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Should Andrew Wiggins be Starting in the All-Star Game?

By Holden Velasco • January 29, 2022

Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns. Associated Press. A tradition well-debated then quickly forgot about during the NBA season is who deserves to start in the All-Star game. However, it's rare to have someone who almost...

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NBA Announces 2022 All-Star Game Starters

By Hardwood and Hollywood Staff • January 28, 2022

Courtesy of the NBA. NBA announces the 2022 All-Star Game starters. NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James will return to Cleveland as an All-Star Game captain, and Ja Morant and Andrew Wiggins are headed there...

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2020-21 NBA Season Preview: Southwest Division

By Chris Thomas • December 04, 2020

Check out our other NBA Divisional Previews below. 2020-21 NBA Season Preview: Atlantic Division 2020-21 NBA Season Preview: Central Division 2020-21 NBA Season Preview: Northwest Division 2020-21 NBA Season Preview: Pacific Division 2020-21 NBA Season...

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2020-21 NBA Free Agency: Five Best Shooting Guards

By Davion Moore • November 08, 2020

Check out our other free agency coverage below. 2020-21 Key NBA Free Agent Signings UPDATED: 2020-21 NBA Free Agency Tracker 2020-21 NBA Free Agency: Five Best Centers 2020-21 NBA Free Agency: Five Best Power Forwards...

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LeBron Drops 43 on the Raptors, Cavaliers Take 2-0 Series Lead

By Hardwood and Hollywood Staff • May 04, 2018

Image courtesy of Erik Drost/Flickr . LeBron James had 43 points, 14 assists, and 8 rebounds to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers over the Toronto Raptors, 128-110 on Thursday night. The Cavaliers now have a 2-0...

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DeRozan Scores 37, Raptors Take 2-0 Series Lead Over Wizards

By Hardwood and Hollywood Staff • April 18, 2018

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . DeMar DeRozan came out of the gate firing on all cylinders, matching his career playoff-high with 37 points, bringing the Toronto Raptors to a place they've never been. With...

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2018 NBA Playoffs: 1st Round Primer

By Sonny Giuliano • April 14, 2018

Image courtesy of the NBA. Today marks the beginning of the single best two month stretch of the calendar year. Today, the NBA Playoffs begin. Before the games get started in a few hours, take...

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NBA All-Star Weekend Schedule and Participants

By Hardwood and Hollywood Staff • February 15, 2018

Image courtesy of the NBA. Friday, Feb. 16 All times Eastern (ET) 12:30 p.m. | Mtn Dew Kickstart Rising Stars Practice | NBA TV 7 p.m. | NBA All-Star Celebrity Game presented by Ruffles |...

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NBA Season Preview 2017-18: Top 50 Players, 23-13

By Sonny Giuliano • October 13, 2017

Image Courtesy of USA Today Sports 23. Marc Gasol (29 on ESPN, 24 on SI, 28 on SB Nation) -Marc Gasol was up to his same old tricks last year as he helped lead the...

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NBA Season Preview 2017-18: Top 50 Players, 35-24

By Sonny Giuliano • October 12, 2017

Image Courtesy of L.A. Clippers/Facebook 35. Isaiah Thomas (33 on ESPN, 40 on SI, 20 on SB Nation) -If this ranking were based solely on a 2016-17 body of work, Isaiah would be a Top...