Coming off their worst season in franchise history (27-55)—a lot of people will unsurprisingly not expect anything big from the Los Angeles Lakers for the upcoming season. But of course, a lot of factors contributed to their tumultuous season as injuries kept nagging the roster, while they constantly allowed their opponents to penetrate to the [...]
August 12, 2014
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Ever since last season, Drake has been on the payroll of the Toronto Raptors, as he has been brought in to essentially make the team more cool. He’ll have a say in branding and is an “ambassador” for the team. Therefore, he represents the organization and has an official role with the franchise. So when [...]
August 11, 2014
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Ever have one of those days where you wake up, look in the mirror and then, with a look of complete and utter disgust on your face, whisper to yourself, “Man, I wish I looked more like Kevin Durant?” No? Oh, OK. Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James might have. Both NBA superstars have slimmed down [...]
August 11, 2014
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In his four years in the NBA, John Wall hasn’t gotten much Team USA love. In fact, it wasn’t until a few days before the Vegas camp started that he received an invitation. He led the NBA in total assists last season, as his game is predicated on a fast break-style, which many consider suitable [...]
August 11, 2014
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Perhaps y’all should wait to purchase Kevin Love Cleveland Cavaliers jerseys. Just for a second. Or forever. Love to the Cavaliers is done. It’s something we’ve been saying since LeBron James returned to Cleveland. Love is coming, Andrew Wiggins is going, the Cavaliers are a superteam. Stuff is getting real, even if it isn’t real. [...]
August 11, 2014
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Something tells me this is kind of a big deal. Kevin Durant has decided to withdraw himself from Team USA’s FIBA World Cup roster. Marc Stein of ESPN.com dropped the bomb: [tweet https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/497507577060552704] His bomb was followed by Durant’s announcement bomb, which didn’t cite Paul George’s injury for his decision, per Jeff Zillgitt and Adi [...]
August 8, 2014
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As if Andrew Wiggins’ life wasn’t already oceans of awkward. Kevin Love has been traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Yahoo Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski. But he hasn’t really been traded, because Wiggins himself cannot be traded until August 23 after signing his rookie deal. So the deal is done, but [...]
August 8, 2014
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When many think about Jordans these days what immediately comes to mind is the Air Jordan line. While at the time those were the premiere performance shoes from the brand, a couple decades of sneaker tech development has happened. Via Nike Inc’s official website we get an official look at the Jordan Super.Fly 3. The [...]
Blake Griffin pulled out of Team USA activities because of a bad back, but he’d like everyone to know that he’s doing just fine. Two years ago, a bad knee forced him to back out of the Olympics, so precaution is the key word here. Backs and knees are the two most sacred areas for [...]
August 7, 2014
Anou Enright
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