Head coach Fred Hoiberg and star forward will be back to lead the team, but the rest of the supporting cast might be quite different. Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah now play for the New York Knicks. Pau Gasol signed with the San Antonio Spurs. But the franchise signed some decent replacements. For starters, the… Continue reading Can The Chicago Bulls Pose A Threat In The Eastern Conference?
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What’s Next For The Philadelphia 76ers After Ben Simmons’ Injury?
It seems the Philadelphia 76ers can’t catch a break. Especially when it comes to health and their recent lottery picks. Nerlens Noel, Joel Embiid and Jahill Okafor all missed considerable time in their rookie year. We can now add Ben Simmons to the list after he suffered an injury during training camp. The franchise has… Continue reading What’s Next For The Philadelphia 76ers After Ben Simmons’ Injury?
Ben Simmons Is Latest 76ers Casualty
It has been a trying half decade for the Philadelphia 76ers organization. They painfully pushed through Sam Hinkie’s “Process”, losing games in droves in the interim. Philly has moved on from Hinkie, but his constructed roster still remains for Brett Brown. However, that roster has one increasingly troubling trend. The 76ers can’t keep a big… Continue reading Ben Simmons Is Latest 76ers Casualty
Five Teams To Watch In The Upcoming 2016-17 NBA Season
Training camps got underway this week so the 2016-17 NBA regular season is getting closer. The Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers are the main favorites, but franchises like the San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers and the Boston Celtics are worth keep an eye on. With that in mind, here we present you… Continue reading Five Teams To Watch In The Upcoming 2016-17 NBA Season
Vegas Releases NBA Win Totals Ahead of 2016-17 Season
The Las Vegas Hilton released their anticipated win total lines this week. The list features a few surprises based in each franchise’s potential ahead of the 2016-17 season. For instance we have the Utah Jazz as the fourth-best team in the West. The Minnesota Timberwolves would make the playoffs for the first time since 2004.… Continue reading Vegas Releases NBA Win Totals Ahead of 2016-17 Season
Ben Simmons Might Be The Second Coming Of LeBron James
No one can doubt the talent of Ben Simmons. The Australian point forward is the early favorite to win the Rookie Of The Year Award, and he will be an integral part of the Philadelphia 76ers franchise in the future. That’s not all, though. There’s a lot of hype surrounding him, but we have to… Continue reading Ben Simmons Might Be The Second Coming Of LeBron James
The Sacramento Kings Debacle
As a Knicks fan, it is hard to call other clubs disasters. It is the definition of a pot calling the kettle black. But while my team is hair-pullingly maddening, it pales in comparison to what is going on in Sacramento. A Western Conference powerhouse in the early 2000’s, the Kings have re-become the punching bag… Continue reading The Sacramento Kings Debacle
Can Ray Allen Return To The NBA After His Two-Year Absence?
Could one of the best three-point shooters of all-time return to the NBA? Apparently that could be the case, as former Boston Celtics star Ray Allen is thinking about making a comeback. Allen has been out of the league for two years, but that shouldn’t matter much. He remains deadly from long range, and it’s… Continue reading Can Ray Allen Return To The NBA After His Two-Year Absence?
Why The Minnesota Timberwolves Can Be A Playoff Team This Season
Few things are more exciting in today’s NBA than a young team. When a franchise has young players with upside, it catches everybody’s eyes. The fact that there potential All-Stars in a given roster not only excites the fans of the team itself, but also ignites a fire in the casual fan that’s always looking… Continue reading Why The Minnesota Timberwolves Can Be A Playoff Team This Season
Can Anthony Davis Drag Pelicans Back To The Playoffs?
Last year was one to forget for both Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans. After making the playoffs in their second year of rebranding, the club went into the tank in 2015-16. Injuries were widespread and consistency was nowhere to be found. This offseason has been significantly underwhelming, with the free agency defections outweighing the… Continue reading Can Anthony Davis Drag Pelicans Back To The Playoffs?