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Play-In Round Recap
With the NBA Playoff season upon us, the inaugural play-in rounds have begun to determine which teams make their way into the playoff seeds. The highly anticipated games between the eight teams made for a wild and chaotic ride, setting us all up for another amazing playoff round! (Image credit to GMA Networks) The Golden State Warriors beat the LA Clippers in their Western Conference battle, winning 126-121 after a second-half masterclass from Steph Curry, where he scored 27
Apr 243 min read


Beyond the Arc: Steph Curry’s work to improve the world (a series)
We all know Stephen Curry as a 4-time champion or two-time MVP. However, he is an important figure way beyond the 3-point line. What has he meant for the world, and what will he leave behind if he leaves the NBA, apart from the things on-court? In the first part of this series, I will discuss his work in his own community of Oakland. (Image credit to Golden State Warriors on Youtube) The Eat, Learn, Play, Foundation In 2019, Steph Curry and his wife Ayesha launched their char
Apr 173 min read


First-Time Playoff Wins and Big Surprises: A Recap Of The G-league Playoffs Up and Until The Finals
The busiest time of year for basketball fans has arrived, with March Madness having finished and the NBA playoffs starting in less than a month. But also the G-League playoffs. What has happened in the NBA minor league's first 3 rounds? And what can we expect for the finals? (Image credit to the NBA G- League) Western Conference The first round saw the Lakers, Vipers, Kings, and Remix advancing. The biggest surprise of that first round in the conference was the 7th seed Rip C
Apr 82 min read


March Madness - The Chaos of the NCAA Basketball Championship
What a month for college sports, the NCAA Basketball Tournament being one of the most popular. Let’s discuss the results of March, and who the final four are, going forward to the finals! (Image credit to ESPN) The first round saw Duke, TCU, St John’s, Kansas, Louisville, Michigan St., UCLA, and Uconn going through in their group. Florida, Iowa, Vanderbilt, Nebraska, VCU, Illinois, Texas A&M and Houston also moved onto the second round for their group. Arizona, Utah ST., High
Apr 33 min read


Two records, One Night, SGA and Adebayo Write History
Last Thursday, NBA history was written as both Bam Adebay and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander broke big-time NBA records (Image Credits to the NBA) SGA breaks Wilt Chamberlain's scoring record 126 games with 20 points or more, which was the record set by Wilt Chamberlain in his tenure at the Lakers, now belongs to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. After scoring 35 points in a game against the Boston Celtics, the 2025 MVP made history. Bam’s 83-point night SGA’s record was almost predictable;
Mar 221 min read


Top 10 NBA trades that changed history
The NBA is a sport where trades play a big part in whether or not your team will win a championship. Some of these trades have completely changed the course of the history of the league. What if Kobe Bryant had stayed in Charlotte? Or what if Anthony Davis had never left New Orleans? Here is a breakdown of 15 of the most stunning trades in NBA history. (Image credits to the Los Angeles Times) 10. Chris Webber to Sacramento for Mitch Richmond and Otis Thorpe After having been
Mar 153 min read


NBA All-Star 2026: What to Expect
With the All-Star break approaching, here is a rundown of everything you can expect from this year's event in Los Angeles. (Image credits to: NBA) Practical information This year's All-Star weekend is being hosted in the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, home of the LA Clippers. The event takes place on the weekend of 13-15 February, with the main game being hosted on the 15th. This year's All-Star weekend includes: a media day, celebrity game, rising stars tournament, All-Star Sat
Feb 12 min read


The Black Mamba: A tribute to Kobe Bryant
The 26th of January 2020, a dark day in the history of the NBA, is the day that Kobe Bryant and his daughter unfortunately passed away. But who was Kobe Bean Bryant and what makes him such a legend? 6 years since his passing, we remember the Black Mamba. (Image credits to BBC/Getty Images) His career Kobe was drafted out of High School in 1996 by the Charlotte Hornets. However, his career as a Hornet only lasted for 2 weeks. He was traded to Los Angeles and would spend his 20
Jan 302 min read


NBA: More Than A Sport
The National Basketball League (NBA) is one of the most influential leagues in the world, affecting culture, fashion, music, politics, communities and even global societies. This is a deep dive into its history and the influences it has had on the modern game. (Image credit to Basketball Forever) Historical foundations The founding of the NBA in 1949 wasn’t as smooth as expected. The integration of African-American players was seen as controversial at the time and the sport s
Dec 1, 20253 min read


Player Profile - VJ Edgecombe
VJ Edgecombe (affectionally known as “The Generator”) has already had an incredible start to the 25-26 NBA season, with a record-breaking performance against the Celtics in his debut game, and many more exceptional performances since. But how did he get to the NBA, and what’s in store for the future? (Image credit to Bleacher Report, 2025) “Getting to the NBA is hard. Getting to the NBA from Bimini ? I don’t know the exact odds, but it’s gotta be like 0.000001% chance. That’s
Nov 30, 20252 min read


NBA Confirms Opening Night, Christmas Day, and Martin Luther King Jr Day Slates
Just over two months out from the beginning of the NBA’s 2025-26 season, the NBA confirmed its big day matchups in a social media...
Aug 15, 20253 min read


The Oklahoma City Thunder: From the tank to the title - a masterclass in roster construction
Despite being stuck in a rebuild, the Oklahoma City Thunder quickly reemerged from the ashes to cement their status as NBA champions. In...
Jun 25, 20256 min read


The 2024-25 Indiana Pacers: Shakespeare’s equivalent of an underdog run
With the end of the Indiana Pacers’ 2024-25 season comes the end of arguably the most memorable Finals run in NBA history. But what will...
Jun 24, 20257 min read


Warriors Triumph in Game 1 Despite Curry's Injury; Team Prepares for Upcoming Challenges
The Golden State Warriors secured a 99–88 victory in Game 1 of the Western Conference semi-finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves...
May 29, 20254 min read


The WNBA's Timeline Problem: A System Setting Players Up to Fail
Image Credit to USA Today There are many key differences between the WNBA and the NBA that the media tends to highlight—often in ways...
Apr 20, 20253 min read
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