The Whiteboard: How these Warriors and Celtics were actually built

June 2, 2022 admin 0

The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. Much has been made of the way the Warriors and Celtics NBA Finals matchup represents a high-water mark for a more traditional mode of team-building. For the past decade […]

Nets bet on the 76ers’ getting worse, defer draft pick acquisition to 2023

June 2, 2022 admin 0

The Brooklyn Nets believe the Philadelphia 76ers will be worse next year than this past season. By deferring the Philadelphia 76ers‘ 2022 first-round pick from the James Harden–Ben Simmons trade to 2023, the Brooklyn Nets are telling everyone to short the 76ers next NBA season. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski informed everyone of the Nets’ intentions of the pick […]

Sources: With Robinson Cano out, Padres calling up Nomar Mazara

June 2, 2022 admin 0

With Robinson Cano’s time in San Diego soon coming to an end, the Padres are calling up outfielder Nomar Mazara, according to sources familiar with the situation. After Wednesday’s game, in which Robinson Cano’s numbers with the San Diego Padres dropped to .091/.118/.091 in 34 plate appearances, there was growing chatter that they would move […]

The ultra and apocalyptic vibes of Jimmy Butler

June 2, 2022 admin 0

Jimmy Butler seems simultaneously driven by vibes and bottom-line results. How do we reconcile his impeccable intensity with his love for life? Jimmy Butler will drop 40 points. He will let fly. It will rain. A rivulet will become a torrent. He will flood the court. But the most devastating thing about Jimmy Butler is […]

3 NBA teams primed to follow the Warriors as the next dynasty

June 2, 2022 admin 0

All things eventually fade to black. Which squad is best prepared to eventually become the next NBA dynasty when the Golden State Warriors “Big Three” leaves “The Arena”? After a two-year hiatus, the Golden State Warriors have returned to where they surely believe they belong — the top of the NBA mountain, once again preparing […]

NBA Draft 2022: 5 prospects with All-Star potential

June 2, 2022 admin 0

Smart GMs mine the NBA Draft for potential All-Stars. These five prospects fit the bill in this year’s class of talented prospects.  Free agency is important to NBA front offices but most teams need to grow their own All-Stars via the draft. That’s why the best league decision-makers are often tempted to take big swings […]