The Los Angeles Clippers have been an NBA enigma for the better part of this decade. Once the laughingstock of the league, LA’s second sons have morphed into a viable title contender. But, and it’s a big but, instead of faltering in the regular season, the team has now taken to faltering in the playoffs. … Continue reading LA Clippers: Championship or Bust
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Is Jimmy Butler Still On The Trade Block?
The Chicago Bulls have had an interesting summer to say the least. Two faces of the franchise, Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah, now ply their trade in New York. Their best player from a year ago, Pau Gasol, is now a San Antonio Spur. Rajon Rondo will be Rose’s replacement in a sense that both… Continue reading Is Jimmy Butler Still On The Trade Block?
Can the Timberwolves Upset The Status Quo?
Being a fan of both professional basketball and professional wrestling, I like to make parallels between the two whenever I can. The NBA has stagnated in a sense in recent seasons. Much like WWE kept repackaging the same few key players into stale feuds, the NBA sees themselves falling into similar pitfalls. NBA’s “super teams”… Continue reading Can the Timberwolves Upset The Status Quo?
The Larry Sanders Show
Sports have their fair share of tragic tales. From those that squander their fortunes and talent to those who end up losing their lives, the athletics world has claimed numerous victims. But every once in a while a story that could have ended in despair doesn’t. A tale headed down a dark path takes a… Continue reading The Larry Sanders Show
Players To Watch At The Rio Olympics
The Olympics begin in a little over two weeks. One of the main attractions of the Summer Games is basketball. As is always the case, the Americans are odds on favorites to take home the gold. You know that roster frontwards and backwards. However, you may not know some of the players primed to use… Continue reading Players To Watch At The Rio Olympics
Under The Radar NBA Free Agents
With the completion of the NBA Draft, the 2015-16 NBA season is over. As we look forward to the upcoming season, a date of utmost importance is rapidly approaching. July 1st is the start of free agency. Players and teams are already having initial discussions, but deals can’t be finalized before the 1st. Once that… Continue reading Under The Radar NBA Free Agents
Who’s Next In the NBA Draft?
The NBA Draft takes place next Thursday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The next crop of NBA talent will find out where they will be plying their trade next season. There are plenty of intriguing prospects at the top of this year’s draft, but past the top two their destinations are all but clear.… Continue reading Who’s Next In the NBA Draft?
Assessing NBA Trade Rumors
The NBA is in a weird area this time of year. Normally the momentum from the Finals carry us to the Draft, but after two decisive Golden State wins there may be a lull in between the two. Enter every sports fans’ favorite pastime: speculation. Who will my favorite team draft? What trade can be… Continue reading Assessing NBA Trade Rumors
Cleveland Wanted Warriors In Finals
The Eastern Conference Finals had their moments, but were pretty lackluster overall. Their Western Conference counterparts provided a series that will stand the test of time. Cleveland will be getting a team in the NBA Finals that had to exert every last bit of energy to get there. And there should be little doubt that… Continue reading Cleveland Wanted Warriors In Finals
Toronto Raptors In Uncharted Territory
Every NBA fan expected the Golden State Warriors to be in the Western Conference Finals. The same goes for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the East. Even the Oklahoma City Thunder aren’t in a unfamiliar position being in full health. The lone interloper in the NBA’s final four is the Toronto Raptors. Canada’s favorite sons have shed… Continue reading Toronto Raptors In Uncharted Territory