It's a tradition we've all come to know and love- the NBA on Christmas Day. The NFL has Thanksgiving. College basketball has St. Patrick's Day. College Football has New Year's Day, and they're trying to claim New Year's Eve as their own, but it's going over like a lead balloon thus far. Boxing Day (December 26th) belongs to The English Premier League while Yuletide is one with … [Read more...] about NBA on Christmas Day: a Long, Storied Tradition
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Denver Nuggets Enter the Jimmy Butler Sweepstakes
Jimmy Butler may be 35, but he can still help define the direction of a NBA franchise. The trade deadline isn't until Feb 6, but speculation continues to swirl around Jimmy G. Buckets. The Marquette product was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 2011, and the Windy City is where he developed into an All-Star and All-NBA Defensive Team level player. However, on draft night, 2017, … [Read more...] about Denver Nuggets Enter the Jimmy Butler Sweepstakes
The Rise of 3-Point Shooting: How It’s Changing the NBA’s Landscape
The NBA is evolving, and 3-point shooting is in the middle. They don't shoot at the rim anymore; they shoot at what is more than the rim. This strategy is rewriting records, redefining roles, and delivering explosive and high-scoring games. Starting as a small specialty and evolving into a deadly weapon, the 3-point line makes basketball more exciting and innovative. … [Read more...] about The Rise of 3-Point Shooting: How It’s Changing the NBA’s Landscape
Terrence Shannon Jr Scores First NBA Points on Illini Night
Thursday night brought a very special moment, during a National Basketball Association game, for Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball fans everywhere. Terrence Shannon Jr., currently a rookie with the Minnesota Timberwolves, scored his first NBA points in his hometown of Chicago, and he did it on Illini Night. Yes, the Chicago Bulls, who have Illinois legend Ayo Dosunmu … [Read more...] about Terrence Shannon Jr Scores First NBA Points on Illini Night
Pete Carroll, Charles Barkley, Mark Cuban Called Out Trump’s Ugliness
As it's just hours until 2024 Election Day, we now republish some of our more scathing past posts on Donald J. Trump. Here is one about Pete Carroll, Mark Cuban and Charles Barkley from November 2016. Friday night Donald Trump held a campaign rally for an election that he already won 10 months ago. … [Read more...] about Pete Carroll, Charles Barkley, Mark Cuban Called Out Trump’s Ugliness
Gregg Popovich the G.O.A.T. Among Trump Critics in Sports
As it's just hours until 2024 Election Day, we now republish some of our more scathing past posts on Donald J. Trump. Here is one about San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich from January 2017. Also, as reports of Popovich having serious health issues emerged, we just want to say get well soon, Pop. Pulling for you! Popovich absolutely lambasted Donald Trump. Pop eviscerated … [Read more...] about Gregg Popovich the G.O.A.T. Among Trump Critics in Sports
Popovich, Kerr, Van Gundy are Strong Voices for Social Justice
As it's just hours until 2024 Election Day, we now republish some of our more scathing past posts on Donald J. Trump. Here is one about Steve Kerr, Stan Van Gundy and Gregg Popovich from November 2016. In the wee hours of Wednesday morning we learned that the first black President in U.S. history will now give way to a new one who is endorsed by the Ku Klux Klan. Barack … [Read more...] about Popovich, Kerr, Van Gundy are Strong Voices for Social Justice
LeBron James Says Women’s Rights Primary Criteria for Harris Endorsement
LeBron James, one of two flag-bearers for the United States Olympic Team in Paris this past summer, endorsed Kamala Harris for President on Thursday. Last night, he answered a reporter's question as to what the primary criteria was in making his decision. “Having a daughter, wife, mother, what VP believes in when it comes to women’s rights, I feel like that endorsement is … [Read more...] about LeBron James Says Women’s Rights Primary Criteria for Harris Endorsement
Stan Van Gundy Saw the MAGA Movement for What it is
As it's just hours until 2024 Election Day, we now republish some of our more scathing past posts on Donald J. Trump. Here is one about Steve Kerr, Stan Van Gundy and Gregg Popovich from November 2016. There was a time, not very long ago, when the Bulls' biggest and fiercest rival was the Detroit Pistons. The rivalry still lives on to some extent today, just on much a … [Read more...] about Stan Van Gundy Saw the MAGA Movement for What it is
New York Liberty: First WNBA Team to Partner with CBD Company Wins Title
In February, the New York Liberty became the first WNBA franchise to partner with a CBD company. Their NBA counterpart, the Brooklyn Nets, earned the same distinction for their respective league. Last night, the New York Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals, to earn the franchise's first title. Maybe the Nets, who open the season tomorrow night at the … [Read more...] about New York Liberty: First WNBA Team to Partner with CBD Company Wins Title