When LaMarcus Aldridge abruptly retired yesterday due to a cardiac issue, he leaves the NBA as one of the most under-appreciated stars of his era. Read more…
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Citing an irregular heartbeat, LaMarcus Aldridge shocks NBA by retiring
Recently added Brooklyn Nets big man LaMarcus Aldridge announced his retirement from NBA basketball this morning, putting his health first. Read more…
It’s great to see Isaiah Thomas again, and hopefully other NBA veterans can follow
Being labeled an NBA journeyman has to be awkward. Read more…
Deadspin Wayback Machine: Norfolk State reps all HBCUs, CJ McCollum makes Duke fans cry
They say time heals all wounds but even after nine years, I know Duke and Missouri fans are still salty after becoming victims to some of the biggest upsets in tournament history on the same day. Read more…
Damian Lillard for MVP? It’s about Dame Time
There is no player in the NBA that I would want to build a franchise around more than Damian Lillard. Not only is he an elite talent on the court, with his signature #LogoLillard range and #DameTime late-game heroics, but he’s as loyal, hard-working, and passionate about the community as it gets. He’s everything you… […]
NBA should make ‘The Logo Lillard’ All-Star competition to see who ’bout that action by from deep
The NBA has no business having any form of an All-Star Weekend in the middle of a pandemic, but since it is going to go forward with it anyway, we might as well tweak it to have a little fun. Read more…
Recent stretch shows Carmelo Anthony could be Portland’s X-Factor as he climbs NBA all-time scoring ranks
Who doesn’t love nostalgia? Read more…
One of Those contenders should Exchange for Individual Key ingredient LaMarcus Aldridge
$24 million expected from the 2020-21 year, a 15 percent trade kicker, also one year removed by a stretch of seven All-Star looks around eight seasons. Even last… Read…
Rip City Growing: Robert Covington is Portland’s missing Bit
Portland, Oregon is a distinctive, unique, bizarre, ardent, tired corner of the nation. More famous for plaid shirts and craft beers compared to sport, that city has one solitary expert game team to adopt, to which they’ve profoundly enamored themselves. Read…