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LeBron James Records His 1st Opening Night Triple-Double

The (defending champion) Cleveland Cavaliers steamrolled through New York to kick off the 2016-17 season. After raising its first-ever championship banner, CLE capitalized on 29 points from Kyrie Irving, 23 points & 12 rebounds for Kevin Love & an opening-night triple-double for LeBron James. 19 points, 14 assists, 11 rebounds – LeBron’s 3rd title defense was a breeze if we’re being honest. He looked spry … Continue reading LeBron James Records His 1st Opening Night Triple-Double

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(2016-17) Delay of Game Previews • “The Pacific”

Sizing up the Pacific Division… Phoenix Suns 2015-2016 Season Result: 23-59 • 14th, Western Conference (4th, Pacific Division) • Missed Postseason Current Head Coach: Earl Watson Projected Starting Lineup Draft Picks #4 Overall: Dragan Bender #8 Overall: Marquese Chriss #34 Overall: Tyler Ulis Notable Offseason Additions Jared Dudley Leandro Barbosa Notable Offseason Subtractions Bogdan Bogdanović Mirza Teletović Jon Leuer Ronnie Price Chase Budinger Archie Goodwin The Big Picture The … Continue reading (2016-17) Delay of Game Previews • “The Pacific”

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(2016-17) Delay of Game Previews • “The Southwest”

Sizing up the Southwest Division… New Orleans Pelicans 2015-2016 Season Result: 30-52 • 12th, Western Conference (5th, Southwest Division) • Missed Postseason Current Head Coach: Alvin Gentry Projected Starting Lineup Draft Picks #6 Overall: Buddy Hield Notable Offseason Additions Solomon Hill E’Twaun Moore Terrence Jones Cheick Diallo (rookie, Kansas • via LAC) Notable Offseason Subtractions Ryan Anderson Eric Gordon Tony Douglas Luke Babbitt James Ennis Kendrick Perkins The Big … Continue reading (2016-17) Delay of Game Previews • “The Southwest”

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(2016-17) Delay of Game Previews • “The Central”

Sizing up the Central Division… Milwaukee Bucks 2015-2016 Season Result: 33-49 • 12th, Eastern Conference (5th, Central Division) • Missed Postseason Current Head Coach: Jason Kidd Draft Picks #10 Overall: Thon Maker #36 Overall: Malcom Brogdon Notable Offseason Additions Matthew Dellavedova Jason Terry Mirza Teletovic Tony Snell Notable Offseason Subtractions Jerryd Bayless Greivis Vasquez Jared Cunningham Johnny O’Bryant O.J. Mayo Michael Carter-Williams Projected Starting Lineup The Big Picture The Milwaukee Bucks…are slowly … Continue reading (2016-17) Delay of Game Previews • “The Central”

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(2016-17) Delay of Game Previews • “The Southeast”

Sizing up the Southeast Division… Orlando Magic 2015-2016 Season Result: 35-47 • 11th, Eastern Conference (5th, Southeast Division) • Missed Postseason Current Head Coach: Frank Vogel Draft Picks #41 Overall: Stephen Zimmerman Notable Offseason Additions Bismack Biyombo D.J. Augustin Jeff Green Notable Offseason Losses Andrew Nicholson Jason Smith Brandon Jennings Dewayne Dedmon Projected Starting Lineup The Big Picture The Orlando Magic…had an interesting offseason! After all the dust settles, will the Magic … Continue reading (2016-17) Delay of Game Previews • “The Southeast”

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(2016-17) Delay of Game Previews • “The Atlantic”

Sizing up the Atlantic Division… Philadelphia 76ers 2015-2016 Season Result: 10-72 (yikes) • 15th, Eastern Conference (5th, Atlantic Division) • Missed Postseason Current Head Coach: Brett Brown Draft Picks #1 Overall: Ben Simmons #24 Overall: Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot #26 overall: Furkan Korkmaz Notable Offseason Additions Jerryd Bayless Gerald Henderson Sergio Rodriguez Dario Saric Notable Offseason Losses Ish Smith Carl Landry Projected Starting Lineup The Big Picture The 76ers … Continue reading (2016-17) Delay of Game Previews • “The Atlantic”

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Michael Carter-Williams Dealt For Tony Snell

We have a (preseason) trade! Chicago & Milwaukee pulled off a deal to round out their lineup heading into 2016-17. According to ESPN’s Marc Stein, CHI will send oft-criticized swingman Tony Snell in exchange for (uhh) oft-criticized PG Michael Carter Williams. It’s a low-risk move for all parties involved – especially the Bulls, who are taking a flier on  a former Rookie of the Year in MCW. … Continue reading Michael Carter-Williams Dealt For Tony Snell

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Underhand Free-Throws Make A Comeback!

No really. Underhand free-throws are making a comeback if Chinanu Onuaku has something to say about it. Check his unorthodox style out here: The best part about his form is the beautiful rotation on the ball. Players such as Joakim Noah receive nonstop criticism about his sideways spinning release, but this underhand release, which looks even stranger, has near perfect rotation. Onuaku is rookie out … Continue reading Underhand Free-Throws Make A Comeback!

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