January 11, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NBA News
After sitting out two full seasons, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid looks poised to garner the NBA Rookie of the Year award. And by poised, I mean he’s an absolute lock. In fact this article is really just a formality. Aside from Embiid the 2016 rookie class looks stiff and uninspiring. Still, for the sake […]
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Isaiah Thomas Blazing Hot in January
January 30, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NBA News
Isaiah Thomas. He might just be the most underrated player in the NBA. His team (29-18) has the second best record in the Eastern conference. The name alone sounds like something out of the Hall of Fame. And as of late he’s positioned himself behind Russell Westbrook as the league’s second highest scorer. Here’s the […]
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LeBron Riles Front Office After Cavs Slump
January 29, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NBA News
The Cavaliers are slumping. Plain and simple. They’ve lost eight of their last sixteen games, beginning with a 16-point rout from the Detroit Pistons. In their last ten, they’ve lost six. It’s simply uncharacteristic of them. In light of it all, LeBron James has gotten rather vocal. And if there’s anyone who knows when something’s […]
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Westbrook Snubbed in All-Star Starting Lineup
January 27, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NBA News
After 44 NBA games, the All-Star votes have been cast. But if you take a look at the starting rosters, you’ll see one glaring weakness in the Western Conference. RUSSELL WESTBROOK ISN’T ON IT. Despite averaging a triple double through the entire first half of the season; despite leading the league in scoring the entire […]
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What’s Wrong with the New York Knicks?
January 21, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NBA News
The New York Knicks are struggling. Like really struggling. They’re 19-25. They’ve lost three of their last seven games. And they’re 11th in the Eastern Conference. Hint: you must be eighth in order to make the playoffs. History tells us that most of the playoffs are decided by mid-season. Now that we’ve reached that mark, the odds […]
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Top Players Boosting Mediocre Teams
January 16, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NBA News
We talk a lot about good players and good teams on this blog. We spotlight the Cavs and the Warriors until the cows come home. But if you take a look at the top stats in the NBA, you’ll see a number of players playing some of the league’s best ball. Only thing is, these […]
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Embiid Tops Rookie of the Year List
January 11, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NBA News
After sitting out two full seasons, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid looks poised to garner the NBA Rookie of the Year award. And by poised, I mean he’s an absolute lock. In fact this article is really just a formality. Aside from Embiid the 2016 rookie class looks stiff and uninspiring. Still, for the sake […]
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Is Kyrie Irving the Warriors Nemesis
December 28, 2016 / by BRUCE J FRASER / Articles, NBA News
Six months after beating the Warriors in game seven NBA finals, Kyrie Irving is at it again. A great come from behind victory by the Cavs winning 109 to 108 at home against the Warriors on Christmas day. The Cavs one point win over Golden State on Sunday was not a significant win but Irving’s […]
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James Harden Has the Rockets Chanting MVP
December 25, 2016 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NBA News
James Harden. He might look like a slimmer Kimbo Slice (RIP). Critics might say he has “old-man game.” But the fact is he plays like, well… like James Harden. There isn’t another player in the game like him. In fact, I dare you to find a solid comparison. You won’t. In a league where people […]
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Russell Westbrook an Early MVP Favorite
December 19, 2016 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NBA News
We need to have a talk about Russell Westbrook. A serious talk. I mean how often does the League’s top story not involve the names, Curry or James? This is a big deal, folks. And before I go any further, I just want to drop some numbers for you. 30.4-11-10.5. No that’s not the measurements for an excessively top […]
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NBA Close to Seven Year Deal with Players
December 19, 2016 / by BRUCE J FRASER / Articles, NBA News
There apparently will not be any work stoppage in the NBA for the next seven years. The NBA and the players association have reached a tentative agreement in their contract over the next seven years. The agreement includes a termination clause for both sides after six years as a precaution due to financial considerations. The […]
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