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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Fined for Social Media Indiscretion

Sep 20, 2022
2 min

Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Fined for Social Media Indiscretion

Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves has been fined $40,000 by the NBA for using “offensive and derogatory language” on social media. The former first overall draft pick came under fire earlier this month after recording a group of people on a sidewalk and using disparaging language to describe them. The video was deleted, but it had already been widely circulated on social media. The announcement of the penalty comes more than a week after Edwards issued a stateme

Stephen A. Expects Brooklyn To Come Out Of The East

Sep 17, 2022
4 min

Stephen A. Expects Brooklyn To Come Out Of The East

Photo Credit: ClutchPoints The Brooklyn Nets were the center of attention this summer. The potential trade rumors of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving dominated the headlines. Many people thought the Net dynamic duo would part ways. However, that assumption has come to an end as Durant and Irving are running it back with the Brooklyn Nets. With their return and the addition of Ben Simmons, the Nets have the potential to be a very good team this season. On a recent airing on First

NBA Suspends Phoenix Suns Owner, Fines Him $10Million

Sep 13, 2022
2 min

NBA Suspends Phoenix Suns Owner, Fines Him $10Million

The NBA has fined Phoenix Suns and Mercury managing partner Robert Sarver $10 million and suspended him for a year after an independent investigation found he engaged in hostile, racially insensitive and inappropriate behavior. The report, commissioned by the NBA last fall, found Sarver had “engaged in conduct that clearly violated common workplace standards, as reflected in team and League rules and policies. This conduct included the use of racially insensitive language; u

Nike Lebron 20 is special!

Aug 20, 2022
3 min

Nike Lebron 20 is special!

Lebron James is one of the greatest players of all time. In my opinion the greatest player of his generation. When Lebron retires, his face will be on the Mount Rushmore of the NBA. The global phenomenon we all know as “King James” is a 4-time NBA Champion who appeared in 10 finals. He has won MVPs of the league and is the all-time leader in points in the NBA playoffs. Lebron tallies Kareem Abdul Jabbar as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer by 1,440 points. Kareem 38,387 point

The New Orleans Pelicans are Dark Horse of the NBA’s Western Conference

Aug 17, 2022
3 min

The New Orleans Pelicans are Dark Horse of the NBA’s Western Conference

When you think of the NBA’s Western Conference, what comes to your mind? If I were to ask what your favorite team in the West is, many of the answers would probably be the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, or the Phoenix Suns. What if I were to tell you my favorite team is the New Orleans Pelicans? Would you shun me off? The New Orleans Pelicans are young, athletic, and talented. Their head coach Willie Green is a gritty coach who knows how to

WNBA Playoffs 2022: First Round Preview

Aug 16, 2022
4 min

WNBA Playoffs 2022: First Round Preview

It is time for the post-season in the Women’s’ National Basketball League (WNBA) and all teams vying for the championship are as good as ready for the fight that beckons. The League is returning to an all-series playoff format this season, after six years of single-elimination first- and second-round games. The first round’s best-of-three series give the better seed the first two games at home. However, a split would allow the lower seed to host the decisive Game 3. For th

NBA Christmas is a Humbug

Aug 16, 2022
2 min

NBA Christmas is a Humbug

The NBA announced this week that they will have five games for your enjoyment on Christmas…. Since 1947 The NBA has played games on Christmas day. On that December 25th the New York Knicks beat the Providence Steam Rollers at MSG 89-75. And with the exception of the 1998 lockout year. The NBA has been ruining Christmas every year since. . This year will be no different with five games , ten teams set to square off against one another for the privilege of what ? I’ll tell you

Player Expertise That Defined The 2021-22 NBA Season

Aug 14, 2022
3 min

Player Expertise That Defined The 2021-22 NBA Season

Basketball as a sport gets inundated on a quite regular basis with some awe-inspiring moments by players who have carved a niche for themselves with some scenarios of the games synonymous with their names. From needing a basket around the rim to sealing the game with a defensive stop, the game features many aspects. Now that the 2021-22 season is behind us, let us take a closer look at some of the names and memories that come to mind at the thought of certain shots, assists

Anthony Edwards Talks Tough; Aims to Become Face of the NBA

Aug 7, 2022
2 min

Anthony Edwards Talks Tough; Aims to Become Face of the NBA

The 2020 NBA number one draft pick, Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves has shared some of his lofty long-term goals. The Ant-Man wants to be the face of the league in five years. He craves multiple-time MVP achievement, along with an NBA championship ring. Feats that no one in the Minnesota Timberwolves organization has ever accomplished outside of Kevin Garnett and his MVP season. Anthony Edwards has a high ceiling for himself 😤 pic.twitter.com/qdIl74qJ4B — NBA

The Nets, Irving and Durant Trade Saga

Jun 26, 2022
3 min

The Nets, Irving and Durant Trade Saga

The Brooklyn Nets front office seem to have their hands full as the off-season gets in full gear. It is becoming apparent, lately, that the organization was not going to be without interest from suitors per their key players – Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, whose respective situations have layers to it. With Kyrie, the Nets took a hard stance because of the COVID-19 scourge, which was understandable. But, there were some risks to doing that and they are now seeing it first-h

The Brooklyn Nets are out of Sorts

Apr 24, 2022
3 min

The Brooklyn Nets are out of Sorts

The first round of the NBA 2021-22 post season is serving up some exhilarating plays thus far and the pick of the bunch is, without a doubt, the Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets series. After three games, the Nets are on the verge of elimination following a 109-103 loss to Celtics in the first-round playoff series on Saturday at Barclays Center, and Kevin Durant’s and Kyrie Irving’s struggles are a big reason why the team is down 3-0. Chasing History Episode 10 🏆 As the se

NBA Play-In Tournament: Hostilities Begin In Earnest

Apr 12, 2022
5 min

NBA Play-In Tournament: Hostilities Begin In Earnest

The Post-Season is finally upon us. The organizers of the league tweaked the playoffs with the inclusion of the Play-In Tournament to further boost the competitive nature of the route leading to the Championship. The four games listed below get to determine the final Nos. 7 and 8 seeds in both the Eastern and the Western Conferences: East: (7) Brooklyn Nets vs. (8) Cleveland Cavaliers East: (9) Atlanta Hawks vs. (10) Charlotte Hornets West: (7) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. (8

Possible Scenarios on Final Day of the NBA Regular Season

Apr 10, 2022
6 min

Possible Scenarios on Final Day of the NBA Regular Season

The final day of the 2021-22 regular season of the NBA is finally upon us, featuring 15 games that will have major impact on the Play-In Tournament and the Playoffs as well. The 20 post-season teams, 12 playoff and 8 play-ins, are already decided. But the seedings and quite a lot are left to be determined by the end of the day on Sunday when the dust settles. There are some potential team-tiebreaker scenarios for the East’s 2-4 and 7-10 seeds that are outlined in detail, b

Ready or Not, the Grizzlies Are Here

Mar 29, 2022
3 min

Ready or Not, the Grizzlies Are Here

The Memphis Grizzlies moved one step closer to clinching the second seed in the Western Conference with a 123-95 win over a short-handed Golden State Warriors last Monday, the team’s fifth consecutive win and nine in its past 10 outings. They are 30 games above .500 following Monday’s win, tying the franchise record set when the team finished the 2012-13 season 56-26. Are You Ready? Ready or not, the Grizzlies are here, having pushed their way into the contender conversatio

Veteran Guard Calls Time on Basketball Career

Mar 21, 2022
2 min

Veteran Guard Calls Time on Basketball Career

Jamal Crawford, erstwhile 3-time winner of the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award has called time on his professional basketball career. For more than two decades, the 42 year old was the gold standard for NBA reserves, bringing his playmaking and ball-handling prowess to the fore, as well as zest and leadership to the many teams he played with throughout his career. “ Goodbye to the game, all the spoils the adrenaline rush.” Thank you basketball, I owe you everything …..✌🏾

The Renaissance of the Boston Celtics

Feb 27, 2022
4 min

The Renaissance of the Boston Celtics

Only in their second game since the All-Star break, the Boston Celtics led the way against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, securing an 18th win in their last 23 games with a 113-104 triumph. Two days earlier, the 17 time Champions trumped the Brooklyn Nets, 129-106, capturing Boston’s sixth wire-to-wire win in their last 14 encounters. The team stuck to the same principles that helped turn their season around. On display were their stifling defense, a willingness to push th

Around the NBA: Hall of Fame Nominees’ Announced; Christmas Day Games May be Postponed; Kerr N

Dec 21, 2021
4 min

Around the NBA: Hall of Fame Nominees’ Announced; Christmas Day Games May be Postponed; Kerr N

Nominees for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022 have been announced. Included in this year’s list of first time nominees are Manu Ginobili, Tom Chambers and Lindsey Whalen. Candidates who have previously been on the ballot, Marcus Camby, Chauncey Billups and Swin Cash are also on the list of this year’s nominees. A press conference announcing the Finalists from the North American and Women’s committee for the Class of 2022 will hold during the NBA

The Covid-19 Pandemic and its Impact on NBA Games

Dec 20, 2021
2 min

The Covid-19 Pandemic and its Impact on NBA Games

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the world of sports in no small measure, with the NBA not an exception. And with the omicron variant spreading faster by the day, players and officials have been in and out of the health and safety protocols, with quite a handful of games getting postponed. As of Sunday, December 19, seven total games had been postponed and impact the schedules of nine different teams. The NBA has announced the following: pic.twitter.com/rnNhuq0hc1 — NBA C

NBA 2021/22: Five early contenders for the Most Improved Player award

Dec 6, 2021
4 min

NBA 2021/22: Five early contenders for the Most Improved Player award

47 days into the 2021/22 NBA season with each team having played at least 21 games, it’s still early days but enough time for players to make lasting impressions. Some players have impressed more than others and outperformed expectations thus putting themselves in contention for recognition at the end of the season. Here are five players making early cases for the Most Improved Player of the year award in alphabetical order. DEJOUNTE MURRAY I was only going to focus on player

The pros and cons of the Milwaukee Bucks signing DeMarcus Cousins

Nov 29, 2021
3 min

The pros and cons of the Milwaukee Bucks signing DeMarcus Cousins

The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly set to sign free-agent center DeMarcus Cousins on a non-guaranteed one-year deal. DeMarcus Cousins plans to sign a one-year deal with the Bucks, per @wojespn pic.twitter.com/QkCsjfXiFY — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 28, 2021 The 10-year NBA veteran played parts of last season for the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers but had been unattached since this season started. Although it is yet to be officially announced by M

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