The Brooklyn Nets’ Big 3 — Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving — are a study in aesthetics, efficiency and the places they overlap. The Brooklyn Nets feel like a mad scientist’s experiment. Can three of the greatest isolation scorers in NBA history coexist in a single offense? Can they create an offense historically
Month: February 2021
Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City Thunder. (Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports) Phillies: Bryce Harper’s custom bat is absolutely fire by Trent Tetzlaff A collective jersey debacle made the first half of the Atlanta Hawks vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder game on Friday night completely unwatchable. The Atlanta Hawks and the Oklahoma City Thunder proved to the
Renee Montgomery purchased the share of Atlanta Dream owned by former senator Kelly Loeffler. The WNBA has always been one of the more progressive professional sports leagues in America. 67 percent of the league is comprised by black women and has been a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community. The league sees another “first” as a
Feb 13, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) walks towards the court before the start of the game against the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports Alabama trolls Georgia with special 2nd-and-26 throwback (Video) by John Buhler Kevin Durant has been ruled out
While the Boston Celtics try to figure out how to save their season, Danny Ainge is still reflecting on trades that almost happened. The Boston Celtics have very obviously regressed since their bubble experience last season. Many NBA fans expected the team to be championship contenders at the season’s start but just over a week
Anthony Davis casts a long shadow over the Pelicans’ current rebuilding efforts but so far they’re doing just fine by Zion Williamson. In the short legacy of the New Orleans Pelicans, Anthony Davis looms large. Technically drafted as a Hornet — a title he held for just one season before the franchise re-branded to more
In this week’s NBA Power Rankings, Nikola Vucevic is grinding, Zach LaVine made his case and the Warriors have serious NBA Draft dreams. Our new look NBA Power Rankings are back, a non-traditional structure for a non-traditional era of professional basketball. The world is no longer just about wins and losses and teams are no
The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly shopping around Kristaps Porzingis and the Golden State Warriors could possibly be interested. This NBA season has not gone as planned for neither the Dallas Mavericks nor the Golden State Warriors. After finishing last year as one of the most exciting young teams in the league, the Mavericks currently hold the
The Dallas Mavericks continue to struggle this NBA season and it looks like the organization may be shopping around Kristaps Porzingis. NBA fans had to be excited to see the growth of the Dallas Mavericks this season after the way their season ended in the bubble last year. Instead, the Mavs are currently 14-15 and
The Dallas Mavericks have struggled this season but Luka Doncic is continually improving and refining his game with versatility and focus. For a bevy of reasons — injuries, health and safety protocols, poor roster construction, underwhelming personnel — the Dallas Mavericks have not been good this season. At 13-15, they’re 10th in the West, 2.5
Demarcus Cousins, Houston Rockets. (Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) Chris Mack featured in clip trash talking Kentucky and John Calipari (Video) by Braulio Perez Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas deflects the Demarcus Cousins situation as merely rumors and nothing more. A day after rumors first surfaced over the Houston Rockets potentially parting ways with Demarcus
Feb 20, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, left, argues with referee Marc Davis (8) as Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington looks on during the second half at Spectrum Center. The Charlotte Hornets won 102-100. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports Latest update on J.J. Watt is bad news for
Damian Lillard gave the ultimate compliment to Brandon Roy, who he said would have been the greatest Portland Trail Blazer of all-time. On Wednesday night, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard continued to make his case as the favorite to win the NBA MVP award this season. In the Trail Blazers’ 126-124 victory over the
DeMarcus Cousins, Houston Rockets. (Mandatory Credit: Carmen Mandato/Pool Photos-USA TODAY Sports) 3 ways Jalen Hurts is an immediate upgrade over Carson Wentz for Eagles by Matt Lombardo Dolphins are interested in a Deshaun Watson trade by John Buhler DeMarcus Cousins and the Houston Rockets are expected to part ways in the coming days. Only 25
The Lakers will want to consider adding a big man while Anthony Davis remains out with his calf injury. The Los Angeles Lakers have been dealt a tough blow regarding Anthony Davis. The All-Star big man is out at least four weeks with a calf strain and it is possible the injury lingers. Now the
Despite the Milwaukee Bucks being in the middle of a bit of a rough stretch, reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t going to let it bring him down. While no one is ready to hit the panic button yet, it’s been a tough set of games for the Milwaukee Bucks of late. The Eastern Conference powerhouse
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard will participate in the 3-point contest before the NBA All-Star Game. The much-debated NBA All-Star Game will be taking place on March 7 in Atlanta, along with the Slam Dunk Contest, the Skills Challenge and the 3-Point Contest. Unlike in years past, the Slam Dunk Contest will be taking
As the March 25 NBA trade deadline approaches, the Los Angeles Lakers may be looking to add a veteran like Trevor Ariza to their roster. NBA teams are coming to a better understanding of exactly where they are as the All-Star Game swiftly approaches. While the Eastern Conference struggles to find five teams that will
The March 25 NBA trade deadline can’t come soon enough for these title hopefuls that need to bolster their rosters. As the first half of the 2020-21 NBA season winds down, front offices across the league need to conduct objective evaluations of their respective teams. Are they good enough to win this year’s championship as
Blake Griffin, Detroit Pistons. (Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports) Dak Prescott’s brother claps back at ‘rumor’ Cowboys could release him by Cole Thompson After parts of four seasons with the Detroit Pistons, Blake Griffin is on his way out. The Detroit Pistons will hold out power forward Blake Griffin until they are able to