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2017 NBA Draft: Jimmy Butler traded to Minnesota
The 2017 NBA Draft had very little in terms of surprises. Most of the players selected in the first round were withing arm’s reach of their projected positions. Washington’s Markelle Fultz was picked by Philadelphia 76ers first overall. The Sixers acquired the first pick from the Boston Celtics via a trade. The Los Angeles Lakers…
Read More2017 NBA Draft: Kristaps Porzingis headlines trade rumors
It is the eve of the 2017 NBA Draft and one of the biggest newsmakers is Phil Jackson and his attempts to snag a Top-4 pick in the draft for the New York Knicks. He reportedly dangled Latvian sensation, Kristaps Porzingis in trade talks. This comes as somewhat of a surprising move by the former…
Read MoreDwight Howard Traded to the Charlotte Hornets
Dwight Howard is on his way to the Charlotte Hornets (NBA). The former All-NBA center heads to the Hornets from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Miles Plumlee and Marco Bellinelli. Charollote also takes the 31st pick in this year’s draft while giving Atlanta the 41st pick. The 31-year-old big man played only one season…
Read More2017 NBA Draft: Boston trades No. 1 Pick to Philadelphia
The Boston Celtics have officially traded the No. 1 pick of 2017 NBA Draft to the Philadelphia 76ers. In exchange, the Celtics will receive the third pick of the draft and as well as a future first-round pick. The deal was made official on Monday (US time). The future first-round pick is for 2018 via…
Read MoreJerry West leaves Warriors to join LA Clippers
In what is expected to be a bustling off-season in the NBA, a big shoe has already dropped. It didn’t happen in a player locker room but in an organization’s head office. Jerry West, best known for being the model of the NBA’s iconic logo and one of the best NBA players ever, has left…
Read MoreCSKA 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 MoreGolden State Warriors take back NBA Championship
After losing in historical fashion a year ago, Golden State completed their resurgence back to an NBA Championship. The Larry O’Brien trophy returns to the Bay Area for the second time in three years. They won game five of the series versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, 129-120. Golden State Warriors 129 – Cleveland Cavaliers 120 The championship…
Read MoreJonathan Jeanne diagnosed with Marfan syndrome
Jonathan Jeanne, the French center who has been generating NBA Draft buzz this season, has been diagnosed with Marfan syndrome. The diagnosis has the potential to end his Basketball career. The center underwent an MRI at the NBA Draft Combine last month and received the results on Thursday. Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder, causing…
Read MoreGolden State takes Game Two to take commanding 2-0 lead
The Golden State Warriors do not lose at home. In fact, the last time a team came into Oracle Arena and beat Golden State was practically two months ago in the regular season. Dominance is becoming second nature for the Warriors. Their run continued in game two of the NBA Finals with a 132-113 victory…
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…
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