Power Has Shifted in the NBA’s West

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Christmas has passed, the clock has ticked over into 2015 and all (most) teams are up and running. Whether its going well or not so well doesn’t matter, everyone has settled down. With that, of course, comes the time to take a look at what this season is shaping into and compare it with last […] READ MORE


Canadian Persuasion – Toronto Making Some Noise

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The Toronto Raptors ended last season with a 4-3 series loss in the first round of the playoffs against Brooklyn; an anti-climax for the Canadian franchise, but nevertheless a very successful season. This paradox could only promise one thing; rapid growth and imminent success. Twenty five games into this season, all those boxes have been ticked, so far. […] READ MORE


What is the Matter with the Charlotte Hornets?‏

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After a solid start to the season, the Charlotte Hornets have suffered an eight game losing streak that leaves them with a record of 4-13. With the playoff race looking very competitive this year in the East, the newly re-named franchise are losing precious ground already. This year was, and possibly still is, looking very […] READ MORE


NBA Tops and Flops of the Week‏- Dallas on Fire

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With the NBA season rumbling on here is a look around the NBA to determine who has been great (tops) and not so great (flops) in the last seven days. Here are Your NBA Tops and Flops of the week: NBA Tops and Flops of the Week‏- Dallas on Fire Tops Milwaukee Bucks- A three game […] READ MORE



Why Golden State's Great Start is not Anecdotal‏

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The Warriors’ start to the season has been very solid; a 7-2 record, including a victory on the road to early season rivals Houston Rockets at a time where both teams had not yet lost. However, after just nine games played out of 82, it may be too early to predict great things for Golden State […] READ MORE


NBA Tops and Flops of Opening Week

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With the NBA season just under way here is a look around the NBA to determine who has been great (tops) and not so great (flops) in the last seven days. Here are your NBA tops and flops from opening week. Tops Houston Rockets – For Harden’s side, who are now 6-1, this first week or so of […] READ MORE


Western Conference Looking Stable as Ever‏

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For the NBA, the off season that is coming to a close was a dramatic one. Lebron James returning to the Cavs, the Bulls becoming a real contender thanks to the signing of Pau Gasol and the return, finally, of Derrick Rose and the New York Knicks looking like a playoff team. Incidentally, however, it’s […] READ MORE


France's FIBA World Cup Comes to a Fairytale Ending‏

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For France, the lost semi-final against Serbia came as a real blow to the whole nation. The next day, however, France won claimed the bronze medal of the FIBA World Cup thanks to a win against Lithuania (95-93). A few days after the event, here’s a look at the last month for French basketball, going […] READ MORE