The hottest team in the Eastern Conference doesn’t have a three-headed monster like the Cleveland Cavaliers. It doesn’t have a scrutinized superstar returning from injury like the Chicago Bulls or a rapper sitting courtside at every home game like the Toronto Raptors. Heck, it doesn’t even have a national TV appearance, even though it plays in TNT’s backyard. But the Atlanta Hawks have won nine of their last 10 games, flying well under the radar toward the top of the conference. The Hawks
History has been made. The 2014-15 NBA regular season continued on Sunday, December 14 with a number of historical performances. None were as significant as one of the game’s true icons passing a fellow all-timer on the career scoring list. Here’s how it all transpired. [Read more…]
Premium cable network Showtime has a collaborated with Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant to make a documentary that tells the story of how he became the man that he is today. The documentary is set to debut in February of 2015, but an early first-look trailer was released Friday to drum up some early hype. The 16-year veteran spoke with Variety about the documentary. People know me because of what I am, a basketball player. In ‘Muse,’ everyone will begin to
Which team has the best rookie duo this season? Coming out of the draft, you had to like the Chicago Bulls, who traded into the lottery to grab Doug McDermott and finally signed Nikola Mirotic. But while Mirotic has been a pretty steady contributor, McBuckets might need a new nickname – like McD-League. The Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic each had two first-round picks that looked like they might be able to crack the rotation. But James Young has been
Beasts of the East we can call them. And no, unlike what was projected in the preseason, we are not talking about the Bulls or Cavaliers. The Toronto Raptors (16-6) have been one of the more interesting teams to follow this season. Their place atop the Eastern Conference standings and the sixth-best record in the NBA is made all the more impressive by the fact that in a league where the best teams usually have at least one superstar, generally a multi-time All-Star, this
The 2014-15 NBA regular season continued on Thursday, December 11 with two high-profile games. Both were decided by single-digits, including one that went to overtime and another between All-Star casts of players. Here’s how it all transpired. [Read more…]
It’s that time of year again. The holiday season is here, when family and friends gather to celebrate and enjoy time together after a long year. It’s the season of giving for those who are lucky enough to have the opportunity to do so. However, there are those who aren’t as fortunate as the rest of us. People without homes and jobs, children without parents or a place to call home. Whenever the opportunity presents itself, it’s great for those who
The 2014-15 NBA regular season resumed on Thursday, December with a healthy slate of 10 games featuring 20 teams. Some of the league’s best were in action, with superstars posting high-caliber numbers and two teams extending lengthy winning streaks. Here’s how it all transpired. [Read more…]