This is the third season of Rookie Rankings at SheridanHoops. In each of the first two seasons, a highly trusting coach has given a point guard the keys to the Ferrari and these instructions: “Try not to wreck the thing, OK, kid?” Two years ago, it was Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers, who became the first rookie to lead the NBA in minutes played since Elvin Hayes in 1970. Last year, it was Michael Carter-Williams of the tanking rebuilding Philadelphia
The 2014-15 NBA regular season continued on Wednesday, November 12 with 18 teams taking part in nine games. There were immediate fireworks, with scoring eruptions and stat-sheet stuffing in every single outing. Some games were more lopsided than others, with massive advantages both on the scoreboard and off of it. Others included memorable duels between big-name playmakers and under-the-radar breakout stars. Here’s everything that you need to know about last night’s action. [Read more…]
The 2014-15 NBA regular season continued on Tuesday, November 11. It was no ordinary day in the association, with three of the league’s all-time greats achieving miraculous feats. Along with the legends, a cast of players and teams put forth sensational efforts. It highlighted a day in which six teams took part in 12 games. Here’s everything that you need to know about last night’s action. [Read more…]
The only thing better than kicking back and watching sports is gambling on the outcome of said sports and then watching them. Growing up in Australia, I have the gambling bug and that very philosophy deeply instilled into me. Sports betting Down Under is not how it’s perceived in the United States, where it’s associated with dark alleys, slicked-back hair and oversized coats. In Australia, there is a wealth of online corporate bookmakers offering hundreds of betting markets in a 100% licensed and
NEW YORK – Phil Jackson addressed the sorry state of the Knicks (2-6) Monday, preached patience with words such as “process” and “progress,” addressed the Triangle offense, Carmelo Anthony and more. Patience? The Knicks have advanced past the first round once in the past 14 seasons. Progress? The offense has looked like any other geometrical shape during most games. Anthony? After shedding weight and coming into training camp in the best shape of his life, it appears once again that the former scoring champion
At this time of the NBA season, when all stimulating conversations must be cooled off with the buzz-killing “small-sample-size” argument, it might be a good idea to attack this issue from the other side. Which player is shooting the lights out at an unsustainable clip, who is playing out of his depth, and whose numbers will eventually straighten themselves out? Before it’s too late, fans, here are your “sample-size All-Stars.” [Read more…]
For two players facing different roads to redemption, Monday, November 10 marked a day that was a long time coming in the NBA. With 10 teams taking part in five games, the association was graced with former stars returning to their status. An injury-prone MVP had his best scoring performance in almost three years, while an embattled center did the same. With another massive triple-double sprinkled in, here’s everything that transpired. [Read more…]
Week 2 of the 2014-15 NBA season came to a close this past weekend, and with it come two new names as the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week. Brooklyn Nets point guard Deron Williams was selected player of the week in the East and he expressed his gratitude for the honor on Twitter. [Read more…]