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Anthony Bennett Revelations Show Some NBA Front Offices Are Not Doing Their Job Properly
On Wednesday, The Athletic’s Jason Lloyd published online an excerpt from his new book, The Blueprint: LeBron James, Cleveland’s Deliverance, and the Making of the Modern NBA.
By Myles Stedman8 years ago in Unbalanced
As Phoenix Enters a Tumultuous and Uncertain Rebuild, Is It Time to Take a Leaf out of Philadelphia’s Book?
The walls around the Phoenix Suns’ organization crashed down last week, when they started the 2017-18 NBA season 0-3 with two 40-point losses, and the firing of Head Coach Earl Watson.
By Myles Stedman8 years ago in Unbalanced
Conspiracy Theory: Phil Jackson Is Still Somehow Running (Ruining) The Knicks
The New York Knicks traded Carmelo Anthony to the Thunder for 30 cents on the dollar this summer, and ended up playing them in the first game of the season, ironically. Melo was looking to destroy the Knicks in the season opener, naturally, and ended up putting up a measly 22 points on a horrendous Knicks roster. Kristaps Porzingis, my large, beautiful dad, wowed everyone with an incredible 31 points and 12 rebounds. Michael Beasley injured his ankle a minute into the game, and my hopes and dreams of a Walking Bucket for this game were shattered. All around, it was basically everything I expected from the Knicks season opener, except I didn't think Phil Jackson was still running the Knicks.
By Stone Strankman8 years ago in Unbalanced
How The Boston Celtics Will Survive Without Gordon Hayward
Five minutes and 11 seconds. That's all it took to take the Celtics' dream season and set it ablaze. It takes longer to walk a block in New York City. It was a full 35 times shorter to watch Boston's season take a turn for the worse than it was to watch The Revenant once. No matter how you spin it, this dream season that has been three months in the making for Boston came crashing down in a matter of minutes after Gordon Hayward suffered a fractured fibula and a dislocated ankle in what was one of the most gruesome injuries you'll ever see.
By Dan O'Shea8 years ago in Unbalanced
Don't Expect a Big Year out of Ben Simmons. Top Story - October 2017.
The Philadelphia 76ers have one of the best young cores in the NBA. Led by Joel Embiid, the Sixers have aspirations of becoming one of the best teams in the league once LeBron James and the Golden State Warriors fall off the mountain top.
By Michael DePrisco8 years ago in Unbalanced
Why Al Horford Could Be the Key to the Celtics' Offense
After last season's first-place Eastern Conference regular-season finish, the Celtics somehow still gave their roster a complete and utter makeover. This team made so many moves that last year's first-round pick Jaylen Brown is the fifth-longest tenured Celtic on the team. Despite the team's new look, they're still expected to get better and possibly take down the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Conference Finals. Those high expectations may hinge on Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward both living up to the hype on their new team, but it could be Al Horford that helps Boston reach their full potential on the offensive side of the ball.
By Dan O'Shea8 years ago in Unbalanced
The Future Is Bright in Los Angeles
The Lakers are on their way back slowly but surely. After two seasons in the tank, perhaps both figuratively and literally, they have two young stars and a top five center to make a push for the playoffs in the Western Conference. A push meaning they won’t make it but they should make strides this season. What the Lakers lack in veteran leadership and talent they make up for in youth. With one of the youngest rosters in the NBA they have nowhere to go but up. Of the cards the Lakers hold, the best one this season is options. Brooke Lopez comes off the books and Paul George wants to be there. With that in their back pocket, it is important for this team to build an identity leading into next summer. The team will likely match whatever offer sheet is on the table for Julius Randle, further solidifying the roster. In a copycat league, Luke Walton may be able to bring what he learned up north to Los Angeles.
By Kyle Jordan Ferguson8 years ago in Unbalanced
