Things are quite interesting in New York. Players are arguing. Carmelo Anthony wants to fight Tim Hardaway, Jr. Hardaway wants to fight Anthony. Everyone wants to fight Anthony. No one (seemingly) respects head coach Derek Fisher. The players want to… Read More ›
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2014-2015 NBA Season Preview: Eastern Conference
The 2014-2015 NBA season is almost here! Lots of storylines are abound this season. Will LeBron James’ return to Cleveland be a successful homecoming? Will Derrick Rose stay healthy this season? Ditto for Dwyane Wade? Will the Oklahoma City Thunder… Read More ›
Not Feeling the Granger Trade from the Pacers
When I first heard the news that the Indiana Pacers traded Danny Granger to the tanking Philadelphia 76ers for Evan Turner and some other scrub, I liked the trade for the Pacers. After all, they were getting a young up-and-comer… Read More ›
D’Antoni Hire Means Lakers Brass Anti-Phil Jackson (and Perhaps Kobe)
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›