5 NBA Finals matchups we’d love to see

by admin - June 9, 20200

The 2019-20 NBA season is slated to return July 31 at Walt Disney World in Orlando. It will do so after a four-plus month hiatus due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic plaguing the world.A total of 22 of the league’s 30 teams will return to action with each squad playing eight regular-season games before the playoffs. There’s an opportunity for a play-in tournament in both conferences.Though, the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks remain the favorites to meet in the NBA Finals. That has been the case since the season started what seems to be eons ago. These are among the two teams we’d love to see go up against one another in the championship round.It’s in

Lakers-Bucks current favorites to meet in the NBA Finals

by admin - June 3, 20200

The more some things change, the more they stay the same. Almost three months since the 2019-20 NBA season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a final plan is starting to take shape to resume the season.The expectation is that said season will restart at Walt Disney World in Orlando late next month. It will consist of 22 games, each playing eight regular-season games, before the start of the playoffs. There’s going to be some play-in tournaments to decide the final seeds. But for now, it appears that a good dozen squads are locked in to the postseason.According to William Hill, three teams stand above the rest as favorites to come away with the title once the

5 NBA players who will be under the most pressure when the season resumes

by admin - June 2, 20200

The NBA season is expected to resume on July 31 if both the Association and its players can agree on the parameters of continuing the campaign.It’s been a long time coming since the season was suspended back on March 11. It’s also going to set up a strange scene at Walt Disney World in Orlando with 22 teams expected to resume the season.The expanded playoff field coupled with no fans being in attendance will make the backdrop rather eerie. Though, some things will not have changed. Certain players will remain under a tremendous amount of pressure after a four-month hiatus. Here’s a look at five such players.Joel Embiid, center, Philadelphia 76ersPrior to the season being suspended back

5 bold predictions for when the NBA season resumes

by admin - May 29, 20200

The 2019-20 NBA season is likely to restart at some point within the next two months. Both the Association and the players are working hard behind the scenes to ensure that the ongoing global pandemic does not result in a lost season.Once the campaign does resume, likely in Orlando, attention will turn from the stop in action to what we’re going to see on the court.A potential new playoff format could lead to Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans earning a spot in the postseason. Could their presence impact the Houston Rockets? Back east, the Boston Celtics remain a major threat to the Bucks’ chances.It’s in this that I give you five bold predictions for when the

Rockets GM says team is aiming for NBA title, calls James Harden all-time great

by admin - May 28, 20200

It appears that trash talking could start anew with the 2019-20 NBA season likely set to resume within the matter of the next two months.The league of petty has been on hiatus since the season itself was suspended back on March 11. But now that the Association has a plan to resume the season, we can expect this petty to pick up again.In talking to members of the media on Thursday, Rockets general manager Daryl Morey reengaged on the debate about whether former NBA MVP James Harden is an all-time great. The boisterous Morey, looking like quarantine had taken from some of his hygiene, also indicated that anything less than winning the NBA title this summer/fall would be

Mike D’Antoni done as the Rockets’ head coach?

by admin - May 14, 20200

There’s no telling when the 2019-20 NBA season will resume after it was suspended due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic more than two months ago.Those around the Association are hopeful that the season will return rather than being canceled. The NBA has a 2-4 week timeline as it relates to making a decision.Should the season resume, it will likely be to start the playoffs. If so, Mike D’Antoni and his Rockets would earn a bid as the sixth seed in the Western Conference. The expectation is that D’Antoni would coach the team despite the fact that he’s 69 years old and at a higher risk of developing a serious illness due to the virus.According to this note

Rockets owner says it’s up to the players whether NBA season resumes

by admin - May 13, 20200

The NBA has been keeping an open line of communication between itself and players with the 2019-20 being suspended due to the ongoing pandemic.It’s not yet known when (or if) the season will return. Though, those around the Association are more optimistic that it will eventually continue in some form. A decision is expected within 2-4 weeks.According to Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, it’s ultimately up to the players whether the season will resume.“It’s really up to the players, and if they want to play, gosh, I want to watch them play,” said Fertitta, via ABC 13 in Houston. “But if they don’t want to play because they’re worried about their safety, I’m fine with it. It’s totally