The Golden State Warriors will face their first true test of the season as superstar forward Kevin Durant injured his left knee in Tuesday night’s loss to the Washington Wizards. Despite initial reports saying Durant could miss the entire season, MRI results show he could return before the regular season ends. …
Read More »Injury Woes: Local College & High School Stars Out Indefinitely
Gainesville the Rock high school star Joel Embiid and Florida Gator star Joakim Noah are both ruled out indefinitely for the remainder of the 2017 NBA season. The Sixers switched Embiid’s status from day-to-day to out indefinitely Monday. This news comes three days after they shut down 2016 No. 1 pick …
Read More »RECAP: Heat Fire Hosed by Dallas
Last night the Dallas Mavericks handed the Miami Heat their third loss in 19 games. Traveling from American Airlines Arena, and into American Airlines Center, Miami fell on the road 96 – 89. With the passing of the All Star break, each game is critical to the team’s success due to playoff …
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 »Magic’s Harsh Season Continues After All-Star Break
After eight days of rest due to the All-Star festivities, the Orlando Magic could not get a home win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers’ dynamic duo of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum leaded their team with 33 and 22 points respectively in a 112-103 victory at Amway Center. …
Read More »Heat Stand Pat This NBA Transaction Season
This NBA trade and transaction season swept the nation, but did not reach the southeastern tip of Florida. In five weeks, the Miami Heat went from second to last in the East Standings to a 13-game winning streak. The NBA trade deadline ended last night and the Heat decided to …
Read More »NBA Trade Deadline Recap
The NBA trade deadline had fans biting their nails hoping that their favorite players didn’t get traded, but more importantly hoping that their teams receive more talented faces. After a wild ride, the NBA trade line has come to a close and has left us with some familiar faces in …
Read More »Corey Brewer Part of Move for Lou Williams to Rockets
Teams are scrambling to make moves before Thursday’s trade deadline, and former Florida Gators star Corey Brewer was caught in the middle of it. The Los Angeles Lakers announced a trade with the Houston Rockets that would send veteran guard Lou Williams to the Rockets in exchange for Brewer and an …
Read More »Magic Johnson Ready To Rebuild Winning Culture in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss was tired of losing. Stuck in one of the worst stretches in franchise history, Buss spared no expense, firing her brother and executive VP Jim Buss as well as GM Mitch Kupchak on Tuesday. It paved the way for former Laker great Magic Johnson to …
Read More »Terrence Ross Takes the Court with Magic
Terrence Ross has finally taken the court with the Orlando Magic. After being traded from Toronto, Ross has had to wait until after the NBA All-Star break to participate in any activities with his new team. Ross for Ibaka The Orlando Magic acquired Terrence Ross through a trade with the Toronto …
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