Michael Dugger

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NBA Playoffs

Toronto Raptors: 3 keys to Game 4 of the NBA Finals

by Michael Dugger
After a comfortable Game 3 win on the road, these are three keys for the Toronto Raptors to extend their series lead and come within one game of a...
NBA Playoffs

Toronto Raptors: 3 adjustments for Game 3 of 2019 NBA Finals

by Michael Dugger
Here are three adjustments the Toronto Raptors should make to regain the lead in Game 3 of the 2019 NBA Finals after losing Game 2 to the Golden...
Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors: 3 keys for Game 2 of the 2019 NBA Finals

by Michael Dugger
The Toronto Raptors won Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, 118-109. Here are three keys to getting another victory in Game...
Atlanta Hawks

Hawks boast plenty of options to maneuver on draft night

by Michael Dugger
With a pair of top-10 picks in the 2019 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks have a plethora of options to fill out their roster with moves on draft...
Denver Nuggets

NBA Playoffs: One thing to watch for each Game 7 participant

by Michael Dugger
With two Game 7s concluding the Conference Semi-Finals of the NBA Playoffs, here is one thing to watch for each team partaking in the Game...
Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers botching of Tyronn Lue shows growing incompetence

by Michael Dugger
In an occurrence that’s becoming far too commonplace, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in the NBA news cycle for incompetence once...
Golden State Warriors

Golden State Warriors: Andre Iguodala remains their X-factor

by Michael Dugger
Andre Iguodala is still the x-factor for the Golden State Warriors, despite being in his 15th season on a team of four perennial All-Stars. Not...
NBA Playoffs

Toronto Raptors have clear matchup advantages vs. 76ers

by Michael Dugger
In an exciting matchup between two powerhouses in the Eastern Conference, the Toronto Raptors have clear advantages across the board in the second...
Los Angeles Lakers

Magic Johnson resignation places Lakers at crossroads

by Michael Dugger
Magic Johnson resigning as president of basketball operations will force the Los Angeles Lakers to adapt with the times, or remain clinging to past...
Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers: Alex Caruso should be brought back

by Michael Dugger
Alex Caruso’s play since entering the rotation proves that he should be the Los Angeles Lakers' lone free agent retained heading into next...
NBA Draft

2019 NBA Draft: Mfiondu Kabengele too low on draft boards

by Michael Dugger
Mfiondu Kabengele is a perfect fit for today’s NBA. Why isn’t there more buzz around Florida State’s big man for the 2019 NBA Draft, especially...
Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 thoughts on Jason Kidd speculation

by Michael Dugger
If the Los Angeles Lakers are to part ways with Luke Walton at the end of the season, Jason Kidd is rumored to be a favorite for the head coaching...
Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers among worst watches the rest of the year

by Michael Dugger
The Los Angeles Lakers have fallen out of the postseason race, and are arguably the NBA’s least watchable team the remainder of the season. The...
NBA

NBA: Fans, Los Angeles Clippers' quick rebuild and more

by Michael Dugger
Fans crossing the line, a Western Conference team one star away from serious contention and an Eastern Conference team in a difficult spot take...
Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers: Brandon Ingram's diagnosis comes at worst time

by Michael Dugger
The Los Angeles Lakers' injury-riddled season hit rock bottom with the news of Brandon Ingram missing the rest of the season with a blood clot in his...
Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers: Bench the veterans, play the youth

by Michael Dugger
The Los Angeles Lakers' playoff hopes are essentially over, which means it’s time to put an end to the meme team and play the healthy...
Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers: Current state falls on franchise leaders

by Michael Dugger
The Los Angeles Lakers have plummeted to 11th in the Western Conference standings and the franchise’s leaders are to blame if they miss the...
NBA

NBA recap: One-and-done rule, Blazers' potential and more

by Michael Dugger
The one-and-done rule, a consistent playoff team hoping to overcome their shortcomings, a rising sophomore and games take centerstage in this...
NBA

NBA: All-Star roundup, 3 storylines and games to watch

by Michael Dugger
NBA All-Star weekend has concluded, which finally places full attention on the regular season’s remaining games leading up to the...
NBA

Ranking the 5 events of 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend

by Michael Dugger
The five events of NBA All-Star weekend are full of stars, swan songs and homecomings. These are the five events ranked in order of...
Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 takeaways that Indiana loss magnified

by Michael Dugger
Here are three takeaways that were magnified from the Los Angeles Lakers' embarrassing 42-point loss on the road to the Indiana Pacers. The Los...
Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers: Reggie Bullock pickup is perfect

by Michael Dugger
The Los Angeles Lakers made their first trade of the season by acquiring Reggie Bullock from the Detroit Pistons, a move that is great for the...
NBA

NBA recap: Trade deadline, buyout market and games to watch

by Michael Dugger
The 2019 NBA Trade Deadline is nearing and there seems to be plenty of big names available, but will any of them actually move midseason? Two of...
Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers: Tension brewing as trade deadline nears

by Michael Dugger
The Los Angeles Lakers face an awkward couple of days leading up until the 2019 NBA Trade Deadline that will have effects for the rest of the...
NBA

NBA: Pelicans' next move, All-Star reserves and more

by Michael Dugger
The New Orleans Pelicans' plan of action moving forward, All-Star reserve choices and a great slate of games headline this week in the NBA...
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