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    Early Impressions of the 2020-2021 NBA Season

    Early Impressions of the 2020-2021 NBA Season

    A Review of This Crazy NFL Offseason

    A Review of This Crazy NFL Offseason

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    Hello Again! 2019-2020 NBA Season Preview

    Hello Again! 2019-2020 NBA Season Preview

    Guess what? I’m back baby! Sure, I may have gone on a little hiatus there but it was totally intentional and had nothing to do with summer and then the start of college. My phone was kind enough to alert me the other day that the 2019-2020 NBA season is right around the corner, and I figured what better way to (try to) get back into blogging than by spewing out 2,000 words of basketball analysis! Buckle up folks, because it’s gonna be another ride. As is customary, I will be
    Reactions to the Trade Deadline

    Reactions to the Trade Deadline

    Now that the dust has REALLY settled (couldn’t be so sure with only one deadline this year), we can finally take a look at what all went down on July 31st (and a few goings on in the preceding weeks). Basically what I’m trying to say is trades happened, and they happened fast, so let’s put on our thinking caps and expertly analyze some of them. Since I have some dignity, I will be going in strict chronological order. Sorry for the delayed post here, I ran down a bit of a rabb
    A rollercoaster of a free agency

    A rollercoaster of a free agency

    Is it over yet? (head peeks out from under bed) Are they done? Has the dust finally settled? Well shucks, I wish I could answer that question, but NBA free agency has long been one of the craziest sporting events of the year. Within the course of a few days, the entire league was flipped on its head, and we are now faced with more parity than seemingly ever-before. All-Star duos have flocked to every corner of the county, and other teams have done their part to remain competi
    NBA Finals Preview

    NBA Finals Preview

    So here we are, another Warriors Finals trip secured (but finally against a fresh face). The Toronto Raptors, just a few months after the organization was ripped to shreds for trading away star DeMar Derozan for superstar Kawhi Leonard, have clinched their first NBA Finals appearance in franchise history, a huge achievement that deserves a ton of recognition, especially for new head coach Nick Nurse but the players and front office as well. Now while Vegas has opened the Warr
    The Kevin Durant Dilemma

    The Kevin Durant Dilemma

    The Bucks are trampling through the East and the Warriors are cruising through the West; what’s new this season? On the Bucks’ side, nothing really. But for the Warriors, there is an unfamiliar hole in the starting lineup, one created by the strained right calf of superstar (and Playoff killer) Kevin Durant. Durant suffered the injury in the third quarter of Game 5 in Houston - a game the Warriors went on to win, and a series they would clinch in the next game. Now, as the Wa
    Kawhi's Decision

    Kawhi's Decision

    He may not be better than Kobe (as one talk show host was quick to declare), but Kawhi Leonard is certainly one of the best players in the current NBA and his historic run in these Playoffs has only furthered that status. As of Wednesday morning, Kawhi is averaging 31.2 PPG, 8.2 RPG and 3.5 APG, and he’s doing that all while shooting over 57 percent from the floor and remaining the best defender on the court at any time. So things are great in Toronto, right? Up 3-2 in their
    A look at the first round of the NBA Playoffs

    A look at the first round of the NBA Playoffs

    With the first four games of the NBA Playoffs set to tip off today, let’s provide an analysis and prediction of each matchup we will see in the opening round. Are you ready for some playoff basketball?! Philadelphia 76ers (3) v.s. Brooklyn Nets (6) Before anything let me just say congratulations to the Nets. Just a year ago you might have (like me) considered them to be one of the most feeble franchises in sports, but they made some smart moves and developed their youngsters
    Checking in on our players to watch for each NBA team

    Checking in on our players to watch for each NBA team

    Now that the calendar has turned to April, we are at the end of another NBA season. There were surprises and sure-things, ups and downs, resurgent years and regressors. At the beginning of this season, I picked one player to watch for each NBA team, so with 79 games in the rearview mirror let’s take a look back at those players and see how they fared over the course of 2018-2019. Atlanta Hawks: Taurean Prince, SF Prince actually got less playing time this season, most likely
    2019 MLB Preview

    2019 MLB Preview

    It’s that time of year again, where fly balls and fungoes abound and a tiny cohort of unsigned stars hang out in Florida waiting to get $20 million above market. That’s right, the MLB season has begun, and baseball fans such as myself couldn't be happier. Now although some games have passed, every team is still statistically in the Postseason hunt, so let’s take a look at the 2019 season for each MLB squad and either affirm that ambition or crush some dreams. Cue random order
    Potential turnaround teams in the MLB

    Potential turnaround teams in the MLB

    With the addition of Bryce Harper, many are pegging Philadelphia as the new favorites in the NL East (remember they also got J.T. Realmuto earlier this offseason AND Jean the Hit Machine Segura). Of course, Manny Machado signed with his own version of a losing team, albeit one that lost far more often and easily than the Phillies last year, but nevertheless improvement is expected in San Diego. So while some notable free agents remain unsigned (Dallas Keuchel, Craig Kimbrel,
    Here's to another horrific MLB offseason

    Here's to another horrific MLB offseason

    Here is a list of some of the more prominent free agents still unsigned as we approach the first week of Spring Training: Bryce Harper Manny Machado Craig Kimbrel Dallas Keuchel Mike Moustakas Jose Iglesias Marwin Gonzalez Adam Jones Carlos Gonzalez Evan Gattis Gio Gonzalez Tyler Clippard Josh Harrison Bartolo Colon And in addition to those names, there are 75 other players yet to ink a deal, many of them coming off solid seasons that built upon already solid careers. Of cour
    Another post on the NBA Trade Deadline

    Another post on the NBA Trade Deadline

    Yes, I am well aware that I have already written a post concerning the buy v sell decision that bubble teams in the NBA face every season, but with the Trade Deadline only five days away I felt now was as good a time as any to revisit the topic. There have been some changes since my last post, both in regards to teams’ competitiveness and trade rumors, so let’s look at all the periphery squads and what their best course of action is. Eastern Conference Detroit Pistons (22-28,
    Injured NBA Players capable of shaping the Playoff race

    Injured NBA Players capable of shaping the Playoff race

    As we near the All-Star break in the NBA and the eventual stretch run, many teams find themselves without key players due to injury. Let’s take a look at some of the more notable inactives, along with how they could affect the Playoff picture once healthy. Chris Paul, Houston Rockets (hamstring, expected to return sometime this month) Paul is one of the many Rockets to have visited the trainer this season as his Western Conference Championship-altering hamstring has been acti
    A Midseason Review of the NBA

    A Midseason Review of the NBA

    We’ve just passed the halfway mark of the NBA season, so let’s check in with each team and possibly update some predictions. Detroit Pistons (17-23, 9th in Eastern Conference) It’s safe to say Detroit has had a disappointing season so far. I truly thought Dwayne Casey would push this team over the hump, but while their amazing frontcourt of Griffin and Drummond has dazzled, the rest of the team seems to have lost its fire from last year (the loss of Ish Smith for over a month
    Predicting the first round of the NFL Playoffs

    Predicting the first round of the NFL Playoffs

    Today marks the kickoff of the 2019 NFL Playoffs, with two games set for both today and tomorrow. This afternoon we will be treated to the Indianapolis Colts vs. the Houston Texans, and tonight’s game features the Seattle Seahawks vs. the Dallas Cowboys. Tomorrow has the Los Angeles (still feels dirty to say) Chargers vs. the Baltimore Ravens and the Philadelphia Nick Foles (I mean Eagles) vs. the Chicago Bears. Let’s preview each matchup and pick a winner. Indianapolis Colts
    One team from each division in the MLB that could shake things up

    One team from each division in the MLB that could shake things up

    Trades and signings in the MLB offseason have started to gain some traction here, and there have been some surprisingly active (and dormant) teams so far. Let’s look at one team from each division that can shake things up come 2019. AL East Tampa Bay Rays: Shrouded by the Oakland Athletics’ magical 97-win campaign, the Rays actually compiled 90 wins of their own last season. It may seem as if they have been rebuilding, what with trades of Corey Dickerson, Chris Archer, Evan L
    Trade Season in the NBA

    Trade Season in the NBA

    Has the NBA trade market begun to move before that of the MLB? Though the deadline for deals in the Association lies on February 7th, we have already seen one team try, then fail, then somewhat succeed in boosting their middling roster. And while we’re on that subject, can I point out how absolutely ridiculous the whole Suns-Grizzlies-Wizards trade drama was? Not that I really need to, but this is professional basketball with guys who make millions to do things such as, I don
    Going over the recent MLB transactions

    Going over the recent MLB transactions

    Short post here, let’s look at every notable transaction that’s gone down this offseason and review it (in somewhat chronological order). 12/3/18 Mariners trade 2B Robinson Cano, CP Edwin Diaz, and cash to Mets for OF Jay Bruce, OF Jarred Kelenic, RHP Anthony Swarzak, RHP Gerson Bautista and RHP Justin Dunn We all knew former agent-turned GM Brodie Van Wagenen was going to be aggressive right away and this was his first step. Cano, while he has produced every season of his ca
    One player to watch for each NBA team

    One player to watch for each NBA team

    With the NBA season underway and each team still believing they have a shot, let’s look at one key player to watch this year for each squad. Atlanta Hawks: Taurean Prince, SF Entering his third year, Prince is looking to build off a solid sophomore campaign that saw him put up 14.1 PPG, 2.5 APG and 4.7 RPG. He has all the makings to become a top-half wing in the league, combining wiry athleticism with great shooting ability. With a more talented team building around him, Prin
    2018-2019 NBA Season Preview

    2018-2019 NBA Season Preview

    With the 2018-2019 NBA Season set to tip off this Tuesday, let’s take a look at each team’s prospect for the coming year. And for fun, let’s do them in the same order as my predictions from last year. Detroit Pistons Wait, Van Gundy is gone? For real? Praise Jesus hallelujah! They lost Tobias Harris and Avery Bradley who I thought were big pieces of their future, but they managed to pair Andre Drummond with Blake Griffin, so buckle-up poster makers. If Reggie Jackson can fina
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