Larry Hammonds

Thirty years old born and raised in The Bronx, New York. Father of two beautiful daughters. Full-time Physical Therapy Assistant, part-time writer. Contributing content for Celtics, Hawks, and Sixers.
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Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors: Detailing the struggles of Pascal Siakam

by Larry Hammonds
The Toronto Raptors have gotten off to a sluggish 1-4 start, in large part due to Pascal Siakam's early-season struggles. It took the Toronto...
Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks: Five takeaways from the first six games

by Larry Hammonds
The Atlanta Hawks have gotten off to a hot start going 4-2 through the first six games. Let's take a look at what we've learned thus far. The...
Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks: Don't look now but the Hawks are 3-0

by Larry Hammonds
Much to the skeptics' dismay, the Atlanta Hawks are off to a scintillating start to the season, kicking off the 2020-2021 campaign with a 3-0...
Atlanta Hawks

Hawks: 4 bold predictions for the 2020-2021 season

by Larry Hammonds
With the Atlanta Hawks set to kick off their season against the Chicago Bulls, we proudly present to you the Hawks edition of bold predictions for...
Houston Rockets

Houston Rockets: 3 bold predictions for the 2020-2021 season

by Larry Hammonds
After an abbreviated yet eventful offseason for the Houston Rockets, let's take a look at three bold predictions for the upcoming season. The...
Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks: Pros and cons to trading for James Harden

by Larry Hammonds
James Harden's trade request is the NBA’s worst kept secret. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of the Atlanta Hawks making a trade for...
Philadelphia 76ers

76ers starting lineup: Locks, fringe, and potential break-in

by Larry Hammonds
With a revamped roster, what will the starting lineup look like for the Philadelphia 76ers? Training camp is underway, and the Philadelphia 76ers,...
Atlanta Hawks

Hawks: Starting lineup locks, fringe, and potential break-in

by Larry Hammonds
What does the starting lineup look like in the upcoming season for the new-look Atlanta Hawks after an eventful offseason? The Atlanta Hawks...
Boston Celtics

Celtics: How Jeff Teague can benefit from Kemba's injury

by Larry Hammonds
With Kemba Walker expected to be out at least the first few weeks of the season, it's time for Jeff Teague to reinvent himself with the Boston...
Atlanta Hawks

Grading all of the Atlanta Hawks moves this offseason

by Larry Hammonds
The Atlanta Hawks have had a busy offseason; let's take a look at what they've done so far and how these moves will affect the team moving...
NBA Draft

Grading all of the Philadelphia 76ers picks in the NBA Draft

by Larry Hammonds
Let's take an in-depth look at and grade the Philadelphia 76ers three picks in the 2020 NBA Draft; Tyrese Maxey, Isaiah Joe, and Paul Reed. The...
Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks: Is Onyeka Okongwu the right pick at No. 6?

by Larry Hammonds
After months of speculation over what the Atlanta Hawks would do, the wait is over after they selected Onyeka Okongwu sixth overall in the NBA...
NBA Draft

NBA Draft: Three prospects improving their draft stock

by Larry Hammonds
With the 2020 NBA Draft delayed until Nov. 18th, prospects are capitalizing on the extra time off to work on their game and improve their draft...
Atlanta Hawks

How the Hawks could trade for the Warriors' No. 2 pick

by Larry Hammonds
In an NBA draft where most teams are trying to trade down or out of, the best play for the Atlanta Hawks may be to trade up. It’s not the...
NBA Draft

NBA Draft: Five sleepers to consider in the first round

by Larry Hammonds
There's always at least a team or two that finds valuable hidden talent in the mid-late first round and the second round of the NBA draft. The...
Atlanta Hawks

Hawks: Analyzing a trade of the No. 6 pick for DeMar DeRozan

by Larry Hammonds
It's not a match made in heaven, but the presence of DeMar DeRozan would be a good fit for this Atlanta Hawks team looking to push for the...
NBA Draft

NBA 2020 Draft Profile: Ratiopharm Ulm guard Killian Hayes

by Larry Hammonds
With the 2020 NBA draft less than one month away, it's time to take a closer look at projected lottery pick combo guard Killian Hayes. As teams...
Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers: Ranking 5 potential offseason trades

by Larry Hammonds
After an early playoff exit, the Philadelphia 76ers need to make drastic improvements to their roster this offseason to compete for a title in...
Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics: Should Gordon Hayward be a trade candidate?

by Larry Hammonds
Gordon Hayward is likely to pick up his player option in the offseason, so should the Boston Celtics consider trade options? Let's examine the...
Philadelphia 76ers

Sixers: 3 goals for Ben Simmons heading into next season

by Larry Hammonds
As good as Ben Simmons is, everyone on the Philadelphia 76ers needs to improve. Here are three goals for Simmons heading into the 2021 season. In...
Boston Celtics

All you need to know about the Celtics versus 76ers

by Larry Hammonds
The third seed Boston Celtics will be facing off against the sixth seed Philadelphia 76ers. Here's everything you need to know heading into the...
Philadelphia 76ers

76ers: Perimeter defense must improve to succeed in Orlando

by Larry Hammonds
Splitting the first two seeding games, the Philadelphia 76ers must improve their perimeter defense if they wish to succeed in the bubble. With the...
Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers: 3 takeaways from Thursday's Zoom presser

by Larry Hammonds
After practice, Brett Brown, Alec Burks, and Shake Milton sat down for a press conference via Zoom to give us a little insight on the Philadelphia...
Philadelphia 76ers

Sixers: Who should they target with their expanded roster?

by Larry Hammonds
With rosters set to expand to 17 players when the season resumes, who should the Philadelphia 76ers add to the team before heading to...
Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers should have drafted Jayson Tatum in 2017

by Larry Hammonds
The Philadelphia 76ers drafting Jayson Tatum would have made all the sense in the world. They missed out and the Boston Celtics got him instead. The...
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