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
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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
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
Cleveland Wanted Warriors In Finals
The Eastern Conference Finals had their moments, but were pretty lackluster overall. Their Western Conference counterparts provided a series that will stand the test of time. Cleveland will be getting a team in the NBA Finals that had to exert every last bit of energy to get there. And there should be little doubt that… Continue reading Cleveland Wanted Warriors In Finals
The Rolling Oklahoma City Thunder
Although the Western Conference Finals had plenty of fanfare heading in, most of that press was surrounding the Golden State Warriors. That isn’t to say that they didn’t deserve it. They won an NBA record 73 games during the regular season. Steve Kerr won coach of the year. Stephen Curry was a unanimous MVP selection.… Continue reading The Rolling Oklahoma City Thunder
Toronto Raptors In Uncharted Territory
Every NBA fan expected the Golden State Warriors to be in the Western Conference Finals. The same goes for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the East. Even the Oklahoma City Thunder aren’t in a unfamiliar position being in full health. The lone interloper in the NBA’s final four is the Toronto Raptors. Canada’s favorite sons have shed… Continue reading Toronto Raptors In Uncharted Territory
Stephen Curry’s MVP Win Magnified In Absence
They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder. Well if that is the case, then the Golden State Warriors are head over heels for Stephen Curry at the moment. The Warriors were up 2-1 after three games against the Portland Trailblazers in their Western Conference semi-finals series. However the team looked worse for wear… Continue reading Stephen Curry’s MVP Win Magnified In Absence
The Miami Heat Bring The Heat
As a Knicks fan, there are few things that pain me more than laying praise at the feet of the Miami Heat. But what they did to the Charlotte Hornets in Game 7 of their first round playoff series was worthy of commendation from even their biggest of detractors. The series finale was a master… Continue reading The Miami Heat Bring The Heat
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