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Jalen Hunter is an NBA writer for My Mind on Sports.

5 Winners and Losers of Free agency

July 26, 2017 Jalenhunter1 Andre Drummond, Andre Iguodala, Avery Bradley, Ben Simmons, Bojan Bogdanivc, Brandon Jennings, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, David Griffin, Deandre Jordan, DeMar Derozan, Dennis Smith Jr., Derrick Rose, Dwayne Dedmen, Frank Ntilikina, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Gordon Hayward, Isaiah Thomas, J.J Redick, James Harden, Javale McGee, Jimmy Butler, Joakim Noah, Jodie Meeks, Joel Embiid, John Wall, Jordan Bell, Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant, Kevin Love, Kristaps Porzingis, Kyrie Irving, LaMarcus Aldrdige, LeBron James, marcus morris, Markelle Fultz, Mike Scott, NBA, NBA Free Agency, Nerlens Noel, Nick Young, Omri Casspi, Otto Porter Jr., Paul George, Paul Millsap, Philadelphia 76ers, Reggie Jackson, Russell Westbrook, Sam Presti, Shaun Livingston, Stephen Curry, Tim Frazier, Tim Hardaway Jr., Washington Wizards0 comment

This has been one of the most active free agencies in NBA history. We saw star players change addresses and some teams stay surprisingly inactive this summer. Here are the five winners and losers of this years free agency. Winners Honorable Mention: Philadelphia 76ers When your team seemingly makes all the right moves in free agency, after having a... Read More

NBA Wizards

Is Otto Porter Jr Worth the Max?

July 8, 2017July 8, 2017 Jalenhunter1 Anthony Davis, Bojan Bogdanivc, Bradley Beal, Carmelo Anthony, Damion Lillard, Harrison Barnes, John Wall, Kelly Oubre Jr, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Mike Conley, Mike Scott, NBA Free Agency, Otto Porter Jr., Paul Geroge, Russell Westbrook, Stephen Curry, Tim Frazier, Washington Wizards0 comment

The offseason, preferably free agency, is a time when teams do whatever they can to improve the roster. From resigning players to adding on pieces, both teams and players look to revamp and reload for the next season. Then you have situations where you have to decided how much a player is worth in correlation to how they help you... Read More

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Golden State wins second title in three years, Durant named Finals MVP

June 14, 2017June 14, 2017 Jalenhunter1 Andre Iguodala, Cleveland Cavaliers, Finals MVP, Game Five, Golden State Warriors, J.R. Smith, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, NBA, NBA Championship, NBA Finals, Stephen Curry, Tristan Thompson0 comment

After heartbreak struck a year ago, the Golden State Warriors capture redemption as they win their second NBA Championship in three years, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in game five 129-120. In Game 4, the Warriors got punched in the mouth in the first quarter and could never recover. Along with LeBron James and Kyrie Irving’s greatness, Cleveland stirred the “Can... Read More

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On the brink of elimination, Cleveland win Game 4 in rout

June 11, 2017 Jalenhunter1 Cleveland Cavaliers, Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors, Iman Shumpert, J.R. Smith, Kevin Durant, Kevin Love, Klay Thompson, Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, NBA, NBA Finals, NBA Recap, Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr, Tristan Thompson0 comment

Cleveland set a bevy of records in a 137-116 win over Golden State in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Behind the high powered duo of LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, Cleveland came out the gates firing. After struggling as a team from beyond the arc in the three prior contests, the Cavs were on-fire from three the entire night.... Read More

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Warriors stun Cleveland with Durant game winner

June 8, 2017 Jalenhunter1 Cleveland Cavaliers, Game Three, Golden State Warriors, Iman Shumpert, J.R. Smith, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, Kyle Korver, Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, NBA, NBA Finals, Stephen Curry0 comment

Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors complete an unlikely comeback and defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3, 118-113. In these last three playoff trips, Golden State’s record in Game 3s has been seemingly their only achilles heel (minus what happened in the finals last year.) More times than not, the Warriors would control home court advantage their first... Read More

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The importance of Game 3 for Cleveland

June 7, 2017June 7, 2017 Jalenhunter1 Cleveland Cavaliers, Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors, Ian Clark, J.R. Smith, Kevin Durant, Kevin Love, Klay Thompson, Kyle Korver, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, NBA, NBA Finals, NBA Recap, Shaun Livingston, Stephen Curry, Tristan Thompson0 comment

Stephen Curry notched his first playoffs career triple double in a 132-113 Game 2 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. It seems that even when Golden State is having a bad game, they are still head and shoulders better than everybody else. Game 2 saw the Warriors play probably their second worst game of these playoffs, coughing up... Read More

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Durant shines as Warriors rout Cleveland in Game 1

June 3, 2017 Jalenhunter1 Cleveland Cavaliers, Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors, J.R. Smith, Kevin Durant, Kevin Love, Klay Thompson, Kyrie Iriving, LeBron James, NBA, NBA Finals, NBA Recap, Stephen Curry, Tristan Thompson0 comment

It did not take long for the common basketball watcher to realize just how good Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors are as they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-91 in Game 1 of the Finals. Durant was the best player on the floor the entire night. From throwing down wide open dunks to hitting back breaking three’s in defenders... Read More

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NBA Finals Preview & Prediction

May 31, 2017May 31, 2017 Jalenhunter1 Andre Iguodala, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Deron Williams, Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors, Harrison Barnes, Indiana Pacers, J.R. Smith, Kevin Durant, Kevin Love, Kyle Korver, Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, NBA, NBA Finals, NBA Finals Preview, Shaun Livingston, Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr, Toronto Raptors0 comment

After a year of “Warriors blow a 3-1 lead” memes and “Is LeBron James the greatest player ever” debates, the Warriors and Cavaliers are meeting in the NBA Finals for the third straight time. Which is the first time in which this has happened. How we got here What makes this match-up so intriguing is the history it brings. With... Read More

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Jalen’s All-NBA Snub team

May 19, 2017 Jalenhunter1 All-NBA Team, Andrew Wiggins, Blake Griffin, Bradley Beal, C.J. McCollum, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Damion Lillard, DeMarcus Cousins, Gordon Hayward, Hassan Whiteside, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Klay Thompson, Kyle Lowry, Kyrie Irving, Marc Gasol, NBA, Paul George, Paul Millsap, Serge Ibaka, Snubbed0 comment

With the All-NBA teams announced, there are some notable names that were left off the list. Here is the All-NBA Snubbed team. Kyrie Irving Playing next to LeBron James has it’s perks and it’s downfalls. On one hand, your team is an automatic championship contending team. Your play, along with that of the whole team, will be elevated and James will... Read More

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John Wall named to All-NBA Third Team

May 19, 2017May 22, 2017 Jalenhunter1 All-NBA Selection, Anthony Davis, Deandre Jordan, DeMar Derozan, Draymond Green, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Isaiah Thomas, James Harden, Jimmy Butler, John Wall, Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, NBA, Rudy Gobert, Russell Westbrook, Stephen Curry, Washington Wizards0 comment

Here are all three All-NBA teams: John Wall had a career year this season. Finishing the season averaging 27.2 points, 10.3 assists, and 3.7 rebounds, and 1.4 steals a game. He was the only guard in the Eastern Conference to average a double-double. Finishing second in assists in the league and was one of only three guards to average a more... Read More