Stacey Collier, Editor, Author at CrownHoops

The Los Angeles Lakers are always a part of rumors pertaining to acquiring star players. In this off-season, one of their supposed targets was Russell Westbrook. On July 29th, during NBA Draft Day, the Lakers acquired Westbrook from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kyle

Jul 31, 2021 by Stacey Collier, Editor in Los Angeles Lakers

The 2021 NBA Free Agency period will begin on August 2nd. Players can sign their contracts beginning on August 6th. This summer’s free agency is set to become the biggest one in NBA history. Tons of superstars could be on the move to new teams.

Jul 28, 2021 by Stacey Collier, Editor in NBA

The Los Angeles Lakers look to take the forefront of free agency for the third consecutive summer. Stories have circulated that they are pursuing various guards. On July 25th, Bleacher Report (per Shams Charania) tweeted that the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings have discussed

Jul 27, 2021 by Stacey Collier, Editor in Los Angeles Lakers

The Philadelphia 76ers were eliminated in the second round of the NBA Playoffs by the Atlanta Hawks. The elimination comes as a huge surprise given that the 76ers were the 1-seed and had a relatively easy path to the NBA Finals. The 76ers’ collapse in the

Jun 27, 2021 by Stacey Collier, Editor in Philadelphia 76ers

Mike Taylor was the first player to be drafted out of the D-League into the NBA. After his time in the NBA with the Los Angeles Clippers, Taylor went on to win eight championships overseas and became a captain for the Ghost Ballers in the

Sep 30, 2020 by Stacey Collier, Editor in NBA

The Los Angeles Clippers are on the receiving end of perhaps the most shocking upset in NBA Playoff history. They blew a 3-1 series lead over the Denver Nuggets. In the last three games, the Clippers had double-digit leads. The team now faces backlash from

Sep 17, 2020 by Stacey Collier, Editor in Los Angeles Clippers

The NBA’s offseason is always full of surprising moves. One move, in particular, could once again alter the balance of power in the league. The Athletic’s NBA Insider Shams Charania posted a tweet stating that the Brooklyn Nets are interested in bringing in long-time San

Aug 24, 2020 by Stacey Collier, Editor in NBA

The Golden State Warriors were awarded the second overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Many would say “the rich got richer” when it comes to them. Not only do they have the second overall pick, but stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson will return

Aug 22, 2020 by Stacey Collier, Editor in Golden State Warriors

Surprisingly, the Minnesota Timberwolves were awarded the first overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. With Karl-Anthony Towns, D’Angelo Russell, and last year’s lottery pick Jarrett Culver in the fold, this team could make a playoff run. What should the Timberwolves do with the first

Aug 22, 2020 by Stacey Collier, Editor in Minnesota Timberwolves

The New Orleans Pelicans announced that they dismissed head coach Alvin Gentry. Gentry went 175-225 in five seasons, including one playoff appearance. The decision came after the Pelicans failed to capture the eight seed in the West and the mismanagement of Zion Williamson. The Pelicans

Aug 17, 2020 by Stacey Collier, Editor in New Orleans Pelicans