Articles tagged: NBA

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Washington Wizards basketball enters a new era

Washington, D.C. is a hoops city through and through. Basketball has a long and rich history in the area that has nurtured the development talents of 76 unique professional players.... Read more

By October 25, 2023

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Turf & Burn: Episode 8

For Turf & Burn’s final episode of Season 1, co-hosts Caroline and Dylan recap the Stanley Cup playoffs, including the lack of goaltending across series, coaching firings and possible hirings, and... Read more

By and May 10, 2023

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Everything I got wrong in sports this year: TIER LIST

Man, am I (known for being) a sucker for a good tier list. Unfortunately, I’m not sure I’ve written one this year… just kidding, my 17 page manifesto on coaching... Read more

By May 8, 2023

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2023 NBA Playoff Preview

It would be an understatement to say the NBA has been mired in chaos of late. The Grizzlies’ Ja Morant served an eight-game suspension for an Instagram Live where he... Read more

By April 15, 2023

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Turf & Burn: Episode 4

This week, Turf & Burn co-hosts Caroline and Dylan dive into the NHL playoff picture, including the Seattle Kraken clinching a playoff position for the first time in franchise history... Read more

By and April 12, 2023

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LeBron James took the crown as the NBA’s all-time scoring leader. When could he be dethroned?

With 8:29 left in the third quarter of last Tuesday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, LeBron James canned a catch-and-shoot triple. The next possession, James grabbed the rebound... Read more

By February 17, 2023

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Voice Sportz’ NBA Predictions

With the start of the 2022-23 NBA season right around the corner, there’s no better time for the release of the Voice Sportz roundtable playoff predictions. In the Eastern Conference... Read more

By , , , , and October 11, 2022

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NBA 2022 Trade Deadline Recap and Reaction

Last week in sports was supposed to be defined by the upcoming Super Bowl, but apparently no one told the NBA. With the NBA trade deadline coming and going February... Read more

By February 23, 2022

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The underrated talent of the upcoming NBA free agent class

With the NBA Finals almost at its end, the now year-round state of the NBA heads into its next stage: the offseason. Composed of the NBA Draft, the Summer League,... Read more

By July 20, 2021

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What Teams Would Make My NHL, NBA, MLB, and NFL No-Trade Clauses?

When the Spittin’ Chiclets guys had Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri on their podcast recently, they were joking about the teams Kadri probably had on his modified no-trade clause when... Read more

By May 30, 2021

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Each NBA Team’s Worst Draft Pick of the Last Decade: Eastern Conference

Over this last decade there have been a plethora of great and not-so-great draft picks made in the NBA Draft. From high potential busts, late-round sleepers, to sure-thing star players,... Read more

By February 13, 2020

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What does Zion’s Return Means for Lonzo?

On Wednesday January 22, Zion Williamson lived up to the years of hype as he made his NBA debut against the San Antonio Spurs. While his highlight-reel dunks did not... Read more

By February 5, 2020

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Should Fans be able to vote for All-Stars?

Before I start on this topic, I would like to admit that I voted for rookie Tacko Fall to be an NBA All-Star. It was definitely one of the lower... Read more

By January 29, 2020

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What Kobe Means To Us

On Sunday, January 26, 2020, former Lakers superstar guard Kobe Bryant died tragically in a helicopter crash along with eight other passengers, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. Bryant shaped a... Read more

By January 28, 2020

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Staying Hot: The Miami Heat’s Underrated Foundation of Development

When Lebron James left the Miami Heat in the summer of 2014 to rejoin the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Heat still felt optimistic regarding their future as All-Stars Chris Bosh and... Read more

By January 26, 2020

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10 things about Klay Thompson

My opening caveat: Yeah, I get it. You don’t feel sorry for me. Yes, I am a Warriors fan, and I know that some part of you is gleeful as... Read more

By January 21, 2020

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Standing Out: Ewing Hopes to Avoid Fates of Other NBA Greats Turned Coaches

Isiah Thomas. Clyde Drexler. Chris Mullin. Mention these players’ names and memories of their illustrious, Hall of Fame careers easily come to mind. Less likely to be revered: their stints... Read more

By November 6, 2019

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Stephen A. Smith’s Top 10 Moments

Stephen A. Smith is one of the most recognizable personalities in sports today. His rants are the stuff of legend, spawning countless memes on Twitter and Instagram. There are just... Read more

By and October 26, 2019

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Halftime Experts’ NBA Award Predictions

The NBA season is upon us. After months of speculating about how this offseason’s free agents will play with their new teams, what trades will have the biggest impact, and... Read more

By October 22, 2019

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DeMarcus Cousins is straight up not having a good time

Before moving to the Pelicans, life was going smoothly for DeMarcus Cousins. He had been steadily improving from his rookie year on the Sacramento Kings, eventually averaging 27.8 points per... Read more

By September 9, 2019