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Alan Draper

Sports Editor

About

Alan is an expert gambling writer who works as one of the chief editors for Basketball Insiders. He has been covering online gambling and sports betting for over 8 years, having written for the likes of Sportlens, Compare.bet, The Sports Daily, 90min, and TopRatedCasinos.co.uk. His particular specialisms include US online casinos and gambling regulations, and soccer and basketball betting. Based in London, Alan holds an MA in English Literature and is a passionate supporter of Chelsea FC.

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NBA Daily: A Bright Future is Building in Oklahoma City

Tristan Tucker takes an in-depth look at what makes the Oklahoma City Thunder click and which players can emerge as future stars of the league.

Alan Draper  •  04 Dec 2023
Donald Sterling’s Legal Strategy Makes Little Sense

Nate Duncan explains why Donald Sterling should have paid his fine, and lays out the enormous hurdles he must overcome to succeed in litigation against the NBA

Alan Draper  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA AM: The Craziest Almost-Trades in History

Paul George was almost traded to the Cavs, but once, Kobe Bryant was almost traded to Chicago.

Alan Draper  •  04 Dec 2023
Potential Trading Partners for Knicks in a Carmelo Trade

There are multiple reasons why the Knicks should explore trading Carmelo Anthony. Here are several potential trades involving the superstar.

Alan Draper  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA Daily: Under the Radar – Eastern Conference

Flying under the radar is rarely seen as a good thing amongst athletes, but to be identified as somebody under the radar is categorically different. Drew Maresca identifies the five best “under the radar” players in the Eastern Conference.

Alan Draper  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA AM: Let’s Make A Deal – NBA Draft Edition

The NBA Draft is just two days away and NBA teams are now in full on “deal making” mode. Who is trying to make a move and what’s being talked about in the march up to the 2014 NBA Draft?

Alan Draper  •  04 Dec 2023
Bruce Brown Thriving As Nets’ Small Ball Center

Brooklyn has thrived with Bruce Brown playing minutes as a small ball center – and what started out as an experiment may just change the Nets’ championship aspirations for the better.

Alan Draper  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA AM: Is Denver The Front Runner For Love?

With the 2014 NBA Draft just a week away, the talk surrounding Kevin Love is heating up and some new names have entered the fray with some interesting offers… Some NBA Draft notes.

Alan Draper  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA Daily: The Clippers Face a First Round Conundrum

With the Clippers facing the possibility of another postseason collapse, Tristan Tucker analyzes what makes game three and the rest of the series integral to the franchise’s future.

Alan Draper  •  04 Dec 2023
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons Preview, Prediction, and Picks

The Los Angeles Lakers make the cross-country trip to Little Caesars Arena for an inter-conference showdown with the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. The Lakers (8-9) have dealt with the injury bug through their first 17 games, but have remained afloat in the Western Conference. The Pistons (4-11) have lost seven of their first 11 […]

Alan Draper  •  04 Dec 2023