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by Robby Stratokos, Last Word on Pro Basketball Coming off of an NBA title, the Cleveland Cavaliers are the team to beat in the Eastern Conference, and it has been assumed that LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and company will walk their way right back to the NBA Finals. However, the East has become very interesting. […] READ MORE
One of the most fascinating aspects of watching an entire NBA seasons is seeing a player grow and blossom into a fantastic asset to his team. When a player really works on his weaknesses in the offseason, the results are clearly visible on the court. During this NBA offseason, general managers across the league carefully […] READ MORE
I know the big NBA stories of the summer have broken down vaguely thus, in order of importance: LeBron and Kevin Love join forces with Kyrie Irving in Cleveland, Paul George is out for the season, Chris Bosh stays in Miami, Derrick Rose is kept on Team USA’s final roster despite being clearly outplayed by […] READ MORE
We, the Dallas Mavericks, could use some help. We of course, excluding the 35-year old who was just named to his 12th All-Star Game. In the Mavericks’ most recent crusher, a 117-115 loss at home against the James Harden-less Houston Rockets, more of the same was on hand for Dallas, who’s margin of holding onto […] READ MORE
The Dallas Mavericks season is nearly two weeks old and so far the newest collection of Mavs have tallied 4 wins and 3 losses. Of course, wins and losses dictate your fate and a 4-3 pace is certainly not one to be desired. But, all things considered, the Mavericks 2013-2014 season is off to an […] READ MORE
After a week off, I’m back. I have to admit, the article might be a little short tonight – just like the rest of John Scott’s NHL career. NHL – NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN WHO USED TO PLAY WITH US The NHL is taking steps to try and eliminate hits to the head. They’re […] READ MORE
Brandon Jennings continues to survive as the most marquee free agent still available in the NBA offseason. All signs point to Jennings, a 23-year-old starting caliber point guard, believing he deserves something close to max-contract money, though no team seems ready to offer him that. Last season, Jennings averaged 17.5 points and 6.5 assists per […] READ MORE
The Dallas Mavericks and Monta Ellis have agreed on a three year contract. The deal is worth $25 million in guaranteed money, and could be worth up to $30 million including various bonuses. Ellis, one of the best unsigned free agents, agrees to a deal just days after changing agents. Ellis is the second piece […] READ MORE
It is a move that has been speculated upon for months but looks to be finally coming to pass on Monday, as Chris Broussard of ESPN is reporting that Milwaukee Bucks’ guard Monta Ellis will opt out of the final year of his contract with the team and test free agency. The 27 year old […] READ MORE
I think explaining the exact methodology is not that important, but I can tell you I am keeping two spreadsheets that constantly take rankings of players (from internet forums and other sources) with a constant updating of the spreadsheet to arrive at an idea of the top players in the league. Basically, every week or […] READ MORE
