It all seems just so surreal, and nearly impossible to believe, but we have to accept it- Kobe Bryant is dead the age of 41; perishing Sunday morning in a southern California helicopter clash. The retired NBA superstar, who was second all-time in scoring until just last night when he was surpassed by Lebron James, died, along with eight others (the pilot and seven other … [Read more...] about RIP Kobe Bryant; NBA Superstar and Lakers Legend Dies in Helicopter Crash
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Andrew Bogut Points Out Sex Problem at Tokyo Olympic Athletes Village
It's not a secret that the athletes’ villages at every Olympics games are a hot-bed of sexual activity. You have a lot of young people, from all over the world (and likely never to see one another again) in peak physical condition, having just completed a competition with the highest of stakes. It's the culmination of an event they've been training their whole lives (often … [Read more...] about Andrew Bogut Points Out Sex Problem at Tokyo Olympic Athletes Village
Only Hope for Chicago Bulls Rebuild is via Draft Says Corie Blount
From 1991-1998, the Chicago Bulls were the greatest sports dynasty that this city has ever seen. They "three-peated" twice, winning six NBA titles in all and forward Corie Blount was a part of it. Since the dynasty ended in 1998, the franchise has been a shell of its former self. In a league where just about anybody who is trying can make the playoffs, the Bulls have reached … [Read more...] about Only Hope for Chicago Bulls Rebuild is via Draft Says Corie Blount
DePaul Forward Paul Reed Has First Round NBA Draft Stock
DePaul is off to a 12-1 start, and junior forward Paul Reed is one of the leading reasons why. Averaging close to 16 points per game and shooting 56 percent from the field for the season, he's truly upped his game this season. His three years in Chicago have been productive as a whole too as he entered the season among the program's all time in field goal percentage and … [Read more...] about DePaul Forward Paul Reed Has First Round NBA Draft Stock
Jim Boylen Sacked on Christmas Eve? Will Bulls Continue Dark Tradition?
The idea of getting sacked on Christmas Eve is Dickensian to say the least, but the Chicago Bulls have already done it twice. It happened to Tim Floyd in 2001 and Scott Skiles in 2007. There was heavy speculation in 2009 that then coach Vinny Del Negro would be greeted with a "Merry Christmas- here's your pink slip!" but it didn't happen. For what it's worth, the Oakland … [Read more...] about Jim Boylen Sacked on Christmas Eve? Will Bulls Continue Dark Tradition?
Evaluating Early Favorites to Become the NBA Draft #1 Overall Pick
At this point of the season, winning actually lies in losing for many NBA teams. True victory comes from tanking, getting the most lottery balls for the draft, and hoping that they can nab the top selection come May and then take whichever prospect is considered the most franchise impactful comes that Thursday night in June. As it stands right now, the Golden State Warriors, … [Read more...] about Evaluating Early Favorites to Become the NBA Draft #1 Overall Pick
For the New York Knicks, Problems Go Well Above Coaching
The New York Knicks are a never-ending punchline. The names change, but the losing persists and the NBA franchise continues presenting themselves as fodder for comedians and late night talk show hosts. When you have a storied, high profile franchise, in the media capital of the world, it's inevitable. David Fizdale is the latest casualty in … [Read more...] about For the New York Knicks, Problems Go Well Above Coaching
Chicago Bulls Fans, Vote with Your Feet, Don’t Support this Disaster
At this point, the Chicago Bulls, as an organization, are really no different than a hedge fund. Both exist simply to make money for a small group of people who are already exceedingly wealthy. The Chicago Bulls are basically nothing more than a brand or marketing machine that also plays some, horribly bad, basketball on the side. This is not anything new, and it’s not … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Fans, Vote with Your Feet, Don’t Support this Disaster
Progressive NBA Needs to Finally Distance Itself from Charles Barkley
As Maya Angelou famously said: "When People Show You Who They Are, Believe Them." The National Basketball Association doesn't seem to understand this lesson when it comes to Charles Barkley however. Or they have learned, but don't really care. He's repeatedly shown himself to be a social dinosaur, but the NBA seems to be okay with it. That's strange given how it's most the … [Read more...] about Progressive NBA Needs to Finally Distance Itself from Charles Barkley
Detroit Pistons Embracing True Spirit of Thanksgiving on Monday
The Detroit Pistons aren't winning a whole lot on the court this season, as they're just 4-8 so far, but they are most certainly doing the right thing off of it. We're just under two weeks until Thanksgiving, quite possibly the most underrated holiday of the year, and on Monday the Pistons will be hosting an event that truly embraces the spirit of the holiday. It's not an … [Read more...] about Detroit Pistons Embracing True Spirit of Thanksgiving on Monday