Author: Chris Porter

As the 2020-21 regular season comes to a close, the NBA MVP race continues to be a polarizing discussion. There are two main candidates and a distant third that rounds out the race. All three players are all valuable in their own right, but only one can win the NBA’s most coveted individual award. Here are the top three players in the running to win the NBA MVP. Who Should Win the NBA MVP Award? Joel Embiid Joel Embiid has put up his best season so far in his career. At 29.1 points per game (ppg), Embiid is third in…

Just two weeks remain in the 2020-21 NBA regular season. Teams are pushing to make sure they have a top seed in upcoming playoffs and tensions are running high. Here are three must-see matchups for the coming week. Must-See NBA Games This Week Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers Monday, May 3 at 9pm CST, ESPN For most people in the country, this is going to be a late game. Still, it is completely worth watching for NBA fans, as the Nuggets fight for the number three seed in the Western Conference. This will also be the Lakers’ first nationally…

With March Madness coming to an end on Monday night, many basketball fans are looking to keep watching the sport. Here are the top three NBA games that even casual fans should tune in for this week. Must- See NBA Games This Week New York Knicks at Brooklyn Nets Monday, April 5 at 6:00pm CST, League Pass The Battle for New York is as good as it has been in a long time. The New York Knicks continue to fight and claw in the Eastern Conference. With just one game separating the Knicks from the fourth seed in the East,…

The arms race at the top of the Eastern Conference continues to heat up. The Philadelphia 76ers swooped in at the NBA Trade Deadline to acquire veteran point guard George Hill. This deal involved three teams: the 76ers, New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder Three-Way Trade Send George Hill to 76ers Rumors and speculation had the 76ers making a sexier move by trading for Kyle Lowry. However, adding George Hill may prove to be an even better decision. Hill is still a solid defender, but his price proved to be far lower than what the Raptors likely wanted for…

In what has already proven to be an insane NBA Trade Deadline, the Toronto Raptors traded shooting guard Norman Powell to the Portland Trail Blazers. In exchange, the Raptors acquired a young but talented player in Gary Trent Jr. as well as NBA journeyman Rodney Hood. Both Raptors and Blazers Win in Norman Powell Trade Powell is putting up a career-high 19.6 points per game (ppg) and shooting almost 44% from three-point range. The Trail Blazers will be able to put Powell at the small forward position and bring Derrick Jones Jr. off of the bench. Powell is also a…

Looking to watch some good basketball while you wait for the Sweet Sixteen to begin in the NCAA tournament? You’re in the right place! Here are the top three must-see NBA games scheduled for this week. Must-See NBA Games This Week Washington Wizards at New York Knicks Tuesday, March 23 at 6:30 CST, League Pass The New York Knicks have been perhaps the biggest surprise in the NBA season. They are in the middle of a heated race for homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs. The success for the Knicks has been a group effort, with six…

LaMelo Ball has been simply electric in his rookie season for the Charlotte Hornets. He has been what was promised with Lonzo Ball, and the Hornets were on track to make the playoffs for the first time since 2015-16. Now, those goals may be in jeopardy, as the LaMelo Ball injury may keep him out for the rest of the 2020-21 season. What Do the Hornets Do Following LaMelo Ball Injury? The good news for the Charlotte Hornets is that they still have plenty of young talent with experienced veterans. The former Boston Celtics duo of Terry Rozier and Gordon…

With March Madness looming at the end of this week, you may be looking to watch some NBA basketball as you fill out your bracket. Here are the top three NBA games you should watch this week, including Clippers vs Mavericks to start the week. Must-See NBA Games This Week Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Monday, March 15 at 9 ET, NBA League Pass and Fox Sports Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks are in the middle of a race for a playoff berth. The Los Angeles Clippers will be without Patrick Beverly, so the Dallas Mavericks will have…

With the NBA All-Star break approaching, many teams in the league are looking to add to their win columns before taking some time to rest. Here are the must-see NBA games for the rest of the week in the NBA, filled with plenty of stars and drama. Must-See NBA Games This Week Los Angeles Clippers @ Boston Celtics Tuesday, March 2 at 6:30pm CST on TNT The Los Angeles Clippers (24-12) are once again in the race for a top-four seed in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics (17-17) are looking to get their season back on track. Jaylen…

The Houston Rockets traded for Victor Oladipo just over one month ago. Since joining the Rockets, Oladipo has averaged 18.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. However, Houston should seriously consider another Victor Oladipo trade, following the news that he turned down a two-year contract extension. If the Rockets are unable to re-sign Oladipo, he is set to become an unrestricted free agent at the conclusion of the season. With the Houston Rockets looking more and more like sellers at the upcoming trade deadline, and the likelihood of re-signing Oladipo looking bleak, the Rockets should seek a trade…