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Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul looks on during a Drew League game at King Drw Magnet High School on July 30th, 2017. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire)

How Chris Paul Helped Turn the Suns Into A Threat

The Phoenix Suns have not been a playoff team since 2010. For years, they have been at the bottom of the league. The Suns organization has been one of the NBA laughingstocks for several years. From bad coaching hires, to disastrous drafts, their future always seemed dim. Ho

Noel Guerra • 2 years ago

3 NBA Teams That Desperately Need To Win The Draft Lottery

The NBA Draft Lottery is currently one month away. https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1376608716645146624?s=21 Teams that didn't make the playoffs are waiting patiently for the day to come. Drafts are what can make or break a franchise, and the first step is the lottery.

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Ivica Zubac (40) of the LA Clippers battle with Nerlens Noel (3) and Julius Randle (30) of the New York Knicks in the second half during the Los Angeles Clippers versus New York Knicks at on May 9, 2021, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA.

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3 Knicks Who Could Become New York Legends This Postseason

The New York Knicks are back in the NBA playoffs for the first time since the 2012-2013 season. After years of being the laughingstock of the league, the Big Apple can finally take pride in the Knicks. https://twitter.com/terron_francis/status/1365435039937355782?s=20 With the

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