Ari Schwartz

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5 blockbuster deals to move disgruntled NBA stars

by Ari Schwartz

The NBA offseason has reached a point of stagnation, but there are still multiple stars looking for a trade. It's possible we will see Damian...

Leon Rose's three best and worst moves as Knicks President

by Ari Schwartz

Entering his fourth season as the Knicks' President of Basketball Operations, Leon Rose has already brought New York more success than it's seen in...

Way too early predictions for every playoff team in 2023-24

by Ari Schwartz

The NBA offseason is still active, with rumors swirling about stars like Damian Lillard and James Harden. Trades involving the two players could...

NBA Free Agency: predicting the biggest winners and losers

by Ari Schwartz

NBA free agency isn't what it used to be. In the past, there would be bidding wars over the game's best players almost every summer. For example,...

Knicks offseason primer: trades, free agents, and more

by Ari Schwartz

The New York Knicks had a surprisingly good year, finishing 47-35 across the regular season and advancing to the second round of the playoffs for the...

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NBA Trades: 5 trade targets the New York Knicks must pursue

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After a disappointing 2022 campaign, Leon Rose's staff essentially dedicated the following summer to acquiring Jalen Brunson, a solid floor general...

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NBA Trades: These 3 offseason moves could transform Houston

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The Houston Rockets have the cap flexibility and trade assets to make a big splash this summer. Significant changes are certainly needed, as Houston...

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5 Jaylen Brown trades the Celtics should consider

by Ari Schwartz

Jaylen Brown's future with the Boston Celtics is as uncertain as ever. With two years remaining on his contract, it's a legitimate possibility that...

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One nightmare matchup for the NBA's title contenders

by Ari Schwartz

The NBA playoffs are closer than you may think, with the first games taking place on April 15th. There will likely be many surprises in the days...

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NBA Awards Race: Predicting the All-NBA teams

by Ari Schwartz

As the season nears its end, many are focused on the MVP conversation, one that is historically close between Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic. However,...

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Why the West playoffs will be the most exciting one in years

by Ari Schwartz

Since the 2014-15 season, the Golden State Warriors have dominated the Western Conference almost every season. They've made six NBA Finals...

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Jalen Brunson's absence exposes a weakness for the Knicks

by Ari Schwartz

Jalen Brunson has been the driving force of the Knicks' success this season, carrying the team back into the playoff race after finishing a lottery...

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What the Knicks should learn from the Nets' downfall

by Ari Schwartz

In the summer of 2019, fans of a New York Knicks team that had just gone 17-65 had high hopes for the offseason. They started with landing Zion...

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Ranking each of Russell Westbrook's many tenures

by Ari Schwartz

Russell Westbrook is one of the most polarizing players in the NBA today, despite highlights and stat lines that may lead casual fans to believe he...

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Ranking Western Conference Contenders After The Trade

by Ari Schwartz

NBA contenders usually come into the year with championship aspirations. Those teams will either reinforce their chances of a title at the trade...

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The 10 Biggest winners and losers of the NBA trade deadline

by Ari Schwartz

The Trade Deadline is a holiday for NBA nerds like me, and we celebrate by refreshing Woj's Twitter page from the moment we wake up till the 3:00 PM...

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5 Winners and losers of the Kyrie Irving trade

by Ari Schwartz

After years of trade speculation, Irving has been dealt to the Dallas Mavericks two days after his trade request. In return, the Nets will receive...

3 Potential trade deadline outcomes for the Knicks

by Ari Schwartz

The NBA Trade Deadline is less than a week away, while the New York Knicks rank 7th in the Eastern Conference with a 28-25 record. Players like...

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3 contenders that badly need a trade before the deadline

by Ari Schwartz

The NBA trade deadline is a time for teams to assess how their season has gone so far and decide what direction they want to take for the rest of it....

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A safe trade that could greatly help the Lakers' chances

by Ari Schwartz

A few days ago, the Los Angeles Lakers made their first significant trade since the Russell Westbrook deal, trading Kendrick Nunn and three...

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3 potential trade destinations for Cam Reddish

by Ari Schwartz

Cam Reddish has had an unfortunate start to his NBA career. He was drafted tenth overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the same year they drafted Deandre...