Carmelo Anthony is back in the NBA after not playing in the league for a year. Will he have a resurgence in Portland? Or will this be like his last two stops?
Month: November 2019
Knicks Are 2-0 Against the Mavs Despite Current Awful Run
The New York Knicks have been absolutely inept. But, hey, they scored their second victory over the Dallas Mavericks this year! Yay!
Nets Swingman Caris LeVert is Also Out With a Hand Injury
Caris LeVert, who hasn’t had the greatest luck staying healthy, is hurt again. And as many others, he also has a hand injury that will keep him out for weeks.
James Harden’s Scoring Has Been Marvelous
James Harden has been having an unbelievable scoring run that really started from last season. But ya know, a lot of people also don’t like his “ugly game.”
Eric Gordon Out For 6 Weeks After Knee Surgery
Eric Gordon has been shooting so badly this season. His right knee is likely the reason why.
Sleeping on the Jazz Making Music
The Utah Jazz are second in the West at 8-3. I get that it’s so trendy to talk about the L.A. teams but let’s not forget about the boys in Utah.
Middleton, Hayward, Fox All Out With Injuries
Khris Middleton, Gordon Hayward, and De’Aaron Fox will miss weeks of action due to injuries. Ban injuries.
Tony Parker Has Been Immortalized
Tony Parker was a late first round pick by the San Antonio Spurs in 2001. What did he do after? Only help the team win four championships and get his jersey retired.
Stupid Power Rankings (Week 3 of the 2019-20 NBA Season)
Power Rankings are stupid. But we’re also stupid. That’s why we have ’em. But if you think this is your normal team-by-team power rankings, think again. Maybe YOU’RE stupid then.
Miami Heat Suspend Dion Waiters For 10 Games
Dion Waiters hasn’t had a great relationship with the Heat as of late. And after a series of incidents (including the latest bizarre episode), he’s gone for the next 10 games.
Who Are We to Doubt Nikola Jokic?
Nikola Jokic looks flabby and doesn’t look like the prototype basketball player. But he happens to be really good at the sport.
The NBA is a Battle of Attrition
Yes, the NBA team that wins the championship has a ton of talent. They also usually need great health and some luck to get there.
Gordon Hayward Fractures Hand Against Spurs
Gordon Hayward of the Celtics is hurt again. We’re hoping he’s not out for too long but, good grief, he hasn’t been able to stay healthy since he went to the Celtics.
The Lakers Defense is Punishing
The Lakers have the best record in the league at 7-1. And they’re doing it with defense. That’s probably not what we thought they were going to do before the season started.
Shooting The Midrange Shot
The midrange shot is said to be the worst shot to take in basketball. I mean, yeah, I agree BUT…
Questioning the Relevance of NBA Divisions
NBA divisions have been around since, well, ever since the league started. But do they even matter now? Should the league just get rid of them?