Let’s face it: Russell Westbrook doesn’t have a lot of time left playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He might not even be on the team’s roster by Opening Night. The superstar guard has been linked with a possible trade since Kevin Durant signed with the Golden State Warriors. Honestly, the sooner he leaves, the… Continue reading What’s the Best Fit for Russell Westbrook?
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NBA Free Agents: The Best Left
The money has flown like a turbulent flood this summer. Free agents, restricted and unrestricted, have signed for unconscionable amounts of money from new teams and old. All the big name free agents are in that mix. In addition to Kevin Durant signing with the Warriors, Dwyane Wade went home to Chicago. Al Horford took… Continue reading NBA Free Agents: The Best Left
Dwayne Wade Signs With the Chicago Bulls
Dwayne Wade wanted to feel he was needed whenever he went. After the Miami Heat failed to offer him what he wanted in terms of money, Wade began to explore different alternatives. It was clear he wasn’t returning to the franchise that drafted him fourth overall back in 2004. The Denver Nuggets offered him two years… Continue reading Dwayne Wade Signs With the Chicago Bulls
Kevin Durant Signs With Warriors
It was a saga that has been several years in the running. Where will Kevin Durant go once he hits free agency? Every team pulled out all the stops in their recruitment of the former MVP. Meetings in the Hamptons were ample. Elaborate team presentations supposedly blew the four time scoring champion away. But promises… Continue reading Kevin Durant Signs With Warriors
Predicting a Starting Five For Team USA in 2016 Rio Olympics
Team USA might not have the best team possible for the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympics, but there’s no question they are the biggest favorites to win the gold medal. The team will be deep, talented, and might be a nightmare matchup for European teams. Sure, Stephen Curry won’t be there. Neither will LeBron James, Russell… Continue reading Predicting a Starting Five For Team USA in 2016 Rio Olympics
Under The Radar NBA Free Agents
With the completion of the NBA Draft, the 2015-16 NBA season is over. As we look forward to the upcoming season, a date of utmost importance is rapidly approaching. July 1st is the start of free agency. Players and teams are already having initial discussions, but deals can’t be finalized before the 1st. Once that… Continue reading Under The Radar NBA Free Agents
New York Knicks Make A Huge Gamble Trading For Derrick Rose
The NBA season ended a few days ago, but the trade market is active. So active that what’s going to come down as one of the biggest trades of the entire summer was completed during Wednesday. The New York Knicks have landed Derrick Rose, in exchange for Jose Calderón, Robin Lopez and Jerian Grant. Knicks’ president… Continue reading New York Knicks Make A Huge Gamble Trading For Derrick Rose
Cavs End Cleveland Drought
God used to hate Cleveland. There was a sinking feeling around any team from the city vying for a championship. That shoe would never fall for the 2015-16 Cavs. Down 3-1 to the defending champions, Cleveland completed a comeback for the ages last night. It was a sight to behold for a city that never… Continue reading Cavs End Cleveland Drought
Bogut Out, Green In for Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of NBA Finals
The Golden State Warriors will be forced to make adjustments for the second straight game of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Prior to Game 5 they had to mask the absence of Draymond Green, but now for Game 6 they won’t have Andrew Bogut, who will miss the reminder of the Finals after… Continue reading Bogut Out, Green In for Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of NBA Finals
Who’s Next In the NBA Draft?
The NBA Draft takes place next Thursday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The next crop of NBA talent will find out where they will be plying their trade next season. There are plenty of intriguing prospects at the top of this year’s draft, but past the top two their destinations are all but clear.… Continue reading Who’s Next In the NBA Draft?