AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardWhat Is NBA Top Shot and Why You Should CareAvatarCurated byMatt GibsonYou may have noticed the rising interest in sports memorabilia throughout the pandemic. Trading cards that were once stashed away in your parent's basement or storage room are now being sold on eBay for thousands. Over the past few weeks, a new form of memorabilia has taken the sports world by storm in the form of a blockchain-based online-only marketplace where users can buy, sell and trade virtual NBA highlights.
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardWhere NBA Free Agents Landed This WeekendAvatarCurated byMatt GibsonNBA Free Agency officially started on Friday afternoon and with NBA training camps beginning early December, free agents were quick to find their homes for the 20-21 NBA Season. Here's a roundup of the top deals from the weekend.
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboard2020 NBA Draft Winners, Losers, and OverreactionsAvatarCurated byMatt GibsonAlthough it's way too early to really know which teams won or lost the 2020 NBA draft, the reactions begin right after each player was picked. Here's a look at which teams and prospects are the early winners and losers.
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardCompare The Final NBA Mock Drafts From The ExpertsAvatarCurated byMatt GibsonDraft pundits have published their final mock drafts heading into the NBA Draft tonight + top rumors to keep an eye for what's shaping up to be a wild day.
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardNBA Offseason Heats Up Heading Into The NBA DraftAvatarCurated byMatt GibsonHUGE week ahead for the NBA. Here's a look at the biggest rumors, pending trades, mock drafts, and free-agent signings across the NBA less than 3 days before the NBA Draft. NBA teams are allowed to make trades beginning at 12PM on Monday, NBA Draft on Wednesday night, and Free Agency begins on Friday.
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboard5 NBA Mock Drafts To Read Less Than 5 Days Before The DraftAvatarCurated byMatt GibsonWith no clear cut #1 pick among Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, and James Wiseman, NBA Draft experts take their turn predicting the outcome of Wednesday's NBA Draft. The Minnesota Timberwolves have been on the clock since August but have not given any signal of their direction while the rumor mill heats up.
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardHow Daryl Morey Changed The NBA For Better Or WorseAvatarCurated byMatt GibsonDaryl Morey played a key role in changing the NBA over the last decade; injecting analytics into all decisions, accelerating the 3 point revolution, all while reinventing the Rockets annually. The Rockets under Morey beginning in 2007 held the NBA's 2nd best regular-season record, and the longest active playoff streak going on 8 years. Morey resigned from the Rockets earlier this week following a tumultuous year that began with his "Free Hong Kong" tweet during the NBA's tour of China.
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardLong Live The King! LeBron and The Lakers Are The 2020 NBA ChampionsAvatarCurated byMatt GibsonThe LA Lakers withstood the bubble and beat the Miami Heat 106-93 to win their 17th NBA Championship last night, tying the Boston Celtics for most NBA Titles ever. LeBron James was named Finals MVP for the 4th time leading the game 6 route of the Heat with a 28 point triple-double.
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardJimmy Butler Outduels LeBron - Heat Take Game 5 ThrillerAvatarCurated byMatt GibsonButler's 35 point triple-double leads the Heat’s gritty performance earning them a 111-108 win to force a Game 6 on Sunday. Lebron's 40 point performance wasn't enough to close the series. The Lakers still lead the series 3-2.
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardNBA Finals Game 4 Recaps: Lakers Take 3-1 Lead, Beat Heat 102-96.AvatarCurated byMatt GibsonLeBron finished with 28 points, 12 rebounds & 8 assists to lead the Lakers back from the Game 3 loss. The Lakers are now 1 win away from Championship #17.
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardHeat Beat Lakers 115-104: NBA Finals Game 3 Recaps + Jimmy Butler Appreciation!AvatarCurated byMatt GibsonBehind a Jimmy Butler triple-double (40 points, 13 assists, 11 rebounds) the Heat beat the Lakers in Game 3. With Adebayo and Dragic out for the 2nd game in a row, the Heat held LeBron to 25 points and Davis plagued by foul trouble to 15 points.
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardNBA Finals Game 2 Recap: Lakers 124 - Heat 114AvatarCurated byMatt GibsonLeBron finished with 33 points, nine rebounds, nine assists, while Davis made 14 of his first 15 shots on the way to 32 points leading the Lakers over the shorthanded Heat last night to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. The Heat played without Adebayo and Dragic due to injuries sustained in game 1.
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardNBA Finals Game 1 Recap: Lakers 116 - Heat 98AvatarCurated byMatt GibsonThe LA Lakers beat the Miami Heat last night to take a 1-0 lead in the 2020 NBA Finals. After a competitive 1st quarter and injuries to key Heat players, the Lakers outscored the Heat by 23 points over the 2nd and 3rd Quarters. Anthony Davis scored a game-high 34 points and 9 rebounds while LeBron James recorded 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 9 assists.
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardThe Los Angeles Lakers NBA Finals PreviewAvatarCurated byMatt GibsonEverything you need to know about the LA Lakers heading into Game 1 of the 2020 NBA Finals tonight.
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardThe Miami Heat NBA Finals Preview You NeedAvatarCurated byMatt GibsonEverything you need to know about the Miami Heat heading into Game 1 of the 2020 NBA Finals.
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardWOAH! Steve Nash Named Brooklyn Nets Head CoachAvatarCurated byMatt GibsonIn a shocking move on Thursday (9/3) the Brooklyn Nets hired Steve Nash to fill their head coaching vacancy. The Nets signed the 2-time MVP and Hall of Fame point guard to a four-year contract despite not having any NBA bench coaching experience, setting off reactions across the league.
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardEliminated From The Playoffs, What's Next For These 8 Teams?AvatarCurated byMatt GibsonThe first round of the NBA Playoffs is finally complete. Let's take a look at the season recaps, questions, and offseason outlooks for the 8 teams that were sent home.
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardRemembering Legendary Coach John ThompsonAvatarCurated byMatt GibsonLegendary former Georgetown basketball coach John Thompson died Sunday night at age 78. Thompson was the first Black coach to win an NCAA men’s basketball championship and was a leading voice advocating greater opportunities for Black athletes. Thompson lead the Georgetown program from 1972 to 1999, compiling a record of 596-239 and was a pivotal figure in the rise of the original Big East Conference.
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardNBA Lottery Results - (Sorry Knicks Fans)AvatarCurated byMatt GibsonThe Minnesota Timberwolves won the 2020 NBA draft lottery Thursday and the right to the first pick in the draft later this year. Take a look at the results, mock drafts, player rankings, and profiles.
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardThe NBA Playoff Previews You NeedAvatarCurated byMatt GibsonThe NBA Playoffs begin tomorrow (8/17). Take a look at hometown previews for each team + 2020 playoff predictions. It’s a #WholeNewGame.
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardThe NBA Playoffs Are Here! This Week In The NBA (Aug 10 - 14)AvatarCurated byMatt GibsonThe seeding games are complete. The Blazers face the Grizzlies for the Western Conference's 8th seed today. Let's take a look at the top stories and highlights from the week + Playoff Predictions, Bubble Awards, and #DameTime Appreciation.
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardThe Damian Lillard ExperienceAvatarCurated byMatt GibsonThe legend of Damian Lillard continues to grow inside the NBA Bubble. The Portland Trailblazers guard put up 61 points on the Mavericks on Tuesday pushing the Blazers into the 8th seed of the western conference. Let's take a look at how the guard from Oakland has reached this level!
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardRecapping The Weekend In Basketball (Aug 8 -9)AvatarCurated byMatt GibsonThe playoff race in the Western Conference is tightening up Top highlights and stories across the weekend from the WNBA and NBA 🏀
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardHighlights From The NBA This Week (Aug 3 - 7)AvatarCurated byMatt GibsonA look at the top highlights and player performances from this week, updates to the playoff picture, and stories that are worth your time!
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardHighlights From The NBA's Re-Opening WeekendAvatarCurated byMatt Gibson4 Days into the NBA restart. Let's take a look at the top highlights from each day, how the 1st weekend is shaping the playoffs, and stories that are worth your time!
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboard🏀 NBA Restart Predictions & Team Previews To Get You Ready 🏀AvatarCurated byMatt GibsonThe NBA's official restart of the 2019-20 season in the Orlando bubble is Tonight! Let's take a look at all the predictions and previews to get you ready leading up to tonights doubleheader featuring Pelicans vs. Jazz and Lakers vs. Clippers.
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboard11 Basketball Stories Worth Your Time 🏀 (July 18-24)AvatarCurated byMatt GibsonBasketball is basically back. The NBA started scrimmaging leading up to the July 30th relaunch and the WNBA season tipped off July 25th! Here are 11 stories worth your time from the past week (July 18-July 24)
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardTHE WNBA 2020 SEASON PREVIEWAvatarCurated byMatt GibsonThe 2020 WNBA season tips off tomorrow July 25th at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. All 12 teams will be in action over the weekend, with television coverage split between ESPN, ABC and CBS Sports Network. Here's a comprehensive preview to get you ready for the season from the experts.
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardBasketball This Week: 11 Stories Worth Your Time 🏀AvatarCurated byMatt GibsonBasketball is returning soon! Here are 11 stories worth your time from the past week (July 11-July 17)
AvatarMatt GibsonStoryboardThe Decision 10 Years LaterAvatarCurated byMatt GibsonJuly 8th, 2010 LeBron James announced on ESPN that he was 'taking his talents to South Beach' to join the Miami Heat. LeBron's decision led to the creation of the 'Big 3' with Wade and Bosh and the current player empowerment era of the NBA. The Big 3 era lasted 4 years and the Heat won 2 NBA titles over the Thunder and Spurs. 10 Years later ESPN takes a look back at the days that lead to a moment that shook the NBA.