Tag: 2017 NBA Draft
The Case for Trading Up
/Tanking has laid out a blueprint for how to succeed in the NBA: lose games, secure a high draft pick,…
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Six early player assessments from the 2017 NBA rookie class
The 2017 NBA rookie class has been one of the most dynamic in recent memory and have drawn incredible amounts…
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Damyean Dotson has potential to be perfect complementary piece for Knicks
The Knicks’ youth movement is undoubtedly spearheaded by promising rising stars like Kristaps Porzingis and Frank Ntilikina. Those two are…
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Why not grade the 2017 NBA rookies after one week?
The NBA season is just beginning, and there are some surprises. The Orlando Magic are 6-2 and tied with Boston…
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What Are Fair Expectations For Knicks’ Frank Ntilikina?
The 2017 NBA Draft was littered with promising point guards, with De’Aaron Fox, Malik Monk, and Dennis Smith Jr. garnering…
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Knicks’ selection of Frank Ntilikina came as surprise to fellow rookies
Frank Ntilikina was highly regarded as the best potential fit for the triangle offense in this year’s draft class. That…
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NBA Rookie Ladder: An Early Examination of the Upcoming Race for ROY
Unlike many of the NBA’s individual awards, Rookie of the Year occasionally goes to someone who’s strictly filling up box…
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Knicks Lock Up 2017 NBA Draft Choice Damyean Dotson
Damyean Dotson's deal with the Knicks is a 3-year contract, per league sources. Two years of the deal are fully…
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Examining the revamped Celtics roster, or, “Combat muscles and women respecters”
The moratorium period of 2017 NBA free agency is almost over, and soon all the Shams-bombs, Woj-bombs, Haynes-bombs and Player’s-Tribunebombs…
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The Sports Coma Podcast #70 Pelicans Belly Flopping In Free Agency
Big Q & The Guys (D.C. & Big Boy Dave) discuss: The New Orleans Pelicans moves & lack moves so…
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I Watched Every Summer League Game Thus Far (So That You Don’t Have To)
Come for recaps of the summer leagues in Orlando and Utah. Stay for the videos, player comps, and bad jokes.
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Digesting the 2017 NBA Draft: A Thought on Each Pick
1. Philadelphia 76ers – Markelle Fultz Fultz combines the length and laid-back demeanor of fellow former Washington Husky Brandon Roy…
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2017 NBA Draft: Who selected the best rookies on the West Coast?
Which West Coast team won the 2017 NBA Draft? With teams like the Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns…
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2017 NBA Draft: Top Nine Storylines from a Trade-Filled Night
With the 2017 NBA Draft officially over, what are the top storylines from a night filled with ridiculous rumors and…
Read more »2017 NBA Draft Special: West Coast trades and selections
This 2017 NBA Draft was no different. The days leading up to the draft were hectic. Teams moved up and…
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2017 NBA Draft: Charlotte Hornets Select Malik Monk
With the eleventh pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets select Malik Monk, G, Kentucky Player: Malik…
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2017 NBA Draft: Portland Trail Blazers Select Zach Collins
With the tenth pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, the Portland Trail Blazers select Zach Collins, C, Gonzaga Player:…
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2017 NBA Draft: Dallas Mavericks Select Dennis Smith Jr.
With the ninth pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks select Dennis Smith Jr., PG, NC State …
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2017 NBA Draft: New York Knicks Select Frank Ntilikina
With the eighth pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks select Frank Ntilikina, PG, France Player:…
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2017 NBA Draft: Chicago Bulls Select Lauri Markkanen
With the seventh pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bull select Lauri Markkanen, F/C, Arizona Player: Lauri…
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2017 NBA Draft: Orlando Magic Select Jonathan Isaac
With the sixth pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, the Orlando Magic select Jonathan Isaac, F, Florida State Player:…
Read more »2017 NBA Draft: Sacramento Kings Select De’Aaron Fox
With the fifth pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings select De’Aaron Fox, PG, Kentucky Player: De’Aaron…
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2017 NBA Draft: Phoenix Suns Select Josh Jackson
With the fourth pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, the Phoenix Suns select Josh Jackson, F, Kansas Player: Josh…
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2017 NBA Draft: Boston Celtics Select Jayson Tatum
With the third pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics select Jayson Tatum, F, Duke Player: Jayson…
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2017 NBA Draft: Los Angeles Lakers Select Lonzo Ball
With the second pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers select Lonzo Ball, PG, UCLA Player:…
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Sixers select Markelle Fultz with No. 1 pick
The Process, birthed by the hands of former Sixers GM Sam Hinkie, is all coming together. The Sixers cashed in…
Read more »2017 NBA Draft: Philadelphia 76ers Select Markelle Fultz
With the first pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers select Markelle Fultz, PG, Washington. Player: Markelle…
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TSL NBA Mock Draft 2.0
The 2017 NBA Draft is finally upon us. After weeks of workouts and deliberation, teams across the league will be…
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NBA Draft Is Tonight
The 2017 NBA Draft is tonight, June 22 at 7:00 pm EST. Stay tuned to The Lottery Mafia during and…
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