Colin Loughran

Colin Loughran

Joined: Apr 28, 2022

Hopeful Journalist. Avid sports fan.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 29: Caleb Martin #16 of the Miami Heat shoots the ball during the third quarter against the Boston Celtics in game seven of the Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 29, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Are the Miami Heat at risk of repeating last season’s major mistake?

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 05: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers hoist the MVP trophy after being named 2022-23 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player prior to game three of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Wells Fargo Center on May 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

3 NBA superstars with legacies on the line heading into 2023–24

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 25: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the third quarter in game five of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at TD Garden on April 25, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

3 Reasons Boston will regret trading Marcus Smart

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 02: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks takes the court before game two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on May 02, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

New York Knicks: Why Julius Randle is essential for the Knicks

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 29: Head coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat speaks during a press conference after the Miami Heat defeated the Boston Celtics 103-84 in game seven of the Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 29, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Heat Culture: Miami’s unique blueprint for success

Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets - Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs: This year’s conference finalists have a blueprint for success

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 29: Quentin Grimes #6 of the New York Knicks looks on during the fourth quarter of the game against the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on March 29, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Time to start paying attention to Quentin Grimes

Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Klay Thompson’s huge Game 2 is a sign of things to come for Warriors

Julius Randle #30 and Quentin Grimes #6 of the New York Knicks celebrate late in the game against the Miami Heat during game two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Madison Square Garden on May 02, 2023 in New York City. The New York Knicks (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

3 Knicks who must step up for New York to beat the Heat

LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

The 2023 playoffs loom large for LeBron James’ legacy

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 05: Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets calls a play during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at Barclays Center on March 05, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

4 breakout performance candidates in the 2023 playoffs

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 21: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on March 21, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Heat 113-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Jimmy Butler’s career year is sparking the Miami Heat

Apr 10, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (5) dribbles up court during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

New York Knicks: Why Immanuel Quickley deserves your praise

NBA star Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors (John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports)

Can a healthy splash bros. lead the Warriors to another championship?

Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, Dallas Mavericks Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

How Dorian Finney-Smith can be an X-factor for the Brooklyn Nets

DeAndre Ayton, Devin Booker, (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Is Phoenix’s title window on borrowed time?