Trading Places Featuring Ja Morant and RJ Barrett What’s good everybody? It is time for another installment of our “What If” series for Belly Up Sports. The last time that we profiled a member of the 2019 NBA draft class, it was dedicated to this year’s top pick Zion Williamson. But this time around, we […]
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Who Replaces Boogie Cousins? The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a huge blow last Monday when DeMarcus “Boogie” Cousins tore his ACL during a preseason workout. Things got worse last Thursday when the news was released that he will miss the upcoming season. JaVale McGee will be the teams starting center going forward. However this leaves […]
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Does the former NBA star deserve the NBA’s last goodbye? Carmelo Anthony was once known for being an elite NBA star. Anthony is a 10-time NBA All-Star, a former scoring champion in 2013, and a decorated USA Basketball Olympic star. With what seems like the back nine of his career, the question now is- does […]
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Here comes Zion! The first pick of the 2019 NBA draft was a one and done prospect out of Duke named Zion Williamson. Williamson averaged 22 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists for his one season with the Blue Devils. Combine those stats along with Zion’s athletic ability, unbelievable leaping skills, an imposing 6’7 285 […]
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This year’s free agency has been the most electric in the history of the NBA. Unfortunately, the New York Knicks missed out on some of that electricity. Trades reshaping the league There were many fascinating trades such as the Los Angeles Lakers trading for Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans, the Los Angeles Clippers […]
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The NBA Summer League got underway at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas Friday night. Many NBA stars were there to see a matchup between Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett, two of the top three picks in this year's draft.
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For months (even years), basketball fans in New York dreamed about the possibility of adding two of the top talents in the National Basketball Association (NBA) today, as Kevin Durant was rumored to be leaving the Golden State Warriors after the 2019 season, as Kyrie Irving has always dreamt about playing on his home turf, […]
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The 2019-20 offseason was supposed to be the beginning of a new, hopeful era of New York Knicks basketball. When they traded their franchise player, Kristaps Porzingis, earlier this season for a bag of peanuts and a milkshake, the logic was irrefutable: “Guys, we need cap space.” Who could argue with the logic? The plan […]
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It’s no secret that Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have talked about teaming together. Durant and Irving have been linked to the New York Knicks for most of the season. But now the Brooklyn Nets, who are looking to make a splash this summer in free agency, have emerged. According to sources, the Nets are […]
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Zion Williamson, Forward – Duke The day is finally here and the “Zion Era” can officially begin. This freak of nature enters a great situation after the AD trade. With a lot of quality young pieces around him, inlcuding a very generous teamate in the name of Lonzo Ball who will be feed Zion […]
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The Toronto Raptors’ disorganized championship parade is over, and the NBA off-season has begun in earnest. The overhyped “Plant Guy” was successful in his attempt to give pending free agent Kawhi Leonard a housewarming gift. But the question remains- Which city will Leonard be placing that plant? Five options have emerged, with two of them […]
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To no one’s surprise, the New Orleans Pelicans realize it’s time to rebuild and start entertaining offers for Anthony Davis. According to Shams Charania of The Atlantic, the Pelicans are now definitely doing just that. Charania also said according to rival executives around the league, four teams in particular have a shot to put together […]
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Defense in the NBA is not the same as it use to be. Some of it is the rule changes and a lot of players not willing to play defense. Defenses are not able to be physical like you could be in the 90s. The hand check rule is gone, but the key to defense […]
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Everyone has been anticipating the moment Duke phenom Zion Williamson would declare for the NBA Draft. On Monday, that day became a reality. Williamson, to no one’s surprise, officially declared for the 2019 NBA Draft. With Williamson declaring, he’ll be the number one overall pick. He’ll also be the reason why May 14th will be […]
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