Team USA men's basketball has just announced their roster for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics and it is pretty much what you expected. With Lebron James focusing on plugging Space Jam instead, the USA will be led by Kevin Durant instead. Without a doubt, the odds are with the red, white and blue to continue their dominance in this competition. America will be heavy … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant, Devin Booker to Lead Team USA at Tokyo Olympics
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks Have True NBA Title Bonafides
After a disappointing end to last season, the Milwaukee Bucks have now redeemed themselves by reaching the Eastern Conference Finals. Defeating the incredibly strong Brooklyn Nets will surely give them the confidence required to now go all the way. At the heart of their run has been the colossal presence of Giannis Antetokounmpo, but this time the rest of his team truly … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks Have True NBA Title Bonafides
Fitness of Joel Embiid Will Decide 76ers-Hawks Series
The Philadelphia 76ers are poised to do things that they haven't done in two decades, but they won't realize their full potential unless Joel Embiid is 100% fit. Playing through a minor meniscus problem in his knee, Embiid averaged 35.3 points and 10.3 rebounds per game in the first three games of the series. But last night, in which the adverse effects of his knee injury … [Read more...] about Fitness of Joel Embiid Will Decide 76ers-Hawks Series
Brooklyn Nets are a Wounded Animal, Time For Milwaukee Bucks to Pounce
It is amazing what one major injury can do to an entire team. Given how strong the Brooklyn Nets have looked most of this season, it is quite surprising to see them with a real chance of being eliminated now. Despite a squad that is more star-studded than a gamer’s dream, it is actually the Milwaukee Bucks who are currently in the driver's seat. The series stands at two … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Nets are a Wounded Animal, Time For Milwaukee Bucks to Pounce
Chris Paul: Suns ‘Point God’ on Quest for Elusive Championship Ring
One of the most interesting storylines to come out of the NBA this season has been the Phoenix Suns. After they signed Chris Paul in the off-season, they were expected to improve, but not to the extent that they have. They are now on the brink of reaching their first Western Conference Finals since the 2009/10 season. At the heart of this run is one man, who’s on a mission … [Read more...] about Chris Paul: Suns ‘Point God’ on Quest for Elusive Championship Ring
If Luka Doncic Slows, L.A. Clippers Should Beat Dallas Mavericks
This is a question that cropped up last season during the playoffs, and here we are once again. For a team that has the combined talents of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers should be playing much much better. So, why are they still not playing at a high level consistently? Simply put, they have no answer for the dazzling array of skills, shots and … [Read more...] about If Luka Doncic Slows, L.A. Clippers Should Beat Dallas Mavericks
Don Nelson is the Most Extreme of Sports Cannabis Guys
In February of 2019, ahead of a Golden State Warriors regular season game at home, legendary former coach Don Nelson was asked what he's been doing since he retired from coaching. "I've been smoking some pot," Nelson said, eliciting a ton of laughter from the room of reporters. "But I never smoked when I played or coached, so it's new to me." It's been just over a decade … [Read more...] about Don Nelson is the Most Extreme of Sports Cannabis Guys
Los Angeles Lakers Still Struggling to Find Consistency in NBA Playoffs
There is a tendency in all sports to be a bit hasty in coming to conclusions. That was the case when the Los Angeles Lakers lost their first game to the Phoenix Suns in the 2021 NBA playoffs. Powered by strong performances from LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers got an important victory in the second game to level the series. But as we head into game three of this … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Lakers Still Struggling to Find Consistency in NBA Playoffs
Brad Stevens, Celtics Have Massive Challenge in Front of Them
"Shipping Up to Boston?" Actually, no, it's more like "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" as the #7 seed Celtics will take on the Nets in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Boston Celtics secured the No. 7 seed and berth into the real tournament with a 118-100 play-in game victory over the Washington Wizards last night. However, with no Jaylen Brown, the Celts are largely … [Read more...] about Brad Stevens, Celtics Have Massive Challenge in Front of Them
Philadelphia 76ers Process Could Reach Completion in Postseason
The NBA is notorious for having teams that overtly engage in obvious tanking, and perhaps no franchise embodied that narrative quite like the Philadelphia 76ers. "Trust the process" we were told, and eventually all those years in the dregs, where the team was intentionally throwing games away in the cause of adding draft lottery balls to stockpile better draft picks paid … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 76ers Process Could Reach Completion in Postseason