Color me stunned as hell. That seems to be the prevailing thought on the hire of Mike D’Antoni as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Many – including yours truly – thought that the job was former coach Phil… Read More ›
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The Lakers Are a Hot Mess
Before I tap dance on the Los Angeles Lakers, I have to issue a few disclaimers. First of all, as a lifelong New York Knicks fan, it is my birthright to not only despise the Lakers (and the Celtics), but… Read More ›
2012-2013 NBA Predictions
The 2012-2013 NBA season will kick off tomorrow night (WHOO-HOO!!!). This is a season of change in the NBA. There was some player movement for a lot of teams, from free agency to trades – namely a certain trade that… Read More ›
Not Feeling the James Harden Trade
The Oklahoma City Thunder traded James Harden to the Houston Rockers for guards Kevin Martin and Jeremy Lamb, two first-round picks and a second-round pick. While it appears the Thunder made off with a heist for Harden, I did not… Read More ›
David Stern Leaves a Mixed Legacy
NBA Commissioner David Stern announced that he will be retiring after leading the NBA for 30 years. He will step down during the 2013-2014 season. The league will be in the hands of deputy commish Adam Silver. I must say… Read More ›
2012 NBA Preview: Western Conference
Southwest Division San Antonio Spurs* Memphis Grizzlies* New Orleans Hornets* Dallas Mavericks* Houston Rockets Analysis: The Spurs are still the class of the division, though the Grizzlies are closing in quickly. Memphis is really a younger, more athletic version of… Read More ›
2012 NBA Preview: Eastern Conference
Atlantic Division Boston Celtics* New York Knicks* Brooklyn Nets* Philadelphia 76ers* Toronto Raptors Analysis: This division will easily be the most competitive in the Eastern Conference. Hell I could easily see four playoff teams coming out of this division. I… Read More ›