Fans of the NBA endure one of the shorter off-seasons in professional sports, yet it seems like the longest. But the final cuts have been made, the rosters are set (for now) and the 2018-19 NBA season is here. As usual, the number of real championship contenders can be counted … Read more
Even for those of us without a dog in the race, this had all the makings of a dream weekend for fans of the National Basketball Association. This was the rare occasion where both 2018 NBA Conference Final series would be decided by Game Sevens on consecutive nights during an … Read more
Once upon a time, a basketball going through a hoop meant one of two things: a successful free throw attempt during play stoppage — worth one point — or a successful field goal attempt while the clock was running — worth two points. The distance on the field goal attempt … Read more
In keeping with the trend towards increased accessibility into the inner workings of an NBA contest–a trend serious enough to give spectators who are able and willing to pay for the privilege a better view of game action than some of the assistant coaches–the nationally-televised games will occasionally feature an … Read more
For years the NBA has gone to great lengths to make its talented athletes and coaches more marketable and appear more personable, and the NBA sideline reporter has played a large role in bringing out these personalities. Post-game locker room interviews and press conferences have always been part of the … Read more
College Basketball tournaments–at all levels–arrive at the best possible time for some hoops fans. It’s March, so the annual NBA Eclipse — at least a partial one, anyway — has arrived. This is the part where the drama of single game elimination conference and national college basketball tournaments relegates the … Read more
After 50 years of watching basketball games, I’ve already forgotten more than I can remember about the different changes the sport has undergone. Globally, the game is as popular as it’s ever been, and many of the changes have improved the overall quality of the game, but there are some … Read more
Listen – I’m no expert, just a fan trying to sound like one, but I’m allowed to put up an inaccurate 2017-18 NBA Preview just as the experts do. And you can bet I’ll be comparing results at season’s end. Already considered the league’s weak link, the Eastern Conference took … Read more
