The 2017 NBA Draft: All Smoke, No Fire

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?

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

Chicago Bulls Throwing In The Towel

This has been a trying season for the Bulls.  Injuries have ravaged them from star guard Jimmy Butler to reserve forward Cameron Bairstow, and everybody in between.  After being one of the preseason favorites to challenge Cleveland in the East, Chicago is coming off a three game stretch that may have just doomed them to… Continue reading Chicago Bulls Throwing In The Towel