Author: Chris Porter

Now that the NBA Draft Lottery is over, the NBA landscape is about to change in a major way. Despite just 6% odds of landing the number one overall pick, the New Orleans Pelicans find themselves with the ability to draft the highly coveted Zion Williamson. The Pelicans will likely trade Anthony Davis, given he may not re-sign with the team after the 2019-20 season, but what teams can offer the most for Anthony Davis and what would be the best trade for the Pelicans? Boston Celtics Jaylen BrownJayson TatumMemphis pick (top-6 protected in 2020, unprotected in 2021)Marcus Smart2019, pick…

#1 Overall: New Orleans Pelicans F, Zion Williamson (Duke) If Anthony Davis wasn’t as good as gone before, he is now. The Pelicans will look to rebuild around Zion Williamson. The question will be what assets the Pelicans can net for Davis to speed up the rebuild. #2 Overall: Memphis Grizzlies PG, Ja Morant (Murray State) Mike Conley Jr. is 31 years old and is under contract for just one more year. The Grizzlies should draft Morant because he is extremely talented and it really doesn’t matter if the Grizzlies keep Conley as a mentor or use him as trade…

After two thrilling Game 7’s on Sunday, the Conference Finals are set. Here are the predictions for every single game of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, over the next week or so. Eastern Conference: Bucks (1) vs. Raptors (2) Game 1: Raptors at Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks were out to a rough start against the Celtics in the semifinals and dropped the first game (and home court advantage) right off the bat. The Raptors do not have the defensive versatility of the Celtics to guard Giannis Antetokounmpo. Factor in the time Milwaukee has had to plan for Toronto, and you…

After two thrilling Game 7’s on Sunday, the Conference Finals are set. Here are the predictions for every single game of the NBA Western Conference Finals, over the next week or so. Golden State Warriors (1) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (3) Game 1: Trail Blazers at Warriors I fully expect the Golden State Warriors to win Game 1, but it won’t be a cake walk. The Blazers are unique from the Los Angeles Clippers and Houston Rockets, because they combine the team style of play of the Clippers with the star power of the Rockets. The Warriors will win Game 1 by seven points, but it will be…

The 2018-19 Boston Celtics were in a word; disappointing. But as a fan who watched about 70/82 regular season games, I can’t say that the way the team exited the playoffs shocked me. I noticed something was wrong with this team in just its fourth game of the season, when it fell to the Magic at home, 93-90. My fears became reality, as the young season moved on when the team lost three straight home games to the Jazz, Knicks, and Mavericks, earning them just a 10-10 start to the season. Players promised that things would turn around, and I…