Andrew Novakowski

Andrew Novakowski

Joined: May 5, 2022

I love spewing hot takes and talking sports, but my teams are always ice cold. It hurts the soul. I am obsessed with basketball, football, and MMA. Sports is my passion, and I write because I talk too much about it.

Nov 4, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after making a basket in the second half against the Toronto Raptors at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Can Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic continue making NBA history?

Feb 16, 2023; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; NBA All-Star Game signage featuring images of Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry (30) and Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) at the Salt Lake City International Airport. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

NBA All-Star Weekend: 3 reasons why the 3-point contest is now the main draw

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 28: DeMar DeRozan #11 of the Chicago Bulls celebrates after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks in overtime at United Center on December 28, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Reaves/Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls: Is the team’s recent success sustainable heading into 2023?

Nov 27, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives to the basket on New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (4) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Ja Morant is this NBA generation’s Derrick Rose

Zion Williamson (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Why Zion Williamson should be the favorite to win the NBA MVP award

Chicago Bulls Alex Caruso (Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports)

Chicago Bulls: It’s time to hit the reset button on a problematic build

Orlando Magic Bol Bol (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports)

Orlando Magic have struck gold by taking a shot on Bol Bol

Sacramento Kings Domantas Sabonis (Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)

Sacramento Kings: At least for now, the Kings are reigning over California

Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball up the court during the second half of a game against the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Oklahoma City Thunder: A new superstar is born in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 09: DeMar DeRozan #11 of the Chicago Bulls reacts after turning the ball over with 17.4 seconds remaining against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at United Center on November 09, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Reaves/Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls: Will this team be able to flip an uneven start to the season?

Oct 24, 2022; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) celebrates with guard Damian Lillard (0) after making a three-point shot against the Denver Nuggets in the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Are the new and improved Portland Trail Blazers pretenders or contenders?

New Orleans Pelicans Zion Williamson (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Buy or sell hot start to the season?

Orlando Magic Paolo Banchero (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero is rewriting the NBA record books

NBA Utah Jazz Lauri Markkanen (Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports)

The Utah Jazz are off to an unexpected hot start to the season

Mar 18, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) guards Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) during the second quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: 3 fanbases that must lower expectations for 2022-23

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 04: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives to the basket against Patrick Williams #44 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half of a preseason game at the United Center on October 04, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.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 Reaves/Getty Images)

NBA: 3 Extremely bold predictions for the 2022-23 season