Elaine Blum

Journalism Student from Germany. I love everything basketball and NBA related.
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Minnesota Timberwolves

Timberwolves' twin towers could change the NBA's blueprint

by Elaine Blum
This offseason, the Minnesota Timberwolves gave up pretty much everything they had in order to acquire star center Rudy Gobert from the Utah...
Minnesota Timberwolves

How will Eric Paschall fit in with the Timberwolves?

by Elaine Blum
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced on July 30 that they signed forward Eric Paschall to a one-year, two-way contract. Paschall was drafted 41st...
Golden State Warriors

Moses Moody has great opportunity with Golden State Warriors

by Elaine Blum
The Golden State Warriors drafted Moses Moody 14th overall in 2021 as a versatile wing and talented defender to eventually succeed Andre Iguodala...
Golden State Warriors

What James Wiseman's return means for Golden State Warriors

by Elaine Blum
James Wiseman, the second pick from the 2020 Draft, has not seen much NBA action yet. He missed all of last season due to a meniscus injury, and...
Minnesota Timberwolves

How does Walker Kessler fit with the Minnesota Timberwolves?

by Elaine Blum
In the 2022 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves traded the 19th overall pick and a future second-round pick to the Memphis Grizzlies. In...
Golden State Warriors

Gary Payton II and inspiring road to becoming NBA Champion

by Elaine Blum
In 2016, he went undrafted out of Oregon State University and then bounced around the NBA G League for several years. During those years, Payton...
Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors need Kevon Looney to win it all

by Elaine Blum
When you think of the Golden State Warriors, you think of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. However, as Game 5 of the series...
NBA

Why 'Hustle' is a must-see movie for all basketball fans

by Elaine Blum
Adam Sandler’s latest Netflix movie Hustle has been earning him some of the best reviews of his career. After a week, it has an impressive 93%...
Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks are feeling Khris Middleton's absence

by Elaine Blum
The Milwaukee Bucks and the Boston Celtics are in the middle of a close series, and against the league’s best defensive team, the Bucks are...
Boston Celtics

Marcus Smart deserved to win Defensive Player of the Year

by Elaine Blum
For over two decades, the Defensive Player of the Year award has been dominated by big men and was usually awarded to the best rim defender. This...
Memphis Grizzlies

How the Memphis Grizzlies have been elite without Ja Morant

by Elaine Blum
One of the most surprising success stories of this season revolves around the Memphis Grizzlies, who are currently 55-24 and in second place in...
New York Knicks

New York Knicks should target Donovan Mitchell this summer

by Elaine Blum
Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has reportedly been unhappy with his place in Utah for a while now. He has voiced the desire to play in a bigger...
Golden State Warriors

Jonathan Kuminga is quietly finding his way with Warriors

by Elaine Blum
While many NBA rookies shine bright in their very first season and gain the media’s attention, for most newcomers to the league, the process is...
NBA

4 youngsters who could make their first NBA All-Star game

by Elaine Blum
The NBA All-Star Game features twenty-four of the league’s best players. The group is selected by fan votes, current player votes, votes from...
Golden State Warriors

What Klay Thompson's return means for Golden State Warriors

by Elaine Blum
Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson has not been able to play in any NBA games since 2019 because he suffered from two serious leg injuries....
Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves have come a long way

by Elaine Blum
Four years ago, in the 2017-18 season, the Minnesota Timberwolves made the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2004. The long-awaited journey...