The biggest of whales in this year’s free agency period, Kevin Durant, has finally decided on where he is going to sign. Via the Players’ Tribune, the former league MVP has chosen the Golden State Warriors over Oklahoma City, Boston, Miami and others. Sources say he will sign a two-year, …
Read More »NBA Draft Lacks Big Moves
Got tired of hearing all the trade rumors around the NBA and just wanted the draft to hurry up and start? Were you waiting for the big blockbuster trade, whether it was including Jimmy Butler, Kevin Love, or some of Boston’s eight picks? Well, you would have disappointed. This draft lacked much …
Read More »NBA Draft Complete; Simmons Goes Number One, Magic Trade Oladipo
The 2016 NBA Draft is not over and there were relatively few surprises. As expected, former LSU star Ben Simmons was the first player selected, by the Philadelphia 76ers. The Los Angeles Lakers chose second and selected forward Brandon Ingram from Duke. Boston selected Jaylen Brown with the third pick. …
Read More »NBA Draft Tonight
The NBA Draft will take place tonight and it is expected that former LSU star Ben Simmons will be the first player taken by the Philadelphia 76ers. Numerous media reports say the Sixers have as much as told Simmons he would be the guy they would select tonight. The LA …
Read More »Cavaliers Complete Improbable Comeback; Cleveland’s First Major Sports Title Since 1964
After falling down 3-1 in the series against the Golden State Warriors, the Cleveland Cavaliers won three straight games to become the first team since 1978 to come from behind 3-1 in a NBA Finals series. With the 93-89 win, the Cavaliers handed Cleveland their first major sports championship since …
Read More »Cavaliers Have Turned the NBA Finals Around
Last week, it looked like the Cleveland Cavaliers were done. They were down 3-1 in the NBA Finals versus the Golden State Warriors, and each of their three losses was by at least 10 points. Since then, the Cavs have rebounded, winning Games 5 and 6 to force a decisive Game …
Read More »NBA Finals Game 6, Cavs Look to Stay Alive
The Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers are set up for Game 6 action of the NBA Finals Thursday in Cleveland. The Warriors lead the series 3-2 as Cleveland looks to end a 52-year title drought that has plagued the city. The last title came from the Cleveland Browns pre-Super Bowl …
Read More »Billy Donovan’s First Year with OKC, Foley Retirement Reaction
Oklahoma City Head Coach Billy Donovan has just finished his rookie year of coaching in the NBA. Donovan spent 19 seasons at the University of Florida, winning NCAA Championships two consecutive years in a row. Donovan says he enjoyed his first year with the Thunder but also says it went by too …
Read More »Cleveland Closes Gap in Game 5
The Cleveland Cavaliers are still alive in the NBA Finals after defeating the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 last night 112-97. Cleveland handed Golden State just its fourth defeat in the Oracle Arena and denied the Warriors back-to-back titles, for now. With this win the Cavs closed the gap …
Read More »Game 5: Golden State Vs. Cavaliers
The Golden State Warriors are just one win away from their second consecutive NBA Championship title. The Warriors head into Game 5 with a 3-1 series lead after defeating the Cavaliers on Friday. If the Cavs are able to grab the win tonight, the teams will head into Game 6 in …
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