Current Record: 16-28, 12th in Western Conference The Minnesota Timberwolves really bounced back nicely as they moved on from the Kevin Love era. It all started in 2014 when Cleveland traded Andrew Wiggins, the former #1 draft pick to Minnesota for Kevin Love in a 3-way trade with the 76ers. Luck was on their side the following year, which they were able to get another #1 draft pick, which became Karl-Anthony Towns. They went on to hire Tom Thibodeau last year, as their new c

Current Record: 15-30 13th in Western Conference The citizens of Los Angeles are hoping for a brighter future as Kobe Bryant ascended into basketball heaven. Enter a young core of talent staring D’Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson, Julius Randle, and promising rookie Brandon Ingram. Coach Luke Walton has done a fantastic job despite the losing record, the Lakers have found the right blueprint into rebuilding a dangerous dark horse team. Walton and his coaching staff has held bo

Current Record: 17-21, 11th in Eastern Conference New York City. The Big Apple. Broadway. Madison Square Garden. The Mecca of Basketball. We always knew players found MSG to be a special place to play. The bright lights, the history, the billion-dollar renovation that added two Chase bridges across the ceiling. We have the New York Knicks, a franchise that’s been on the wrong end of winning for almost two decades. The Knicks have only made the playoffs just 5 times out of the

Current Record: 8-28, 15th in Eastern Conference Featured Player: Lol, okay it’s not always going to be pretty watching the Brooklyn Nets. However, because I live in Brooklyn, I need to at least show some love to Brooklyn. The Nets haven’t been very good this season, simply because they have been a walking turnstile on the defensive end. They are not guarding anyone, giving up a league-worst 114.2 points a game to their opponents. They haven’t been relatively healthy with Jer

Current Record: 8-24 15th in Eastern Conference Featured Star: The city of Brotherly love, the 76ers finally has something to be excited about. After years at being the joke of the NBA, all that losing (or tanking) has finally paid off. “Trust the Process” has become a tune amongst the city as the franchise has gathered up some very promising prospects in Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. If you haven’t had a chance to see the 7-foot big man play yet, tune in. Embiid is the real d