With the devastation of Hurricane Harvey hitting Houston, many athletes and personalities are stepping in. While the hurricane is resulting in many families leaving behind their homes, many forms of aid are coming from the big leagues. .@HoustonTexans players offer their thoughts on those affected by the current situation in …
Read More »The Blockbuster Kyrie Irving Trade
Once Kyrie Irving requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers the team’s downward spiral seemed to hit rock bottom. Last night, Cleveland crossed over and made one of the best moves of the 2017 off-season. In a blockbuster trade, the Cavs lost an All-Star point guard in Irving, but gained …
Read More »Billy Donovan Prepares For His Third Season With Oklahoma City
With the Mike White era fully in swing, Billy Donovan has become more of a memory than a mainstay in present day Gainesville. The former two-time national championship coach is now entering his third season with the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA. Donovan has coached the Thunder to at …
Read More »Cavaliers Management Call Kyrie Situation “Fluid”
The Cleveland Cavaliers management has shed some light on the Kyrie Irving saga that has blown up recently. Cav’s owner Dan Gilbert and new general manager Koby Altman called the situation “fluid” in a news conference yesterday. They would not comment on the reality of a trade request for the …
Read More »Derrick Rose Signs with the Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ shaky off-season now has a silver lining. Less than a week after star point guard Kyrie Irving asked for a trade, guard Derrick Rose signed with the Cavs. The 2011 MVP left the crumbling New York Knicks after one year for a different one year contract worth …
Read More »Hayward Picks The Celtics and Other NBA Moves
Without a doubt, Gordon Hayward was one of the most coveted free agents on the NBA market. The Utah Jazz wanted to keep him; they brought in Ricky Rubio and Rudy Gobert to their meeting to try to sway him back to Utah. Ultimately, Hayward decided to join one of …
Read More »Four NBA Teams Trending Up During NBA Free Agency
The 2017 NBA post-finals introduced some of the most surprising moves in history. The NBA Draft’s strong picks are dominating the Summer League. In the regular league it seems that every team is vying to be “super” this year. However, other big things are happening in the NBA. Here are …
Read More »NBA Free Agency Preview
The NBA off-season is always a frenzy, especially when it comes to free agency. Free agents are often the key to teams winning championships. Look no further than Kevin Durant. The Golden State Warriors blew a 3-1 lead and as a result, recruited Durant to help them reach the mountaintop …
Read More »End of an Era for the LA Clippers
Earlier today, sources told ESPN that the Los Angeles Clippers came to an agreement to trade All-Star point guard Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets. Chris Paul's trade to the Rockets has everyone talking. https://t.co/DiuiUCZeeL — ESPN (@espn) June 28, 2017 Chris Paul came to the Clippers back in 2011 after playing for …
Read More »A Look Back at the First Ever NBA Awards
Just days after New York City hosted the 2017 NBA Draft, the city welcomed in current players of the NBA. The 2016-2017 season has come to an end, which means the players traded their sneakers and jerseys for red carpet attire. NBA fans, players, and coaches waited to hear the recipients of the regular season category winners. …
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