James Harden

Quick Thoughts

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The primary story of this NBA season is how Covid has crippled so many rosters and cancelled games.  The lack of available players has made it tough to figure out how reliable team stats are (particularly SRS).  Nevertheless, let’s go through some of the interesting stats so far and see what we can learn: James Harden:  The common thought going into the season was that the NBA rule changes were designed to limit Harden’s ability to draw fouls, particularly on three-point … [Read more...] about Quick Thoughts

Game 7 Preview: Nets/Bucks

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Is it possible that the most anticipated game of this playoff season will be played in the Second Round?  It’s not a foregone conclusion but there is a good chance that tonight’s Bucks/Nets Game 7 will be the NBA champ.  This Game 7 will be, perhaps, the most consequential game of the playoffs.  At the moment, the Nets are pegged as very slight favorites by the odds makers.   Let’s run through this game FAQ style to see if we agree… Has this actually been a good … [Read more...] about Game 7 Preview: Nets/Bucks

Breaking Down the Harden Deal

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How do you wrap your head around this recent James Harden trade?  This epically large trade was as follows: Nets get: James Harden from Rockets, 2024 second-round pick from Cavs Rockets get: Caris Levert, Rodions Kurucs, three first-round picks (2022, 2024, and 2026) from Nets, and four options to swap first round-pick with the Nets; Dante Exum and 2022 first-round pick (Milwaukee’s) from Cavaliers Cavaliers get: Jarrett Allen, Taurean Prince, and rights to Aleksandar Vezenkov from … [Read more...] about Breaking Down the Harden Deal

NBA Preview 2020-21: A Quick Review

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Well, that was fast!  Part of me is not ready for more basketball but, let’s be honest, having no break from watching NBA games is preferable to watching reruns and various other available entertainment fare.  The NBA looks mostly similar to the league we were left with a few months ago.  Since the new season is upon on so quickly, we are going to do some abbreviated previews/predictions.  Eastern Conference 1. Milwaukee Bucks 2. Miami Heat 3. Philadelphia … [Read more...] about NBA Preview 2020-21: A Quick Review

HOF Review: Southwest Division

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On this lovely long holiday weekend, our Hall of Fame franchise review finally heads west for the fourth segment, the Southwest Division.  Catching up new readers, the HOF review seeks to find each franchise’s most likely active and retired player to make the Hall.  If you want more details on what that means, check the following links: Ground rules  Atlantic Division Central Division Southeast Division Dallas Mavericks -Most likely HOFer, active players:  … [Read more...] about HOF Review: Southwest Division

2019-20 NBA Award Picks

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The wind of excitement for the 2019-20 season is clearly waning.   It’s fair to assume that the regular season is over and we are left to guess if there ever will be playoffs in some form.  Let’s take a pause now go over our award picks.  Without further ado, here we are: MVP:  This one is not particularly close.  James Harden, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Kawhi Leonard all have various arguments for second but Giannis Antetokounmpo has clear, if not totally dominant, lead over field.  … [Read more...] about 2019-20 NBA Award Picks

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