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Eamon Cassels

Eamon Cassels

Eamon Cassels is an NBA Contributor for FanSided.com, specializing in analysis-centric articles. He is a senior at the University of New Hampshire with two years of experience covering the NBA. In addition to his work with FanSided, Cassels covers the Celtics and is the lead editor for LastWordOnSports.com. Eamon hosts a weekly podcast called The Cassels Cast and is a credentialed media member for Maine Celtics games. Outside of basketball, Cassels enjoys spending time with family and friends, he is also an avid fan of rap music.

Dec 8, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA;  San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) and guard Stephon Castle (5) walk toward the bench in the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Spurs' best trade package for Giannis would have to include Rookie of the Year

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Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

These Suns veterans may have already played their last game in Phoenix

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Feb 8, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks fans gather outside the arena before the game between the Dallas and the Houston Rockets to protest the Nico Harrison trade of former Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

This NBA Mock Draft mistake could set the Mavericks back even further

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Hawks guard Trae Young

Fans hoping for a Trae Young trade just got bad news

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Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers - Game One

This Western Conference team can’t afford a first-round playoff disaster

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Indiana Pacers v Milwaukee Bucks - Game Three

Bitter rival has message of love for Damian Lillard after catastrophic injury

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Memphis Grizzlies v Oklahoma City Thunder - Game One

What is the largest comeback in NBA playoff history?

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Utah Jazz v Minnesota Timberwolves

The Timberwolves biggest lineup question does not involve Rudy Gobert

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Phoenix Suns v Dallas Mavericks

3 offseason trade targets the Pistons should consider to make leap to NBA Finals contender

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Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer reacts during the second half against the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

What does Jon Scheyer need to do to rebuild Duke's roster without Cooper Flagg?

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Mar 1, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA;  Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers speaks to Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

NBA Panic Meter: Bucks are in legitimate trouble, and not just in the playoffs

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Apr 16, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (7) on the bench during the second half against the Miami Heat at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Zach Lowe has the perfect trade for what ails the perpetually mediocre Bulls

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October 20, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr (right) talks to forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) during the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Steve Kerr has a pretty massive lineup decision to make for Rockets series

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Jan 25, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Ranking the 3 best potential first-round NBA Playoffs matchups, including LeBron vs. Steph

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Dec 28, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau (R) and Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) look on during a stoppage in play against the Washington Wizards in the third quarterat Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The Knicks stars likely won't fail them in the playoffs, but their 3-point shooting might

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2024 USAB Men's Training Camp in Las Vegas

Building Cooper Flagg in a lab: 3 NBA stars he already plays like

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