As a fan of the NBA, and also someone who considers themselves to be somewhat of an NBA historian. We need to talk about Joel Embiid and what he’s done since he was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers.  It is remarkable to think that he was drafted back in 2014, so a casual 8 years ago. Of course, as everybody …

Who will win the major awards this NBA season?  This is what the Statistical Player Value tells us so far.  I will first show the three measures provided by SPV, and then determine who the MVP will likely be. The MVP Race   This first chart shows SPV Per Team Minute.  Jokic leads with a value of 1.77 value points …

Discover some interesting facts about NBA’s finest players and why we remain fascinated by their performances and controversies that follow them outside the court.

One thing we love about sports is the never-ending debates. There’s always something to argue about, whether the Federer–Nadal debate or the Messi-Ronaldo debate. The NBA is not left out in these debates, and with many quality players spread across various teams in the league, the competition is so fierce. There have been many great players, both past and present …

James Harden moving on from the Nets to the Sixers was a trade that shocked a lot of people, partly because of the sheer numbers that Harden is able to put up but also due to some of the other aspects of the trade. We’ve taken a closer look at what this trade entails in order to get to grips …

The NBA remains as the pinnacle of all major basketball leagues and aims to provide fans with a unique experience and involvement within the state-of-the-art facilities listed by each of the thirty respected franchises. With the 2021/22 NBA regular season now reaching its fruition and the NBA playoffs now dawning on the horizon, the excitement brewing ahead of the season’s …

https://pixabay.com/photos/basketball-nba-sports-ball-game-330709/ Like every sport, basketball needs to evolve with the times to ensure it stays relevant. Once a game’s target audience starts to feel let down, you know it’s essential to switch things up. At the start of the 2021/22 season, the NBA decided to implement new regulations to try and make games more even, and, therefore, more exciting for …

The 2022 NBA all-star game came together in Cleveland last weekend after the dunk and 3-point contests came to an end on Saturday evening. The fans flocked to the stands in Cleveland for the All-Star Weekend, with Saturday being the tone-setter for the Sunday night all-star festivities. Team Lebron trailed much of the 2022 All-Star game, before finding a way …

On February 24th, the Pistons and the Cavaliers will clash in Detroit – and it could be just what the Pistons need to turn their season around. When these two teams met back in January, the Pistons were able to just edge past the Cavaliers and win by 10 points, 115-105. This was a big turn-around from when the two …

For the first time since the 2018-19 NBA season, the NBA returned to a full 82-game regular season from October to mid-April. The following are some of the NBA’s curiosities for the 2021-22 season. ●     NBA celebrates their 75th anniversary On July 7th, 2019, the NBA announced that it would be commemorating its 75th anniversary throughout the 2021-22 season. The …

There can be hundreds of memorable moments and it is very difficult to pick some. This can be subjective. As we all have favorites, there are chances that some of your favorite moments could not make the cut. However, we tried to include as many iconic moments in NBA history from different decades as possible. The NBA is one of …

There are some huge franchises in the NBA, but few can compete with the popularity and reputation of the LA Lakers. From legendary owners to superstar players, there are many factors that contribute to the Lakers’ popularity. Let’s take a closer look at exactly what saw the Lakers rise to fame and become one of the most iconic and popular …

It’s been a few weeks since the Wizards were knocked out of the NBA playoffs, but a few clubs are still hoping to win the title in 2021. However, the NBA Draft Lottery is one of the most important days on the NBA calendar for half of the league. There will be no actual basketball in the lottery, and no …

Signing an endorsement helps professional basketball players earn tons of money. They get paid for appearing in advertisements and other promotional materials. These players sell various products, including clothing, shoes, and food. Athletes often earn more money from endorsement deals than from playing the game. People love to buy, use, and eat the same stuff as their favorite sportsmen. Over …

Steph Curry. A name that every basketball fan around the world knows too well. He is undoubtedly one of the best point guards in the NBA in recent years and some might even argue – one of the best in NBA’s history. Steph Curry truly took Golden State Warriors to a whole new level with his outstanding performances for the …

  The Miami Heat have been one of the teams hardest hit by the NBA’s health and safety protocols coupled with injury. It’s a wonder how they continue to win games. The Heat are fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 21-13 record heading into Tuesday night’s game against the Washington Wizards. And, considering the many absences so far this …

The NBA games are already in full swing, so it’s time to start looking at the Rookie entries and deliberating who will earn the Rookie of the Year award. Every new player in the games will be trying to prove themselves. This isn’t just because of the award dangling above their heads. It’s also to show their team that the …

All of the biggest and most widely played sports in the world also have the biggest leagues. While football has the NFL, soccer has the English Premier League and basketball has the National Basketball Association. The NBA has also consistently been a part of the top five biggest sports leagues to watch in the world. There are several reasons to …

It’s very rare that the sportsbooks read the room wrong with their odds, and it’s incredibly rare for them to do it twice. In the fullness of time, maybe the bookies will be proven right that the Brooklyn Nets and LA Lakers are the most likely winners of the NBA Championship… but that looks a long way off right now. …

Over the years, our understanding of what factors influence NBA success has grown significantly. Stats like true shooting % and box plus/minus are increasingly being used as evaluation tools, despite the fact that points, rebounds, and assists per game continue to dominate statistical discussions. When we focus on efficiency and on-off statistics, we’re able to gather more and better data, …

NBA.com recently released its 2021/2022 GM survey and there were several surprising results like every other year. In the survey, all 30 NBA general managers answered several questions ranging from this season’s predictions to long-term predictions about players, while assessing teams’ progress during the offseason. The results of the survey were unveiled anonymously, sparking an interesting conversation in the days …

  Image from Unsplash With the NBA season right around the corner, it’s time to dive into some title projections for the NBA 2021/22. First, let’s look at the most recent odds and review the top 10 contender chances team-by-team. 1) Brooklyn Nets: +230 The Brooklyn Nets (+240) entered the season as the strongest favorites to win the NBA title. …

The National Basketball Association is the world’s most prestigious professional basketball league; there is no greater level. Top players around the world go to North America to be picked by one of the NBA’s 30 clubs. Each club has 15 players on its roster, with only 12 of them active or eligible to participate in a game. This year’s rankings …

Last year’s NBA season was jam-packed full of twists and turns. From Lebron and the Lakers being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs to Giannis and the Bucks’s dominant sweep in the Finals. After such a whirlwind regular season and postseason, fans are even pretty eager for a new season to begin this October. However, because opening day …