If you’re the type of Raptors fan who stays optimistic in all situations, now is the time to get on board. Toronto were paying good money to win the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, and that potential payout just got bigger after the game-one loss to the Bucks. It was inevitable that Toronto would start the Eastern Conference Finals as the underdog. After all, Milwaukee had a whole week to recover after thrashing Boston in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The Raptors, on the flipside, had only a couple of days … [Read more...]
The Digital Dominance of LeBron James and Steph Curry
Membership as an National Basketball Association alumni requires an exceedingly rare mix of physical and athletic talent, along with the drive to make the most out of these gifts. Compared to other major sports, basketball features a small roster, further limiting the number of men who make the cut in the pros. Safe to say, if you're reading this, you're likely not in the NBA. Instead, you probably play basketball video games to vicariously live the dream through digital means. One of the most popular pairings in the … [Read more...]
Would you rather Build a Team Around Stephen Curry or LeBron James?
Is there any scenario in which it would make more sense to pick Stephen Curry over LeBron James? In a vacuum, obviously, no. Curry is an all-time great, someone who is underrated when it comes to evaluating everything other than his shooting touch. He’s a fantastic playmaker, one of the best ball-handlers in NBA history and doesn’t need to be completely masked for on the defensive end. But James, quite simply, is James. He’s the best player to ever step foot on the hardwood. That includes talking about Michael Jordan. … [Read more...]
Can Cavs retain title?
If they didn't have one last season, this year will see the Cleveland Cavaliers with a huge target on their back. Having upset the odds and won the NBA Finals for the first time, the Cavs will now be expected to make the finals for a third season running, where they will be hoping to defend their crown and further enhance their place as the dominant force in the NBA. As well as tying down some of their key players, Cleveland have also managed to add a couple of very interesting names to their roster - and it's no … [Read more...]
Watch Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers Live Online Free Stream ESPN
The Cleveland Cavaliers thought they'd go from Doormat to Destined Team when LeBron James announced he was coming home. A half season later, the Cavs are not nearly the dominating team they hoped to be, though they've been finding their groove of late. Tonight James, Kevin Love and the Cavs host their foe from South Beach for one of the most anticipated games of the season. If you're not near a TV, you can watch Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers live online free stream as well. Tipoff for tonight's Heat vs Cavaliers … [Read more...]
What Kirilenko Trade Means for the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers
On Wednesday the Brooklyn Nets made a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, sending Andrei Kirilenko to the struggling Sixers along with guard Jorge Gutierrez, a 2020 second round pick and the right to swap 2018 second round picks. For the Kirilenko trade, the Nets received Brandon Davies, a young 6’10” power forward, creating a $3.4 million trade exception and an additional $916,000 trade exception with the move. Moving AK-47 may seem surprising to casual NBA fans, but it's more of a statement of the Nets' strategy than … [Read more...]
Can the Sixers Still Make the NBA Playoffs?
Only 16 games into the season, the Philadelphia 76ers playoff hopes are already almost diminished. Almost. The Sixers haven't won a game, and tonight they play the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs. Still, the question just begs to be asked: can the Sixers still make the NBA Playoffs? Listen, I'm not saying this team is a Finals contender by any means, but it's a little unfair to count them out when the season isn't even a quarter of the way through. Many Sixers fans are critical of Nerlens Noel's play so … [Read more...]
Why the Brooklyn Nets are NBA Finals Contenders
Let’s go back to late October last year. The Brooklyn Nets had traded for veterans Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Jason Terry. They signed free agents Shaun Livingston and Alan Anderson, and drafted rookie power forward Mason Plumlee from Duke University. Brooklyn named future hall of famer Jason Kidd as their new head coach, along with an elite bench of assistant coaches. These guys, along with a healthy Deron Williams, Joe Johnson and Brook Lopez, were the perfect formula for success. That didn't go well. The Nets … [Read more...]
LeBron James Scores 41; Says Irving, Love “Like My Kids”
When LeBron James scores 41 points the team he's playing on, in this case the Cleveland Cavaliers, generally comes out on top. That's what happened Friday night, when King James unleashed a 41-point effort in the Cavaliers' 122-121 win over the Boston Celtics. Cleveland was down by 19 points on the road against Boston, in large part because they allowed the Celtics to score 42 points in the third quarter. Then a rejuvenated James got hot in the fourth, the Cavaliers held Boston to just 20 points in the final 12 … [Read more...]
LeBron James Lit Into Kyrie Irving: ‘There’s No Way You’re Going to Win’
LeBron James lit into Kyrie Irving on Thursday following a tough week in which the Cleveland Cavaliers lost by 19 points to the Portland Trail Blazers and lost a close game against the Utah Jazz. According to reports, LeBron and his starting point guard "exchanged words" in the locker room after the blowout road loss. The 1-3 Cleveland Cavaliers haven't played a complete team game since the season began, though it's far too early to say King James' return to his hometown is a failure. James said after the Trail … [Read more...]