It’s Dame’s Time
After demoralizing Oklahoma City, the Trail Blazers are set to face the Denver Nuggets with a berth in the Western Conference Finals on the line. It’s up to Damian Lillard to get the job done.
Category: NBA
I Still Have Questions about the 76ers
The Sixers’ first round series against the Nets has been bizarre to say the least. Despite three straight wins, I still have questions about Philadelphia’s future with this team.
The Cavalry is Coming for the Clippers
The Clippers are not ready to beat the Warriors, but they are about to become the next NBA juggernaut.
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My 2018-19 NBA Awards and All-NBA Team Selections
My awards picks and All-NBA teams selections for the 2018-19 NBA regular season.
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Identifying the Ideal “Space Jam 2” NBA Cast
Filming for Space Jam 2, the sequel to the 1996 classic Space Jam, will start this summer. Michael Jordan held the starring role in the original, and LeBron James will continue his quest to follow in Jordan’s footsteps and take the lead role in the sequel. The film will be produced by Ryan Coogler, who…
Devin Booker: Good Stats/Bad Team Guy or Franchise Player?
Devin Booker has quietly become one of the more polarizing players in the league. He can rack up points faster and more efficiently than almost any player in the league, yet his Suns have an annual tradition of finishing at or near the bottom of the league standings. So, what exactly is he – a product of a horrific team, enabling him to put up empty stats or a rising superstar held back by young, inexperienced teammates?
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Could an International Player Become the Face of the NBA?
My professor posed an interesting question during one of my recent sports management classes: could the face of the NBA be a foreign-born, international player? The discussion was inspired by a segment on a recent episode of The Will Cain Show, which can be viewed here. To become the face of the NBA, or any…
The Post-All-Star Break NBA Storylines to Watch
The NBA is a 24/7, 365-day sport. There is no offseason for basketball drama; the league goes through a metamorphosis seemingly every year. Just four months ago, Jimmy Butler was a Timberwolf and Kyrie Irving committed long-term to the Celtics. The trade deadline has come and gone, so the drama regarding player movement should die…
The Winners and Losers of the NBA Trade Deadline
In terms of drama and social media entertainment, the NBA is the best league in sports, bar none. The NBA trade deadline lived up to the billing. The reporting war between ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and the Athletic’s Shams Charania created dozens of “Woj Bombs” and even a “Shams Cam“. While the biggest name allegedly on…
What in the World is Magic Johnson Doing?
Alright, let’s just get straight to the point here: why the hell are the Lakers about to trade their entire roster for Anthony Davis? Well, there’s two main reasons for pushing for the deal now: 1) The Lakers have to be aggressive and likely overpay to get Davis now because Boston can get involved this…