Joe Johnson will forever have his place in NBA history as the clutchest player of all-time and perhaps the player with the most nicknames. According to Basketball Reference, his nicknames consist of “Iso Joe,” “Joe Cool,” “Big Shot Joe,” and “Armadillo Cowboy” (really, where did that last one come from? And they’re missing one, but […]
The New York Knicks continue to make mind-boggling moves in the hopes of recovering an otherwise disastrous season. Last week, they waived seven-year point guard Brandon Jennings, a move that appears indicative of New York trying to “tank” the remainder of the season. Jennings, who is known for his competitive nature, has emphasized his wish […]
Earlier this month, a fire erupted in an Oakland warehouse, killing 36 people. Many local sports teams, including the Golden State Warriors, have contributed money to the Oakland fire relief efforts. The Warriors announced this in a tweet on December 7. While many fans were supportive of Golden State’s donation, others were not pleased by […]
The Chicago Bulls made a plethora of moves this offseason that were highly controversial in the NBA realm. First, they dealt their hometown player, Derrick Rose, who spent the first eight seasons of his career in Chicago. Of course, some Bulls fans were hurt by this move. Rose was not the only old face on the […]
The end of the 2015-16 season marked the retirement of three big names in the NBA: Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, and Kevin Garnett. All of these players spent two decades (or close to) in the NBA, and there is no doubt the league will be different without them. For most of the 2000s, the NBA […]
Just eleven regular-season games remain for the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs, and they lead the NBA with the best records. The Warriors are the favorites to repeat as NBA champions this season, but do the Spurs have other plans? Although the Warriors have been the most talked-about team this season, the Spurs […]
With half of the NBA season gone, it’s a good time to consider the production and efforts of players from around the league. Who are the frontrunners for awards at this time of the season? Most Valuable Player: Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors Who’s more deserving of this year’s MVP award than the reigning MVP? Curry […]
Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest to ever play the game of basketball. There’s no question about that. The Los Angeles Lakers’ guard has come a long way since being drafted as only a 17-year old in the 1996 NBA draft. Selected as the 13th overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets, Bryant was the first […]
There’s no doubt that the Knicks still run New York. Ever since the Nets moved to Brooklyn in 2012, they still have not been able to build a legitimate fan base. Last season, the Nets were able to squeeze their way into the playoffs while the Knicks finished with their worst season in franchise history, […]
The Brooklyn Nets were able to earn a spot in the playoffs last season, but where do they stand now after their offseason moves? Main Losses: Kevin Garnett (midseason), Mason Plumlee, Mirza Teletovic, Deron Williams Main Additions: Thaddeus Young (midseason), Shane Larkin, Andrea Bargnani Projected Starting Lineup: PG: Jarrett Jack SG: Wayne Ellington SF: Joe […]
