Sports From the Basement

3 Things We Learned From The NBA Trade Deadline

The NBA Trade Deadline already passed, and it was one of the most exciting ones of the past few years. It is quite early to determine winners and losers here, but here are three things we already learned from this year’s Trade Deadline. The Cavaliers got a lot better, but that might not be enough… Continue reading 3 Things We Learned From The NBA Trade Deadline

Kyle Kuzma Doesn’t Receive The Credit He Deserves

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t had a very good season, but several experts believe the future is bright for them. They have an interesting core of young players on their roster, headlined by Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball. But there are others worth watching, such as Larry Nance Jr., Julius Randle, and even Jordan Clarkson.… Continue reading Kyle Kuzma Doesn’t Receive The Credit He Deserves

What Is The Ceiling For Brandon Ingram?

Many experts and journalists believe Brandon Ingram is one of the rising stars in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers small forward often receives praise from the coaching staff and many experts believe he could be as good as Kevin Durant since he is a natural-born finisher and a player who can become a mismatch… Continue reading What Is The Ceiling For Brandon Ingram?

Please Don’t Hold Me To These NBA Awards Picks

This NBA season is going to be bonkers. At least I hope it is after the landscape shifting summer we just experienced. The Western Conference could very well have three or four over .500 teams miss out on the playoffs. In contrast, I believe the East may put at least three under .500 squads into… Continue reading Please Don’t Hold Me To These NBA Awards Picks

Ignore The Noise With Lonzo Ball

We all have that boisterous relative. You avoid them at family functions. Every Facebook post pushes you closer and closer towards that unfollow button. Introducing them to a new friend, or god forbid a significant other, requires a lengthy explanation and numerous apologies. Now take the case of Lonzo Ball. He’s a blue chip prospect… Continue reading Ignore The Noise With Lonzo Ball

Byron Scott Era Mercifully Over In LA

The NBA Playoffs are in full swing, but the headline of the weekend came late Sunday night out of Staples Center. After the worst season in the storied history of their franchise, the Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with head coach Byron Scott. It brings to a close one of the darker eras in Hollywood… Continue reading Byron Scott Era Mercifully Over In LA