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
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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
Five Things To Look For in the 2016 NBA Finals
32 teams started the season, but only two are still alive. The Cleveland Cavaliers won the Eastern Conference with relative ease in a 4-2 series against the Toronto Raptors, while the Golden State Warriors advanced after a nail-bitting series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, in which they were down 1-3, but managed to win in… Continue reading Five Things To Look For in the 2016 NBA Finals
Can Anyone Stop the Oklahoma City Thunder?
No one thought they would be here, yet here they are. The Oklahoma City Thunder were left for dead after a 124-92 loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the San Antonio Spurs. At that time, most experts were already talking about the upcoming series between the Spurs and the Golden State Warriors, and… Continue reading Can Anyone Stop the Oklahoma City Thunder?
The Rolling Oklahoma City Thunder
Although the Western Conference Finals had plenty of fanfare heading in, most of that press was surrounding the Golden State Warriors. That isn’t to say that they didn’t deserve it. They won an NBA record 73 games during the regular season. Steve Kerr won coach of the year. Stephen Curry was a unanimous MVP selection.… Continue reading The Rolling Oklahoma City Thunder
Why Is Cleveland Already Thinking About The NBA Finals?
No player or coach will ever admit it, but there’s no question the Cleveland Cavaliers are already thinking on who they’ll meet in the NBA Finals this June. It seems like a disrespectful statement considering Cleveland still needs to win three more games against the Toronto Raptors to reach the NBA Finals, but after they cruised their… Continue reading Why Is Cleveland Already Thinking About The NBA 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
Three Things the San Antonio Spurs Need to Do to Defeat Oklahoma City Thunder
It’s safe to say that the San Antonio Spurs are in hole no one expected them to be in prior to the start of the playoffs. After cruising in their first round against the Memphis Grizzlies and winning Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder by more than 30 points, several experts were claiming them… Continue reading Three Things the San Antonio Spurs Need to Do to Defeat Oklahoma City Thunder
Stephen Curry’s MVP Win Magnified In Absence
They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder. Well if that is the case, then the Golden State Warriors are head over heels for Stephen Curry at the moment. The Warriors were up 2-1 after three games against the Portland Trailblazers in their Western Conference semi-finals series. However the team looked worse for wear… Continue reading Stephen Curry’s MVP Win Magnified In Absence
What’s next for Los Angeles Clippers?
We could blame injuries, a lack of execution when it mattered the most, or simply the fact that the Portland Trail Blazers were the better team. But the final result will be the same: Los Angeles Clippers, once again, performed below expectations in the playoffs. This disturbing trend has been the norm in recent years… Continue reading What’s next for Los Angeles Clippers?