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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…
It definitely was. Glad to see him playing well in Charlotte.
Is Rudy Gobert worth $200 million?
Oh yeah, you are 100% correct. The Batum contract was shocking. Gobert fits the Jazz team very well, and provides them with a lot of needs like you said. Shaq’s main argument is his points production, however the Jazz have other major anchors on offence such as Spida.
I kind of feel like the Gordon Hayward contract may be looked at the same as Batum in a few years, even though he is playing well now
Is Rudy Gobert worth $200 million?
It’s questionable whether Gobert does enough, he does the dirty work on defence and is a top player in that regard. He is also a glass eater and is improving his offensive game every season.
Is Rudy Gobert worth $200 million?
I agree with Curry as well, both Jokic and Curry have lifted their teams this season and have both been offensively dominant. Kyrie needs to get everything sorted, as he risks becoming labelled as a problem player no team is going to want. Well, that is if he hasn’t already
NBA 2020-21: Five talking points from Week 3
Thank you Nathan, I agree with you that Gobert is not an elite superstar big. However, the Jazz needed to hang on to him to keep their competitive core of Mitchell and Gobert alive. While they need something more than those two to win the big prize, losing Gobert would have been a major dent into their hopes of remaining in the playoff race.
100% agree with your comment
Is Rudy Gobert worth $200 million?
He is a beast in the paint, a guy you do not want to be matched up against
Is Rudy Gobert worth $200 million?
Doncic and Tatum’s time will come for the hate, as you said it comes with the territory. Every great player will have haters, it is how they deal with the adversity that will define the kind of player and person they are
Stephen Curry: The disrespected superstar
Great article, definitely agree that Steph is very under appreciated. Especially true when you look at the stats this season, with the Warriors being 5-0 in games where Steph has scored 30+. This season he is proving that he has always been the man for the Warriors
Stephen Curry: The disrespected superstar
Definitely, the Knicks have looked solid. Hopefully they can maintain their momentum
Way-too-early NBA award predictions: Sixth man of the year and most improved player
It would certainly help for these two to step up, we shall see whether either can stand out,
Don't give up on the Warriors
Firstly, great article. Secondly, The Warriors should make the playoffs due to Steph along, like you mentioned. They also have a few decent players, however their competitive days are over for now. I do not see them contending with teams like the Lakers and Clippers in a seven game series.
Don't give up on the Warriors
Great article, really enjoyed it. My pick for Most Improved would definitely be Jaylen Brown currently, however I think Julius Randle should be in the conversation currently. He has played some great basketball for the Knicks this season and the team is benefitting because of it.
Way-too-early NBA award predictions: Sixth man of the year and most improved player
Thank you, I love the NBA so expect to see plenty more NBA content from me on here. It is brilliant to see Steph back and playing his brand of basketball. As you said, it is easy to forget how fun and talented he is.
The Sixers are looking really good and it’ll be interesting to see how their season unfolds. It is great to have such a fair spread of talent in the league, and I personally am enjoying the league now more than I have during the era of the LeBron/Warriors dominance in the last decade. While super teams are exciting to watch, I like the unpredictable nature that having a spread of talent brings.
However, I do agree that the league will be fighting the Lakers at the moment. LeBron and Davis are a mighty duo and have a great supporting cast around them.
NBA 2020-21: Five talking points from Week 2
If I was the Raptors I would definitely start considering making some moves. They are in a weird position at the moment where either they try to trade up and compete or blow it all up and rebuild.
They currently do not have a team poised to win the title, nor do they have a dreadful team that will be at the bottom of the table. They are in the middle of the pack region.
I think a package for James Harden could help them, as long as they keep VanVleet as I have liked his input this season. Other than that, I would chuck anyone else on the block
NBA 2020-21: Five talking points from Week 2
Philly should keep what they have going at the moment. If it does not work out, then give the trade a whirl. However, so far the Sixers are looking good
NBA 2020-21: Five talking points from Week 1
That is what I was thinking as well. Sure John Wall is playing decent basketball now, however he is aging and injury prone. My guess is they also just wanted Westbrook gone and Wall was there best offer
NBA 2020-21: Five talking points from Week 1
I agree with the comments about Harden, he should have followed regulations and has caused some friction in the locker room.
Any team he plays for will require him to change his gameplay otherwise he just is not going to work. Houston has made it clear that the play is all about Harden and clearly that does not win titles.
I would definitely take a trade for Simmons if I’m the rockets since it’s the best offer they will get. But I don’t see them getting a player like Bam. What other pieces would they trade once Harden is gone? I would be hanging onto Wood and no one would want that horrendous contract owed to John Wall
NBA 2020-21: Five talking points from Week 1
Yes definitely, NBA results such as the Hornets defeating the Nets are crazy, along with the Mavs thrashing the Clippers
NBA: Predicting the 2020-21 Eastern Conference standings
Toronto could potentially slip out of the playoffs this season, but I think the talent they have will get them through to at least 8th.
Cleveland certainly have some good young talent, but I think they are a couple of years away from making the postseason
NBA: Predicting the 2020-21 Eastern Conference standings
Thank you Willie, I thought the 8 was the safest bet as well. I considered moving the Rockets, Pelicans or Grizzlies up, however with how their teams are I just could not do it. The Pelicans and Grizzlies both have a lot of promise, however just not quite enough to crack the postseason yet. The Rockets will be under a lot of scrutiny and depending what happens with Harden will determine where they end up.
I really am high on Phoenix this season and I hope they do not disappoint. Paul did wonders for my OKC team last season and I would love to see him do the same for Phoenix. I could see them upsetting a team in the first round with their talent
Predicting the 2020-21 Western Conference standings
I could see Harden with the Heat, it would just take an attitude adjustment for him. It would be interesting to see how he would work with Jimmy Butler (personality wise).
I’m not sold on Herro as a future superstar completely either, however the kid definitely has a lot of upside. The Heat will be hesitant to trade him (but for Harden you would do it in a heartbeat).
Rockets best trade option is Simmons, and I believe the Sixers will wait it out and see how Harden’s trade value goes. Currently, I would say it is going down due to the fact that Harden has absolutely no intent on staying with the Rockets (so they have no leverage). Unless Simmons builds a jumpshot, I am not completely sold on him to carry the Sixers into the future. However, the team is certainly set up well this season to enhance his strengths
Ranking James Harden's preferred trade destinations
It will all depend on whether the Sixers think their window is now or whether they will hold out and see how Embiid/Simmons continue to do. So far, I would call it a disappointment, but do not expect the Sixers to give up Simmons straight away unless the team has a struggling start to the season
Ranking James Harden's preferred trade destinations
Although I like that move, I think the Bulls are sticking with their backcourt of White and LaVine. Although, I have heard people throwing around the Magic as a destination which would be interesting
Three trade destinations for Russell Westbrook
The Nets certainly win the trade on paper, however I think they will not be the ultimate winner. They gave up a lot for one guy and lost a lot of depth and their defensive prowess. While they will be a tough offensive unit, who is going to run the bench?
I personally think Houston set themselves up nicely with a good player in Oladipo and a bunch of unprotected picks, reminds me of the Pierce/Garnett to Brooklyn trade. Pacers also did a great job as I believe LeVert is an upgrade from Dipo at this stage and he has brighter upside
The winners and losers of the James Harden trade