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Durant’s “Decision” On America’s 240th birthday, the Bay Area and Dub Nation all around were probably shooting off fireworks at the Oracle Arena, where the Golden State Warriors play the newest and most entertaining brand of basketball. It could really be the most patriotic part of the country if it weren’t for the announcement, via…
It’s time for the remake. With reports that Russell Westbrook may not have any interest in steering the Oklahoma City Thunder on his own, some are suggesting that Thunder GM Sam Presti bite the proverbial bullet and trade Westbrook. Unfortunately, that’s a route that he might have to take. To allow another All-NBA scoring champ to…
I have been a fan of the NBA for all my life. There is a trend that has been happening over the last five to seven years that is starting to make me sick. That trend is the death of true competition. Wait…Does this sound familar? It should, because that introduction is word for word…
I was never a big Kevin Durant guy. I rooted for him, but never cared enough to follow his games. Now that he’s on potentially one of the best teams ever, I’m sure I’ll be watching him more often. But, I think something should be noted before talking about the move. What Durant did on…
July 4th is known worldwide as America’s Independence Day. But, now there is another reason to remember July 4th. It is now the day rivalries and competitiveness left the NBA. First off, I understand, from a pure on the court basketball reason, why Durant would want to go to Golden State. It’s the easy way…
After the confetti has fallen and the champagne showers have completed it’s on to the NBA draft. The Woj bombs, the draft day trades, and the “anticipation” of the number one overall pick keeps us engaged for about 30 minutes of the two-hour showcase. The free agency frenzy can be entertaining. Everyone is glued…
Courtesy of USA-Today Sports Free agency means about the same amount to teams and their front offices as it does to the players. This is the time to fill a need or multiple needs if the cap space allows. Whether there is a 3 and D wing player on the market or a point guard…
Philadelphia 76ers: Ben Simmons F LSU: He will be the number pick in the draft due to his potential and upside. He needs time to develop and grow but will be a great player in the NBA. He is not as NBA ready as some of the other players but over time may be the…
All of the talk of the NBA season has been about Kobe’s last year and the Golden State Warriors. Even secondary to these topics, the San Antonio Spurs were the huge topic of conversation due to their chance to go undefeated at home during the regular season. If people still couldn’t find anything to talk…
The Second round of the playoffs starts today for the Western Conference. There will be two game 7’s in the east before I can predict them, so here are the Western Conference second round predictions. Golden State Warrirors vs. Portland Trailblazers- The Trailblazers have a legitimate chance if Curry is unable to play in…
How far can the Warriors go without Curry? Can they beat Portland or Los Angeles? Can they win the Western Conference? Can they win a championship without Curry? There is a simple answer to that question that I will answer with another question. Could the Chicago Bulls win their six championships with Jordan being out…
Pacers @ Raptors- The Toronto Raptors continue to struggle in the postseason. The pressure for the Raptors will be at an all-time high because game two is a must win. There is a lot to look forward to for the Raptors. Even though they dropped game one they out rebounded the Pacers 52-38. Kyle Lowry…
Has there ever been a better final day of the the regular season in NBA history? The Warriors broke the Chicago Bulls’ record of 72 wins in a season. The Warriors beat the Grizzlies by a score of 125-104 to finish the season 73-9. Steph Curry finished with 402 made three pointers this season which…
Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports I have never experienced such a quiet MVP race in any sport as the current one in the NBA. There is little to no discussion on who the MVP will be because it is just assumed it should go to Steph Curry. If he wins it nobody would argue…
There are three and half weeks remaining in the NBA season and playoff races continue to heat up. Here are the top five games of the upcoming week involving teams in the playoff hunt. #5- Miami Heat @ San Antonio Spurs (Wednesday, March 23): The Heat have been quiet contenders all year and they sit…
The playoff races in both the Western and Eastern Conference are heating up. The last day of regular season games is April 13th, which is only a month away. Four weeks from now 16 teams will be battling it out to claim the Larry O’Brien trophy. The Warriors are the favorite but can still miss…
The Warriors are the heavy favorites to win the NBA championship. They are the class of the NBA and are poised to win another NBA Finals. They are even on track to beat the Bulls record of 72 wins in a season. Most people think the only team that can really stop the Warriors…
It’s that time of year again everyone, the All-Star break. It is a little past the halfway point of the season but the All-Star break has always been looked at as the mid-season and for those teams who make deep postseason runs it still is. So catch your breath, gather yourself and lace your sneakers…
