Sports From the Basement

The Miami Heat Bring The Heat

As a Knicks fan, there are few things that pain me more than laying praise at the feet of the Miami Heat. But what they did to the Charlotte Hornets in Game 7 of their first round playoff series was worthy of commendation from even their biggest of detractors. The series finale was a master… Continue reading The Miami Heat Bring The Heat

NBA Trade Deadline Deals To Improve Both Sides

The NBA trade deadline is less than a week away. Once the clock strikes noon Pacific Time on Thursday, the flurry of player movement will be over. Some teams will be looking to strengthen for a playoff push. Others will be planning for next year and beyond. Even more will be trying to rid themselves… Continue reading NBA Trade Deadline Deals To Improve Both Sides

Eastern Conference No Longer NBA’s Laughingstock

For the better part of the post-Michael Jordan era in the NBA, the Eastern Conference has been a subject of ridicule in NBA circles. It wasn’t unwarranted chastising as the East routinely fielded substantially weaker teams than its Western counterpart. They would have a good team or two, but no depth. Teams under .500 were… Continue reading Eastern Conference No Longer NBA’s Laughingstock