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Best NBA Performances of 11/23/2022: There were some good showings from yesterday’s NBA slate. Who had the best games out of everyone playing? This article will go over the best NBA performances of 11/23/2022. Paul Reed: Philadelphia 76ers Reed has been an afterthought for much of the season despite generating a ton of buzz throughout…
Here are some NBA preseason notable performances from 10/6/2022. There were some more welcoming sights from some players expected to breakout this year. Expect some more good performances from rookies, sophomores and maybe even some random vets. Here it is: the NBA preseason notable performances from 10/6/2022. Wendell Carter Jr.: Orlando Magic Entering his fifth…
More Newsworthy NBA Rumors Circling Around. Over the last couple of days, fans have been told some more news from around the league. Some of which aren’t too important. However, there are some more pieces that could hold some major weight. Here are some more newsworthy NBA rumors. Indiana Could be Interested in Buddy Hield…
Training camp is finally underway while pre-season is just a few days away. News broke out about several players not being able to practice while some are finally back. It’s been a while for some to return and it’s a very good sight to see. Here is an article on some newsworthy NBA rumors going…
This is the Oklahoma City Thunder season outlook/potential player grades part two. This article will include four more random players from the OKC roster this season. Who will they be and how will their seasons turn out? Here it is: Oklahoma City Thunder season outlook/potential player grades part two. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: ??? This one is…
Right now, the Thunder are looking to start a new season on a different note. With Chet Holmgren out for the season, Oklahoma City is looking to fully embrace the tank at an even higher pace. Maybe they win a couple of games, but don’t expect this team to go far. This is Oklahoma City…
Here are some sleepers to look for in fantasy basketball standard leagues this year. Standard nine-cat gems don’t come around very often, but when they do, it is a nice sight. There are several players to look out for this upcoming season. This article will go over some of the sleepers that people probably shouldn’t…
This year is going to be a little different for some teams. A couple more teams have signed up for the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes. Some second-year/rookie players are going to have a lot more playing time because of this. This article will go over the 2022-2023 NBA season player breakout predictions. Jared Butler: Utah Jazz…
Over the course of the last couple of days, more moves have been made. Some teams are making some small, subtle moves while others are making splashes. Here is the 2022 NBA offseason moves part two. Bruce Brown Signs with Denver It has been several days since this news broke out, but this move is…
This second round in the NBA playoffs is getting so intense. Teams are bringing it to seven or six games while the only series completed is the Heat and 76ers. Even that one went to six games. This article is going to include the other playoff performers that are making these long series happen. Luka…
This is an article about some possible NBA 2022 offseason moves. This offseason is going to be no different than previous ones. It’s going to involve some big signings and new coaches are going to be hired. It’s only a matter of who goes where. Here are some possible NBA 2022 offseason moves. Mitchell Robinson…
It was the final game of the regular season and although the Thunder lost by nice amount, they still secured a nice draft pick. They lost 88-138 and despite it not being a competitive game, the Thunder got a good look at some potential pieces for the future. This is the Thunder VS. Clippers Recap.…
The Thunder lost by 18 in this one, but a lot of Thunder players performed very well in this one. It wasn’t a total loss if one thinks about it that way. There were some surprising explosions from a couple of people, and it was because the silly season is underway in OKC. This is…
The Thunder couldn’t upset the surging Nikola Jokic and company this time, losing 107-113. The boys in orange and blue had a lot of good individual games, however so it wasn’t a total loss. Now which of those players played their best? This is the Thunder vs. Nuggets recap. Theo Maledon Performance Maledon has been…
The Thunder took care of business, winning 118-102. There were three 20 point scorers in this one and it was an all-around great effort from the boys in blue and orange. The Thunder are just playing for ping pong balls at this point so the win was kind of surprising. This is the Thunder vs.…
The game wasn’t that exciting as it was a very low-scoring and defensive-minded game. The final score was 90-85 in favor of Orlando. Riding a current eight-game losing streak, the Thunder didn’t make things better as they lost their ninth straight game. This is the Thunder VS. Magic recap. Isaiah Roby Performance Roby had very…
The Thunder lost yet another game to the home-team San Antonio Spurs. The Thunder had a chance, losing just by 2 points in this high-scoring affair. The final score was 120-122. Although the Thunder lost, some Thunder players showed out. This is the Thunder vs. Spurs recap. Aleksej Pokusevski Performance Poku had a good game…
The Thunder got killed in this one, losing by 30 points. The final score was 102-132 and it definitely wasn’t really close either. Despite this, we saw some very good games from the Thunder side of things. This is the Thunder VS. Timberwolves recap. Isaiah Roby Performance Roby has been a revelation in recent weeks…
The Thunder lost this one by a margin of 20 points and it was actually a battle until the end. Several Thunder players had pretty good games and it was a welcome sight to see Shai Gilgeous Alexander get back there. The following article is a Thunder VS. Suns recap. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Performance Alexander made…
It was another heartbreaking loss for the boys from OKC as the final score was 110-111. Although it was a decent game from several OKC players, a majority still struggled. Riding a four-game losing streak, the Thunder need to get something going soon. Here is the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Chicago Bulls recap. Mike Muscala…