For the third straight season, the Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic will open their NBA seasons with an in-state battle. Tonight the two teams will square off in the Amway Center at 7 p.m. Nostalgic Atmosphere A new era begins tonight for the Orlando Magic with first-year head coach …
Read More »Celtics, Warriors Pick Up Wins on Opening Night
The Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors both started out the 2018-19 NBA season 1-0. Boston Brings the Energy The Celtics beat the 76ers by a score of 105-87 in their home-opener. It was an energetic start for the Celtics and the fans at TD Garden. From start to finish, …
Read More »Billy Donovan Enters Fourth Season with the Oklahoma City Thunder
Billy Donovan is entering his fourth season with the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight in the 73rd season of the NBA. After a 19-year run with the Florida Gators, Donovan was hired by the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2015. In Donovan’s first season, the Thunder went 55-27, finished 3rd in the …
Read More »NBA Season Opens: Lebron in LA? A Warriors 3-Peat?
The start of a new NBA season typically brings speculation and plenty of questions waiting to be answered. The 2018-2019 season is no exception. With Lebron James’ cross-country move to the Lakers, the return of Gordon Hayward and plenty of coaching changes, the scenarios are endless. L.A. and LeBron LeBron has …
Read More »Jimmy Butler has a Heated Practice with Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star guard Jimmy Butler made a dramatic return to practice Wednesday. In his first practice back, he was fearless in challenging his coaches, his teammates, and General manager Scott Layden. Butler even yelled at Layden, “You can’t win without me,” according to sources. While some were taken aback …
Read More »LeBron James First Impressions At Lakers Media Day
Surrounded by rows of reporters at the Los Angeles Lakers’ Media Day on Monday, LeBron James talked about his new team and answered questions about this season’s expectations. The 15-year NBA veteran, preparing for his first season with the Lakers, said he expects nothing and that they have a long …
Read More »Leonard Introduced By Raptors; Says He’s Focused On The Season Ahead
All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard was introduced to the media by the Toronto Raptors on Monday, catching people’s attention with both his “infectious” laugh and down-to-earth persona. Leonard may not be the best interview, but he is one heck of a basketball player. Thankfully for the Raptors, they brought him in …
Read More »Former Gator Udonis Haslem Re-Signs with Heat
Former Gator and three-time NBA champion Udonis Haslem officially re-signed with the Miami Heat on Monday. Haslem signed a one-year, $2.4 million dollar contract. https://twitter.com/ThisIsUD/status/1039568283203194880 16 Straight Seasons Haslem is returning to the Heat for his 16th-straight season. He signed with Miami in 2003 as an undrafted free agent after …
Read More »NBA Announces Gaming/Betting Partnership With MGM Resorts
The NBA and WNBA have made a big investment and partnered up with MGM resorts and will be alongside each other as official gambling partners. The Future of Gambling on NBA Games Since the Supreme Court cleared the air making sports gambling legal on May 14, the NBA has taken …
Read More »LeBron James Discusses New School and Lakers Decision
LeBron James has had an eventful past few weeks with his recent signing to the Los Angeles Lakers, along with the opening of his new I Promise School. In Akron, Ohio, the first day of school has kicked off for students attending James’ I Promise School. The school currently has …
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