It may be too early to predict the NBA champions as there are still so many hoops to jump through, but it’s already visible which teams are shaping up to be the leading ones. Here’s our three favorites in the Eastern and Western Conferences – do you think one of them will come out as the ultimate winner? Eastern Conference: the Cavs or the Bulls? 1. Cleveland Cavaliers Last year, the Cavs won the Central Division and were only bested by Atlanta

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Betting on basketball game has long been an activity that people around the world enjoy. To be sure, it’s one of the most fun sports that the United States has put out there. Just add it to American football and of course, the great American game of baseball. Basketball is popular for a number of reasons. People enjoy playing the sport, but they also simply enjoy watching it as well. It is certainly an enjoyable sport to watch in person at

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Back To The Future Day just came and went on Wednesday, and the legendary Marty McFly was an inspiration for Nike’s newest Hyperdunk offering. With the support of a high-top and the performance of a low-top, these Hyperdunks will be ready for next week’s NBA regular season while worn by Indiana Pacers star Paul George and other players and teams. Lightweight textiles provide comfort, a herringbone design on the outsole provides style Zoom Air technology leads to some pretty awesome cushioning in

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What will be LeBron James’ legacy 20 years from now? Will he be regarded as the greatest player to ever live? The best player to ever jump straight from high school to the pros? The league’s most savvy business manager and champion of a truly global brand? What we know for sure is that his impact on the sneaker game is unquestioned. At the Champs Sports blog, writer Bryan Horowitz holds his four-day-old son and wonders what James will represent to his

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Any time new Air Jordans come out, it’s a pretty big deal in the sneaker community. Jordans aren’t seen as merely accessories to complement other items as clothing; rather they’re the centerpiece of an outfit and something built around. With that in mind, our friends at the Dick’s Sporting Goods blog suggests nine different items that would really go well with your new pair of 9s. From graphic t-shirts and basketball shorts to hoodies, socks and fleece pants, Dick’s has a

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It’s certainly no secret that Michael Jordan was the trailblazer of the signature shoe game, but Kobe Bryant has done a pretty good job over the last two decades of putting his stamp on the overall market. Other players may have overshadowed Kobe in the sneaker world, but one person who did not ignore Bryant’s body of work is @jefferrrson. The San Diego native has over 70 Kobe Bryant shoes, starting in 2009 when he bought the “Carpe Diem” colorway for the Nike

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For those of you who aren’t familiar with the NBA sneaker world, there are a lot of really good players with Jordan Brand signature shoes. To break down which players had the best games in the 2014-2015 NBA season was not an enviable task. Some of the best single-game performances of the NBA season are on this quick list (with video) of the four best performances among players last season who wore Jordans. So check out these games from Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul,

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Long gone are the days when Pilates got a bad rep from the exercise establishment. Now athletes and celebrities are using Pilates to gain an edge, especially from celeb trainer Kit Rich. Rich’s training regimen combined Pilates with cardio, yoga and weight training to fully optimize mind, body and spirit. “I personally love this series because no matter how strong you are, you will always be challenged by it,” says Rich. “You can do it anywhere, no equipment needed, just you and a

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