We got a lot of bad luck out of the way on one Saturday night, with Nerlens Noel (eye), Bismack Biyombo (nose), Paul Millsap (shoulder), Jeff Green (back), Chris Andersen (foot) and Hassan Whiteside (hand) all leaving their games early. [Read more…]
The 2014-15 NBA regular season continued on Saturday, April 4 with a healthy slate of vital games. A first-year head coach set an NBA record, an underrated force matched its highest win total in over 20 years and multiple games came down to the wire. This is how it all transpired. [Read more…]
Any time the University of Kentucky does anything (like they did Saturday night), two subjects come up: John Calipari and the NBA’s age restriction. The two are inextricably linked, and how you feel about one most likely influences how you feel about the other. If you think that making players play a year in college before going pro is good because it means better players at the college level, and more polished players entering the NBA, you might love (or at
“Even without a team. I’m still a coach.” That’s how Bobby Gonzalez opened this interview with Tamara Holder on Sports Court on FOX, and that is the truth. Yes, Gonzo is spending a season as a columnist, video analyst and radio guest for this site, but the endgame here is for Gonzo to land a job in the NBA, helping lead the team that is smart enough to hire him to an NBA championship. I like to tell people that Gonzo has
It’s a busy Saturday night in the NBA and while a few of the ten games are meaningful in real life, others are like preseason exhibitions, where anything might happen. We are always shopping for unexpected DFS values, especially at this time of year. [Read more…]
The road to the Final Four is complete after an epic March Madness filled with defining moments that gained tournament immortality. Georgia State’s R.J. Hunter hit the shot of the tournament that had his coach – and dad – Ron Hunter literally falling out of his seat. People still debate whether UCLA should have advanced due to a goaltending call against SMU. Most significantly, Kentucky is two wins away from a perfect 40-0 season, which would be the first perfect
In just one night, the postseason picture was altered significantly and a number of the NBA’s rising stars made statements that will not soon be forgotten. From career-best performances to historically significant performances, there was no shortage of tremendous results. This is how it all transpired. [Read more…]
What makes the Kobe X unique and more impressive in design and performance than its predecessors? Think less is more. The understated shoe is back to its low-top model after one year with the high-top model. The Flywire technology is out, replaced by a seamless design that’s compatible with ankle braces. The Kobe X is perfect for the player who not only can do damage at the perimeter but can slash and drive to the hoop as well. For more on the newest