When the Boston Celtics traded Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce last year on draft night, it was a sign that the team was moving in a new direction. Struggles were expected especially since Rajon Rondo’s return was uncertain. First year head coach, Brad Stevens had his hands full and lacked the talent to make Boston any sort of threat in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics now … [Read more...] about Should the Boston Celtics trade Rajon Rondo this off-season?
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Donald Sterling gets $2.2 Billion rise in total net worth. CONSPIRACY!
So Donald Sterling sees his net worth increase by $2.2 BILLION when all the dust has settled on the sale of the L.A. Clippers. Maybe V. Stiviano and Donald Sterling are a real life Max Bialystock and Leo Bmoom from Mel Brooks' "The Producers." Just try to be as distasteful and offensive as possible, and you'll find a back-door way to making way more money … [Read more...] about Donald Sterling gets $2.2 Billion rise in total net worth. CONSPIRACY!
Frank Vogel: “Lebron, Heat the Michael Jordan, Bulls of our era”
Indiana Pacers Coach Frank Vogel, or mini Tom Thibodeau as he's often called had very high praise for Lebron James and the Miami Heat. Here's a tweet of his quote from Larry Hawley Fox 59 Indianapolis: … [Read more...] about Frank Vogel: “Lebron, Heat the Michael Jordan, Bulls of our era”
Five reasons the L.A. Clippers, like Washington, need a name change now
The L.A. Clippers may have the most uninteresting and unoriginal logo in all of professional sports. They certainly have the most unoriginal color scheme. The L.A. Clippers are literally red, white and blue like the American flag. Like many other sports franchises, it's an obvious pandering to your patriotism through their brand. Only the Clippers are actually the shame, not … [Read more...] about Five reasons the L.A. Clippers, like Washington, need a name change now
How Twitter is indirectly driving up Sports franchise valuations
The Milwaukee Bucks and L.A. Clippers both sold for an OBSCENE amount of money. This despite both franchises being a complete joke within the NBA. The Bucks and Clippers are synonymous with losing, and being irrelevant most of the time. Yet, the Clips went for $2 billion, and the Bucks half a billion? Even though both teams are pretty awful brands when stacked up versus other … [Read more...] about How Twitter is indirectly driving up Sports franchise valuations
Game 5 only verifies that the Indiana Pacers have ZERO chance in the series
. Paul George had 37 points and six steals to help the Indiana Pacers erase a nine point halftime deficit, but did their win do anything more than delay the inevitable for 48 hours? … [Read more...] about Game 5 only verifies that the Indiana Pacers have ZERO chance in the series
Cleveland Cavaliers looking for a “re-do” this off-season
Dating back to last off-season, the Cleveland Cavaliers made some aggressive moves in the draft, free agency, and via trades in hopes of surrounding their young core with veteran role players. However, those moves didn’t pan out as management anticipated and the Cavs still finished sixteen games under five-hundred. As a result, they fired their general manager and head coach, … [Read more...] about Cleveland Cavaliers looking for a “re-do” this off-season
Top 3 Player Matchups of the Eastern Conference Finals
The Miami Heat have taken control over the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. In fact, LeBron James and Co. have had a much easier trip than initially expected up to now. As the series move on, it is interesting to examine the top three players’ matchups of this series. Let’s break down. … [Read more...] about Top 3 Player Matchups of the Eastern Conference Finals
New ownership faces uphill battle in making Milwaukee Bucks relevant this off-season
It is pretty amazing that even though the Philadelphia 76ers went on a 26-game losing streak, the Milwaukee Bucks still finished with the worst record in the NBA. That’s some mighty impressive tanking. With the franchise being sold for a cool $550 million, new ownership has their work cut out for them in trying to once again make Milwaukee a relevant NBA team. Having the second … [Read more...] about New ownership faces uphill battle in making Milwaukee Bucks relevant this off-season
Philadelphia 76ers re-building effort enters second off-season
The Philadelphia 76ers have taken rebuilding to a whole new level. They pretty much gave away Evan Turner and Spencer Hawes before the trade deadline and ultimately trotted out a D-League caliber team on the floor. As a result, the Sixers tied an NBA record by losing 26 straight games. With the abysmal season behind them, Philly will look to build around NBA Rookie of the … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 76ers re-building effort enters second off-season