Get used to pronouncing the names “Giannis Antetokounmpo” and “Kristaps Porzingis” as the two international unicorns have made a significant jump from rising stars last season to legitimate NBA superstars this season. The two’s names aren’t just coming into their […]
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Kristaps Porzingis reminds us why he’s such a special player at NBA Africa Game
Many people love comparing Kristaps Porzingis to Dirk Nowitzki, and there are definite similarities, but considering KP’s athleticism, handles and quick release makes him much more modern and sleek version, so contemporary and smooth that the comparison should be with […]
What to expect for the NBA 2017-18 season (psst.. it’s Golden State vs. Cleveland)
Golden State Warriors fans were giddy with the way the 2016-17 NBA season went, as their team took home their second NBA crown in three seasons. It wasn’t totally unexpected that the Dubs brought home the championship the Bay Area. […]
Russell Westbrook’s NBA career highs in points, triple doubles, assists and more
It may seem like it was a decade ago now, but it was just 2015-16 when Oklahoma City had both Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. . The dynamic duo led the Thunder to the NBA Finals in 2012 and the Western […]
Odds heavily favor a Warriors-Cavs finals matchup for third consecutive year
Despite History, Odds Still Heavily Favor a Warriors meeting the Cavaliers in the finals again The Boston Celtics (17) and Los Angeles Lakers (16) have combined for 33 NBA titles. It just didn’t seem like those two franchises were in the […]
10 player storylines to watch during the 2016-17 NBA playoffs
Yes, we’re still in All-Star Weekend, but we can’t help but look past the festivities into the second half of the season and beyond. The highs, lows, and drama of this NBA season will make for an exciting playoffs in […]
What’s the NBA record for the most players from one team in an All-Star Game?
Let’s just get this out of the way: there has never been an all-star team that featured five players from one single team, but there have been several times when four players from one team were represented in the mid-season […]
Russell Westbrook is first player to average triple-double since Oscar Robertson
It’s barely a quarter into the season and Russell Westbrook has quickly become talk of the 2016-17 so far. It’s for the same reason he was one of the biggest topics of discussions last season — he’s accumulating triple-doubles at […]
NBA Predictions: Who’ll win the 2016-17 NBA title and postseason honors?
The 2016-17 NBA season is a few weeks old and the storylines provide for one of the more interesting seasons in the last decade. A lot of the stories signal a changing of the guard. With Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett […]
With unrealistic expectations, expect Golden State to be a relative disappointment in 2016-17
The NBA 2015-16 season may well go down in the record books as the most comfortable season for the Golden State Warriors since records began. They won their conference by 6 games and their Division by an impressive 20 games. […]
Sorry, the 2016 USA Men’s Olympic Basketball Team isn’t invincible
I’ve been scratching my head at some of the headlines about how great the 2016 USA Men’s Olympic Basketball Team is. Going by some of the article titles I have seen, you would think this is the 1992 Dream Team […]
It’s just the beginning for Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors and NBA Titles
The 2015/16 campaign was a memorable year for the Golden State Warriors. While they managed to surpass the Chicago Bulls’ regular season record of 72 victories in a single campaign, the Warriors fell just short in the NBA Championship series […]
How Russell Westbrook legacy will benefit from Kevin Durant’s departure
“Russell Westbrook” (CC BY 2.0) by EDrost88 The world stopped on July 4th 2016 but it wasn’t for Independence Day. It was for Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 27-year-old made the shock announcement that, after nine years with the Seattle […]
How Big Moves Have Impacted Odds to Win the 2017 NBA Championship
How Big Moves Have Impacted Odds to Win the 2017 NBA Championship There have been a lot of landscape shifts over the past month in the Association. Free agent signings, trades, huge draft picks and even retirements have all been part […]
Golden State is the destination for Kevin Durant
The story of the summer in the NBA has finally come to a conclusion following the news that Kevin Durant will join the Golden State Warriors next season. The former MVP and seven-time All Star broke Oklahoma City Thunder hearts by […]
The 13 teams that have come back from 3-1 deficits in NBA Playoffs? (updated)
With the Golden State Warriors epic 108-101 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in game six of the Western Conference Finals during the 2016 NBA Playoffs, the internet is writing off and meme-ifying Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook’s chances in game […]
The 8 NBA players in the 50-40-90 Club / 180 Shooting Club
When a NBA player finishes a season shooting 50% from the field, 40% from three and 90% from the free throw line (and they have enough shots to qualify for each), they join an elite group of shooters. The “50-40-90 […]
The full list of ESPN’s 100 greatest NBA players of all-time #NBArank
ESPN has been counting down the 100 best NBA players of all-time. You might have seen the articles being passed around over the last several weeks. If not, you surely must have caught the response when John Stockton (#19) and […]
Post-Up Drills With Monty Williams Epitomize Team USA Culture
MENDENHALL CENTER, LAS VEGAS, NV – Day Two of USA Basketball’s Men’s National Team minicamp featured 29 of the 34 invitees suited up in reversible blue and white jerseys for more of head coach Mike Krzyzewski’s structured drill sessions, led […]
Oklahoma City Thunder match Trailblazers Enes Kanter offer sheet
Enes Kanter was a rarity on the free agent market summer. Big guy with offensive skills in the low post and on the perimeter and is still in his early 20s. The only problem with Kanter is that he’s not […]



















