November 10, 2016 / by Zoey Shopmaker / Articles, NBA News
As the world marches into an ever-expanding era of technological, social, political, and economical interconnectedness, it is only natural that professional sports follow suit. After all, in America alone, the NFL, MLB, and NBA generate a collective 27.3 billion dollars in revenue each year. In order to keep up with trends of globalization, these leagues […]
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Cavs, Warriors Sweeping NBA Semi-Finals
May 6, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NBA News
Well, as we expected all year long the Warriors and Cavaliers are steamrolling their way through the playoffs. As of Saturday night, both teams have extended their conference semi-final series to 3-0. While the Celtics fell in Game 3 to the Wizards and the Spurs have recovered with two consecutive wins, Golden State and Cleveland […]
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NBA Season and Playoff Catch Up
April 16, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NBA News
The NBA Playoffs have officially begun with a slew of game 1 matchups. The regular season ended wildly as the Celtics surpassed the Cavs for first in the Eastern Conference. Plus, we can’t ignore Russell Westbrook’s historic season-ending performances.Whether you’re looking for information on betting for the first round games or just looking to recap […]
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Lakers the League’s Biggest Surprise
November 27, 2016 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NBA News
We’re a little under a quarter of the way through the 2016-17 NBA Season, and among the teams vying for a playoff spot in the league, the Los Angeles Lakers have been quite the surprise. Through 17 games, they’re 8-9—having only gone under .500 following a double header to the powerhouse Golden State Warriors. And […]
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Los Angeles Clippers Running the League
November 15, 2016 / by Zoey Shopmaker / Articles, NBA News
The league’s best team is firing on all cylinders right now. Even as they pile leads upwards of 30 points, the Los Angeles Clippers say their focus is on the game as a whole. No other team is playing nearly as consistently right now. But it shouldn’t come as a surprise. The Clippers have had […]
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NBA and the Internationalization of Sport
November 10, 2016 / by Zoey Shopmaker / Articles, NBA News
As the world marches into an ever-expanding era of technological, social, political, and economical interconnectedness, it is only natural that professional sports follow suit. After all, in America alone, the NFL, MLB, and NBA generate a collective 27.3 billion dollars in revenue each year. In order to keep up with trends of globalization, these leagues […]
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NBA Season Opens Big
October 29, 2016 / by BRUCE J FRASER / Articles, NBA News
NBA big men are becoming more relevant with each new season. Teams were so concerned with perimeter defense against the 3 point shot, big men are now getting more touches. This return to a center style of play is a good sign for NBA teams to follow. The novelty of 3 point shooters has […]
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So Long Elton Brand
October 26, 2016 / by Rich Fishman / NBA News
Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand is retiring from the NBA, the 17-year veteran announced last Thursday. Following the announcement, which came on the heels of the Sixers’ final preseason game, the team requested waivers on Brand. In 1999, the Chicago Bulls drafted the Duke standout with the number one overall pick. That year, he earned […]
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