Heading into the 2015-16 NBA season, the Houston Rockets were favored to be one of the top teams in the Western Conference. No surprise, since the Rockets went all the way to the conference finals before losing in five games to eventual NBA champion Golden State. Embed from Getty Images After losing 7 of their… Continue reading Coaching change not enough to save Houston Rockets season
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The Atlanta Hawks Are on the Radar
The Atlanta Hawks were one of the surprise teams in the NBA last season. They finished with a regular season record of 60-22 and a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals. There the inexperienced Hawks were promptly swept by LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite their run last season, few preseason predictions gave the… Continue reading The Atlanta Hawks Are on the Radar
Are the Lakers Really This Bad?
Three games into the ’15-16 NBA season and fans of the LA Lakers have to wonder what happened to their team? The Lakers have started their season dropping their first three games and have looked clearly overmatched in each contest. Defense (or the lack thereof) has been the major culprit. Although an out-of-sync offense and… Continue reading Are the Lakers Really This Bad?
John Wall Grows Up
He was a kid when he entered the NBA. Five years later, he’d admit that at the tender age of 19 he was hardly ready for the rigors of being a professional athlete. Let alone the responsibilities of being an adult. But those five seasons have transformed the budding superstar from Raleigh, North Carolina. Washington… Continue reading John Wall Grows Up
It’s Tipoff Time: NBA Preview for October 27-November 1
The NBA Season is finally here – and we are treated this week to the traditional great start to the season schedule – each night this week, we get two Nationally Televised games. With the preseason over, rosters set, and teams ready to compete, we start the season with everybody even – but by week’s… Continue reading It’s Tipoff Time: NBA Preview for October 27-November 1
James Harden : The Player Behind the Beard
He just might be the best player in the NBA. His game is has been called unorthodox, undisciplined, and flat out ugly. Many fans still identify him by his appearance, and signature facial hair, more than his stats or accomplishments. After coming up 2nd to Golden State’s Stephen Curry in last season MVP voting, James Harden still… Continue reading James Harden : The Player Behind the Beard
San Antonio Spurs Ready For Another Run
With a blue collar mentality and a sense of humility that stands out in a sport that highlights individual accomplishments; the San Antonio Spurs have set a standard of excellence like no other in the NBA. Consider their franchise resume: 5 NBA Championships (4th all-time), 20 division titles, 16 straight seasons of 50+ wins, and… Continue reading San Antonio Spurs Ready For Another Run
The Courtship of Kevin Durant
It’s a tale of the modern NBA free agent market. A full season before a player becomes an unrestricted free agent, countless articles will be written speculating where said player will be after his free agency ends. Most of what is written is based on pure speculation or unfounded rumors. Speculating where a top FA… Continue reading The Courtship of Kevin Durant
Is Golden State Good Enough to Repeat?
One thing about the NBA season is for certain, the Golden State Warriors are not going to sneak up on anybody. Every team in the Western Conference will be amped up to play the Warriors. Every matchup will be intense and likely to bring out the best in their opponents. Crowds on the road will… Continue reading Is Golden State Good Enough to Repeat?
Free Agency NBA Depth Charts
After a crazy two weeks of rumors and a crazy night of emoji and twitter madness, we finally have official contracts being signed. Below is an up-to-date list of each teams depth chart, taking into account all guaranteed contracts. Eastern Conference Atlanta Hawks (60-22) Point Guard Shooting Guard Small Forward Power Forward Center Jeff… Continue reading Free Agency NBA Depth Charts