Just a few short days after their big win over Argentina, team USA won its second of five exhibition games leading up to the Olympics in Rio. Team USA outscored team China by a final score of 106-57 on Sunday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Though this Chinese …
Read More »Charlotte Is No Longer The Home Of The 2017 NBA All-Star Game
The House Bill 2 came between Charlotte, North Carolina and the 2017 All-Star Game. The State’s House Bill limits anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in the state. The League disagrees with the Bill, so the 2017 All-Star Game is looking for a new home. A couple …
Read More »Orlando Magic Sign Three Free Agents, Re-Sign One
There are some new faces on the Orlando Magic. The Magic signed center Bismack Biyombo, forward Jeff Green and point guard D.J. Augustin during the NBA free agency period thus far. They have also resigned guard Evan Fournier, who has been with the Magic since the 2014-15 season. Bismack Biyombo started …
Read More »Dwyane Wade Says Goodbye to Miami
After 13 successful seasons in South Beach, All-Star guard Dwyane Wade is leaving for the Windy City. Wade signed a two-year, $47 million deal with his hometown Chicago Bulls. The Heat were only offering Wade a two-year, $40 million dollar deal. Wade was reportedly looking for a contract that would …
Read More »Dwyane Wade Headed to the Chicago Bulls
Shockwaves were sent through the NBA last night when free agent Dwyane Wade chose to sign with the Chicago Bulls instead of re-signing with the Miami Heat, a team he spent 13 seasons with while also winning three NBA championships. The Heat wanted to re-sign Wade and offered a two-year $40 million …
Read More »NBA Free Agency Winners and Losers
With the first week of NBA Free Agency wrapping up, it is safe to say that it has been quite a rollercoaster. With Kevin Durant signing a blockbuster deal with the Warriors and Mike Conley becoming the highest paid player in the league, it’s safe to say that the addition …
Read More »Kevin Durant Decides on Golden State; ‘Big 4’ is Officially Created
The biggest of whales in this year’s free agency period, Kevin Durant, has finally decided on where he is going to sign. Via the Players’ Tribune, the former league MVP has chosen the Golden State Warriors over Oklahoma City, Boston, Miami and others. Sources say he will sign a two-year, …
Read More »NBA Draft Lacks Big Moves
Got tired of hearing all the trade rumors around the NBA and just wanted the draft to hurry up and start? Were you waiting for the big blockbuster trade, whether it was including Jimmy Butler, Kevin Love, or some of Boston’s eight picks? Well, you would have disappointed. This draft lacked much …
Read More »NBA Draft Complete; Simmons Goes Number One, Magic Trade Oladipo
The 2016 NBA Draft is not over and there were relatively few surprises. As expected, former LSU star Ben Simmons was the first player selected, by the Philadelphia 76ers. The Los Angeles Lakers chose second and selected forward Brandon Ingram from Duke. Boston selected Jaylen Brown with the third pick. …
Read More »NBA Draft Tonight
The NBA Draft will take place tonight and it is expected that former LSU star Ben Simmons will be the first player taken by the Philadelphia 76ers. Numerous media reports say the Sixers have as much as told Simmons he would be the guy they would select tonight. The LA …
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