Credit to Sports Illustrated for Picture After winning the last six of seven games and an incredibly difficult West Coast road trip, the Wizards are 12-18, good for the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference. It may sound insane to be calling a 12th seed contenders to win the Eastern Conference, but I think the … Continue reading The Wizards may be Dark Horse Contenders in the East. Here’s Why . . .
Russell Westbrook, an MVP and 9-time All-Star, is planning to build a middle and high school in South Los Angeles. The school will be named the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Academy, as Why Not? has been Westbrook's mantra for some time. He has partnered with the L.A. Promise Fund to do so; now, Lebron James … Continue reading Report: Russell Westbrook to Build a School in Southern Los Angeles
When the NBA was founded by a bunch of white hockey team owners, it was meant to fill empty venues when other events weren't going on. Little did these owners know that they were creating the most popular basketball league in the world, and that the NBA would keep expanding until in 2021, teams were … Continue reading Black History Month: How Guys You May Have Never Heard of Changed the NBA
It's no small secret that NBA players and fans across the globe are expecting a 2021 Finals matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets. The Lakers are defending NBA champions, and the Brooklyn Nets have three of the greatest players in the league all on the same team. But who would win … Continue reading Previewing a Lakers-Nets Matchup
Michael Jordan is opening two health care clinics in Wilmington, North Carolina, the town in which he grew up. The fact that it costs $10 million to do so doesn't bother him, because he's helping people in need. Partnered with Novant Health, a non-profit health care group, the organization says Jordan's donation will bring, "Comprehensive … Continue reading Michael Jordan is Donating $10 Million to Open Medical Clinics in North Carolina
Photo of Blake Griffin taken by Mark J. Rebilas of USA Today Sports Detroit Pistons Forward Blake Griffin is now in the same position as his former teammate Andre Drummond, as Pistons ownership has decided to sit Blake Griffin until they can reach a decision on his future with the franchise. The same thing happened … Continue reading Report: Blake Griffin Will Not Play While Detroit Pistons Decide on Buyout, Trade
Andre Drummond is not going to be playing again for the Cleveland Cavaliers, as the organization is planning to trade him before the March 25 trade deadline. The Cavaliers are planning on doing so because they do not believe it is fair to the 27-year old, two time All-Star. In the James Harden trade, the … Continue reading Report: Andre Drummond Will Not Play, as Cavaliers Try to Find Trade
In early February, a judge sentenced Malik Beasley of the Minnesota Timberwolves to 120 days in jail following Beasley's September 2020 arrest on charges of possession of illegal substances and threats of violence. According to a statement from the Plymouth, MA, Police Department, officers were called to Beasley's home by individuals who claimed they stopped … Continue reading Report: Malik Beasley Sentenced to 120 Days in Jail for September Incident
The Detroit Pistons have just agreed to trade Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks in exchange for Dennis Smith, Jr and a second round pick. This trade reunites Derrick Rose with his old coach Tom Thibodeau, and can only be considered a win-win trade for both teams. Rose's first stint with the Knicks came … Continue reading Report: Detroit Pistons Trade Derrick Rose for Dennis Smith, Jr, Second Round Pick
On February 2nd, 2021, Fred VanVleet dropped 54 points on the Orlando Magic, and made 11 three-pointers in the process. The 54 that VanVleet scored were the most ever by a Toronto Raptors player (the previous record was 52, held by Demar DeRozan), and the most points ever scored by an undrafted player (the previous … Continue reading Fred VanVleet Drops 54 Points, sets Many Records
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