The National Basketball Association (NBA) added a new in-season tournament to the regular season, bringing more engagement from players and fans. The NBA is back in full swing, and with it comes the new in-season tournament. Starting on Nov. 3, the tournament began with teams playing their first of four […]
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The new season offers hope for Knicks and Nets fans
With the start of the NBA season just days away, fans of the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks have a lot to look forward to. From bright young talent to high expectations for the teams’ stars, here are some key predictions for the 2023-2024 season. The Nets are […]
Column: Saudi spending cause for concern among other pro leagues
The emergence of the Saudi Pro League (SPL) as a competitor to the most popular European soccer leagues has come about quickly. Their rise to prominence has undoubtedly come from the acquisition of some of the world’s top players ahead of the current season. This wave of purchases was spearheaded […]
Knicks and Nets raise fans’ hopes with powerful additions
With a new NBA season comes new optimism for every team, and that is especially the case for the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks. Both New York City-based teams are coming off incredibly disappointing campaigns, with the Nets being swept by the Boston Celtics in the first round of […]
NBA slaps Robert Sarver’s wrist for egregious behavior
On Sept. 13, the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced that Phoenix Suns majority owner Robert Sarver would receive a one-year suspension in addition to a fine of $10 million after the league concluded an investigation into the franchise. The NBA released their findings, saying Sarver was found on multiple occasions […]
Nets’ stumbling in early season does not foretell their entire season
Photo courtesy of GAMEFACE PHOTOS, Flickr. At the center of controversy for numerous reasons coming into the season, the Brooklyn Nets have played some less-than-inspired basketball over the first week of regular season basketball coming back. The Nets are currently 2-3 and could have easily been 1-4 if the 76ers […]
Kyrie Irving, vaccine mandates and speaking for ‘the voiceless’
Photo courtesy of Erik Drost, Wiki. When the Nets signed Kyrie Irving on July 1, 2019, General Manager Sean Marks knew exactly what he was getting. Sure, Irving came to Brooklyn with six All Star appearances, multiple All-NBA appearances, a global brand that could lure in international fans, and perhaps […]
Following the aftermath of Kobe Bryant’s death
Photo courtesy of Alexandra Walt, Flickr It has been just about two weeks since the sudden and tragic passing of Kobe Bryant. This stunned the entire globe on Jan. 26 when it was announced that Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, along with seven others died in a tragic helicopter crash […]
This NBA off-season had only been promising
Photo courtesy of Mark Runyon, Flickr This past NBA off-season can be noted as fantastical, standing out as one of the most exciting off-seasons fans have ever witnessed. After winning two championships with the Warriors, forward Kevin Durant signed with the Brooklyn Nets, and after winning this past year’s championship […]
NBA teams race to NBA Finals
Photo courtesy of Keith Allison, Wikipedia With the NBA Conference Semifinals underway, the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors have emerged as the teams expected to meet in this year’s championship series. Toronto sits atop the Eastern Conference, with +250 odds to get to the championship, while Golden State’s odds […]