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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Brandon Marcus
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Brandon has been enjoying NBA basketball since before he knew his ABCs. A product of too many comic books and cartoons, he finds a lot of passion in many things including reading, film, music, and enjoying too many cups of coffee.
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NBA

Derrick Rose Makes Big Announcement About His Future

Derrick Rose #23 of the Memphis Grizzlies in action against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on November 22, 2023 in Houston, Texas. Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
NBA

Analyst Names Most 'Overrated Superstar' In NBA History

PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 11: A view of the atmosphere at Tissot Live Bar during the NBA Paris Game 2024 at AccorHotels Arena on January 11, 2024 in Paris, France. Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
NBA

Skip Bayless Names His Pick For NBA MVP

Detail of the NBA official basketball at Ball Arena on October 26, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
NBA

Kendrick Perkins Says He May Attend 1 NBA Team's Playoff Game

Richard Jefferson and Kendrick Perkins attend the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game during the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend at Wolstein Center on February 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
NBA

Former Player Makes Bold Prediction About Miami Heat

Terry Rozier #2 of the Miami Heat shoots over Nicolas Batum #40 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on March 18, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
NBA

Keyshawn Johnson Makes Bold Prediction About Lakers In Playoffs

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 31: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on March 31, 2024 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. Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
NBA

Skip Bayless Reacts To Lakers' Win Over Pelicans

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes up for a shot ahead of Herbert Jones #5 and CJ McCollum #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on April 14, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
NBA

Fans Are Amazed By Victor Wembanyama's Historic Season

Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs slam dunks against the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at American Airlines Center on February 14, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
NBA

Knicks Veteran Gets Honest About Culture In Locker Room

Donte DiVincenzo #0 of the New York Knicks and the rest of the team come out for warm ups before the game against the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden on April 14, 2024 in New York City. Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
NBA

Fans React To Today's Grayson Allen News

Grayson Allen #8 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket against Mike Conley #10 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter at Target Center on April 14, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Suns defeated the Timberwolves 125-106. Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
NBA

Rudy Gobert Claps Back At Common Narrative About Him

Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets is guarded by Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Ball Arena on April 10, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. Brandon Marcus • 5 days ago
NBA

Numbers Show Concerning Record For Hawks Stars

The Atlanta Hawks logo is seen on the court before the start of a game between the Washington Wizards and the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on May 10, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Brandon Marcus • 5 days ago
NBA

Analyst Says West Team 'Has A Lot To Prove' This Postseason

Detail of the NBA official basketball at Ball Arena on October 26, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Brandon Marcus • 5 days ago
NBA

Analyst Names Top-5 NBA Teams Heading Into The Playoffs

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - FEBRUARY 28: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts after a play in the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Target Center on February 28, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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. Brandon Marcus • 5 days ago
NBA

Former NBA HC Calls Out Celtics Star Over Complaints

Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with Jaylen Brown #7 in the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on October 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. Brandon Marcus • 5 days ago
NBA

Rick Pitino Says East Team Has This Year’s NBA MVP

head coach Rick Pitino of the St. John's Red Storm reacts in the first half against the Connecticut Huskies during the Semifinal round of the Big East Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 15, 2024 in New York City. Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
NBA

Skip Bayless Is Cautious About 1 NBA Team's Recent Struggles

A basketball is placed on the court next to an NBA logo during a break in the first half of a 2023 NBA Summer League game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Houston Rockets at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 07, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
NBA

Kenny Smith Makes Bold Statement About Anthony Edwards' Season

Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates his basket against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter at Target Center on March 24, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
NBA

Kendrick Perkins Is Concerned About 1 NBA Team's 'Toughness'

Kendrick Perkins attends the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game during the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend at Wolstein Center on February 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
NBA

Mark Jackson Shares His Honest Thoughts On Bronny James' Talents

BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 07: Bronny James #6 of the USC Trojans stands on the court during their game against the California Golden Bears in the first half at Haas Pavilion on February 07, 2024 in Berkeley, California. Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
NBA

Paul Pierce Says West Team Is In A 'Nightmare Scenario'

Basketballs are lined up under the NBA Playoffs logo before the start of a game between the Toronto Raptors and the Brooklyn Nets in Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 17, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
NBA

Charles Barkley Makes Prediction About Clippers, Mavericks Series

Charles Barkley looks on prior to game three of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on May 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida. 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. Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
NBA

Kristaps Porzingis Reacts To Fans Booing Celtics Players

Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics points at Payton Pritchard #11 after Pritchard hit a three point basket during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at TD Garden on April 5, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
NBA

Analyst Shares 1 Concern About The Knicks This Season

Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates a three pointer against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center on April 09, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
NBA

Analyst Says 1 NBA Team's Championship Run Is 'Over'

An NBA logo is shown Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
NBA

Former NBA Player Rips Doc Rivers

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 01: Head coach Doc Rivers of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on March 01, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. 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. Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
NBA

Anthony Edwards Says Nuggets Star Is 'Unstoppable'

Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets goes to the basket against Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Ball Arena on April 10, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
NBA

Shannon Sharpe Says 1 Player Already Won NBA MVP Award

Shannon Sharpe attends SiriusXM At Super Bowl LVII on February 09, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
NBA

Kevin Durant Names The Favorite Era Of His Career

Russell Westbrook #0 of the LA Clippers reacts to Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on April 09, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
NBA

Former Player Says NBA Team Will Be Title Favorite For Next 4 Years

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks near the Larry O'Brien Trophy as the Denver Nuggets celebrate their championship with a banner raising and ring ceremony before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena on October 24, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
Derrick Rose #23 of the Memphis Grizzlies in action against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on November 22, 2023 in Houston, Texas.
NBA

Derrick Rose Makes Big Announcement About His Future

  Derrick Rose of the Memphis Grizzlies just finished his 14th year in the NBA, averagin... Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 11: A view of the atmosphere at Tissot Live Bar during the NBA Paris Game 2024 at AccorHotels Arena on January 11, 2024 in Paris, France.
NBA

Analyst Names Most 'Overrated Superstar' In NBA History

  Craig Carton made a statement on Monday morning that will surely upset Los Angeles Lak... Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
Detail of the NBA official basketball at Ball Arena on October 26, 2022 in Denver, Colorado.
NBA

Skip Bayless Names His Pick For NBA MVP

  Against all odds, the Oklahoma City Thunder are the top team in the Western Conference... Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
Richard Jefferson and Kendrick Perkins attend the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game during the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend at Wolstein Center on February 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
NBA

Kendrick Perkins Says He May Attend 1 NBA Team's Playoff Game

  The New York Knicks have had one of their best seasons in years. After seasons of s... Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
Terry Rozier #2 of the Miami Heat shoots over Nicolas Batum #40 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on March 18, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
NBA

Former Player Makes Bold Prediction About Miami Heat

  The standings are set and the schedule is finalized: the NBA Play-In Tournament is abo... Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 31: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on March 31, 2024 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.
NBA

Keyshawn Johnson Makes Bold Prediction About Lakers In Playoffs

  The Los Angeles Lakers took down the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday and earned their s... Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes up for a shot ahead of Herbert Jones #5 and CJ McCollum #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on April 14, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
NBA

Skip Bayless Reacts To Lakers' Win Over Pelicans

  The Los Angeles Lakers wanted to end the 2023-24 NBA season on a high note and they di... Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs slam dunks against the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at American Airlines Center on February 14, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.
NBA

Fans Are Amazed By Victor Wembanyama's Historic Season

  Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs just finished his first season in the NBA a... Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
Donte DiVincenzo #0 of the New York Knicks and the rest of the team come out for warm ups before the game against the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden on April 14, 2024 in New York City.
NBA

Knicks Veteran Gets Honest About Culture In Locker Room

  The New York Knicks ended the 2023-24 NBA season on a high note on Sunday, scoring the... Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
Grayson Allen #8 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket against Mike Conley #10 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter at Target Center on April 14, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Suns defeated the Timberwolves 125-106.
NBA

Fans React To Today's Grayson Allen News

  Grayson Allen just finished his first regular season with the Phoenix Suns and average... Brandon Marcus • 3 days ago
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets is guarded by Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Ball Arena on April 10, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.
NBA

Rudy Gobert Claps Back At Common Narrative About Him

  Rudy Gobert has been battling with expectations for years now, especially since coming... Brandon Marcus • 5 days ago
The Atlanta Hawks logo is seen on the court before the start of a game between the Washington Wizards and the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on May 10, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
NBA

Numbers Show Concerning Record For Hawks Stars

  When Dejounte Murray joined the Atlanta Hawks in the summer of 2022, he was seen as th... Brandon Marcus • 5 days ago
Detail of the NBA official basketball at Ball Arena on October 26, 2022 in Denver, Colorado.
NBA

Analyst Says West Team 'Has A Lot To Prove' This Postseason

  After more than a year of rebuilding the team in some major ways, the Phoenix Suns are... Brandon Marcus • 5 days ago
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - FEBRUARY 28: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts after a play in the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Target Center on February 28, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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.
NBA

Analyst Names Top-5 NBA Teams Heading Into The Playoffs

  The NBA playoffs are right around the corner and certain teams are rising above the re... Brandon Marcus • 5 days ago
Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with Jaylen Brown #7 in the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on October 30, 2023 in Washington, DC.
NBA

Former NBA HC Calls Out Celtics Star Over Complaints

  Jayson Tatum is one of the NBA's best players, an MVP candidate, and a possible future... Brandon Marcus • 5 days ago
head coach Rick Pitino of the St. John's Red Storm reacts in the first half against the Connecticut Huskies during the Semifinal round of the Big East Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 15, 2024 in New York City.
NBA

Rick Pitino Says East Team Has This Year’s NBA MVP

  Rick Pitino spent years around the New York Knicks organization, first as an assistant... Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
A basketball is placed on the court next to an NBA logo during a break in the first half of a 2023 NBA Summer League game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Houston Rockets at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 07, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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.
NBA

Skip Bayless Is Cautious About 1 NBA Team's Recent Struggles

  The Boston Celtics just suffered losses to the Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks.... Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates his basket against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter at Target Center on March 24, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
NBA

Kenny Smith Makes Bold Statement About Anthony Edwards' Season

  On Thursday's "Inside The NBA," the hosts of the show were talking about the upcoming... Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
Kendrick Perkins attends the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game during the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend at Wolstein Center on February 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
NBA

Kendrick Perkins Is Concerned About 1 NBA Team's 'Toughness'

  The Boston Celtics trailed by as many as 31 points during their Thursday night loss to... Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 07: Bronny James #6 of the USC Trojans stands on the court during their game against the California Golden Bears in the first half at Haas Pavilion on February 07, 2024 in Berkeley, California.
NBA

Mark Jackson Shares His Honest Thoughts On Bronny James' Talents

  In a matter of weeks, Bronny James could join his father in the NBA. Where will he... Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
Basketballs are lined up under the NBA Playoffs logo before the start of a game between the Toronto Raptors and the Brooklyn Nets in Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 17, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
NBA

Paul Pierce Says West Team Is In A 'Nightmare Scenario'

  The Los Angeles Lakers could soon be in a very precarious situation. They are on th... Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
Charles Barkley looks on prior to game three of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on May 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida. 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.
NBA

Charles Barkley Makes Prediction About Clippers, Mavericks Series

  The Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks are set to square off against each other... Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics points at Payton Pritchard #11 after Pritchard hit a three point basket during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at TD Garden on April 5, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
NBA

Kristaps Porzingis Reacts To Fans Booing Celtics Players

  The Boston Celtics are the best team in the NBA but they were easily dismantled by the... Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates a three pointer against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center on April 09, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
NBA

Analyst Shares 1 Concern About The Knicks This Season

  The New York Knicks scored a huge victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, b... Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
An NBA logo is shown
NBA

Analyst Says 1 NBA Team's Championship Run Is 'Over'

  The Golden State Warriors beat the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night, giving th... Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 01: Head coach Doc Rivers of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on March 01, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. 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.
NBA

Former NBA Player Rips Doc Rivers

  Doc Rivers' work has been under the microscope lately. Ever since becoming head coa... Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets goes to the basket against Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Ball Arena on April 10, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.
NBA

Anthony Edwards Says Nuggets Star Is 'Unstoppable'

  Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets is sometimes impossible to slow down, and Anthony E... Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
Shannon Sharpe attends SiriusXM At Super Bowl LVII on February 09, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.
NBA

Shannon Sharpe Says 1 Player Already Won NBA MVP Award

  Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets faced... Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
Russell Westbrook #0 of the LA Clippers reacts to Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on April 09, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.
NBA

Kevin Durant Names The Favorite Era Of His Career

  After 15 years in the league, Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns has experienced many th... Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks near the Larry O'Brien Trophy as the Denver Nuggets celebrate their championship with a banner raising and ring ceremony before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena on October 24, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
NBA

Former Player Says NBA Team Will Be Title Favorite For Next 4 Years

  The Boston Celtics and Jrue Holiday agreed to a four-year, $135 million extension on W... Brandon Marcus • 6 days ago

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