The passion is still present when I’m not on the sidelines — Dear young, aspiring sportswriter, I’ve just finished writing my third article in two days — two about my NBA mock draft and one about trade rumors. It comes on the second day of my five-day quarantine. You read that right. I’m writing about sports while sick with you-know-what. A lot…

This story was written on October 23 and submitted for Cal State Northridge’s “Journalism Day” Conference, where it received first place in the “sports writing” category. Pushing, arguing, and chaos on the bench. That dramatic scene is all too familiar with any team, especially a new one trying to get…

Buyers, sellers, and those in between — The NBA Trade Deadline is officially one month away. In a season where trades have been all talk and little action, that could quickly change as teams figure out their identities and take steps to fulfill them. …

A deep dive into an underwhelming season and what the future could hold — When the Minnesota Timberwolves initially traded for Rudy Gobert, everyone expected them to boost into contender status. …

The new year brings plenty of storylines to watch as the NBA season continues. From All Stars to award season, there is no shortage of headlines that will fill social media feeds for the next few months. However, one aspect of this season to look for is the teams looking…

What does it mean for Chi-Town, both now and in the future? — Two years after the Bulls acquired DeMar DeRozan, Bulls fans believed they were one step closer to becoming legitimate contenders — if they’re not already there. Now, recent rumors indicate the exact opposite: they might be one step closer to a rebuild…if they’re not already there. The Current Situation In the two years…

Who needs to step up with AD out? — While all eyes were on the World Cup Final, Lakers fans received the news that Anthony Davis will miss “at least one month” with a right foot injury sustained against Denver last week. Now, the 12–16 Lakers are forced to turn to other options to salvage their season…

AD’s incredible start to the season visualized — If there’s one thing Lakers fans can be thankful for in an otherwise dismal start to the season, it’s the resurgence of Anthony Davis. The 6'10" Kentucky alum has been handed the keys to the franchise for the foreseeable future, and he has shown a consistent resiliance despite LA’s troubles. …

The Magic have no shortage of young talent on this year’s roster, but one name that has stood above the rest — literally and figuratively — has been 22-year-old Sudanese big man Bol Bol. In 13 games (eight starts), the 7'2" power forward from Oregon has averaged 11.5 points, 7.5…