The Boston Celtics might not be as hot as they were earlier in the season. However, there is no question they remain one of the top teams in the NBA during the current season. Head coach Brad Stevens has assembled a balanced roster on both ends of the court, and they will be a tough… Continue reading The Sky Is The Limit For The Boston Celtics
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Which Team Would Be The Best Fit For DeAndre Jordan?
Los Angeles Clippers have not had a very good season. The franchise lost Chris Paul during the offseason and Blake Griffin has missed considerable time due to injury, forcing the team to stumble more than many would have expected. And considering the roster, it seems a rebuilding process is just around the corner for the… Continue reading Which Team Would Be The Best Fit For DeAndre Jordan?
Gordon Hayward Isn’t The Final Piece
Boston Celtics fans woke up on Independence Day to fantastic news. Utah Jazz fans didn’t take to that news as well. Gordon Hayward is reuniting with his coach at Butler, Brad Stevens, in Beantown. The 4 year, $128 million pact still needs some roster tinkering to be finalized, but it’s happening. It is the second… Continue reading Gordon Hayward Isn’t The Final Piece
The 2017 NBA Draft: All Smoke, No Fire
The NBA Draft is my Super Bowl. I say this every year but it bears repeating. I enjoy the event more than I should for a variety of reasons. But more and more the Draft has begun to let me down. Not just because I’m a Knicks fan. That’s an entirely different problem. Rather, the… Continue reading The 2017 NBA Draft: All Smoke, No Fire
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?
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?
Assessing NBA Trade Rumors
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
Building the New Celtics Dynasty
The Boston Celtics have been a dynasty driven team during their history. From the Bill Russell/Red Auerbach teams of the 50’s and 60’s to the Big Three of Bird, McHale, and Parish of the 80’s to the latest trio of Garnett, Pierce, and Allen, Boston has been a team whose success depends on star power.… Continue reading Building the New Celtics Dynasty
Eastern Conference No Longer NBA’s Laughingstock
For the better part of the post-Michael Jordan era in the NBA, the Eastern Conference has been a subject of ridicule in NBA circles. It wasn’t unwarranted chastising as the East routinely fielded substantially weaker teams than its Western counterpart. They would have a good team or two, but no depth. Teams under .500 were… Continue reading Eastern Conference No Longer NBA’s Laughingstock