Category Archives: NBA

THE PROCESS HAS ENDED

BY MIKE RIFKIN Trust The Process, that’s what the Philadelphia 76ers have been saying for years and the process hasn’t won them anything. On Wednesday night the 76ers lost to their rival the New York Knicks 110-105, giving Philly their ninth consecutive loss, their longest in nine years. Sixers’ Center Joel Embiid missed the gameContinue reading “THE PROCESS HAS ENDED”

IMPROVEMENT AT A COST$

BY MARK HALPERN              For the first time in a long time the New York Knicks were the toast of the town in New York and in the NBA. The Knicks made it to the Eastern Conference Semifinals, before losing to the Pacers. But one thing is for sure the Knicks are back and Madison SquareContinue reading “IMPROVEMENT AT A COST$”

REST IN PEACE DIKEMBE MUTOMBO

BY MARK HALPERN       When you think of the best Centers to ever play in the NBA everyone will put Dikembe Mutombo in their top ten. The great Center who played 17 seasons for the Rockets, Nuggets, Hawks, Knicks, Nets  and 76ers passed away at the age of 58 from Brain Cancer.     Dikembe Mutombo came fromContinue reading “REST IN PEACE DIKEMBE MUTOMBO”

All About Bron

By Mike Rifkin Some consider LeBron James the greatest Basketball player of All time. On Wednesday, James and the Lakers agreed to a two year 104 Million dollar contract that includes a player option for 2025-26 and a no trade clause. James had declined his 51 million dollar option prior to re-signing with LA. WhileContinue reading “All About Bron”

Who Needs Experience

By Mike Rifkin On Thursday the Los Angeles Lakers coaching search ended with the hiring of JJ Redick. Redick played 15 seasons in the NBA for the Magic, Bucks, Clippers, 76ers, Pelicans, and Mavericks. Redick worked as an NBA analyst for ESPN the past couple of seasons.  Why would a franchise like the Lakers whoContinue reading “Who Needs Experience”

WHERE SHOULD THE KNICKS GO?

BY MARK HALPERNIf the Knicks want to be successful in this NBA, upgrades are goingto be needed. After the season the New York Knicks had this question:“Where are they most vulnerable?,” as we watched this franchise get soclose to grabbing that brass ring. Some decisions have to be made and itisn’t in only one spot.Continue reading “WHERE SHOULD THE KNICKS GO?”

Loyalty

By Mike Rifkin On Monday it was announced that UCONN coach Dan Hurley turned down an offer to be the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers reportedly offered Hurley a six year contract worth 70 million dollars. Had he taken the offer Hurley would’ve been one of the highest paid NBA coaches. Continue reading “Loyalty”

R.I.P. THE GREAT BILL WALTON

By Mark Halpern On Monday the NBA lost one of its most revered stars yesterday when Bill Walton passed away at the age of 71 years old. He was one of the most electric announcers in the game and did some of his best work.      Walton played for UCLA and won 3 consecutive college playerContinue reading “R.I.P. THE GREAT BILL WALTON”