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The Philadelphia 76ers Practice with a 4-Point Line—Which is Awesome

The Philadelphia 76ers Practice with a 4-Point Line—Which is Awesome

The NBA does not have a four-point line, nor does it appear to be on the relative verge of implementing one. The idea has been kicked around, but as of now, seems too extreme even for this era. What would a four-point line do to floor balance? Where would the league put it? Would teams [...]

April 23, 2018 admin Blogs 0

Andrew Bogut Signs to Play in Native Australia

Andrew Bogut Signs to Play in Native Australia

The former No. 1 pick of the 2005 NBA Draft and 13-year NBA veteran, Andrew Bogut is the greatest native Australian basketball player in NBA history and now he will return home to play in the country where he grew up. Bogut has signed a contract to join the Sydney Kings of the NBL… Bogut [...]

April 23, 2018 Anou Enright Ryan Bawek 0

Durant to Antetekounmpo: “Play For Yourself”

Durant to Antetekounmpo: “Play For Yourself”

Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo possess a lot of similarities as players and they may be the most freakishly gifted 6’11” or 7’0″ players the NBA has ever seen with their unique agility and ability to handle the ball and play like a guard at their size. Like every generational star in this era of [...]

April 23, 2018 Anou Enright Ryan Bawek 0

LeBron Has 100th 30-Point Playoff Game

LeBron Has 100th 30-Point Playoff Game

The Cleveland Cavaliers are fighting for their playoff lives against the pesky Indiana Pacers in Round 1. LeBron James is trying to lead his team to an 8th consecutive NBA Finals (4th with the Cavaliers) despite having the worst supporting cast that he has had since his first stint as a Cavalier. He had another [...]

April 23, 2018 Anou Enright Ryan Bawek 0

Marcus Smart Could Return for Game 6 of Celtics-Bucks Series

Marcus Smart Could Return for Game 6 of Celtics-Bucks Series

The Boston Celtics are in the midst of a dogfight in their 1st round series with the Milwaukee Bucks, tied 2-2 going into Game 5 in Boston. They are trying to advance despite their rash of injuries in the back court. One of those injured guards could be returning before the end of Round 1. [...]

April 23, 2018 Anou Enright Ryan Bawek 0

Terry Stotts Job in Jeopardy After 1st Round Sweep

Terry Stotts Job in Jeopardy After 1st Round Sweep

It is pretty crazy how a week can erase all of the goodwill built up during a 82 game season. After finishing at 49-33 and earning the No. 3 seed in the western conference, the Portland Trailblazers were riding high and it seemed like they could be a contender, fast forward 8 days into the [...]

April 23, 2018 Anou Enright Ryan Bawek 0

Hassan Whiteside Sounded a Little Upset with Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra After Loss to 76ers

Hassan Whiteside Sounded a Little Upset with Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra After Loss to 76ers

Hassan Whiteside is unhappy with his role on the Miami Heat yet again. Surprise, surprise. After complaining about his playing time just a few weeks ago, Whiteside lamented head coach Erik Spoelstra’s use of him at the offensive end following the Heat’s Game 3 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night, per the Associated [...]

April 20, 2018 admin Blogs 0

Former Cavaliers Coach David Blatt Believes He Has Unfinished in NBA

Former Cavaliers Coach David Blatt Believes He Has Unfinished in NBA

David Blatt wants another crack at coaching in the NBA. Fortunately for him, the New York Knicks have an opening and might maybe, just possibility, be willing to give him a shot. And it’s a shot he oh-so-desperately wants: Some people will immediately respond with the question of whether Blatt deserves another shot in the [...]

April 20, 2018 admin Blogs 0

Jabari Parker Unhappy with Limited Playing Time in Bucks Series vs Celtics

Jabari Parker Unhappy with Limited Playing Time in Bucks Series vs Celtics

Jabari Parker has logged just 25 minutes through the Milwaukee Bucks’ first two games against the Boston Celtics. And he’s not happy about it. Per WISN 12 News’ Stephen Watson: Parker isn’t necessarily wrong—most definitely not about that last part. He’s working his way back from a second ACL injury. He hasn’t participated in either [...]

April 20, 2018 admin Blogs 0

Curry Could Miss Beginning of Round 2

Curry Could Miss Beginning of Round 2

The Golden State Warriors have picked up where they left off last postseason, winning their first three games of their seven-game series against the Spurs with ease and seemingly coasting to the second round of the playoffs. Then enter former MVP Steph Curry back into the lineup right? Not so fast. According to a report [...]

April 20, 2018 Anou Enright Ryan Bawek 0