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Lakers vs Warriors Playoffs Play-In a Banner Matchup on Paper

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In this season of working off a delayed schedule, the NBA has decided to tinker with the postseason format and it's resulted in a match-up that's mouth watering, at least on paper. Tonight will see in the Los Angeles Lakers host the Golden State Warriors in a NBA Playoffs play-in game. This National Basketball Association version of the First Four (so we can call this "May … [Read more...] about Lakers vs Warriors Playoffs Play-In a Banner Matchup on Paper

Detroit Pistons Extend Dwane Casey, Despite Lack of Progress Under His Watch

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The Detroit Pistons announced yesterday that head coach Dwane Casey signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2023-24. While Casey was named the 2018 Coach of the Year by the National Basketball Coaches Association (NBCA), the 64-year-old has yet to win a playoff game in Detroit. Thus far, the high water mark for the Casey era Pistons has been his … [Read more...] about Detroit Pistons Extend Dwane Casey, Despite Lack of Progress Under His Watch

NBA Draft to Have Less Kentucky Wildcats Presence than Usual

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Typically, the NBA Draft is a commencement ceremony for Big Blue Nation, but this year's edition will not be Kentucky Wildcats heavy. On opening night of the 2019-20 season, the University of Kentucky led the nation with 29 former players present on NBA rosters. That same day, the University sent out a press release stating that players coached by John Calipari in Lexington … [Read more...] about NBA Draft to Have Less Kentucky Wildcats Presence than Usual

New York Knicks Worth $5 Billion, 3rd Most Valuable Sports Franchise

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One of the main storylines this NBA season has been the revival of the New York Knicks. For the first time since 2013, the Knickerbockers will be heading to the National Basketball Association's postseason. Nothing is officially sewn up yet, but currently they project as the 4th seed, which would be the final homecourt advantage slot. With the expanded playoff format this … [Read more...] about New York Knicks Worth $5 Billion, 3rd Most Valuable Sports Franchise

Seven Best NBA Teams of All-Time 

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With more than 70 years of history, NBA fans have certainly seen several teams enchant the world with their incredible plays and sensational victories. However,  how would we determine the seven best teams in the history of this competition?  Despite it being such a difficult task, we asked the help of basketball expert Evelyn Balyton to select these 7 teams. Let's take a … [Read more...] about Seven Best NBA Teams of All-Time 

Prep School that Produced Isiah Thomas, Evan Turner Set to Close

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St. Joseph (Westchester, IL) is one of the most iconic high school boy's basketball programs in not just the state, but the country, but it will soon be no more. When this academic year comes to an end, so will the school. Some of the many legendary names that were once St. Joseph Chargers include: Olympic Dream Teamer Isiah Thomas (considered the greatest Detroit Piston … [Read more...] about Prep School that Produced Isiah Thomas, Evan Turner Set to Close

Three Pro Athletes That Had Horrible Gambling Addictions

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Here, we take a look at three professional, very successful athletes who have struggled for some time with gambling addictions. Unfortunately, gambling addiction is not uncommon among professional athletes. While many athletes enjoy such activities from time to time, this hobby may turn into an issue before it becomes a full-blown gambling addiction. This leads to other issues … [Read more...] about Three Pro Athletes That Had Horrible Gambling Addictions

Michigan vs Florida State Will Feature Plenty of Future NBA Talent

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When top seeded Michigan takes on fourth seeded Florida State on Sunday, it will be a match-up that has a NBA "fun fact." Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton once coached his counterpart in this one, Juwan Howard, for 54 games when they were with the Washington Wizards together during the 2000-01 NBA season. Yes, that was during the very forgettable, and somewhat … [Read more...] about Michigan vs Florida State Will Feature Plenty of Future NBA Talent

What Are the Most Common Injuries in Basketball?

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Basketball is a well-known contact sport and there is no mandatory padding. As players get into position, the subtle collisions and bumps that happen can allow for injuries that affect just about every part of the body. This means that almost all bones, muscles, ligaments, and joints are at risk for injuries, just like with most other contact sports. … [Read more...] about What Are the Most Common Injuries in Basketball?