Posts by CJ Clarkson
CSKA Moscow ups ante to keep Milos Teodosic
The “Arms Race” is on! A quiet “Cold War” has begun between NBA clubs and CSKA Moscow in order to land/keep Serbian superstar, Milos Teodosic. Several NBA teams have expressed serious interest in luring the 30-year-old guard to the NBA this 2017-18. Some of which include the Miami Heat and the Brooklyn Nets. Teodosic has…
Read MoreValencia advances to face Real Madrid in ACB final
The stage is set for what should be an exciting Spanish ACB final. Valencia Basket defeated Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz in Game 4 85-77, and advance to the Liga Endesa finals where they will play against the waiting Real Madrid. Both clubs will lock horns on June 9th for Game 1 of the Championship deciding series…
Read MoreWarriors take Game 1 of NBA Finals
In a battle of contrasting styles of offense versus defense, Game 1 of the NBA finals went to the Golden State Warriors as their offense overwhelmed the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Warriors’ X-factor, Kevin Durant, came through when they needed him the most. The Cavs could not contain the forward and he found ways to score…
Read MoreBulgarian NBL: Lukoil Academic three-peats as Champs
Lukoil Academic Sofia has claimed its third straight Bulgarian NBL championship after defeating BC Beroe in Game 4 of the finals series, 76-83. This is the 14th league title for the organization. They have been dominating domestic Bulgarian hoops since 2003, only failing to win the championship in 2014. From recent results, it appears that…
Read MoreWinds of Change coming to Barcelona
It has multiple decades now since Spanish powerhouse, FC Barcelona Lassa has been eliminated from the Spanish ACB playoffs in the quarter-finals stage. On May 27th Valencia Basket did just that and down the blue and reds 67-64 to advance to the semifinals. FC Barcelona once dominated the Spanish League but have not won a…
Read MoreTochigi Brex claim 1st Japanese B League title
The Link Tochigi Brex downed the Toshiba Brave Thunders Kanagawa 79-85 in the final game to be crowned the inaugural Japanese B League champions this 2017. The Brex were the reigning Japanese NBL champions from 2016. Japanese basketball reorganized their structure this season into three main divisions; the B League, B League D2, and B…
Read MoreTurkish BSL: Anadolu Efes books ticket to semis
The Turkish BSL playoffs are in full swing and the fourth and final team punched its ticket to the semifinals. Anadolu Efes Istanbul knocked off Galatasaray Odeabank Istanbul in Game 3 of their series, 87-76. Anadolu Efes now advances and are set to face Besiktas in their next playoff matchup. Both teams finished strong in…
Read MoreNBA Playoffs: Cavaliers win Eastern championship
They did it! The defending champions, Cleveland Cavaliers have claimed another Eastern conference championship in the NBA Playoffs after eliminating the Boston Celtics, 4-1. The stage is now set. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors are going to write the third chapter in their championship rivalry. The Warriors will host the Cavaliers in Game…
Read MoreMore than 60 players keep name in 2017 NBA Draft
In what experts have been expecting to be a talented class, more than 60 out of 137 players have decided to keep their name in the 2017 NBA Draft. This comes on the eve of the NBA deadline for players to withdraw and keep their college eligibility. The 2017 NBA Draft will be held in…
Read MoreNBA Playoffs: Irving leads Cavaliers to 3-1 series lead
After a brief stumble in Game 3, the Cleveland Cavaliers are back on track in the NBA Playoffs and handily dealt with Boston Celtics in Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern conference championship series. Both teams head to Boston to play Game 5, where the Cavs hope to close out the…
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