost a lot of depth and will be under the pump, and while the three stars of the Nets will be under the microscope, so will Nash.
James Harden traded to Brooklyn: Winners and losers of the four-team blockbuster trade
Beal has been brilliant, I do not think he will win MVP though as the Wizards record has been woeful
NBA 2020-21: Five talking points from Week 6