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Corey Randall

California, Los Angeles
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Covers:  NBA, specifically but not limited to, the Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers
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Steal of the Draft: Sengun Showing Out at Summer League - The Lead

Steal of the Draft: Sengun Showing Out at Summer League - The Lead

theleadsm.com — Houston selected Jalen Green as the new face of its franchise, and rightfully so. His elite scoring prowess is already extremely mature for a 19-year-old and he's only going to get better. However, Green is not the only building block for the Rockets. Midway through the first round, the Rockets traded two future first-rounders to [...]
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Green the Last Piece to Houston's New Puzzle? - The Lead

Green the Last Piece to Houston's New Puzzle? - The Lead

theleadsm.com — At last, we have Summer League action after it was canceled last year. With all the hype built around this draft, it's exciting to see all the new draftees, undrafted players and others seeking a spot on an NBA roster. The Houston Rockets seemed to be caught in a pickle between drafting Jalen Green or [...]
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Team USA Clinches Gold

Team USA Clinches Gold

Blazer's Edge — After some skepticism of Team USA's struggles early in the Tokyo Olympics, the squad seemed to figure it out and obtained the gold medal. It seemed as if France had its number, as Team USA suffered losses (89-79) in the 2019 World Cup and (83-76) in the first game of the Olympics.
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Team USA Bests Boomers, Moves On To Gold Medal Game

Team USA Bests Boomers, Moves On To Gold Medal Game

Blazer's Edge — In the Tokyo Olympics semifinal matchup in men's basketball, Team USA played against yet another outstanding team in Australia. During the exhibition games in Las Vegas, Team USA fell to Australia 91-83, in which the team was without Devin Booker, Jrue Holiday, and Khris Middleton.
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Team USA Bests Spain, Advances To Semifinals

Team USA Bests Spain, Advances To Semifinals

Blazer's Edge — With Spain's men's basketball being ranked as the second best in the world, the matchup against Team USA was a highly anticipated game. Team USA and Spain met in an exhibition game in Las Vegas prior to their departure for the Tokyo Olympics.
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Team USA Hitting Stride Ahead of Quarterfinals

Team USA Hitting Stride Ahead of Quarterfinals

Blazer's Edge — Team USA has gained focus, making a statement to establish itself of a powerhouse. After playing miserably in exhibition games, they have obtained confidence and consistent play. Following that rough start, the team secured a victory over Iran and Czech Republic, securing a position in the quarterfinals.
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Team USA Able to Bounce Back

Team USA Able to Bounce Back

Blazer's Edge — Team USA has had its ups and downs at the Tokyo Olympics with a loss to France followed by a win against Iran. Although the men's basketball team has the most talent on the planet, the crew hadn't established themselves as a cohesive unit compared to opposing countries before arriving in Tokyo, especially after they struggled to win in exhibition games.
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Wood Should Have Had His Shot With Team USA - The Lead

Wood Should Have Had His Shot With Team USA - The Lead

theleadsm.com — With the 2021 Tokyo Olympics underway, the United States' Men's Basketball team seeks its 16th gold medal in 19 tries. When Kevin Love opted out (still recovering from a calf injury), the team selected JaVale McGee as his replacement. While McGee boasts a bevy of veteran experience, it seemed like an odd choice.
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Three Things Blazers Should Do for Game 5

Three Things Blazers Should Do for Game 5

Blazer's Edge — The Portland Trail Blazers played tremendously in Game Five, especially from a defensive standpoint. Although Damian Lillard only had 10 points on a rough 1-10 shooting, the supporting cast and defensive output was the help he has always needed. The Denver Nuggets averaged 119 points per game through Games 1-3, but were held to only 95 points in Game Four.
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Houston Still Has Hidden Gems Amid Rough Season - The Lead

Houston Still Has Hidden Gems Amid Rough Season - The Lead

theleadsm.com — In any poor situation, it is important to acknowledge the positives - if any - that come with it. The Houston Rockets went from being championship contenders the past several seasons to the worst team in the NBA this year. Despite the fall from grace, Houston has discovered a few hidden gems that could be significant pieces moving forward.
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Augustin Showcasing Veteran Value with Rockets - The Lead

Augustin Showcasing Veteran Value with Rockets - The Lead

The Lead SM — When establishing a strong roster, teams want to find value in their reserves. The first players off the bench are extremely vital to the success of a team by keeping the squad afloat while the starters are out. The Rockets' reserve point guard D.J. Augustin has been tremendous in this role.
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Discussing the Rockets' future with guest Corey Randall

Discussing the Rockets' future with guest Corey Randall

Spotify — Listen to this episode from The Launch Pad Podcast - A Houston Rockets Basketball Podcast on Spotify. Lachard Binkley (@HTOWN4LIFE40) is joined by Corey Randall (@CoreyARandall), Co-Host on the Leave it on the Court podcast on YouTube to discuss the Rockets' loss to the Celtics as well as answer some fan questions.
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Norman Powell's Efficiency Is An Upgrade For Portland

Norman Powell's Efficiency Is An Upgrade For Portland

Blazer’s Edge — The Portland Trail Blazers were looking to make a trade on the wing to bolster their roster as they continue with their playoff push. Three Words: Norman, Norman, Norman. The Blazers traded away Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood at the trade deadline for Norman Powell from the Toronto Raptors.
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Three Major Takeaways from this Much-Needed Blazers Victory

Three Major Takeaways from this Much-Needed Blazers Victory

Blazer’s Edge — CJ McCollum's return from a fractured foot was a welcome sight as the Portland Trail Blazers secured the victory against an up-and-coming, young New Orleans Pelicans team. McCollum only had 10 points (3-11 FG, 2-7 3PT) in 27 minutes of action in his return after missing 25 consecutive games.
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Has Houston Found Their Shooting Guard of the Future? - The Lead

Has Houston Found Their Shooting Guard of the Future? - The Lead

The Lead SM — The Houston Rockets have been through a wild season. There have been many personnel changes within the roster and coaching staff. Stephen Silas and Rafael Stone have had their fair share of work cut out for them. The biggest positive from this offseason has been the signing of Christian Wood; the steal of the offseason and new face of the franchise.
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Rockets Continue to Struggle Without Wonder Wood - The Lead

Rockets Continue to Struggle Without Wonder Wood - The Lead

theleadsm.com — Prior to suffering an ankle injury, Christian Wood had been building his case to bestow the NBA's 2021 Most Improved Player honor. From going undrafted, hopping from team to team, to finally being given the biggest opportunity of his career with the Houston Rockets, he's now the face of a franchise and has made a tremendous impact on the team so far.
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Damian Lillard Deserves To Be In The MVP Conversation

Damian Lillard Deserves To Be In The MVP Conversation

Blazer's Edge — There's a lot of talk about the MVPs of the league so far this season. The ones talked about most have been LeBron James and Joel Embiid. Is it fair to say that Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers could be number one in this race? His play is sure showing it.
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Rocky Rockets Offseason to Spill Over Into Regular Season? - The Lead

Rocky Rockets Offseason to Spill Over Into Regular Season? - The Lead

theleadsm.com — Numerous moves have occurred in Houston over recent weeks. It started with the departures of Daryl Morey and Mike D'Antoni, who were since replaced by Rafael Stone and Stephen Silas as the new general manager and head coach, respectively. Since then, Russell Westbrook was traded to the Washington Wizards.
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Designing the Ultimate Player for the Portland Trail Blazers

Designing the Ultimate Player for the Portland Trail Blazers

Blazer's Edge — The Portland Trail Blazers have a team composed of great players, but one key position could get them over the hump to become a championship favorite. Their best forwards this decade have been Nicolas Batum and LaMarcus Aldridge. They later turned to Al-Farouq Aminu and Maurice Harkless, before acquired aging, but serviceable Trevor Ariza and Carmelo Anthony this past season.
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Year 2 with Rockets' Small Ball Russ' Best Season Yet? - The Lead

Year 2 with Rockets' Small Ball Russ' Best Season Yet? - The Lead

theleadsm.com — Russell Westbrook has accumulated countless achievements over his career. Two scoring titles, two-time assist leader, nine All-NBA Teams (one of 31 players to in NBA history with at least nine), averaging a triple-double for three straight seasons (first ever), second-most triple-doubles in NBA history (Magic Johnson) to name a few.
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Candidates to Fill the Blazers' Small Forward Position

Candidates to Fill the Blazers' Small Forward Position

Blazer's Edge — With the offseason looming, the Blazers need to clean up the small forward position. Trevor Ariza and Rodney Hood are the main options at the three, but they need more depth. Ariza can still defend at a high level and shoot from deep at a high clip (40% while with the Blazers last season), but he's playing on a non-guaranteed, one-year contract.
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With Hassan Whiteside Likely Gone, the Blazers Need a Backup Center

With Hassan Whiteside Likely Gone, the Blazers Need a Backup Center

Blazer's Edge — With Hassan Whiteside most likely seeking a lucrative contract, the Portland Trail Blazers need to search for a backup center behind Jusuf Nurkic. Whiteside gave the Blazers a serviceable backup option once Nurkic returned and kept the flow of the game going with tremendous rebounding and shot-blocking abilities.
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Which Offseason Acquisitions Put Houston Atop the West? - The Lead

Which Offseason Acquisitions Put Houston Atop the West? - The Lead

theleadsm.com — After being one game away from the 2018 NBA Finals, the Houston Rockets suffered a 4-2 series loss to the Golden State Warriors in last year's playoffs. The Rockets acquired Russell Westbrook from the Oklahoma City Thunder with hopes that they would fare better minus Chris Paul.
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Trail Blazers Need an Upgrade at Reserve Point Guard

Trail Blazers Need an Upgrade at Reserve Point Guard

Blazer's Edge — With the amount of injuries suffered, the Portland Trail Blazers still had a successful season, able to solidify the eighth seed in a tough Western Conference battle. Going into next season, the Blazers should definitely be contenders with Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, Trevor Ariza, Rodney Hood, Zach Collins, Jusuf Nurkic, Gary Trent Jr., and Carmelo Anthony (assuming he is resigned).
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