-Originally published 2/10/23- Holy Cacti Batman! Durant being shipped to Phoenix in the middle of the night turned the NBA on its head and really blew up the NBA trade deadline. Phoenix, Chicago, and Toronto were expected to be teams moving big pieces in order to restructure their rosters. Toronto must not have received the offers it was looking for and kept VanVleet and Siakam. Who knows what is going on in Chi-town. Phoenix obviously loaded up behind the direction…

-Originally published 1/14/21- Monday, reports surface that Houston believes James Harden will stay with the team this season. Tuesday, the Rockets lose to the Lakers and drop to 3-6. Harden confirms he wants to be moved and the situation is toxic. Wednesday morning Harden is asked not to come to practice. Wednesday afternoon, the suspense is over. The Rockets pass on potential Philadelphia 76ers offers including Ben Simmons and accept a mega-haul with the Brooklyn Nets that also involves the Pacers and…

-Originally Published 11/5/21- 1) Brooklyn NetsStatus: Championship Contender20/21: 48-24, Eastern Conference Finals loss to Bucks (No Irving or Harden)Ceiling: Kyrie Irving might be out in Brooklyn. It’s hard to imagine he hasn’t fractured his relationship with teammates and staff at this point whether he comes back or not after refusing the covid vaccine to this point. Kevin Durant and James Harden are enough to contend with the supporting cast. Patty Mills will probably start at point with Irving out and…

-Originally published 11/20/20- The 2020 NBA draft has just taken place and it was rather unexciting. We do have some trades of note so far in the rush to get the season started. He’s how they shook out.Big SplashLos Angeles Lakers receive:PG Dennis SchroderOklahoma City Thunder receive:G Danny Green2020 First Round Draft Pick (28)The Lakers have gotten their hands on a real point guard without having to moving all of their assets. LA didn’t have much to move but hanging onto Kyle…

-Originally published 12/22/20- 1) LA Lakers2) LA Clippers3) Denver Nuggets4) Golden State Warriors5) Houston Rockets6) Dallas Mavericks7) Utah Jazz8) Portland Trail Blazers__________________9) Phoenix Suns10) New Orleans Pelicans11) Memphis Grizzlies12) Minnesota Timberwolves13) San Antonio Spurs14) Sacramento Kings15) Oklahoma City Thunder NorthwesternDenver NuggetsLast Season 46-27Lost to LA Clippers 4-3 in 2nd roundProjected Starters:PG *Jamal Murray (18.5 ppg, 4 reb, 4.8 ast, 1 stl, 45 Fg%, 35 3p%)SG *Gary Harris (10.4 ppg, 3 reb, 2 ast, 1.4 stl, 42 Fg%, 33 3p%)SF Michael Porter…

-Originally published 12/22/20- 1) Milwaukee Bucks2) Miami Heat3) Brooklyn Nets4) Philadelphia 76ers5) Boston Celtics6) Toronto Raptors7) Indiana Pacers8) Washington Wizards_____________9) Atlanta Hawks10) Orlando Magic11) Chicago Bulls12) Charlotte Hornets13) Detroit Pistons14) Cleveland Cavaliers15) New York Knicks Atlantic Boston CelticsLast Season 48-23Lost to Miami Heat 4-2 in Eastern Conference FinalsProjected Starters:PG *Kemba Walker (20.4 ppg, 3.9 reb, 4.8 ast, .5 blk, .9 stl, 42.5% fg%, 38% 3p%)SG *Marcus Smart (12.9 ppg, 3.8 reb, 4.9 ast, .5 blk, 1.7 stl, 37.5 Fg%, 34.7%…