Elijah Hamilton

Elijah Hamilton

Joined: Jul 23, 2024

Elijah Hamilton is a sports writer based in Brooklyn, New York. He covers the NBA for FanSided and Athlon Sports, providing detailed analysis, news and opinions.

May 18, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) runs down the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter during game seven of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Russell Westbrook's next team might not be in the NBA

May 31, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts after game six of the eastern conference finals against the Indiana Pacers for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Celtics didn’t win the series but still broke the Knicks

May 6, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson reacts in the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers during game two of the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Kenny Atkinson could be headed for the hot seat if this trend continues

Kevin Durant

Rockets might steal Kevin Durant for a bargain

Detroit Pistons v Los Angeles Clippers

Barack Obama paid the Pacers the ultimate compliment

Apr 20, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) shoots against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Grizzlies fans have more to worry about than Jaren Jackson Jr.’s All-NBA snub

Pacers' Pascal Siakam, Obi Toppin

Surging Pacers expand on key advantage in NBA mock draft

May 18, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

This one free agent could solve the Nuggets' Russell Westbrook problem

Los Angeles Lakers v Memphis Grizzlies - Game Five

Lakers could turn to a familiar PG to fix what’s broken

Heat draft target Nolan Traore

Heat’s Jimmy Butler trade could quietly lead to next big NBA Draft steal

Cavaliers Isaac Okoro, Evan Mobley

This Cavs trade chip won’t land Giannis like analyst hopes

May 4, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates with forward Draymond Green (23) after a play during game seven of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Steph Curry, Warriors were as shocked as all of us about Luka Dončić trade

May 16, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates his three point shot against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter of game six in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Only Jalen Brunson can crash Mavs fans’ Cooper Flagg hype train

May 7, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) react after a play against the New York Knicks in the second quarter during game two of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Jaylen Brown finally gets to prove he’s more than a sidekick

May 13, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) reacts during the second half of game five against the Indiana Pacers in the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Cavaliers' early playoff exit creates obvious pivot point this offseason

Mar 26, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse looks on during the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Nick Nurse might have accidentally given away Sixers draft plans