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Research: Impact of Household Income on Making it to the NBA

Research: Impact of Household Income on Making it to the NBA

They may not wear capes or display any obvious signs of superpowers, but in the real world, professional athletes are the closest thing to a genuine hero for some people. Rather than simply being gifted with opportunity, these players spend as much time practising and playing every week as the average person spends at a [...]

February 25, 2020 admin Rumors 0

Rest in Peace. Kobe Bryant Forever Young (Video)

Rest in Peace.  Kobe Bryant Forever Young (Video)

It was so shocking to hear the news today that Kobe Bryant had left us at such a young age, we all literally felt that it must be some sort of sick joke. It was almost as if he wasn’t human. Kobe Bryant Forever Young is all we thought. After everything we have seen from [...]

January 26, 2020 admin Rumors 5

Will Oladipo’s return spark a playoff surge from Pacers?

Will Oladipo’s return spark a playoff surge from Pacers?

The Indiana Pacers have battled on without the presence of All-Star Victor Oladipo in the 2019/20 NBA season, keeping pace with the leaders in the Eastern Conference. Oladipo suffered a devastating quadriceps injury during the last campaign, missing the post-season, which resulted in an early exit for the Pacers in the first round against the [...]

January 8, 2020 admin Rumors 0

7 NBA Rookies To Keep Your Eyes On In 2019-20

7 NBA Rookies To Keep Your Eyes On In 2019-20

With the NBA season starting, it is time to look at the most interesting rookie prospects that might become instant stars in the 2019/20 season. The first person on the list, Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans), is considered to be the favorite by most bookers listed on Sportsbetting24. However, he is now injured so there [...]

November 17, 2019 admin Rumors 1

Sounding Off On Load Management in the NBA

Sounding Off On Load Management in the NBA

I put money on the Clippers to beat the Utah Jazz last week. It was an easy decision. Kawhi Leonard has been playing out of his mind lately and I figured a quick jaunt to Utah, where he would run roughshod over Donovan Mitchell, would be a LOCK. (The Clippers were +7). The game was [...]

November 6, 2019 admin Rumors 0

NBA Rookie Class of 2019: Who Will Make the Most Impact?

NBA Rookie Class of 2019: Who Will Make the Most Impact?

It is that time of year again when NBA fans are trying to decide which rookie will make the most impact. As every basketball fan knows, the unexpected can always happen, so it is impossible to know for sure who the hottest hotshots will be. But you can be sure that the following six rookies [...]

October 30, 2019 admin Rumors 0

Kyle Lowry and the Raptors Agree to 1-Year, $31M Extension

Kyle Lowry and the Raptors Agree to 1-Year, $31M Extension

The Toronto Raptors and Kyle Lowry have agreed to a one-year extension worth $31 million. The extension means Lowry will earn a total of $64 million over the next two seasons. Before signing, his contract had been set to expire after the 2019-20 season. His future with the team had been debated this offseason, with [...]

October 7, 2019 Anou Enright Rumors 1

Brooklyn Nets Probably Won’t be Adding Melo to Their Roster

Brooklyn Nets Probably Won’t be Adding Melo to Their Roster

Even though Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are pushing to add Carmelo Anthony to the Brooklyn Nets’ roster, it seems very unlikely that the team will do so. Unfortunately for Melo, the players’ enthusiasm has yet to be shared by the front office. In fact, the Nets will most likely look to sign players they [...]

September 23, 2019 Anou Enright Rumors 0

The Most Anticipated Games of the 2019-20 NBA Season

The Most Anticipated Games of the 2019-20 NBA Season

Summer can be a dull time for NBA fans. Now that the playoffs are over and the dust from the trade deadlines has settled, all we can do is wait for the next season to begin in October. A lot of players changed teams over the past few months, and the most resonant trade surrounded [...]

September 11, 2019 admin Rumors 0

Memphis Grizzlies Refusing to Engage in Buyout Talks With Andre Iguodala

Memphis Grizzlies Refusing to Engage in Buyout Talks With Andre Iguodala

The Memphis Grizzlies are refusing to engage in buyout talks with Andre Iguodala and want the veteran to report to training camp. Iguodala landed in Memphis in early July when he was traded by the Golden State Warriors, for whom he had played for since 2013. The Warriors needed to unload his salary to acquire [...]

September 10, 2019 Anou Enright Rumors 0