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10/20 The Sports Talk: Friday NBA DraftKings Lineup: This will be the first NBA DraftKings lineup that I am giving out this season. There are a ton of games on tonight and there are...
10/20 Fadeaway World: The Biggest Problem For All 30 NBA Teams: No team is perfect, and it has been like that since the dawn of times, as even Michael Jordan’s Bulls, Kobe Bryant’s Lakers and...
10/20 Pippen Ain't Easy: Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors: 3 takeaways from Opening Night defeat: Here's three takeaways from the Chicago Bulls' Opening Night loss to the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night. Last night,...
10/20 Hardwood Houdini: Brad Stevens has Freedom to Experiment: The Boston Celtics already had a far too unsettled rotation to start the season, and everything was blown up after Gordon Hayward...
10/20 Space City Scoop: The Rockets should sit Chris Paul until he's 100 percent healthy: Chris Paul hasn't been healthy since the start of the Houston Rockets season, and it's smart to hold him out until he's...
10/20 Behind the Buck Pass: Milwaukee Bucks Game Preview: Oct. 20 vs Cleveland Cavaliers: The Milwaukee Bucks take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in their first home game of the 2017-18 NBA season on Friday night. The Milwaukee...
10/20 Fadeaway World: Report: Cleveland And San Antonio Were Organizing Huge Deal Involving Kyrie Irving This Offseason: Kyrie Irving’s trade demand to the Cavaliers front office was one of the biggest moments of this past NBA offseason —...
10/20 Pippen Ain't Easy: After 2+ years, I bid you adieu, Chicago Bulls fans: It feels like I've been around Pippen Ain't Easy for longer than a little over two years, but unfortunately, my time...
10/19 Fadeaway World: 5 Reasons Why The Boston Celtics Will Still Win The East Without Gordon Hayward: It’s always really sad to watch any player fall down with a potentially career-ending injury, especially if we’re talking about...
10/19 www.BSNDenver.com: Richard “grumpy old man” Jefferson sheds light on why he chose DenverJefferson could have gone elsewhere, but there were too many reasons not to link up with the Nuggets...
10/19 isportsweb.com: Cleveland Cavaliers: LeBron James will try to balance resting and conditioning: The NBA season finally tipped off last Tuesday after a wild and chaotic offseason. After the dominance that the Golden State Warriors...
10/19 isportsweb.com: Cleveland Cavaliers: LeBron James will try to balance resting and conditioning: The NBA season finally tipped off last Tuesday after a wild and chaotic offseason. After the dominance that the Golden State Warriors...
10/19 Blue Man Hoop: Golden State Warriors: 5 things we learned from Opening Night: The Golden State Warriors had their ring ceremony spoiled as they picked up their first loss of the season to the Houston Rockets...
10/19 Tip of the Tower: Toronto Raptors: 10 key dates on the 2017-18 schedule: After a summer of debating where the Toronto Raptors will finish in the Eastern Conference, here is a preview of 10 noteworthy...
10/19 Sports Unbiased: Gordon Hayward Suffers Season Ending Injury- Are the Celtics Doomed?: On 10/17/17 During the Cavaliers versus Celtics season opener, Gordon Hayward suffered a grueling season ending injury during...
10/19 isportsweb.com: The Golden State Warriors aren’t unstoppable: The Golden State Warriors are heavy favorites to win the 2017-2018 NBA championship this season. The loss to the Houston Rockets,...
10/19 The Sports Talk: Hayward’s Injury Jeopardizes Lakers 2018 Free Agency Plans: Everyone loves a great underdog story. Gordon Hayward is exactly that. Whether it was barely making it to Division I basketball...
10/19 isportsweb.com: The Golden State Warriors aren’t unstoppable: The Golden State Warriors are heavy favorites to win the 2017-2018 NBA championship this season. The loss to the Houston Rockets,...
10/18 The Sports Talk: How should we feel with Game 1 of 82 in the books for the Celtics?: Opening Night for the NBA ended up being a roller coaster of a night during the Celtics loss to the Cavaliers, 102-99. The big...
10/18 Fadeaway World: 6 Observations From Tuesday’s Games: Cavs vs. Celtics, Warriors vs. Rockets: The NBA tipped off its 72 campaign with two entertaining games on Tuesday night. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics started...
10/18 LA Sports Hub: Lakers should consider Brandon Ingram swap for Jaylen Brown: This is a trade scenario that makes sense for both the Lakers and Celtics in wake of the Gordon Hayward injury. Los Angeles and...
10/18 isportsweb.com: Top 5 reasons why the Cleveland Cavaliers will be better this season: Although the Cleveland Cavaliers made it to the NBA Finals they still made some changes in their locker room. They traded two...
10/18 isportsweb.com: A devastating opening night for the Boston Celtics: Excitement for last night’s NBA season opener had been building for the Boston Celtics and their fans since July 4th when...
10/18 Last Word on Sports: Analyzing the Brooklyn Nets Playoffs Case: While the Brooklyn Nets aren't a sure thing yet, they are a team to watch for that has all of the potential to explode out of...
10/18 The Hoops Inquirer: 17-18 Reasons to Watch the 2017-18 NBA Season: Well, this sucks. Opening night came with a bang and it ended with a whisper. Just six minutes in, Boston Celtics All-Star forward...
10/18 isportsweb.com: Top 5 reasons why the Cleveland Cavaliers will be better this season: Although the Cleveland Cavaliers made it to the NBA Finals they still made some changes in their locker room. They traded two...
10/18 isportsweb.com: A devastating opening night for the Boston Celtics: Excitement for last night’s NBA season opener had been building for the Boston Celtics and their fans since July 4th when...
10/18 Behind the Buck Pass: Milwaukee Bucks: Predicting stats for the projected starters: As the Milwaukee Bucks are set open their 2017-18 season on Wednesday, it's time to look at how the projected starting lineup...
10/18 The Sixer Sense: Roundtable: Predicting NBA awards and Sixers statistical leaders: With the 2017-18 NBA season officially underway, we here at TSS got together to predict the Philadelphia 76ers' statistical...
10/18 Hardwood Houdini: Young Talent Shows Up for the Boston Celtics: The Boston Celtics were supposed to have the most exciting opening day since Danny Ainge assembled his last big three. Barely...
10/18 Hoops Habit: Boston Celtics: What's the goal for 2017-18 without Gordon Hayward?: After the long-awaited debut of NBA basketball, Gordon Hayward suffered a gruesome ankle injury that tainted the night. Hayward...
10/18 Hoops Habit: Carmelo Anthony gets set to take on New York Knicks: The Oklahoma City Thunder open their season against the New York Knicks Thursday. For newly acquired Carmelo Anthony, this will...
10/18 Hoops Habit: Boston Celtics: 3 takeaways from 2017-18 season opener: The Boston Celtics lost a heartbreaker in Cleveland 102-99 in their season opener. Sadly, this defeat was marred long before the...
10/18 Behind the Buck Pass: NBA injuries: The people we cheer for and the game they play: With a horror injury to Gordon Hayward putting a dampener on opening night, the precarious nature of an NBA career was apparent...
10/18 Pippen Ain't Easy: Derrick Rose gives Chicago Bulls fans something else to cheer for: Derrick Rose is giving Chicago Bulls fans something, or someone, to root for this season. After winning the NBA Rookie of the...
10/18 Hardwood Houdini: Boston Celtics Come Up Just Short in Emotional Season Opener: Kyrie Irving's return to Cleveland turned out to be an afterthought with the event that transpired in the 2018 NBA season...
10/18 Hoops Habit: Cleveland Cavaliers: 3 takeaways from 2017-18 season opener: The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers kicked off the season in epic fashion Tuesday night. Here are the three takeaways from...
10/18 Hoops Habit: Boston Celtics: Grading Kyrie Irving's debut: What grade does Kyrie Irving deserve for his Boston Celtics' debut against the Cleveland Cavaliers? Kyrie Irving was one...
10/18 Hoops Habit: The Cleveland Cavaliers should start J.R. Smith over Dwyane Wade: Although it's just one game in the books, the Cleveland Cavaliers should give serious consideration to starting J.R. Smith...
10/18 Hoop Ball: Wednesday’s Daily Dish: Hayward Fractures Ankle: You and I shared a very similar feeling on Tuesday. In the afternoon, we could hardly contain ourselves that the NBA season was...
10/18 HoopsRumors: LeBron James Discusses His Future: LeBron James has been to seven straight finals and even with the Cavaliers’ tumultuous, yet seemingly fruitful offseason,...
10/18 HoopsRumors: Gordon Hayward Suffers Fractured Left Ankle: Gordon Hayward suffered a gruesome fractured left ankle less than six minutes into the Celtics‘ regular-season opener against...
10/18 HoopsRumors: Dwyane Wade Talks Cavs, Kyrie, Team Dynamics: Dwyane Wade believes he’d be on the Cavs even if the team didn’t trade away Kyrie Irving, but he adds that the addition...
10/18 HoopsRumors: Cavaliers Notes: Irving, Altman, Future: Kyrie Irving posted a double-double with 22 points and 10 assists in Tuesday’s season opener against his former team, the...
10/17 Fadeaway World: LeBron James Admits That He’d Love To Play Against His Son At The NBA Level: It’s not uncommon for NBA genes to be passed down the line of succession. All throughout league history, father have enjoyed...
10/17 Fadeaway World: 5 Starting Lineups That Can Beat The Warriors Without LeBron James: The Golden State Warriors built a dynasty and a huge legacy ever since Steve Kerr took the reins of the team, even breaking that...
10/17 Last Word on Sports: Golden State Warriors Success Has Changed the NBA: In the past three years, the Golden State Warriors have been the talk of the NBA. In 2014, the Warriors won their first title...
10/17 The Sixer Sense: Joel Embiid restriction reaction proves leadership: There are many types of leaders in society. Some lead from a pulpit, some lead in the board room, some lead by delegation. But...
10/17 Hardwood Houdini: 3 Things to Look for in the Season Opener: The time has finally come. After what seemed like ages, Celtics basketball is back! There is a catch though, this isn't the...
10/17 HoopsRumors: Suns Exercise Options on Booker, Bender and Chriss: The Suns have exercised teams options on the contracts of Devin Booker, Dragan Bender, and Marquese Chriss, according to their website....
10/17 Fadeaway World: 11 Bold Predictions For The 2017-18 NBA Season: It’s here, it’s finally here! After a long and grueling few months, basketball has finally returned. Only this time,...
10/17 Orlando Magic Daily: Jonathan Isaac should find his minutes at center for Orlando Magic: The Orlando Magic’s Jonathan Isaac is one of the most intriguing rookies in the 2017 class. But the Magic have a confusing depth...
10/17 Behind the Buck Pass: Milwaukee Bucks: 4 potential restricted free agency suitors for Jabari Parker: With the deadline for extensions now past, Jabari Parker will hit restricted free agency in 2018. Who are the teams that could...
10/17 Hardwood Houdini: Kyrie Irving is Ready: Kyrie Irving has come prepared and ready to lead All eyes will be on Kyrie Irving as he squares off against his former team at...
10/17 Hoops Habit: How can the Boston Celtics surpass the Cleveland Cavaliers?: The NBA season starts Tuesday night and the Boston Celtics will be putting their new roster on display against the Cleveland Cavaliers....
10/17 isportsweb.com: Boston Celtics: week 1 preview: The NBA season is finally upon us, and that can only mean one thing, more Boston Celtics basketball. After earning the top seed...
10/17 Hoop Ball: Lebron James officially questionable for season opener: LeBron James (ankle) participated in shootaround and will be a game-time decision, according to the Cavs, reports Dave McMenamin....
10/17 Real Ball Insiders: Ranking This Fall’s Signature Sneakers: As we await the debut of several athletes on their new squads tonight, anticipation is building for the debut of a few signature...
10/17 CaliSports News: Julius Randle Limited In Practice Monday: According to Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum Sports, Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle was limited in practice and will not...
10/17 Hardwood & Hollywood: NBA Season Preview 2017-18: Top 50 Players, 5-1: 5. Russell Westbrook (5 on ESPN, 6 on SI, 6 on SB Nation) -The reigning league MVP finishes fifth on this ballot, and to kind...
10/17 isportsweb.com: Boston Celtics: week 1 preview: The NBA season is finally upon us, and that can only mean one thing, more Boston Celtics basketball. After earning the top seed...
10/17 Space City Scoop: Houston Rockets: 5 goals for Chris Paul this season: Chris Paul and the Houston Rockets are out to prove that they are a legitimate contender for a championship this year. Let's...
10/17 Air Alamo: San Antonio Spurs roundup: Reaction to LaMarcus Aldridge's deal: One day before the 2017-18 season starts for the San Antonio Spurs, let's look at the latest. The San Antonio Spurs start...
10/17 Air Alamo: San Antonio Spurs: Pros and Cons of the LaMarcus Aldridge extension: LaMarcus Aldridge will be with the San Antonio Spurs for up to four more seasons. There are upsides and downsides to this, however. On...
10/17 Hardwood Houdini: Jayson Tatum Will Be Put To The Test On Opening Night: The Boston Celtics are set to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Quicken Loans Arena, and this matchup is going to be one...
10/17 Hoops Habit: Cleveland Cavaliers: 5 obstacles to contending in 2017-18: The Cleveland Cavaliers have more question marks heading into the season than you might think. Here are five obstacles the team...
10/17 Trifecta Sports Network: TV And Live Stream Info: Boston Celtics Kick Off Season In Cleveland: One of the most interesting sports teams in the City of Boston over the last couple of months has been the Boston Celtics. They...
10/17 Always Miller Time: Indiana Pacers Preview Series: The Central Division: With the Indiana Pacers' 2017-18 season fast approaching, let's take a peek at how the Pacers might stack up in the...
10/17 Hoop Ball: The Week Ahead: The NBA is Back!WE'RE BACK, BABY...
10/17 The Four Point Play: Four Thought Edition One: Season Predictions: Josh Lloyd joins Edition 1 of Four Thought for the 17/18 NBA Season. Josh, Joel, Sam & Xander throw some early predictions...
10/17 Orlando Magic Daily: 2017-18 NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Outlook: Preseason Edition: It is no secret, but the Eastern Conference is weak. In a wide-open playoff race, the Orlando Magic could find a way to sneak...
10/17 Behind the Buck Pass: Milwaukee Bucks: Matthew Dellavedova 2017-18 season preview: After struggling a little in his first season with the Milwaukee Bucks, can Matthew Dellavedova bounce back in the 2017-18 season? Matthew...
10/17 Behind the Buck Pass: Milwaukee Bucks reportedly claim DeAndre Liggins off waivers: The Milwaukee Bucks have filled their final roster spot, at least for the time being, by claiming former Cleveland Cavaliers wing...
10/16 isportsweb.com: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Boston Celtics Preview: On Wednesday, Oct. 8th, the Milwaukee Bucks will open their season with an away game against the Boston Celtics. This will be...
10/16 Fantasy Cruncher: NBA DFS Crunch(er) Time – Detailed Slate Breakdown for FanDuel & DraftKings – October 17, 2017: Welcome to The Crunch(er) Time Column for the NBA DFS Slate on FanDuel & DraftKings on October 17, 2017. In this article,...
10/16 Fadeaway World: Warriors, Cavaliers, Have The League On Its Knees: In regards to the current state of NBA basketball, Turner Sports’ broadcasting legend Charles Barkley said it best: “The...
10/16 isportsweb.com: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Boston Celtics Preview: On Wednesday, Oct. 8th, the Milwaukee Bucks will open their season with an away game against the Boston Celtics. This will be...
10/16 isportsweb.com: Boston Celtics: Prepare for the Marcus Smart breakout: It’s the NBA season eve, but for Celtics fans it might as well be Christmas Eve. Tomorrow night Boston heads to Cleveland...
10/16 isportsweb.com: Boston Celtics: Prepare for the Marcus Smart breakout: It’s the NBA season eve, but for Celtics fans it might as well be Christmas Eve. Tomorrow night Boston heads to Cleveland...
10/16 Space City Scoop: The Houston Rockets will not extend Clint Capela: The Houston Rockets have decided to not extend Clint Capela before the deadline. According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston...
10/16 Behind the Buck Pass: Milwaukee Bucks: Matthew Dellavedova 2016-17 season preview: After struggling a little in his first season with the Milwaukee Bucks, can Matthew Dellavedova bounce back in the 2017-18 season? Matthew...
10/16 Hoops Habit: Los Angeles Lakers: 5 reasons they won't make the playoffs in 2017-18: The Los Angeles Lakers are slowly digging their way out of the cellar. Here are five of the many reasons they will miss the playoffs...
10/16 Hoops Habit: Cleveland Cavaliers: 5 goals for Kevin Love in 2017-18: Finding himself in a new role with the Cleveland Cavaliers, here are five goals for All-Star Kevin Love in season 2017-18. The...
10/16 Hoops Habit: Boston Celtics: 5 obstacles to contending in 2017-18: What five obstacles are the Boston Celtics facing to contending in the 2017-18 NBA season? The Boston Celtics went into the offseason...
10/16 Fadeaway World: Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Only The Fifth Player In NBA History To Achieve This Amazing Feat: When it comes to on-court versatility in the NBA, only a few names immediately spring to mind; LeBron James, Scottie Pippen, and...
10/16 www.BSNDenver.com: How the Nuggets can improve their elite offensive efficiency by reducing touch timeQuick decision making and not over-dribbling could be the key to replicating Denver's efficient offense from a year ago....
10/16 Hardwood & Hollywood: NBA Season Preview 2017-18: Top 50 Players, 12-6: 12. John Wall (15 on ESPN, 13 on SI, 11 on SB Nation) -The best Point Guard in the Eastern Conference, and yes, this was my position...
10/16 Wiz of Awes: Washington Wizards: Early Forecasts for NBA MVP, Why John Wall Has a Shot: For the 2017-18 NBA season, the Washington Wizards' John Wall will make the case as to why he deserves to be the league's...
10/16 Hoops Habit: 2017-18 NBA Power Rankings: West dominates in Week 1: The 2017-18 NBA season is finally here. As we head into a brand new season, it's time for Week 1 NBA Power Rankings, which...
10/15 Trifecta Sports Network: Boston Celtics Starting Lineup Possibly Revealed: The Boston Celtics kick off their highly anticipated season on Tuesday against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Many...
10/15 Hoops Habit: Cleveland Cavaliers: 2017-18 NBA season preview: The Cleveland Cavaliers had a not-so-quiet offseason to make some needed upgrades. The 2017-18 season should bring a new dynamic...
10/15 Fadeaway World: J.R. Smith Latest Comments On Kyrie Irving Are Certifiably Insane: Even though the way Kyrie Irving left the Cleveland Cavaliers was less than perfect, requesting a trade and citing a change of...
10/15 HoopsRumors: Cavaliers Notes: Love, Jefferson, Irving, James: Kevin Love penned a farewell tribute to former teammate Richard Jefferson on Instagram, relays Hayden Grove of Cleveland.com....
10/15 Dunking with Wolves: Timberwolves Most Improved Players: Andrew Wiggins and Tyus Jones: The Dunking With Wolves staff has covered the defensive player of the year and newcomer of the year in our preseason predictions,...
10/14 isportsweb.com: After great offseason, Oklahoma City Thunder will have growing pains: The Oklahoma City Thunder just enjoyed the best offseason in recent franchise history. They acquired All-Stars Paul George and...
10/14 isportsweb.com: After great offseason, Oklahoma City Thunder will have growing pains: The Oklahoma City Thunder just enjoyed the best offseason in recent franchise history. They acquired All-Stars Paul George and...
10/14 ESNY: Is Changing the NBA All-Star Format a Positive for the Association?: Drastic changes were made this offseason to the struggling NBA All-Star Game. Does this make things better for the league? Is...
10/14 Dunking with Wolves: Timberwolves MVP award prediction: Jimmy Butler: Our Dunking With Wolves staff took a poll, and Jimmy Butler was voted to be the Minnesota Timberwolves MVP this season. Let's...
10/14 The Baltimore Wire: Washington Wizards: 4 Wizards Named to BR's Top NBA Players List: Four Washington Wizards have been named to Bleacher Report's top-100 players in the NBA. Three of them are in the top-30. Four...
10/14 isportsweb.com: How will Jae Crowder fit into the new Cleveland Cavaliers lineup?: As we all have heard, Jae Crowder made a departure from Boston in the midst of the headlining Irving/Thomas trade this summer....
10/14 isportsweb.com: How will Jae Crowder fit into the new Cleveland Cavaliers lineup?: As we all have heard, Jae Crowder made a departure from Boston in the midst of the headlining Irving/Thomas trade this summer....
10/14 Hoops Habit: Cleveland Cavaliers: What LeBron James must do to pass Michael Jordan: LeBron James must do two of three things to pass Michael Jordan and become the greatest NBA player of all time. With a new NBA...
10/14 Orlando Magic Daily: Orlando Magic Grades: Cleveland Cavaliers 113, Orlando Magic 106: The Orlando Magic ended their preseason with a bit of an egg, struggling mightily on defense and falling to a winless, shorthanded...
10/14 Cavs The Blog: An Ode To RJ: Richard Jefferson was never supposed to be a Cleveland Cavalier. In the summer of 2015, Jefferson had agreed to re-sign with the...
10/13 The Sports Talk: The New NBA All-Star Game Format Needed to Happen: Last week, the NBA announced that the NBA All-Star Game was switching its usual East vs. West format to a new format that involves...
10/13 Space City Scoop: What if LeBron James came to the Houston Rockets next summer?: This one might be a long shot, but lets consider it. What if LeBron James came to the Houston Rockets next summer? This past...
10/13 Dunking with Wolves: Timberwolves Roundup: Wiggins extension, Zach Lowe's crazy predictions: In the week leading up to the start of the 2017-18 NBA season, there has been a ton of Timberwolves-related news, from the Andrew...
10/13 The Sixer Sense: If you're the ultimate Sixers fan, enter FanSided's Sports Fan of the Year contest: Think you're the ultimate Philadelphia 76ers' fan? Enter FanSided's Sports Fan of the Year contest. With the NBA's...
10/13 The Sixer Sense: How will Philadelphia 76ers cover for Holmes' absence defensively?: The Philadelphia 76ers have no dependable interior defender to come off the bench while Richaun Holmes nurses his wrist. How will...
10/13 Hoops Habit: 2018 NBA Draft: 5 under-the-radar prospects at center: We've already broken down the five best prospects at the center position in the 2018 NBA Draft. Here are the guys flying...
10/13 Hardwood & Hollywood: NBA Season Preview 2017-18: Top 50 Players, 23-13: 23. Marc Gasol (29 on ESPN, 24 on SI, 28 on SB Nation) -Marc Gasol was up to his same old tricks last year as he helped lead...
10/13 Sir Charles In Charge: Cleveland Cavaliers: Will newly-added depth result in a rejuvenated Cavs?: The Cleveland Cavaliers added a ton of talent to their roster this offseason. With depth being a struggling point in last year’s...
10/13 The Sports Talk: The Sports Talk Show Ep. 2: Feat. Spencer Sticek: This podcast will be coming to you every Thursday night. Make sure to give a follow to the host, Nick LoPrinzi, on Twitter and...
10/12 Fadeaway World: 3 Important Reasons The Golden State Warriors Won’t Win The NBA Title: The 2017-2018 NBA season is being dubbed (pun intended) a coronation party for the Golden State Warrior’s dynasty. Last year was...
10/12 Hardwood & Hollywood: NBA Season Preview 2017-18: Top 50 Players, 35-24: 35. Isaiah Thomas (33 on ESPN, 40 on SI, 20 on SB Nation) -If this ranking were based solely on a 2016-17 body of work, Isaiah...
10/12 Hoops Habit: Golden State Warriors: 5 keys to repeating in 2017-18: The Golden State Warriors are the favorites to win the title, but they still have to get there. What are five keys to repeating...
10/12 Hoops Habit: Toronto Raptors: 5 bold predictions for 2017-18 NBA season: What five bold predictions can be made for the Toronto Raptors heading into the 2017-18 NBA season? The Toronto Raptors are heading...
10/12 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid makes NBA fun again: Joel Embiid just signed a five-year $148 million extension with the Philadelphia 76ers. Why is it a good deal? He makes the entire...
10/11 isportsweb.com: The Cleveland Cavaliers are taking a cautious approach with LeBron James: This NBA offseason has certainly came and gone very rapidly. It consisted of a ton of moving pieces, including multiple superstars...
10/11 Hoop Ball: LeBron James will not play in preseason finale, status for opener in doubt?: Cavs coach Tyronn Lue told USA Today that he wasn’t sure if LeBron James would be ready to play in Tuesday’s season...
10/11 isportsweb.com: The Cleveland Cavaliers are taking a cautious approach with LeBron James: This NBA offseason has certainly came and gone very rapidly. It consisted of a ton of moving pieces, including multiple superstars...
10/11 B2 Hoops: Forgiving Derrick Rose: The image above feels like it’s photoshopped, but it’s not. It’s reality, but it’s bizarre....
10/11 Fadeaway World: Dwyane Wade Roasts LeBron On Snapchat For Being Bald: There’s not a lot more that can be said about LeBron James’ head of hair. The tale of his receding hairline from when...
10/11 Pippen Ain't Easy: Derrick Rose's recruiting comments are indicative of Chicago Bulls' image problem: Before the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers tipped off in a penultimate warm-up to the guaranteed-to-be exhilarating 2017-18...
10/11 Hoops Habit: Chicago Bulls: 3 takeaways from preseason win over Cavs: The Chicago Bulls defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-94 in the team's fifth preseason contest. Here are the main takeaways...
10/11 Hoops Habit: Boston Celtics: 5 goals for Kyrie Irving in 2017-18: A fresh start for Kyrie Irving with the Boston Celtics can elevate his status in the NBA even further, while restoring true championship...
10/10 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers 0-3 preseason shows plenty of positives: The Philadelphia 76ers jump into preseason 0-3. But this team is having far more success than you realize. When you see the professional...
10/10 The Baltimore Wire: Washington Wizards: 2017-18 NBA Preseason Power Rankings Roundup: We rounded up NBA power rankings from several authority sports sites to see where the Washington Wizards rank among the experts...
10/10 HoopsRumors: Bulls Notes: Rose, Wade, Dunn, Lineup: With Dwyane Wade poised to start at shooting guard this season for the Cavaliers, he and Derrick Rose will share the backcourt...
10/10 Pippen Ain't Easy: Derrick Rose speaks on actually recruiting Heat's Big 3 back in 2010 before Bulls-Cavs: Before the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers face each other in preseason action on Tuesday night in Cleveland, former Bulls...
10/10 Pippen Ain't Easy: Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Preseason live stream, Rose and Wade face former team: The Chicago Bulls still have two games left in the preseason and one of those games will take place on Tuesday night as LeBron...
10/10 isportsweb.com: Cleveland Cavaliers to start Dwyane Wade at shooting guard; move JR Smith to bench: The 12-time All-star Dwyane Wade will be the Cleveland Cavaliers starting shooting guard for the upcoming season. Wade will begin...
10/10 isportsweb.com: Cleveland Cavaliers to start Dwyane Wade at shooting guard; move JR Smith to bench: The 12-time All-star Dwyane Wade will be the Cleveland Cavaliers starting shooting guard for the upcoming season. Wade will begin...
10/9 Hardwood & Hollywood: NBA Season Preview 2017-18: Central Division: Notable newcomers While the Milwaukee Bucks stood pat and brought back almost every contributor from a Playoff team last season,...
10/9 Hoops Habit: Phoenix Suns: Top 10 NBA Draft picks in franchise history: As the Phoenix Suns embark on their 50th season as an NBA franchise, here's a look at the top 10 NBA Draft picks in franchise...
10/9 Hoops Habit: Cleveland Cavaliers: Predicting 3 players who won't be around in 2018: By this time next year, these three Cleveland Cavaliers players will be donning new jerseys as members of different teams. Even...
10/9 Hoops Habit: Washington Wizards: 3 takeaways from preseason win over Cavaliers: The Washington Wizards' rotation players were used for a majority of this preseason matchup and ultimately showed improvement...
10/9 Hoops Habit: Milwaukee Bucks: 5 goals for Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2017-18: Giannis Antetokounmpo was last season's breakout star for the Milwaukee Bucks. What goals should he set for the 2017-18 season...
10/9 isportsweb.com: Cleveland Cavaliers making lineup changes to compete with Golden State Warriors?: The Cleveland Cavaliers announced that they will shake up their starting lineup. They will start Kevin Love at center and Jae...
10/9 Fadeaway World: Top 10 Cheapest NBA Players: When it comes to the NBA, the players themselves are among the highest-earning athletes in the world. Not only do they receive...
10/9 Last Word on Sports: Eastern Conference Bold Prediction: Washington Wizards Will Grab No. 1 Seed: One of the biggest conversations around the NBA this summer was the drama and eventual fallout in Cleveland between LeBron James...
10/9 isportsweb.com: Cleveland Cavaliers making lineup changes to compete with Golden State Warriors?: The Cleveland Cavaliers announced that they will shake up their starting lineup. They will start Kevin Love at center and Jae...
10/9 ESNY: Way Too Early Trade Deadline Targets for the New York Knicks: If the New York Knicks find themselves in decent standing at the trade deadline, who might they target in order to improve their...
10/9 Wiz of Awes: Washington Wizards Three Takeaways: Cleveland didn't want to meet the Wizards in the preseason: With the Cleveland Cavaliers resting their starters, it was the Wizards' bench time to shine. Washington secured their third...
10/8 HoopsRumors: Cavaliers Notes: Thomas, Jefferson, Crowder, James: Isaiah Thomas has hired a new agent in preparation for next summer’s free agency, relays Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com. Aaron...
10/8 Hoops Habit: Atlanta Hawks: Biggest strengths and weaknesses for 2017-18: The Atlanta Hawks are hoping to extend their playoff run to an 11th season, here are the biggest strengths and weaknesses of the...
10/8 HoopsRumors: Weekly Mailbag: 10/2/17 – 10/8/17: We have an opportunity for you to hit us up with your questions in this, our weekly mailbag feature. Have a question regarding...
10/8 Fadeaway World: Top 11 Worst Brickers In The NBA: Shooting is one of the most important abilities a basketball player should have, as the ability to pull up, catch and shoot or...
10/8 Fadeaway World: 10 NBA Duos That Wouldn’t Play Well Together: Basketball is a team sport and therefore, it requires a lot of team effort besides individual performances, as not even the best...
10/7 HoopsRumors: Hoops Rumors Originals: 9/30/17 – 10/7/17: Every week, the Hoops Rumors writing team compiles original content to complement our news feed. Here are our segments and features...
10/7 Hoops Habit: Boston Celtics: 5 goals for Marcus Smart in 2017-18: One of the few standovers following a frantic offseason for the Boston Celtics, here are five goals for Marcus Smart in 2017-18. It's...
10/7 Fadeaway World: The Most Unbeatable Starting Five In 2K History: The NBA 2K franchise has progressed a lot since it’s inception back in 2000. Being considered the second-best basketball...
10/7 ESNY: Super Teams Are Destroying The NBA: Super teams are great if you're cheering for one, but they're destroying the NBA—and that's a major problem. Super Teams Are Destroying...
10/7 Hoops Habit: Milwaukee Bucks: 2017-18 NBA season preview: The Milwaukee Bucks hope to build on last season's success. What does the 2017-18 NBA season hold for Giannis Antetokounmpo...
10/7 Shaw Sports: Things to know about the NBA preseason’s standout performances: The NBA’s shortened preseason is underway and while we’re only a couple of games in, there have been some teams who...
10/7 ESNY: John Wall Dunks On LeBron Clone Michael Beasley (Video): John Wall humbled Michael Beasley—who hilariously compared his talent to LeBron James—when he dunked on him during Friday's preseason...
10/6 The Sports Talk: Reacting to the NBA’s New All Star Game Format: Earlier this week, the NBA announced that the 2017-18 NBA All Star Game would feature a new format. Rather than having a game...
10/6 Fadeaway World: Top 6 Perfect Players For The San Antonio Spurs’ System: Gregg Popovich has had a very long and successful tenure at the top of the San Antonio Spurs organization, making them an example...
10/6 Fadeaway World: The Impending Doom Of The Cleveland Cavaliers: Recent Cavalier newcomer Dwyane Wade said this of LeBron James last week, at his introductory news conference: “We’re...
10/6 Fueled By Sports: Thank you, Melo: It happened. The trade happened. The rumors were there for months, even years. No one really knew if you were truly happy in New...
10/6 Hoops Habit: Boston Celtics: 5 goals for Jaylen Brown in 2017-18: What five goals can be set for Boston Celtics' second-year small forward Jaylen Brown's 2017-18 NBA season? Jaylen...
10/6 Fadeaway World: What Would Last Year’s All-Star Game Look Like Under The Current Rules?: Much has been said about the state of the NBA’s All-Star game festivities, namely the All-Star game itself. Over the years,...
10/6 Last Word on Sports: Greatest Denver Nuggets Moment of the 21st Century: Welcome to the Greatest Moment series at Last Word On Pro Basketball, where we’ll present to you each NBA team’s greatest moment...
10/6 The Sixer Sense: Why Markelle Fultz's jumper isn't a concern: Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown has recently said that Markelle Fultz's jumper is a cause for concern, but fans should...
10/6 The Sports Talk: Solo Sports Talk Show Ep. 1: Feat. Peyton Traywick: First of three new podcasts to be added this week! This podcast will be coming to you every Thursday night. Make sure to give...
10/6 The Sports Talk: The Los Angeles Banana Boat BoysThere's a chance this could happen. Don't laugh, yet....
10/5 Fadeaway World: The Best Way To Change NBA Draft Lottery: I love the NBA, I love college basketball, I love seeing rookies come into the NBA and make an impact. However, the thing that...
10/5 Fadeaway World: 9 Records That LeBron James Will Break This Season: Everybody has something to do with what LeBron James has to do and say, given the fact that he’s one of the best players in the...
10/5 Fadeaway World: The All-Star Game Everyone Wants To Watch: Team LeBron vs. Team Curry: With the NBA finally deciding to change their current All-Star Game format and shutting down the Western Conference vs Eastern...
10/5 ESNY: New York Yankees Use LeBron James To Troll Cleveland Indians: The Yankees reminded everyone—especially the Indians—that Cleveland's favorite son wasn't always rooting for the home team. New...
10/5 Pelican Debrief: Could DeMarcus Cousins follow in Russell Westbrook’s footsteps?: Soccer legend Pele famously quoted years ago, “The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning." There’s...
10/5 Wiz of Awes: 2017-18 GM Survey: John Wall is the Best Point Guard in the East: According to the General Manger Survey for the 2017-18 NBA Season, John Wall is the best point guard in the East. The Survey also...
10/5 isportsweb.com: Why the Cleveland Cavaliers might be better this season: The offseason took a sharp left turn for the Cleveland Cavaliers when Kyrie Irving reportedly demanded a trade from management....
10/5 Fadeaway World: Newest Cavs Star Has Reportedly Taken Over Kyrie’s Old Locker: It’s never a nice feeling when you have to leave a place you’ve worked at for a long period of time, especially when...
10/5 isportsweb.com: Why the Cleveland Cavaliers might be better this season: The offseason took a sharp left turn for the Cleveland Cavaliers when Kyrie Irving reportedly demanded a trade from management....
10/5 Fadeaway World: Heat Veteran Reportedly Considered Leaving Miami To Team Up With LeBron: We wouldn’t blame Miami Heat fans for feeling a bit cut after Dwyane Wade left Chicago after only one year to sign with...
10/5 isportsweb.com: The Boston Celtic’s battle for banner eighteen: Life was good for the Boston Celtics organization in 2008; they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in six games to earn banner 17...
10/5 Fadeaway World: Seven Burning Questions Heading Into The 2017-18 NBA Season: Have things ever been this crazy? The NBA is changing its rules, some of the biggest names in the league are starting with thier...
10/5 isportsweb.com: The Boston Celtic’s battle for banner eighteen: Life was good for the Boston Celtics organization in 2008; they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in six games to earn banner 17...
10/5 HoopsRumors: Community Shootaround: GMs’ Predictions: Earlier today, we shared the results of an annual survey of NBA general managers offering their predictions for the upcoming season....
10/4 The Sports Talk: Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the top 3 title contenders from each Conference: The NBA season is once again upon us. With the 2017-2018 season just two weeks away, and pre-season already in full force, let’s...
10/4 Fadeaway World: 5 Reasons Why LeBron James Won’t Win This Year’s NBA Championship: I don’t know about you, but I think sports should be about sports. Watching world-class athletes go head to head used to be something...
10/4 Factory of Sadness: 2018 NBA mock draft: Cavs take Duke center Marvin Bagley: A 2018 NBA mock draft has the Cleveland Cavaliers selecting Marvin Bagley, a center/forward out of Duke University with the third...
10/4 HoopsRumors: Cavaliers Notes: Green, Shumpert, Lue, Patterson: After 10 seasons in the NBA, Jeff Green couldn’t pass up an opportunity to play for a championship contender, relays Joe...
10/4 Fadeaway World: Former Heat Teammate Feels Confident LeBron James And Dwyane Wade Can Win Another Title Together: When DWade and the Chicago Bulls came to a buyout agreement, it didn’t take long for the 12-time all-star to figure out...
10/4 Hoops Habit: Positionally, Nikola Jokic is arguably the best passer in the NBA: Nikola Jokic is a highlight factory for the Denver Nuggets, but his consistent excellence has made him one of the best passers...
10/4 Hoops Habit: Cleveland Cavaliers: Derrick Rose fits perfectly into these 3 intriguing lineups: Here are a few ways the Cleveland Cavaliers coaching staff and can mix and match its arsenal in a way that maximizes the talent...
10/4 Hoops Habit: NBA: 5 dark horse MVP candidates in 2017-18: Which five players should be viewed as darkhorse 2017-18 NBA MVP candidates? The 2017-18 NBA season is upon us and there couldn't...
10/4 Hoops Habit: Toronto Raptors: 5 goals for Kyle Lowry in 2017-18: Following the disappointment of a terrible playoff exit, here are five goals for All-Star guard Kyle Lowry in season 2017-18. The...
10/4 Hoops Habit: Cleveland Cavaliers: 5 takeaways from 2017-18 Media Day: Media Day finally returned for the Cleveland Cavaliers last week. Here are five takeaways from their first meeting with the media. The...
10/4 Hoop Ball: 2017 – 18 GM survey released: The annual GM survey was released on Wednesday and the Warriors are again favored to win the NBA title by 93 percent. This marks...
10/4 Fadeaway World: Top 10 Worst Players In NBA 2K18: With the recent release of 2K18 to the general public — the game being out for a few solid weeks now — gamers have...
10/4 Fadeaway World: Isaiah Thomas Takes Shot At Celtics Organization In Latest Instagram Story: The way the Boston Celtics and Isaiah Thomas parted ways was unceremonious at best. The Celtics traded away Thomas, Jae Crowder,...
10/4 House of Houston: Houston Rockets: Chris Paul led charge for NBA All-Star format change: The Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul wears a multitude of hats and it was his voice that led the charge in changing the format...
10/4 HoopsRumors: NBA GMs Weigh In On 2017/18 Season: NBA.com has completed its annual survey of NBA general managers, with John Schuhmann of NBA.com asking each of the league’s 30...
10/4 A Royal Pain: The new NBA All-Star format is a welcomed change: The new all-star format announcement came today, and it **** things up for NBA All-Star Weekend 2018. The change is what the NBA...
10/4 isportsweb.com: Cleveland Cavaliers move Kevin Love to center for the 2017-2018 NBA season: Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue said the team will be moving their star player Kevin Love from power forward to center...
10/4 Howlin' T-Wolf: What Is The Death Line Up For The Minnesota Timberwolves The Death Lineup The NBA is changing, superstars are banding together like never before. With......
10/4 isportsweb.com: Cleveland Cavaliers move Kevin Love to center for the 2017-2018 NBA season: Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue said the team will be moving their star player Kevin Love from power forward to center...
10/4 Wiz of Awes: Washington Wizards: A Season of Change: As the Washington Wizards embark upon the 2017-18 season, it will be a season of change for the Wizards. With their eyes firmly...
10/3 Fadeaway World: 10 Must-Watch Players Of The 2017/18 NBA Season: There are moments in any basketball game that can take your breath away. A player grabs a rebound, and takes off down...
10/3 Fadeaway World: Top 10 Best Friends In The NBA: Friendship isn’t valued enough nowadays, especially in sports, where everything’s considered to be business and nothing else,...
10/3 ESNY: New York Knicks News Mix, 10/3/17: Michael Beasley Compares Himself to LeBron, KD: New York Knicks forward Michael Beasley believes he matches up with LeBron James and Kevin Durant. You have to admire his confidence....
10/3 Soaring Down South: LeBron James to miss opportunity to play against Atlanta Hawks in preseason: The Atlanta Hawks will travel to the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on Wednesday, but will face a Cavaliers team without their...
10/3 Hoops Habit: Cleveland Cavaliers: 5 goals for Isaiah Thomas in 2017-18: Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Isaiah Thomas is in a make or break year, with more on the line than just his reputation. Here...
10/3 HoopsRumors: 29 Of 30 NBA Teams Made Trades In 2017 Offseason: The 2017 NBA offseason didn’t feature any stars like LeBron James or Kevin Durant signing with new teams in free agency,...
10/3 HoopsRumors: NBA Makes Changes To All-Star Game Format: The format of the All-Star Game will undergo some changes beginning this season, the NBA and the National Basketball Players’...
10/3 Soaring Down South: Hawks' next preseason opponent will give Taurean Prince a chance at redemption: Atlanta Hawks’ sophomore small forward Taurean Prince had a less than stellar opening preseason performance against the Miami...
10/3 Hoops Habit: Atlanta Hawks: 5 reasons they won't make the playoffs in 2017-18: The Atlanta Hawks have qualified for the NBA postseason in each of the past 10 years, the second-longest active streak in the...
10/3 Cavs The Blog: Not A Recap: Thoughts On The Wine & Gold Scrimmage: Tonight, the Schreiner family took a trip downtown for a special occasion. The Cleveland Cavaliers unofficially kicked off the...
10/3 HoopsRumors: Tristan Thompson Aims For Sixth Man Award: Tristan Thompson is embracing his bench role and will aim for the league’s Sixth Man of the Year award, as he told ESPN’s...
10/2 Orlando Magic Daily: Orlando Magic players have no plans to protest during national anthem: The Orlando Magic decided as a team not to make any demonstrations during the national anthem, hoping to work for racial justice...
10/2 HoopsRumors: Pacific Notes: Lakers, Teodosic, Reed, Labissiere: Russell Westbrook‘s decision to sign a max extension is bad news for the Lakers in their pursuit of two top-level free agents...
10/2 Hoops Habit: Los Angeles Lakers: Russell Westbrook's extension could affect Paul George pursuit: Could Russell Westbrook's new extension affect the Los Angeles Lakers and their pursuit of Paul George? There was a time...
10/2 isportsweb.com: NBA Preview: Over/under win total odds and predictions: The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook recently released the over/under for every NBA team’s win total. I will take those odds...
10/2 isportsweb.com: NBA Preview: Over/under win total odds and predictions: The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook recently released the over/under for every NBA team’s win total. I will take those odds...
10/2 Space City Scoop: Houston Rockets: 5 goals for James Harden this season: After having a career season last year, James Harden will attempt to play even better this year. Here are 5 goals for James Harden's...
10/2 Right Down Euclid: The benefits of starting Kevin Love at center: The Cleveland Cavaliers are considering starting Kevin Love at the center position, instead of his normal power forward spot,...
10/2 Fadeaway World: NBA All-Mask Team: The use of masks in the NBA over the years have been nothing short of iconic if we’re being honest. Players such as Rip...
10/2 Back Picks: The Plus-Minus GOAT List (1994-2017): Follow @elgee35 In the last post, I normalized a bunch of different adjusted plus-minus (APM) numbers — available in the...
10/2 isportsweb.com: Analyzing the Chicago Bulls recent roster moves: The Chicago Bulls have made two key personnel moves in the last week that will have a profound impact on how they play this year....
10/2 isportsweb.com: Analyzing the Chicago Bulls recent roster moves: The Chicago Bulls have made two key personnel moves in the last week that will have a profound impact on how they play this year....
10/1 isportsweb.com: Boston Celtics training camp update: The Boston Celtics finished up their team-bonding getaway in Newport, R.I. and are eager to get on the floor for tomorrow night’s...
10/1 isportsweb.com: Boston Celtics training camp update: The Boston Celtics finished up their team-bonding getaway in Newport, R.I. and are eager to get on the floor for tomorrow night’s...
10/1 HoopsRumors: Weekly Mailbag: 9/25/17 – 10/1/17: We have an opportunity for you to hit us up with your questions in this, our weekly mailbag feature. Have a question regarding...
10/1 Right Down Euclid: Who should start in the Cleveland Cavaliers frontcourt?: Who should the Cleveland Cavaliers start in their frontcourt? Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue has been teasing the...
10/1 Fadeaway World: Dwyane Wade Reveals Exactly When He Knew He Was Coming To Cleveland: If I had told you back in 2015 that Miami Heat Dwyane Wade would be on his third team 2 years from now, you would have called...