Matt Cianfrone

Joined: Jul 3, 2014

Matt grew up in New Jersey where his love for basketball developed before heading to the University of Georgia for four years. After graduating with a degree in journalism and the start of a blogging career he moved back to New Jersey and is now in the process of getting a teaching certificate to teach high school English and coach basketball while still blogging about the NBA.

BOSTON - OCTOBER 2: Cleveland Cavaliers' Colin Sexton pulls down a rebound against during the first quarter. The Boston Celtics host the Cleveland Cavaliers in a preseason NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston on Oct. 2, 2018. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Cavaliers roster not built for life without LeBron James

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 7: T.J. McConnell #12 high fives his teammates Ben Simmons #25 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 5, 2018 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

T.J. McConnell sparks 76ers over Celtics in Game 4: 3 takeaways

MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 1: Head Coach David Fizdale of the Memphis Grizzlies coaches during the game against the Orlando Magic on November 1, 2017 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Knicks take step in the right direction by hiring David Fizdale

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 26: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball while being guarded by Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks.

Ranking potential Game 7 heroes for the Celtics and Bucks

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 24: Marcus Smart

Marcus Smart returns and leads Celtics over Bucks in Game 5: 3 takeaways

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 19: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers warms up before the game against the Miami Heat in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 19, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Joel Embiid and Dario Saric lead 76ers over Heat in Game 3

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 15: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with Jayson Tatum #0 after hitting a three point shot during the fourth quarter of Game One of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks during at TD Garden on April 15, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Young guards lead Celtics over Bucks in Game 2: 3 takeaways

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 15: Nate McMillan of the Indiana Pacers is seen during the game against the Toronto Raptors at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 15, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Stating the case for every Coach of the Year candidate

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: Lebron James

The Step Back’s Official Guide to All-Star Weekend 2018 prop bets

Modern Moves: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s eurostep

MILWAUKEE, WI - JANUARY 03: Head coach Jason Kidd of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on in the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers at the Bradley Center on January 3, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

It was time for Jason Kidd and the Bucks to part ways

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 5: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets shoots the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 5, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)

Finishing in the paint is key to Kemba Walker’s offensive game

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 17: The Cleveland Cavaliers huddle before the game against the Boston Celtics on October 17, 2017 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Cleveland Cavaliers are The Good Place of the NBA

MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 13: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks the ball in the third quarter during a preseason game against the Detroit Pistons at BMO Harris Bradley Center on October 13, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Five things to watch for during the first big night of the NBA season

MEMPHIS, TN - APRIL 11: Tony Allen

NBA Season Preview 2017-18: The Grit ‘N Grind Grizzlies are dead

SACRAMENTO, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on February 10, 2017 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2017-18: This is the Dennis Schroder season for the Hawks