To tip-off this mini-series, I had to start with Utah Jazz combo guard Jordan Clarkson. Jordan Clarkson has been an NBA journeyman since his selection out of the University of Missouri in 2014. Despite his frequent change of scenery, Clarkson demonstrates nightly that the one constant in his career is his ability to put the … Continue reading NBA Sixth Man of the Year Series: Jordan Clarkson
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James Harden’s Houston Breakup
James Harden and the Houston Rockets suffered two debilitating losses in a row to the Lakers this past week. After the second loss, the aforementioned disgruntled superstar let the world know his situation was beyond repair. https://twitter.com/DimeUPROXX/status/1349208156048666626?s=20 In response to Harden's demands, the Rockets dealt their former franchise player to the Brooklyn Nets in a … Continue reading James Harden’s Houston Breakup
Basketball Fans, Please Don’t Overract
Sunday night, the Wizards beat the loaded Nets 123-122, and Washington displayed they have the offensive firepower to hang with any team in the league. Playing up, or as Wizards fans are frequently subjected to, down to the level of their opponent is a Wizards staple under coach Scott Brooks, and it seems the trend … Continue reading Basketball Fans, Please Don’t Overract
NBA Preseason Takeaways and Stories to Watch
The NBA regular-season is approaching fast, and here are some trends to note before the games start to count. Here is a quick rundown of a few NBA stories to watch heading into the year. The Lakers rotation looks deadly After winning the NBA Finals in the bubble, many people expected the league to catch … Continue reading NBA Preseason Takeaways and Stories to Watch
Draft Notes: First Round
The 2020 NBA Draft was as eventful as ever, and keeping track of the moves is tough, but don't worry, I've decided to share with you some notable news from the first round of the draft. LaMelo Ball The first three selections in the draft went as planned, and LaMelo Ball going 3rd overall to … Continue reading Draft Notes: First Round
NBA Draft 2020: Part 1
The 2020 edition of the NBA Draft takes place this Wednesday, and I'm leaving the mock drafts for my second post and focusing today on the atmosphere surrounding such a unique draft, along with answering some draft questions I received from a few readers. A Unique Player Evaluation Period Due to the rampaging pandemic, the … Continue reading NBA Draft 2020: Part 1
“I’m Back”
Like the NBA this past summer — I have decided to terminate my hiatus and rededicate myself to producing the best content I can deliver during these trying times, but this time, at a more consistent rate. Before I dive into basketball content, make sure you follow @BucketsDistrict on Twitter for real-time updates on happenings … Continue reading “I’m Back”
Nets Set On Nash
The Brooklyn Nets ended their search for a head coach with the hiring announcement of former Phoenix Suns Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash. The hiring has seen mixed reviews among the NBA fan community, and today I wanted to take the time to analyze some of the potential pros and cons that could … Continue reading Nets Set On Nash
District of Buckets All-NBA Bubble Team
The NBA bubble games have lived up to the hype. Every team in the bubble is playing hard, and the level of basketball has mimicked the first week of the regular season as many players have fresh legs and a rejuvenated hunger to compete among the world's best. With the final seeding games approaching, and … Continue reading District of Buckets All-NBA Bubble Team
TBT 2020 Recap
TBT 2020 lived up to the hype and served as an oasis in the middle of the sports desert during a tumultuous year. The tournament showed us that with a strict quarantine bubble and vigorous testing, sports can still take place even during a pandemic. It was a pleasure to be granted media access to … Continue reading TBT 2020 Recap
