Dwayne Wade wanted to feel he was needed whenever he went. After the Miami Heat failed to offer him what he wanted in terms of money, Wade began to explore different alternatives. It was clear he wasn’t returning to the franchise that drafted him fourth overall back in 2004. The Denver Nuggets offered him two years… Continue reading Dwayne Wade Signs With the Chicago Bulls
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Why Andres Guardado’s Arrival Would Be Good For MLS
Mexican starlet Andres Guardado has been a constant name in recent transfer rumors. The PSV midfielder has been linked with a move to MLS in recent months, but the move is closer than ever to happen. According to MedioTiempo, the former Deportivo star is reportedly thinking about playing in MLS as soon as next season. The… Continue reading Why Andres Guardado’s Arrival Would Be Good For MLS
Why the New York Yankees Need to Trade Aroldis Chapman
The MLB calendar is inching closer to the trade deadline, one of the busiest periods of the year. Some teams try to bolster their current roster. Others will look to upgrade their farm system. For the New York Yankees, It’s yet unknown what owner Brian Cashman might do. Cashman recently spoke to media and expressed his frustation with… Continue reading Why the New York Yankees Need to Trade Aroldis Chapman
Predicting a Starting Five For Team USA in 2016 Rio Olympics
Team USA might not have the best team possible for the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympics, but there’s no question they are the biggest favorites to win the gold medal. The team will be deep, talented, and might be a nightmare matchup for European teams. Sure, Stephen Curry won’t be there. Neither will LeBron James, Russell… Continue reading Predicting a Starting Five For Team USA in 2016 Rio Olympics
The Rise of Roland Alberg
If you hadn’t heard of Roland Alberg, don’t worry. We, at Sports From The Basement, are here to present him to you. Alberg is a 25-year-old midfielder who signed with Philadelphia Union out of Eredivisie side ADO Den Haag. He joined the team before the start of the 2016 season, and even though he struggled a… Continue reading The Rise of Roland Alberg
Miami Marlins have a tough choice to make between Jose Fernandez and Giancarlo Stanton
The Miami Marlins have been one of the biggest surprises in the National League this season. After failing to reach the playoffs in each of the last 12 years, Miami is currently third in the NL Wild Card standings. They have decent expectations to reach the playoffs if the season ended today, and they’ve been… Continue reading Miami Marlins have a tough choice to make between Jose Fernandez and Giancarlo Stanton
New York Knicks Make A Huge Gamble Trading For Derrick Rose
The NBA season ended a few days ago, but the trade market is active. So active that what’s going to come down as one of the biggest trades of the entire summer was completed during Wednesday. The New York Knicks have landed Derrick Rose, in exchange for Jose Calderón, Robin Lopez and Jerian Grant. Knicks’ president… Continue reading New York Knicks Make A Huge Gamble Trading For Derrick Rose
Jürgen Klinsmann Paid A Steep Price For His Mistakes Against Argentina
Jurgen Klinsmann had a tough task in the 2016 Copa America Centenario semifinals against Argentina. Facing the prospect of reaching the tournament’s final for the first time in the USMNT history, Klinsmann was drawn against Lionel Messi and, to make matters worse, he didn’t have three regular starters as Alejandro Bedoya, Jermaine Jones and Bobby… Continue reading Jürgen Klinsmann Paid A Steep Price For His Mistakes Against Argentina
Let’s Get Ready for the Return of Tim Lincecum
Sometimes it’s hard for pitchers to renew themselves when they’ve been successful for so long and suddenly find themselves in trouble. Tim Lincecum might be the best example of that idea. A two-time Cy Young Award winner, three-time World Series champion and four-time All-Star, Lincecum was one of the best pitchers in all of baseball… Continue reading Let’s Get Ready for the Return of Tim Lincecum
Bogut Out, Green In for Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of NBA Finals
The Golden State Warriors will be forced to make adjustments for the second straight game of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Prior to Game 5 they had to mask the absence of Draymond Green, but now for Game 6 they won’t have Andrew Bogut, who will miss the reminder of the Finals after… Continue reading Bogut Out, Green In for Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of NBA Finals