It’s hard to think of any free agency period in sports that is as entertaining as the NBA’s. After LeBron James’s big money move to the Los Angeles Lakers, some big dominoes were bound to fall afterwards. The Warriors possibly became unbeatable, the Lakers continued to fill out their roster …
Read More »Could the New Orleans Pelicans surprise in the playoffs?
It’s been three seasons since the New Orleans Pelicans have made the playoffs. It’s been a decade since they’ve advanced past the first round. They’ve lost four of their last five and are continuing to cope with the absence of four-time All-Star DeMarcus Cousins. But with four games remaining in the …
Read More »NBA All-Star Game: Starting Lineups and What to Expect
The votes are in and the NBA All-Star Game has its captains and starters. LeBron James, top overall vote-getter, will lead the East and Stephen Curry will be the captain for the West. Unfortunately, fans will not get the chance to see James and Curry on the same team. But, …
Read More »Heat Defeat Pelicans To Welcome Back Dragic
Last night, the Miami Heat defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 120-112. The game marked Goran Dragic’s return from the eye injury he received previously against the Toronto Raptors. Dragic doesn’t seem to have missed a beat however, leading his team with 33 points. The game was a high scoring affair that was …
Read More »Westbrook Continues Historic Run
Heading into the 2016-17 season, the future of the Oklahoma City Thunder remained uncertain. With the departure of All-Star forward Kevin Durant, the organization was in desperate need of a new franchise leader. Fortunately, point guard Russell Westbrook has risen to the occasion. Mr. Triple-Double Westbrook has been seemingly unstoppable …
Read More »Why Sacramento, Why?
The Sacramento Kings have been one of the most disappointing teams in recent memory. For those who are not aware, the Kings haven’t made the playoffs since the 2005-2006 season. You thought a 10-year postseason drought was bad, the Kings haven’t won a playoff series since 03-04 season. However, the …
Read More »The NBA Goes to New Orleans for the All-Star Weekend
The best of the NBA is back to New Orleans for the All-Star Weekend for the second time in four seasons. All-Star Game tip-off will be Sunday, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Eastern Conference: Starters: Kyrie Irving, DeMar DeRozan, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler. Reserves: Isaiah Thomas, John Wall, Carmelo Anthony (in replacement …
Read More »Miami Heat and Orlando Magic Split in Last Nights Action
The Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic were both in action last night. The Heat ended their six-game losing streak in a 107-102 win over the Sacramento Kings. The Magic did not fair as well as they lost their third game in their past four attempts with an 111-92 loss …
Read More »Preview: Orlando Magic host Sacramento Kings
The Orlando Magic (1-3) host the Sacramento Kings(2-3) tonight at 7 p.m. from the Amway Center. The Magic won their first game of the season on Tuesday when they defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 103-101. The Sacramento Kings, on the other hand, have lost their last two games versus the Atlanta …
Read More »USA Basketball Wins Second Exhibition Game
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 …
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