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2011 NBA Preview: Is the Boston Celtics’ Reign Over?
August 26th, 2011
On the day Celtics' GM Danny Ainge engineered the deal that brought the Celtics Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, many predicted another dynasty was looming for the NBA’s most storied franchise. Four years later, the Celtics have netted four playoff appearances, two NBA finals appearances and one title. The Celtics ...
Carmelo Anthony To New York: Knicks Can’t Afford To Think Twice About a Deal
February 11th, 2011
With the trade deadline quickly approaching, the New York Knicks find themselves one game over .500, holding the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference, living and dying with every three pointer they take, and occupying the back page of every newspaper in town.
Over the past few nights, the fans at ...
Who’s Number Two: Who Will Challenge The Los Angeles Lakers in The West
November 28th, 2010
It seems like a foregone conclusion that the Los Angeles Lakers clinched the western conference before the season even started, and while that sounds like an overstatement, there’s little chance the Lakers aren’t representing the west in the NBA finals come June. While the Lakers coming out of the west may seem like an undisputed ...
NBA Trade Possibilities: Where the Denver Nuggets Should Send Carmelo Anthony
October 30th, 2010
After the summer of LeBron James, we thought we were done speculating endlessly over player’s futures. However, one big fish remains: Carmelo Anthony.
It’s no secret that Carmelo Anthony wants out of Denver, and whether he plays out his contract or not, Anthony’s days wearing a Nuggets uniform are numbered. Regarding ...
It’s Time for Allen Iverson To Retire
September 2nd, 2010
Lately, I’ve been reading articles around the web suggesting that Allen Iverson should join this team or that team, as some suggest he should go back to the Sixers, or star for the Knicks, or come off the bench for the Celtics or Lakers. And while all those scenarios could ...
FIBA World Championships: With Roster Set, Can USA Win It All?
August 26th, 2010
The FIBA World Championship starts in mere days, and while team USA comes into the tournament as a perennial favorite, it’s far from a sure thing.
There’s a huge monkey on team USA’s back considering it hasn't won the tournament since 1994, back when the likes of Reggie Miller, Dominique Wilkins, ...
The Truths and Myths to Scottie Pippen
August 14th, 2010
Scottie Pippen was inducted to the basketball hall of fame alongside others such as Karl Malone, the 1992 dream team, and Dennis Johnson.Pippen was a central piece to the Bulls' six titles, and in his prime, Pippen was among the best forwards in the game. Pippen was the other half ...
Why the Knicks Hiring Isiah Thomas as a Consultant Is Not a Bad Move
August 6th, 2010
Isiah Thomas is back working for the team that fired him two years ago. It was announced that the Knicks would bring back Isiah Thomas in a much more limited role as a consultant.
Thomas’ top priority will still be coaching and recruiting the FIU Panthers.
Many blame the Knicks failures this ...
Breaking Down the Partial NBA Schedule
August 4th, 2010
We are still in early August but it’s never too early to start talking about the NBA schedule, considering we are coming off what was the biggest offseason in NBA history.
The NBA offseason was filled with change, whether it’s LeBron James in his hour special deciding to “take his ...
Are The Oklahoma City Thunder Ready To Contend for a NBA Championship ?
August 2nd, 2010
In my last article I stated that the Oklahoma City Thunder were hands down the NBA’s best young and upcoming team.
There’s no reason they’re not, they have Kevin Durant who could the new face of the league, they have a great young supporting cast around Durant, a coach in Scott ...