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Donovan Mitchell is the first NBA player since Dwyane Wade to do so

NBA Analytics Network The Cleveland Cavaliers impressed last NBA offseason when they bought Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell in a blockbuster deal. The Cavaliers paid an unprecedented price to acquire him, hoping he would help take the team to the next level. In some ways he has achieved that. The Cavaliers finished the regular season in fourth place in the Eastern Conference and earned home … Continue reading Donovan Mitchell is the first NBA player since Dwyane Wade to do so

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NBA Insider urges Cavs to trade Donovan Mitchell

NBA Analytics Network An NBA insider thinks the Cleveland Cleveland Cavaliers should trade Donovan Mitchell now. Tim Bontemps does not believe Mitchell will sign an extension with the Cavaliers, so he is urging the front office to trade the shooting guard to get assets in exchange for him. ESPN Tim MacMahon: “…This is sort of a make-or-break year for the Cavs: do you think [Donovan … Continue reading NBA Insider urges Cavs to trade Donovan Mitchell

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Years Jackson Jr. made major NBA history last season

NBA Analytics Network According to StatMuse, Memphis Grizzlies All-Star Years Jackson Jr. last season NBA history. He became the first player ever to average at least 3.0 blocks and 1.5 3s per game. Years Jackson Jr last season: – 18.6ppg— 6.8RPG– 3.0 BPG (1st in NBA)— DPOY First player in NBA history to average 3+ BPG and 1.5+ 3:00 PM hours in a season. pic.twitter.com/YyLmRLjuBu … Continue reading Years Jackson Jr. made major NBA history last season

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NBA Insider Thinks Boston Took “Huge Gamble” With Marcus Smart-Kristaps Porzingis Trade

NBA Analytics Network An NBA insider believes the Boston Celtics took a “massive gamble” by trading Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies and acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards. Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz thinks the Celtics will miss “Smart’s presence on the field and in the locker room.” Boston is also destined to become a second apron team after Porzingis and Jaylen Brown are … Continue reading NBA Insider Thinks Boston Took “Huge Gamble” With Marcus Smart-Kristaps Porzingis Trade

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NBA Summer League Takeaways: 5 Standout Storylines

NBA Analytics Network The NBA offseason is in full swing. That said, it is now officially low season. The Summer League is over. Now hoop junkies have limited options. The best thing you can do is give yourself a history lesson by revisiting old games. As always, the midsummer showcase of the competition was fun. This is a chance for fans to get a glimpse … Continue reading NBA Summer League Takeaways: 5 Standout Storylines

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NBA Trade Rumors Predictions for Harden, Lillard & Siakam

NBA Analytics Network If you’re an NBA fan, there’s not much to do right now. The games are over. Even Summer League has come to a conclusion. Now we play the waiting game. Meanwhile, we can speculate. That is, in fact, all we can do. So let’s speculate. There are star players all over the league who may move this summer. You know the names. … Continue reading NBA Trade Rumors Predictions for Harden, Lillard & Siakam

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NBA analyst has a big chance on LeBron James

NBA Analytics Network One of LeBron James’s former teammates doesn’t believe ‘The King’ can lead the Los Angeles Lakers to an NBA championship next season. Kendrick Perkins, who played with James for the Cleveland Cavaliers, thinks the NBA’s all-time leading scorer is too old to lead the Lakers to a title. The former Boston Celtics big man thinks that should be Anthony Davis’ job. Lakers … Continue reading NBA analyst has a big chance on LeBron James

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New NBA Trade Intel on Blazers, Damian Lillard

NBA Analytics Network The Portland Trail Blazers are using the Summer League in Las Vegas to gain more insight into the trading market for Damian Lillard, according to NBA insider Sam Amick of The Athletic. Lillard has demanded that the Blazers trade him for the Miami Heat, but Portland will talk to other teams since Lillard has no no-trade clause in his contract and cannot … Continue reading New NBA Trade Intel on Blazers, Damian Lillard

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Bruce Brown reveals NBA pursuit for Pacers

NBA Analytics Network The Indiana Pacers swung their cap space big in NBA free agency this offseason, landing a key piece from the defending champion Denver Nuggets in the form of Bruce Brown. It was an important move for Indiana, but they were able to make the move despite another team getting the first meeting with Brown to open a free agency. That team, as … Continue reading Bruce Brown reveals NBA pursuit for Pacers

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