Peter O'Keefe

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Philadelphia 76ers

Doc Rivers' words may cost job with Philadelphia 76ers

by Peter O'Keefe
The Philadelphia 76ers suffered another ugly end to a disappointing playoff run, producing a timid response in the face of Game 6 elimination...
Philadelphia 76ers

Tyrese Maxey masking Philadelphia 76ers developmental issues

by Peter O'Keefe
The rise of Tyrese Maxey has been a key to the Philadelphia 76ers season, particularly with all the uncertainty around Ben Simmons and then...
Boston Celtics

2 keys for the rest of the Boston Celtics-Milwaukee Bucks

by Peter O'Keefe
The Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks continued their titanic struggle on Saturday in Game 3 of their second-round series. Despite a late...
Denver Nuggets

DeMarcus Cousins could be the next great renaissance story

by Peter O'Keefe
While we marvel at the longevity of LeBron James and other NBA superstars, for some, resisting father time is a much more complicated and arduous...
Utah Jazz

A first-round loss could actually help the Utah Jazz

by Peter O'Keefe
There are ominous signs now appearing for the Utah Jazz, with the Dallas Mavericks now 3-2 up and nearing a first-round series win. Right now,...
Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum vs. Kevin Durant: An elite first-round matchup

by Peter O'Keefe
After Jayson Tatum delivered the Boston Celtics an incredible game one win, this series against the Brooklyn Nets appears destined to be a...
NBA

4 pivotal individual matchups of the NBA Play-in Tournament

by Peter O'Keefe
The NBA playoffs are at our doorstep, but before that, the seventh and eighth seeds still need to be decided in each conference. The NBA...
Golden State Warriors

Can Ja Morant, Stephen Curry, or Chris Paul defy history?

by Peter O'Keefe
With less than two weeks until the start of the 2021-22 NBA playoffs, the Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies, and Golden State Warriors rest as the...
Minnesota Timberwolves

Less is more Karl-Anthony Towns and Minnesota Timberwolves

by Peter O'Keefe
A former number one overall pick and the self-proclaimed best big man shooter of all-time, Karl-Anthony Towns was often seen as the savior for a...
Los Angeles Lakers

How does this Lakers season affect LeBron James' legacy?

by Peter O'Keefe
With a résumé and list of accomplishments that have him entered into most G.O.A.T debates, many believe the legacy of Los Angeles Lakers star...
Golden State Warriors

Could Andrew Wiggins go from All-Star to not closing games?

by Peter O'Keefe
Yes, you read that title correctly. Andrew Wiggins produced an impressive two-way start to the season, earning his first All-Star selection in...
NBA

A new era of NBA basketball is being defined by big men

by Peter O'Keefe
It has been a long time coming, but the NBA is now transitioning back to the pecking order of the past. Through a generation that's seen the...
NBA

The six teams competing for the NBA championship

by Peter O'Keefe
With the league now taking a short hiatus for NBA All-Star weekend, it's time to have a look at the genuine contenders for the NBA...
Brooklyn Nets

NBA Trades: The best piece in James Harden-Ben Simmons trade

by Peter O'Keefe
After reports (subscription required) that the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets could engage in a potential Ben Simmons-James Harden deal...
Toronto Raptors

Is Nurse's short rotation sustainable for Toronto Raptors?

by Peter O'Keefe
In the aftermath of the Toronto Raptors' incredible triple-overtime win in Miami on Saturday, fans on social media were quick to identify the...
Cleveland Cavaliers

Could Cavaliers' double bigs catapult a deep playoff run?

by Peter O'Keefe
When the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled out a starting lineup featuring three near seven-footers at the beginning of the season, many viewed it as a...
Atlanta Hawks

NBA Trades: How active will the Hawks be at the deadline?

by Peter O'Keefe
As inconsistency and uninspiring form plague their 2021-22 season, the Atlanta Hawks seem destined to be a fascinating franchise ahead of the...
NBA

Damian Lillard and Bradley Beal in new club of NBA players?

by Peter O'Keefe
In today's modern age of free agency and player movement, finding loyal NBA superstars is a rare commodity. It's become widely acknowledged,...
Memphis Grizzlies

The secret key to Ja Morant's rise to success this season

by Peter O'Keefe
Just halfway through his third season, it's fair to say Memphis Grizzlies' star Ja Morant has had a whirlwind start to his NBA career. Not too...
NBA

Should the NBA put greater stock in international prospects?

by Peter O'Keefe
On Sunday night in Oklahoma City, Thunder rookie Josh Giddey surpassed LaMelo Ball by becoming the youngest player to record a triple-double in...
NBA

The NBA needs Klay Thompson and Kyrie Irving back

by Peter O'Keefe
With the ongoing COVID dramas spiraling through the NBA, the league has entered somewhat of a lull period as we enter the new year. With so many...
NBA

The top 5 under-the-radar signings from the NBA offseason

by Peter O'Keefe
With a plethora of NBA players entering health and safety protocols, and the subsequent signings under hardship exemptions, it's easy to forget...
Los Angeles Lakers

Could the Los Angeles Lakers actually miss the playoffs?

by Peter O'Keefe
With Russell Westbrook joining LeBron James and Anthony Davis, many thought the Los Angeles Lakers would reinstate themselves at the top of the...
NBA

NBA players that lead the league in random NBA stats

by Peter O'Keefe
Most NBA fans are aware of key statistical categories. These are often led by predominantly All-Star caliber NBA players that drive the league....
NBA

The best 3 NBA guards at finishing around the rim this year

by Peter O'Keefe
With the ever-growing rise of the three-point shot, we often undervalue those who finish exquisitely around the rim. There’s still enjoyment in...
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