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Creshonda Smith

Creshonda Smith is a passionate sports writer with over 10 years of experience watching and covering the NBA and WNBA. Her work blends deep basketball knowledge with sharp commentary on the game’s evolving culture, strategy, and standout players. She’s passionate about amplifying the stories behind the stats and bringing fans closer to the court. When she’s not writing, she’s watching film, tracking trade rumors, or debating GOAT status with fellow hoops fans.

June 21, 2025  |  NBA

One breakout performance could lead Pacers to NBA title

No one on the Indiana Pacers has gone full superhero mode in the NBA Finals, and they've still pushed the series to a Game 7. The Pacers are toe-to-toe with one of the most electric young teams in the league: the Oklahoma City Thunder. 

June 11, 2025  |  Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James might have one of the deepest 'bags' in NBA history

Lately, much has been made of this thing we call a "bag." It’s the term for an NBA player’s arsenal — how shifty their handle is, how smooth their stepback looks or how many counters they’ve got when the first move gets walled off. 

June 10, 2025  |  Memphis Grizzlies

What Zach Edey's offseason surgery means for Grizzlies moving forward

The 7-foot-4 rookie out of Purdue turned heads in his first NBA season because he showed signs of real impact on the floor. 

May 27, 2025  |  NBA

Michael Jordan believes today's NBA stars deserve more respect

In a refreshingly candid display of love for the game, Michael Jordan called a ceasefire to the debate, which has only served to denigrate the new crop of players currently populating the sport.