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My Top 5 Storylines for 2018-2019 NBA Season
So....it's been a while.... In my defence, I'm in first year engineering and tore my MCL in my first university rugby game so cut me some slack. Fortunately, I don't need surgery for those worrying (so like two people) and uni is, well, taking some getting used to.
By Olamide Olatunbosun7 years ago in Unbalanced
Where Is Jimmy Butler Going?
Where is Jimmy Butler going? There has been a lot of off-season drama in Minnesota locker room, with most of it focused on Jimmy Butler. So, what has happened? About a month ago, Butler requested a trade. But why? Honestly, it seems like he’s fed up with this Timberwolves team. I think it’s a combination of a lot of things. Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins, Jeff Teague, Tom Thibodeau, the front office, etc.
By Shandon Pendleton7 years ago in Unbalanced
Best NBA Podcasts to Listen to Right Now
When you're a real NBA person, just watching the games is never quite enough. You also want to be in on the behind-the-scenes drama, the hot takes, the commentary and interpretation from every side. That is why there is a thriving market for podcasts in sports' industries: It's not just about rehashing the latest game and highlights—it's about hearing from experts and amateurs alike on the season's trajectory, the player's growth, hearing the best (and worst) predictions and calls, and even just getting some sound life advice from some of the most successful athletes in the United States. So when watching the game and anticipating the story lines of the 2018-2019 season only leaves you wanting more, check out these NBA podcasts to fill in the gaps.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Unbalanced
NBA Northwest Division Predictions
The Northwest was arguably the best division in the NBA last year, with 4 out of 5 teams making the playoffs and the 5th team just barely missing the mark. Each team is impressive, but are they as good as they were last year?
By Shandon Pendleton7 years ago in Unbalanced
Western Conference 2018-2019 Playoff Prediction
These are the Western Conference teams likely to place top 8 and make the playoffs. The obvious number 1 team in the West is the Golden State of course. However, there are a few potential teams that could challenge the champs. Here are the rankings for the 2018-2019 season in the Western Conference.
By Jake7 years ago in Unbalanced
Eastern Conference Playoff Prediction for the 2018-2019 NBA Season
These are the top 8 teams in the East. Looking at the possible playoff picture for the Eastern Conference. Celtics are easily the front-runner, but are the any teams that could pose a challenge? Here is the rankings before the 2018-2019 season.
By Jake7 years ago in Unbalanced
Best Basketball Olympic Teams of All Time
Looking back at the history of basketball and its Jewish origins in New York, picking the best basketball Olympic teams from the USA is no easy task. Few national teams have been so dominant in a single sport in the history of the Olympics. The men's Olympic basketball team has brought home gold in fifteen out of eighteen Olympic appearances since the 1936 games, when basketball first became an Olympic sport, and it has always medaled. Indeed, even the times the team received silver or bronze medals have been surrounded by controversy. Regardless, nobody can question Team USA's basketball dominance. Here are ten teams who distinguished themselves as particularly impressive.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Unbalanced
NBA Pacific Division Predictions
This division is led by two former champions. The Warriors and LeBron James. No question that this division is gonna be one of the best… well… kind of. And no question that we are gonna see one of these teams in the Finals this year. Question is, who?
By Shandon Pendleton7 years ago in Unbalanced
Can Andrew Bynum Make a Comeback?
Earlier this week, Shams Charania sent out an unexpected tweet. According to Charania, Andrew Bynum is attempting a comeback and hopes to work out with teams before training camp. Bynum has hired representation and is working out prior to meeting with teams. This move is "out of the blue" considering Bynum last played in 2013–2014. However, he wants to give it another go.
By Davion Moore7 years ago in Unbalanced
NBA Southeast Division Predictions
Last year, the Southeast didn't give us the best competition in the league. Only two teams made the playoffs last year but they were ousted in the first round and the rest of the division gave us some of the worst records in the NBA. How are they gonna do this year, though?
By Shandon Pendleton7 years ago in Unbalanced
LeBron James Set to Produce Show 'Brotherly Love'
LeBron James continues to make moves off the court. According to Deadline, James's production company SpringHill Entertainment sold a show to NBC titled Brotherly Love. The show will also be produced by former Fresh Off the Boat co-executive producer Kourtney Kang.
By Davion Moore7 years ago in Unbalanced
