As with the Western Conference notes, these observations are based on the games I have watched, along with thorough review of the nightly box scores and game reports. [Read more…]
Draft Prep: NBA Fantasy Preseason Notes, Eastern Conference
Draft Prep: NBA Fantasy Preseason Notes, Western Conference
An important aspect of preparing for traditional fantasy drafts is to watch as many preseason games as possible, thoroughly review the nightly box scores and read game reports by each team’s beat reporters. [Read more…]
3 Games With Absurdly Cheap NBA Tickets Starting At $2
It’s that time of year again, and the NBA preseason has finally kicked off after a summer of anticipation and speculation. While it’s still another month until the regular NBA season kicks off, there are plenty of reason to get excited about the preseason. For starters, it’s a great chance to see new players and get a sense of how they’ll perform going forward. But for many fans, it’s also the most affordable way to see their favorite teams, so if you’re
4 Can’t Miss NBA Preseason Games Under $20
With summer on its way out, temperatures are finally dropping, people are throwing out their white pants, and the NBA preseason is about to begin. Starting October 3rd, NBA teams will face off against each other and a number of international teams, giving fans a taste of what’s to come before the NBA regular season begins on October 27th. The preseason is a fantastic chance to see teams test out their fresh new talent, and it doesn’t hurt that NBA tickets
Celtics and Nets largely unaffected by experimental 44-minute game
Adding some small degree of excitement to what would have been a dull, mundane preseason game at the Barclays Center, the league conducted an experiment with the Celtics and Nets playing 11-minute quarters on Sunday. In addition to the one fewer minute per quarter, there were two media timeouts in the second and fourth quarters instead of the normal three. The shorter 44-minute long game, the first one in NBA history, ended in a pleasant one hour and 58 minutes with the Celtics
Tweet of the Day: Roy Hibbert’s Trip Down Memory Lane
As most teams open up training camp and have their media days, many players tweet about it. Indiana Pacers star center Roy Hibbert opted to take a stroll down memory lane.
Brazil, Philippines among Countries Hosting Preseason Games
The NBA announced today that eight NBA teams will take part in a global games schedule that will include a total of eight games in six countries this October. The games will include the first-ever NBA preseason games to be held in Brazil and the Philippines, and in the cities of Bilbao, Spain and Manchester, England. [Read more…]
NBA Preseason Schedule Released
NEW YORK — The NBA today released its 2012 preseason schedule, which tips off Friday, Oct. 5, in Istanbul when the Boston Celtics take on Turkish basketball powerhouse Fenerbahce Ulker at Ulker Sports Arena. The preseason schedule features nine games played internationally, with single games in Barcelona, Berlin, Istanbul, and Milan. Following the game in Istanbul, the Celtics move on to Milan to play EA7 Emporio Armani Milano at Mediolanum Forum on Oct. 7. Dirk Nowitzki leads the Dallas Mavericks to Berlin where