The Russell Westbrook extension should only solidify the chances of yet another rematch between the Warriors and Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. READ MORE
Author: Tom Hoff
I grew up in Boston, a diehard Celtics fan. I then graduated from Georgetown University and wrote for the school paper, The Hoya, while watching the men's basketball team lose in the first round of the NCAA tournament year after year. I now live in Los Angeles and teach in South Central L.A. as a second year Teach for America corps member. So far, the California education system doesn't require the students to learn how to calculate true shooting percentage as part of the math curriculum, but I'm trying to change that!
duckboats_ready Expect Blockbusters at 2017 NBA Trade Deadline, but not Before Season
The rest of the 2016 NBA off-season may not produce any blockbuster trades, but the 2017 NBA trade deadline promises to pick up the slack. READ MORE
Legacy of Kevin Durant Signing with the Warriors
Since Kevin Durant announced his decision to join the 73 win Golden State Warriors on July 4, fans have been shoving KD’s now infamous 2010 tweet in his face: Now everybody wanna play for the heat and the Lakers? Let's go back to being competitive and going at these peoples! — Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) July 16, […] READ MORE
Lottery Luck and a Fortuitous Trade Were Key to Cavaliers Title
Dating back to 2003, the Cavaliers title can be attributed to the lucky bounce of ping pong balls and one particular trade with the Clippers in 2011. READ MORE
The Boston Celtics Path to Becoming a Championship Contender
The Boston Celtics path to contending for a championship includes the hope that their coaching and front office prowess will make an attractive destination. READ MORE
NBA Max Contracts That Will Be Signed This Summer
With the NBA salary cap set to rise 25-30% this summer, there are six free agents looking to cash in on NBA max contracts this off-season. READ MORE
We Need to Appreciate the Oklahoma City Thunder
It seems that the vast majority of NBA media coverage today has been focused on Kevin Durant or Mike Conley possibly signing with the Spurs this off-season, Tim Duncan’s retirement decision, and leftover coverage of that dumb handshake “situation” involving Adam Silver and Stephen Curry. These are the kinds of storylines one would expect the […] READ MORE
Firing Frank Vogel is a Mistake for Indiana
In a highly questionable decision, the Pacers fire Frank Vogel after he failed to guide them past the Raptors in the first round of the playoffs. READ MORE
Sam Hinkie's Legacy Will Lie in Draft Wheel
Sam Hinkie's legacy with the Philadelphia 76ers will be defined by losing - lots of it. That being said, it should lead to a change in the draft process. READ MORE
D'Angelo Russell – Nick Young Situation Highlights Lakers Organizational Flaws
The D’Angelo Russell – Nick Young situation came out of thin air and surprised many, but it really should not be as shocking as one might think. Of course, the specific situation and details were occurrences that no one could have predicted, but the fact that the something like this would happen to the Lakers […] READ MORE