With the 2017-2018 NBA season past the midpoint and All-Star weekend approaching, it is time to take a look at my annual Midseason Awards. Rookie of the Year 5. Lauri Markkanen- Chicago Bulls(15.4 ppg, 7.6rpg, 1.3apg) 4. Kyle Kuzma- Los Angeles Lakers(16.5ppg, 6.2rpg, 2.0apg) 3. Donovan Mitchell- Utah Jazz(19.2ppg, 3.3rpg, 3.4apg) 2. Jayson Tatum- Boston… Read More 2017-2018 NBA Midseason Awards: Rookie of the Year
It’s Christmas Day and once again the NBA takes center stage with five marquee matchups. Along with festive sneakers worn by the players, the Christmas team uniforms differ each year. This year the NBA has gone with the sleeved jersey being rocked by Dwight Howard below. The actual games on the docket for today should… Read More NBA Christmas Day Preview
With the start of the 2013-2014 NBA season just 3 days away it is time for the annual KAT top players countdown. I’m sure there will be a lot of dissenting views but here goes. 3. Kobe Bryant, SG, Los Angeles Lakers 2012-2013 Stats: 27.3pts, 5.6reb, 6ast, 1.4stl Career Achievements: 5× NBA champion (2000–2002,… Read More Top NBA Players in 2013-2014: Number 3
The 2013 NBA offseason was one of the most exciting in recent memory. The 2013-2014 season is shaping up to be a great one. Last season the Oklahoma City Thunder(60-22) finished with the best regular season record in the Western Conference, but it was the San Antonio Spurs that came seconds away from winning the… Read More 2013-2014 NBA Preview: Western Conference 9-15
The Dwight Howard saga is finally over as he has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers as part of a blockbuster 4-team trade. Philadelphia 76ers all-star Andre Iguodala is heading to the Denver Nuggets, while the 76ers acquire Andrew Bynum, and Jason Richardson. The Orlando magic receive Arron Afflalo, Al Harrington, Nikola Vecevic and… Read More Hollywood’s Newest Star: Dwight Howard Traded to Lakers
Steve Nash is heading to the Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers will acquire Steve Nash via a sign-and-trade. Nash’s new deal is expected to be three years and in excess of $25 million. In exchange the Phoenix Suns will receive future draft picks.
Celtics 101 76ers 85 BOS 3-2 The Boston Celtics used a third quarter rally to pull away from the Philadelphia 76ers in game five 101-85 and take a 3-2 series lead. Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo found Brandon Bass early and often in the third quarter which led to an 18 point quarter for Bass.… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Thunder Eliminate Lakers, Celtics Push Sixers to Brink
Spurs 96 Clippers 86 SA 3-0 The San Antonio Spurs are a win away from the Conference Finals as the defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 96-86 in game three to take a 3-0 series lead. Down 40-16, the San Antonio came roaring back on the heels of a 24-0 this quarter run to push the… Read More Spurs and Thunder Closing In
Celtics 107 76ers 91 BOS 2-1 The Boston Celtics regained control of the series in emphatic fashion, wiping down the Sixers 107-91 in game 3. Paul Pierce set the tone early with two loud and emphatic dunks. Pierce who has been struggling with a sprained MCL, had his best game of the series scoring 24… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Celts Win Big, Thunder Escape
Now that that the matchups are set, let’s take a look at the Western Conference Semifinals pairings. (1)San Antonio Spurs vs. (5)Los Angeles Clippers The San Antonio Spurs had no trouble dismantling the under-matched Utah Jazz 4-0 in round one. The Clippers should put up a little more resistance in round two. In round one… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Second Round Predictions
Celtics 92 76ers 91 BOS 1-0 It wasn’t pretty but a win is a win. The Boston Celtics kicked off the second round of the NBA Playoffs with a come from behind victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in game 1. Although it wasn’t his smoothest game Rajon Rondo was still able to record his 8th… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Celtics Rally to Take Gm 1, Lakers Prevail in 7
76ers 79 Bulls 78 PHI wins 4-2 The Philadelphia 76ers are heading to the second after narrowly defeated the Chicago Bulls 79-78 in game 6. Andre Iguodala drained two free throws with 2.2 seconds remaining to put Philly ahead. C.J. Watson would heave up a desperation half court shot that nearly banked in as time… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Sixers and Celtics Advance, Nuggets Force Game 7
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