Thomas J. Brown

Thomas J. Brown

Joined: Dec 17, 2019

Thomas J. Brown is a freelance journalist and film critic based in Chicago, IL. He is a member of the National Sports Media Association as well as the National Association of Black Journalist. His work is often humorous and insightful, and always original.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 15: Mikal Bridges #1 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts after a made basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 15, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Nets 121-101. 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)

Way too early predictions for the 2024 Most Improved Player Award

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 16: Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings looks on smiling against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on March 16, 2022 in Sacramento, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

3 Reason why keeping Harrison Barnes was the right move for the Sacramento Kings

Nov 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots for three as Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

3 ways acquiring Marcus Smart will improve the Memphis Grizzlies

G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson dunks (Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports)

4 Reasons drafting Scoot Henderson should be a no-brainer for Hornets

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 13: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards looks on against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on December 13, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. 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 C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images)

Wizards: 5 Teams that should trade for Bradley Beal this summer

Allen Iverson and Kobe Bryant, Jeff Haynes, via Getty Images

The 10 greatest NBA Playoffs performances of all time

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 23: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates as he points to his wrist after scoring a three-pot basket in the closing seconds of the game against Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on October 23, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Are the Portland Trailblazers wasting Damian Lillard’s prime?

Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Did the Phoenix Suns give away too much to land Kevin Durant?

Russell Westbrook (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

The Race for the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award is wide open

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports)

Should LeBron James be the new logo of the NBA?

Oct 11, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) brings the ball up court against Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and guard Desmond Bane (22) during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

We Got Next: A closer look at the NBA’s 5 newest stars

Paul George #13 and Tyronn Lue of the L.A. Clippers (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

How the Los Angeles Clippers can bounce back from a disappointing start

Oct 30, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (33) blocks out Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) after a free throw during the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports

3 teams that should trade for Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman

Jerami Grant (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Did the Portland Trail Blazers make the most underrated off-season move?

Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr., Houston Rockets, Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

3 keys to turning the Houston Rockets’ woeful season around

New York Knicks Julius Randle Jalen Brunson, Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

Adjustments the New York Knicks must make in order to win games