The NBA season is barely under way, and already there is talk of some statement games having taken place. Those are the games that match up two teams that possibly have implications for later playoff matchups or showcase two rival players battling for recognition as King of the Hill. On Opening Night in L.A., the Clippers-Lakers “rivalry” started with the Lakers playing an inspired game and beating the “other LA team” that is poised to make a serious run at the
Tuesday, November 5 Daily Trivia: Which NBA team drafted Duke forward Luol Deng? Answer below. [Read more…]
There have been some real surprising early returns to begin the season, starting with Andrew Bynum and Russell Westbrook. No one expected the center back any time soon, and Westbrook was supposed to be out for at least the first month of the season. Or was he? See what the point guard had to say about the timetable for his return, how Bynum’s knees have been feeling since his return, what LeBron James is set to accomplish and more below. STORY
Monday, November 4, 2013 marked yet another day of NBA basketball. Eight teams took part in four games, as three inter-conference battles and one clash between NBA championship contenders took the league by storm. Here’s everything you need to know about what transpired. [Read more…]
On Monday, November 4, 2013, the Boston Celtics lost 95-88 to the Memphis Grizzlies. In turn, the Celtics fell to 0-4 for the first time since 1969-70. For the franchise with the most championships in NBA history, this is an unfamiliar situation. Not only has it consistently produced contenders and champions, but the Celtics have bought into the rich history of Boston sports by avoiding extended periods of failure—until now. So how rare is this 0-4 start? How uncommon is it for
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been in a funk since the departure of LeBron James and haven’t been close to sniffing the playoffs over the past three seasons. With emerging star Kyrie Irving leading the way, though, they are looking to change that pattern this season. They’re also hoping Andrew Bynum will eventually come around to becoming a full-time starter for them to form a dangerous tandem between the point guard and the center. Things have looked reasonable so far, as
Miami Dolphins offensive linemen Richie Incognito (left) and Jonathan Martin (right). The National Football League has gotten a lot of negative press this season, from Riley Cooper’s use of a racial slur to the Aaron Hernandez murder trial. Considering that the NFL is the most popular sport in America, it is reasonable to think that when trouble arises in The League everyone will be talking about it. Such is the case with the recent revelation that Miami Dolphins offensive
In today’s news, Kevin Love and Michael Carter-Williams were awarded the Players of the Week award to start the season. Meanwhile in Memphis, Zach Randolph revealed his future intentions with the Grizzlies. [Read more…]