NBA free agency 2015 was interesting, to say the least. From the DeAndre Jordan fiasco to the Lakers’ failed meetings with LaMarcus Aldridge, there was entertainment for NBA fans during the semi-dull offseason. There was no Kevin Durant in the free agent market, but there was still a fair amount of role players who could […]
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Brooklyn Revival
At the beginning of the season, the Brooklyn Nets were picked by many experts to win the Atlantic Division, and ultimately challenge the defending champions, the Miami Heat, for the Eastern Conference crown. To say that things did not go as expected would be a massive understatement. At the end of the 2013 calendar year, […]
Can Phil Jackson Save the Knicks?
This past week, Phil Jackson became the new president of basketball operations for the New York Knickerbockers. This agreement called for approximately a $12 million annual salary; however, Jackson may not live in New York City full-time as he assumes this role. This is a hefty price for someone who might not be working in the […]
Baruch Basketball 2012-2013
March Madness – one of the most exciting times of the year for any sports fan. This year’s NCAA Tournament capped off what was one of the most exciting years in recent college basketball history. From all the massive upsets to the thrilling buzzer beaters, this season was jam packed with excitement. March Madness fully […]
Big Offseason, Big Expectations
The 2012 NBA offseason has contained a flurry of deals, moves, and shockers that are certain to keep people talking for months. In what could be most intriguing piece of news to New York sports fans, Jeremy Lin, the centerpiece of the Linsanity craze that started in February, is now with the Houston Rockets after […]
Insert Lin Pun Here
Confidence can be a scary thing. Jeremy Lin’s mind-boggling hot streak is a prime example of self-confidence gone right. Just last year, “The” Jeremy Lin who has been transformed into a God at the Mecca of basketball, couldn’t find a way to get on the court, and when he did, he barely resembled a NBA player […]
When Business Supersedes Sport
The summer of 2011 loomed as a critical moment in sports, an uncertain time period pitting the owners of two of the most popular sports leagues in the world against world-class athletes. The differences presided over a myriad of issues, including revenue splits, salary caps and guaranteed contracts. In what was termed “billionaires vs. millionaires,” […]
NBA Western Conference Playoffs Preview
Every April, the NBA welcomes spring by showcasing its finest talent during the NBA Playoffs. The league gives 16 teams the opportunity to battle head-to-head for a championship and the decisive ring that every player strives for. The ring, with its ability to define a career, create a dynasty and crown new heroes, is the […]
NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs Preview
Chicago Bulls – #1 Seed The Chicago Bulls have been one of the best teams in basketball for the past few months and through the media’s influence and coverage, the trendiest. Derrick Rose has been stellar throughout the season, putting up 25 points, eight assists, and four rebounds per game, and, most importantly, leading his […]