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…

Evaluating Key Players Who Could be on the Move This Summer — Although the Conference Finals are still underway, it’s never to early for free agency rumors to begin. Already, there is speculation about who’s going where, making for an exciting offseason ahead. With all but four teams eliminated, here are the biggest names to watch in free agency (so far). Player Options: Russell Westbrook and James Harden

What’s in store between the Heat vs Celtics and the Warriors vs Mavericks — The 2022 conference semifinals have provided plenty of fantastic finishes and unexpected outcomes — from Giannis making history despite the Bucks’ shortcomings to the Suns imploding in game 7 against Luka and the Mavericks. All of those events have led to the 2022 Conference Finals: Celtics vs Heat in the…

Evaluating G League Ignite and OTE Prospects and Discussing the Future of Those Leagues — For the most part, NBA Draft prospects have come from established college basketball programs. That began to change last year, when Jalen Green was selected second overall from the NBA G League Ignite. Now, the 2022 NBA Draft has four Ignite and three Overtime Elite prospects among its class of…

What’s Next for the Philadelphia 76ers? — Well, it happened yet again. Another Sixer second-round exit. This year was probably supposed to be “the one” for Philly fans — Embiid was playing at an MVP level, Tyrese Maxey broke out, and then the Sixers went out and swapped Ben Simmons for James Harden at the deadline. A…

AKA Why Fans Should Not Be in Charge of NBA Front Offices — In honor of the monstrosity created by ESPN pictured above, I decided to hop on Fanspo and find the three best and worst NBA trade proposals. Best Trade Proposals

The NBA Draft has seen plenty of prospects from plenty of colleges and universities. But which colleges and universities have the most draft picks and active players in the league? That will be the focus of today’s article, so let’s jump right in. Colleges with the Most NBA First-Round Draft Picks

Strus’s stunning season for Miami could signal an end to Robinson’s time in South Beach — The Miami Heat paid Duncan Robinson in the offseason, and I mean PAID him. Five years and $90 million to be exact. While Robinson played well in the regular season — 10.9 PPG, 2.6 RPG, and 1.6 APG while shooting 37.2% from deep — he has practically disappeared in the…

And where they could possibly wind up — As the above image suggests, quite a few players are going to be hitting the road this offseason…to their new teams. The 2022 NBA Playoffs have come with a side of trade rumors for players that, like the rest of us, are enjoying them from the comfort of their homes. …