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Ricky Rubio signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. The two sides agreed to a 3-year contract worth $18 million, or $6 million per season. This contract ties him down through the 2024-2025 season. Ricky Rubio Signs With the Cleveland Cavaliers Over his 11-year NBA career, Rubio has played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz, […] READ MORE
There is a full slate of nine NBA games for Wednesday, February 2nd for fans to enjoy. Below I offer my opinions on what may be some profitable betting opportunities. The opinions provided in these NBA picks are my own and are not of LWOS. As always, I do not offer financial advice, rather simply […] READ MORE
The NBA is past its halfway mark, with each team having played at least 42 games. At this point you can start to believe that teams are what their record shows. The body of work is large enough that opinions can be solidified. One of the biggest stories so far this season has been the […] READ MORE
After signing a large extension this offseason, Jarrett Allen has been a major bright spot for a young Cleveland Cavaliers team. The Cavaliers are currently sitting at the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 19-12 and they are just 2.5 games from the number one seed. Prior to the year, many […] READ MORE
The Dream Team, Dream Team II and the Redeem Team. The team USA Olympic stage has birthed some of the best basketball moments in history. This summer will be no different as a myriad of stars will look to showcase their talents to the world. For Kevin Love, that also means the chance to escape […] READ MORE
The inevitable has finally happened. James Harden, who earlier demanded a trade to the Brooklyn Nets, has gotten his wish. Let’s look at the full Harden trade and my winners and thoughts on this blockbuster deal. Full Harden Trade Details Nets receive Harden. Houston Rockets receive Victor Oladipo via Indiana Pacers, Dante Exum, and Rodions […] READ MORE
Trade grades are one of the most fun aspects of blockbuster deals. In one of the most anticipated moves of the season, James Harden of the Houston Rockets has finally been traded. Harden got his wish and will play for the Brooklyn Nets with his former teammate Kevin Durant. After two blowout losses in a row […] READ MORE
At the beginning of an NBA season, it is difficult not to make way too early overreactions. After all, the small sample size that is the first week of the season also happens to be the entire sample. So while I would normally suggest holding your overreactions for at least a few more weeks, forget […] READ MORE
To say that last season was a disappointment for Al Horford would be a huge understatement. After three successful seasons as a member of the Boston Celtics, Horford surprised the basketball world by signing a four-year, $97 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers last off-season. The Sixers had just been eliminated by a clutch buzzer-beater […] READ MORE
The Philadelphia 76ers are on the hunt to find a suitor for former All-Star big man Al Horford. The 34-year-old had a rough season in the City of Brotherly Love, averaging just 11.9 points and 6.8 rebounds on 45 percent shooting, 35 percent from three, and 76.3 percent from the line. It was Horford’s lowest […] READ MORE