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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Why the Golden State Warriors Shouldn’t Trade Draymond Green
With a bit more than two months for the NBA regular season to start, there’s no question the Golden State Warriors are at the top of the contending lists. Steve Kerr’s team won a Championship in 2014-15 and blew a 3-1 lead last year against the Cleveland Cavaliers. That’s not everything, though. They also won had… Continue reading Why the Golden State Warriors Shouldn’t Trade Draymond Green
Don’t Sleep on the San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs have been a model organization in the NBA for the last 20 years. Away from controversy and childish disputes, the team ran by R.C. Buford and Gregg Popovich has been a perennial title contender in the Western Conference. They’ve also had some of the best players the league has seen over… Continue reading Don’t Sleep on the San Antonio Spurs
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?
Russell Westbrook Set to Sign Contract Extension with Oklahoma City Thunder
Russell Westbrook has grabbed lots of headlines over the past month. Ever since Kevin Durant signed with the Golden State Warriors, both fans and media want to know what’s going to happen with the All-Star point guard. Is he staying with the Oklahoma City Thunder? Will he test the free agent market in 2017? Could a… Continue reading Russell Westbrook Set to Sign Contract Extension with Oklahoma City Thunder
LeBron James and a Contract Dilemma
It’s not a matter of if, but when. Everybody knows LeBron James will remain in a Cleveland Cavaliers uniform, but he hasn’t signed a new contract. Neither the player nor the organization seem uncomfortable about this, but both parties want to get things done quickly. After all, the Cavaliers – and every team, really – would… Continue reading LeBron James and a Contract Dilemma
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
The Future is Bright for Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the worst teams in the NBA in recent years. The lack of impact players, the presence of an aging Kobe Bryant, and a depleted roster has turned them into one of the worst teams in the Western Conference. The future, however, is bright. The process started a few… Continue reading The Future is Bright for Los Angeles Lakers