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The Philadelphia 76ers much-maligned “Process” appears to be in full bloom. They have balanced drafting great talent (Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid) with acquiring great talent via trade (Jimmy Butler, Tobias Harris) and in free agency (J.J. Reddick.) So far, it seems that the present Sixers have the right mix. They are currently locking in on […]

The Golden State Warriors Saturday night victory versus the Oklahoma City Thunder was a statement win for a variety of reasons. First, it was the Warriors second consecutive win over a top Western Conference team. Second, it established that the Warriors are priming themselves for the playoff grind. Third, they won their 25th out of 26th […]

The general knock on Kevin Durant’s exodus to the Golden State Warriors was that it was deemed unnecessary. Why would an MVP-winning, basket-filling basketball great go to a place where he really wasn’t needed? The answer was simple: his partnership with the Golden State Warriors would benefit both sides equally. So far, it’s safe to say that […]

Opinions are something everyone has and is entitled to. But data can reverse course on opinions because it’s backed up with facts. However, data should be an entree to the meal, and not used as a factor to judge the meal itself if its good or not. We can apply this analogy to the Oklahoma City […]

The NBA has changed for the better. Star players are realizing one star on a team can’t equate the value of two-or-three. LeBron James started this trend and Kevin Durant helped (unfashionably) to make it an acceptable practice. The old logic of star players doing it solo became obsolete and outdated. Sure, Damien Lillard and […]

Kobe Bryant built his reputation on being a fearless warrior unafraid of the grind. LeBron James arrival in the place Kobe called home (Los Angeles) brought about much insecurity and doubt among Bryant’s fan base initially. While James and Bryant are two of the NBA’s all-time greats, they approach the game differently. Bryant would battle […]

Gordon Hayward’s season for the Boston Celtics has been a paradox to say the least. On one hand, he’s been frustrating. He’s only averaging 11 points per game and accumulated many game nights where he has been a non-factor. On the other hand, he has shown glimpses of the form that made him a star […]

This week, LeBron James celebrated another distinct record that makes him so unique in NBA annals. He became the only player in NBA history to rank in the top 10 in both points and assists. James has cut his teeth as both scorer and passer, so this record should come as no surprise. James has […]

There is no team in the NBA who has the embarrassment of riches the Golden State Warriors have. Sure, teams such as the 76ers, Thunder, Celtics etc. have made moves to counter what the Warriors have built. But their signing of DeMarcus Cousins this past summer just opened an entirely new can of worms. So far, […]

The Golden State Warriors are the NBA’s current dynasty, winners of three of the last four NBA Championships. But it appears that since starting last season,  they view the regular season as a chore. To the Warriors, especially with their influx of talent, the regular season is the prelude to the real season: the NBA […]

Last week, LeBron James spoke with The Athletic and elaborated on plans on owning an NBA team. James, who just turned 34 this past December, has much game left in him. However, with an eye on ownership, James is already looking at luxurious career post-basketball. But while James has exhibited dominance on the basketball court, can […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is inching toward passing Michael Jordan on the all-time NBA scoring leader list. A big accomplishment among many from his decorated career. But, he may have to move forward through the rest of his career without star teammates. A big disappointment that could limit his ability to win another […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics 129-128 in a thriller Thursday night. But did so knowing that the team that was currently ensembled was the team they would move forward with for the duration of the season. Theoretically, there is probably a sign of relief from the younger players that clarity is in order. […]

The 3:00 Feb. 7 trade deadline is approaching and there has yet to be an Anthony Davis trade in the works. The New Orleans Pelicans star has let his demands of being traded be known, and if it doesn’t happen soon, it will likely happen over the summer. No team wants to let go of […]

Pace and space is the current paradigm that the NBA is implementing. Steve Kerr’s implementation of utilizing the perimeter over the inside game has led to other team’s to reconfigure how they draft and sign players personnel-wise. Since Kerr’s inception as the Golden State Warriors coach for the 2014-15 NBA season, team’s have begun to […]

The Anthony Davis to Los Angeles trade scenario is now in full swing. With the Lakers reportedly willing to get aggressive with trade packages for Davis by the deadline, they realize the time is perfect to go ahead and land the generational talent. But, in order to complete this mission, the trade must include Lonzo […]

Leadership is a skill. But some are born with the inclination to become a leader, while others are prone to follow. Talent is gifted to you, but it takes skill to push talent to places and spaces you’ve never been. For LeBron James, he has acquired both the skill as a basketball player and leadership and […]

James Harden has been on a personal tour de force, scoring lots of points, capitalizing on Mike D’Antoni’s high percentage shot system. But one must wonder if the ghost’s of Harden’s playoff past will return to blank his historical run. Harden hasn’t scored a point below 30 since December 11, and his play has spearheaded the […]

We have had the luxury nearly the past 20 years to watch the New England Patriots evolve into the NFL’s current dynasty. Whether you believe in how they operate or opine that they cheat, when the Patriots play, fans watch. And yet here we are again, witnessing the franchise in position to make their ninth Super […]

The Los Angeles Rams, exhibiting one of the most talented yet lucrative rosters in the NFL, are headed to the NFC Championship game. Dominant run defense and a balanced offensive attack were on full display this past weekend as the Rams defeated the Dallas Cowboys 30-22 in a home Divisional matchup. The Rams have lived up to […]

In what could be considered a candidate NBA’s game of the year, the San Antonio Spurs topped the Oklahoma City Thunder in double overtime, 154-147. Without getting too hyperbolic, LaMarcus Aldridge might have had his best game in the process. The game featured a few eye-popping stats: Russell Westbrook registered a 20-20 triple-double (24 points, […]

In midst of the Anthony Davis trade hoopla, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum decided to join in with his own hyperbole. When asked via the Celtics Beat Podcast, Tatum stated that he would trade himself for Davis if he were considered a trading option. “Yeah, I’d trade me too for Anthony Davis,” Whether it sounds […]

The Green Bay Packers entered this upcoming offseason with uncertainty. The dismissal of Mike McCarthy forced the Packers to hire Titans offensive coordinator Matt LeFleur. But there are two major concerns that the Packers must face. The first is whether or not their quarterback, Aaron Rodgers can be durable for the next few years. Second, if the […]

The Golden State Warriors are a mess, and their blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers recently further point them under a microscope. The Warriors are healthy again, adding Step Curry and Draymond Green, as both missed a series of games. But the addition of the two players haven’t made the Warriors the scary collection […]

In August of 2017, former Cleveland Cavaliers talent Dahntay Jones stated that Steph Curry wasn’t a top 10 NBA player. Colin Cowherd, would comment on this matter on his FS1 show The Herd. Cowherd proceded to compare Jones logic to his former high school classmates attempts at being masculine. He reminisced on how his high school classmates would attempt […]

After starting their season 3-5, the Dallas Cowboys are now 9-6, NFC East champs, and are positioned to have a home Wild Card playoff game. A lot of that is due to the play of Dak Prescott. Through 15 games, Prescott has completed 68.3 percent of his passes for 3,498 yards, throwing 18 touchdowns, and […]

The New England Patriots have been the gold standard in the NFL since Bill Belichick made Tom Brady the starting quarterback in 2001. The Buffalo Bills within that time, have not. Within that time span, the Patriots have been to eight Super Bowls, winning five of them. The Bills, however? Only one playoff appearance, which came […]

For years, the New England Patriots have been synonymous with the words culture, discipline, and system. Since 2001, the Patriots have led the league in most games without a turnover alongside most wins. A philosophy of team over individual, and team success over the individual success has propelled the Patriots into the NFL’s gold standard. Le’Veon Bell […]

The Kevin Durant experiment is currently in its third year in the Bay Area, and the results have been what the Golden State Warriors expected when they signed him in July 2016. The addition of Durant would grant the Warriors another supreme scorer, which in turn earned them two more NBA titles for the franchise. But […]

Le’Veon Bell elected not to play this season by turning down a $14.45 million tender provided by the Pittsburgh Steelers. The move was met with a mixed bag of reactions. While the Steelers offered Bell a five-year, $70 million contract to Bell, the offer wasn’t considered valid enough for Bell. Bell would rather be compensated […]

Clarity is one of the most important conversations to have for a team. In basketball, it’s important for the coach to establish roles throughout the team: transparency helps with short and long-term goals. For instance, the team must provide a blueprint for the team, with everyone understanding what they bring to the table. Who is […]

When Kevin Durant decided to take his talents to the Golden State Warriors in the summer of 2016, the move was baffling to the general public. Of course, anyone that takes the route of joining three All-Star players who were a part of the best NBA regular season ever should have known that it would […]