It’s play-in tournament time, and now that we know all the participants, let’s look at Day One, which will be the seven vs. eight seed in each conference. We have intriguing matchups here and two teams that weren’t expected to be dealing with the play-in when the season started back in October. Read more…
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The Cavs have again swept up the ashes left by LeBron’s departure, and built something impressive
They did it again, damn it. The Cleveland Cavaliers have somehow avoided the hellish purgatory typically levied against small-market teams in between superstar stints. The first time LeBron James left, after an initial seven-year stretch with Cleveland, it only took four seasons and four top-four Lottery picks in a… Read more…
Bulls currently thriving with Alex Caruso, and the Lakers could’ve brought their defensive stalwart back at a discount
The 2019-20 NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers were a much deeper team than just two stars, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Danny Green, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Rajon Rondo, and Alex Caruso were all key contributors on a team that finished the regular season 11th in offensive rating and third in defensive rating. Over… Read more…
Russell Westbrook went all ‘unwritten rules enforcer’ last night and that’s a shame
Ugh. Russell Westbrook has become a “guardian of the game” guy, and it couldn’t be more disappointing. Read more…
On a scale of 1-10, how goofy is Lakers’ new nickname: 360
Now that NBA media day is officially in the books, it’s time for training camps, which means the 2021-22 season is just around the corner. The Los Angeles Lakers had day two all to themselves and even treated us to plenty of photos and a few funny moments as well. Captain of the ship, LeBron […]
Kawhi Leonard is stealthy
One of the biggest storylines in recent memory around the NBA has been the Los Angeles Clippers’ lack of leadership on the court. Read more…
Rondo returns to Los Angeles through Salary Cap Magic
The Lakers are going to bring back Rajon Rondo, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski , the latest example of why the NBA’s salary cap is the only good salary cap in sports. Read more…
I have one question about this Clippers-Grizzlies deal: Why?
Even with the NFL ramping up and the regular season just around the corner, the NBA still finds a way to keep its brand in the news. Read more…
Hey Lakers, take a step back and rethink this Westbrook deal
I don’t know about this one, chief. Read more…
Spare me the clickbait: CP3’s Finals fate is a reminder that winning a championship is very freaking hard
No, not every great wins a championship. Read more…