NBA All-Around

The Golden State Warriors won the NBA Finals. Again. Cleveland got to the championship and lost. Again. However, this time, things are going to be different. This time, LeBron, the king of the Eastern Conference, the man who has won the Eastern Conference Finals 8 straight times, is in his worst situation yet. LeBron is now 33 years of age on a team whose roster is simply laughable, which means its time for a new team to come to power in the East. Enter the Boston Celtics. Boston has the makings of a championship-caliber team already: stellar management and coaching, a strong and talented core, and a superstar to lead them all in Kyrie Irving. However, they're going to be facing the Golden State Warriors, a team with a core of 4 All-Stars (including 2 MVPs) and some amazing role players. Personally, I think they're a piece away from beating this time and I also think that that piece this offseason is either LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, or DeMarcus Cousins. Wit...

With the departure of Kevin Durant, the Oklahoma City Thunder went from a championship caliber team with superstars to a mediocre team with some decent, young players. This is due to the fact that Russell Westbrook is almost certain to leave Oklahoma City. Westbrook will play for the Thunder this upcoming season, but will most likely sign with another team after. Now, the Thunder should trade Westbrook instead of letting him go in free agency and receiving nothing in return. Let's analyze possible destinations for the young superstar, using  ESPN's NBA Trade Machine. 1.Minnesota Timberwolves The Timberwolves, a team already stacked with young talent, are one superstar away from breaking out and becoming one of the best teams in the Western Conference. If Russell Westbrook went to Minnesota, here's what I think the trade would look like: Now, for giving up Westbrook, the Thunder should receive a point guard in return, such as Ricky Rubio. With the addition of Westbrook...

Kevin Durant, the #1 free agent this offseason, is a player which every team wants on their roster. This season, Durant averaged 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists a game. Durant is only 27 years old, and these next few years is when his talent will peak. So which team will Durant be on at the beginning of next season? Who will win the Kevin Durant Sweepstakes? Oklahoma City Thunder The Thunder, the team Durant is currently a part of, also want to keep the superstar. If Durant stays with the Thunder, he will make more money than he would with any other team, since the Thunder can offer him a 5-year maximum contract, allowing him to make more than $30,000,000 in each of the last two years of this contract. However, money does not seem to be Durant's priority; winning a championship does. Can the Thunder win a championship? If Durant is there, the answer is yes. Russell Westbrook is an All Star point guard, who almost averaged a triple double (24 points, 10 assists, and 8 reboun...

The Celtics have the third pick in the 2016 Draft today. With this pick, many analysts believe the Celtics will trade their pick to acquire NBA talent. However, the Celtics may also draft a young player, and then either develop or trade him. Let's explore their options. 1.Draft Buddy Hield Buddy Hield is a guard from Oklahoma, and one of the best shooters in this year's draft class. Hield made 85 3-pointers out of 100 in a workout with the Celtics. Hield also averaged 25 points and had a 55% 3-point percentage, showing his amazing shooting ability. Buddy Hield can develop into an elite shooter and scorer for Boston, and would be a smart choice at the Number 3 pick. Also, the Celtics could draft and trade Hield for other talent. 2.Trade for Jimmy Butler The Celtics can also trade their valuable draft pick to the Bulls. The Bulls, after trading Derrick Rose yesterday, have now started to rebuild, and thus would like some extra draft picks. The Celtics also want a star on t...