The NBA Finals are only two games old and there is rampant speculation brewing over the current and future state of the Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers. While some may interpret it as same-old chatter to pass the time between games, there is a growing number of fans and media pundits who think there is…
The confetti hadn’t even reached the floor at the NBA Western Conference Finals before all-out speculation on Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant’s future would begin. As the most prominent player entering free agency this summer, it is natural to wonder where the superstar would play next. In Boston, rumors are beginning to swirl about…
The Boston Celtics completed what would be considered a positive season for most NBA cities; reaching the playoffs as a 5th seed and increasing their win total for the second straight season since the hiring of Brad Stevens. But, while the season proved to be somewhat of a success, there is much more that must…
The NBA’s off-season shopping spree is set to begin, with all free agents eligible to officially negotiate with interested teams at 12:00AM on July 1. Over the years, there have been sporadic activity as the clock strikes midnight. There have been years when a flurry of signings take place in the opening days and others where the available…
As the NBA’s best teams prepare themselves for the grind that is the playoffs, there are some very interesting matchups that comprise the first round. Below is a preview of each series; as each team begins the quest for the Larry O’Brien trophy. (1) Atlanta Hawks vs. (8) Brooklyn Nets Atlanta should feel fortunate that…
When the Boston Celtics began their 2014-15 season, there were few prognosticators (including myself) that could foresee this group of players being playoff contenders. The Celtics’ roster was an odd assembly of veteran role players, young (but unproven) young talent, and one All Star (Rajon Rondo). As good as Rondo is and has been, his…
In a recent article referenced on the New England Sports Network (NESN’s) website, Forbes Magazine listed the “Most Miserable Sports Cities“. In addition to the article itself, NESN took a slight jab at the represented cities, stating “not every city can be like Boston”. Among the cities referenced is Cleveland (third worst), a once-downtrodden city…
As reported by Yahoo! Sports, the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to trade All Star forward to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for 2014 #1 overall draft pick Andrew Wiggins, forward Anthony Bennett and a protected 2015 first round draft pick. The trade cannot be officially announced until the 30-day moratorium on draft pick signings passes; which…
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