Coming off the franchise’s first ever appearance in the Western Conference Finals, the Memphis Grizzlies aren’t in store for any drastic moves this off-season (outside of letting go of their head coach.) The Grizz do have some minor moves they need to make though if they want remain among the best in the West. … [Read more...] about Memphis Grizzlies unlikely to make any drastic moves this off-season
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New York Knicks still looking for pieces to become title contenders
The New York Knicks are close but still not among the true title contenders in the NBA. They are still a few pieces away from catching up to teams like the Heat, Thunder, and Spurs. Can they make the necessary moves this off-season to catch up to the elite? … [Read more...] about New York Knicks still looking for pieces to become title contenders
Fox Sports Pistons Analyst Mateen Cleaves talks NBA Draft (Exclusive)
Mateen Cleaves, a first round NBA draft pick is presently a sports commentator for CBS Sports Network's "Inside College Basketball" and Fox Sports "Detroit’s Pistons Live.” Additionally, the former Pistons lottery pick hosts SiriusXM Radio's sports talk shows "College Sports Today" and "NBA Off the Dribble." Inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2013, Mateen Cleaves … [Read more...] about Fox Sports Pistons Analyst Mateen Cleaves talks NBA Draft (Exclusive)
Doc Rivers trade first domino for Los Angeles Clippers off-season?
The first trade of the NBA off-season... the Los Angeles Clippers acquire Doc Rivers from the Boston Celtics for a future first round pick. No, this headline was not written twenty-five years ago, the strange occurrence of a team trading for a head coach just happened. With Doc aboard, the next step for the Clips is re-signing Chris Paul to ensure they remain among the best … [Read more...] about Doc Rivers trade first domino for Los Angeles Clippers off-season?
Brooklyn Nets must improve depth this NBA off-season
Even with the Brooklyn Nets being the NBA’s most improved team this past season, there has already been some major moves made by the team since they were bounced from the first round of the playoffs. Head coach P.J. Carlesimo was not retained this off-season and the franchise instead will turn to the recently retired, former Net Jason Kidd to take over. Jay-z also had to sell … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Nets must improve depth this NBA off-season
Scottie Pippen arrested for felonious assault
It's a sad state of affairs in the mainstream media when TMZ does a lot of the major reporting of sports news. First off, too much of the sports MSM does nothing except copy and paste team press releases or "report" about awards/award watch lists that no one outside of coaches and players care about. Or that just do puff pieces about teams and players performing community … [Read more...] about Scottie Pippen arrested for felonious assault
Chicago Bulls shopping Luol Deng to Wizards for #3 overall pick
What is Chicago Bulls three Luol Deng worth on the NBA open market? Is he worth a 3 exactly? The Washington Wizards are reportedly interested in dealing the third overall pick in this year's NBA Draft to the Bulls for Luol Deng. This is an extremely weak NBA Draft class. The talent level of prospects is quite thin. However, that doesn't mean the NBA Draft will automatically … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls shopping Luol Deng to Wizards for #3 overall pick
How the Golden State Warriors can build off breakout season
Behind budding superstar Stephen Curry and the leadership of head coach Mark Jackson, the Golden State Warriors were one of the most improved teams in the NBA. With a solid young nucleus in place, the team doesn’t need to make any drastic moves this off-season. … [Read more...] about How the Golden State Warriors can build off breakout season
Do the Houston Rockets have a realistic chance at landing Dwight Howard?
Plenty of speculation has already been flying around about the Houston Rockets being one of the possible destinations this off-season for free agent Dwight Howard. While GM Daryl Morey should absolutely be aggressive in pursuing Howard this summer, he also needs to be realistic about how to upgrade the Rocket roster. … [Read more...] about Do the Houston Rockets have a realistic chance at landing Dwight Howard?
Lebron James just inspires conspiracy theorists, and hate
The choice: game six of the 2002 Western Conference Finals between the Sacramento Kings and L.A. Lakers or this game tonight, game six of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs; which is the bigger conspiracy theory contest? Discuss... Now, I'm not taking a side either way. I'll let the "NBA is fixed" people make their case, but I'm not going to agree or … [Read more...] about Lebron James just inspires conspiracy theorists, and hate