If you told an Atlanta Hawks fan after the 2018 NBA draft that Trae Young would average 25 points and 9.5 assists a game over his first six seasons, they’d be over the moon. Then if you told that same Hawks fan that Young would make the Eastern Conference Finals in just his third season, […]
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Reflecting on the Celtics’ Season The Boston Celtics had their incredible run to the 2023 NBA Finals come to a halt on Monday night losing in Game 7 at the TD Garden to the Miami Heat 103-84. Boston was down 3-0 in the series and had strung three straight wins to force a seventh game […]
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The Celtics will be playing the Hawks in round one. They have a 3-0 record against Atlanta this season, but could they be on upset alert?
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As you may know, the 2022 – 23 NBA season is the seventy-seventh National Basketball Association season. The All-Star Game is scheduled to take place on February 19, and the playoffs are due to begin on April 15. The NBA Finals will occur in June next year. While the likes of the Golden State Warriors, […]
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The NBA off-season is filled with WojBombs, empty gym workout videos, and the occasional appearance at fashion week. While NBA players have been active in Pro-Am leagues and tournaments for decades, their visibility has increased dramatically in the social media age. This summer, after an impromptu appearance by LeBron James, The Drew League in Los […]
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The iron strikes hot during this part of the NBA calendar. Just when you thought the pro hoops news would simmer down following the Finals victory by the Golden State Warriors and the NBA Draft, June also brings the start of NBA free agency! The Atlanta Hawks sprinted out of the starting gate as they […]
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The Eastern Conference is as competitive as ever as we make the turn past the All-Star break and playoff basketball is right around the corner. This is the part of the season where we see the contending teams separate themselves from the pack, and which teams are going in the opposite direction. So let’s start […]
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Every sport needs a villain for fans to love to hate, and now the NBA has Trae Young. What makes a great sports villain and what makes Young the new villain? Let’s find out. Making a Sports Villain A sports villain has to cause you to feel lots of hatred. Maybe this villain causes you […]
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I’m sure most of you didn’t decide to spend your Wednesday evening watching the Atlanta Hawks play the Charlotte Hornets. Sadly most Hornets fans don’t even get to watch the team play either. Shoutout to the league pass for blacking out local games. But if you happened to stumble onto this game you got to […]
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Belly Up Contributors: Joe Palencia, Max Stines, Parker Ainsworth, Jeremy Macchitelli, Robert Cordero, Emir Sykes, Bob Blackwood, Bradley Stahl, Kyle Edwards, Shannon Walsh With the upcoming 2020-21 NBA Season start upon us, it’s time to put our money where our mouth is (or at least our credibility) and make our season award picks and playoff […]
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Another year, and more disappointment. If that phrase reminds you of your life and/or favorite NBA team, don’t worry. You aren’t alone. Over the last handful of years watching the Kings and Bulls I’ve also learned to idly stand by and watch the time pass as other teams, you know, draft well and build a […]
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While we are here in the offseason, writers are coming up with content to keep people intrigued. Where is he going? What moves can they make? Will the Knicks ever get better? To answer all these questions, all I’d really have to say nowhere, nothing, and never, but that isn’t really much fun. Instead, I’m […]
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Every offseason in the NBA is a frenzy. Between the draft, trades, signings, and front office changes, it can be hard to point out which acquisitions are the cause of success. This topsy-turvy season is no different, and I believe some of the most underrated additions will be key role-players. While there could be some […]
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Today’s a special day, it’s basically Christmas morning, draft day. Although this year’s draft class is far from admirable, teams are hot and heavy trying to get in the top 10. Since the trade market opened on Monday, it’s been suspiciously quiet. Besides the Bucks rushing to try and keep Giannis, movement is slim. I […]
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