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NBA
D'angelo Russell's Sour Stint with the Los Angeles Lakers Finally Ends
Screen capture courtesy of the NBA/YouTube. D’Angelo Russell finally escapes the Los Angeles Lakers for the Brooklyn Nets amid a lot of controversies. You wouldn’t expect to find the 21-year-old available for trade, but the...
NBA
The NBA Offseason Rundown: Part 2
Image Courtesy of Los Angeles Clippers/Facebook Since the NBA Draft concluded last Thursday night, the waters have been mostly calm in the ocean that is the NBA offseason. Up to this point, with the exception...
Television
Silicon Valley Season 4 Finale Review: 4.10: Server Error
Despite a meandering season, the Silicon Valley season 4 finale managed to deliver a satisfying ending, at least superficially. Jack Barker's ego, Bertram Gilfoyle's hack of Jian Yang's refrigerator and Richard Hendricks' one-night stand with...
Culture of Hoops
Dirk Nowitzki's 2017 Celebrity Baseball Game
Without warning, the heat seemed to lift three hours before the first pitch of the game. It was a veritable sign that everything was supposed to run smoothly for veteran NBA star Dirk Nowitzki on...
Other Sports
Sonny Says ... The NFL Will Need To Evolve, Or Cease To Exist
Image Courtesy of Scott Troyanos/Associated Press George - "How long can the NFL exist in its current form given the devastation it does to the human body?" Believe it or not, this is one of...
Culture of Hoops
'Lob City' No More? Chris Paul and Blake Griffin Opt Out
Image courtesy of Mike Bitanga/ Hardwood&Hollywood. While it's much too early to speculate on the demise of this version of the Los Angeles Clippers, with Chris Paul and Blake Griffin both opting out of their...
NBA
The Winners and Losers of the 2017 NBA Draft
Image Courtesy of NBA/Facebook I have to be honest ... in the days leading up to the 2017 NBA Draft, I was actually mildly concerned that the night might end up being a letdown. There's...
LifeStyle
Under Armour Signs NBA Talent Josh Jackson
Under Armour , the official apparel supplier of the NBA Combine and sponsor of the Jr. NBA, has signed former One Nation grassroots team superstar and top NBA draft prospect Josh Jackson to a multi-year...
Culture of Hoops
Jimmy Butler Traded to the Timberwolves
Image courtesy of Shinya Suzuki/Flickr. Per League approval, the Chicago Bulls will trade Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Zach LaVine , Kris Dunn , and the No. 7 pick. This move looks to...
Culture of Hoops
Utah Jazz in Pursuit of Patrick Beverley
Image courtesy of Pkantz/Wikimedia. The Utah Jazz have made a trade inquiry on Houston Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley , multiple sources told The Salt Lake Tribune on Wednesday morning. The Jazz are one of...
