Category: NBA
Culture of Hoops
BMF Podcast 1: What 11-year-olds think about Dwight Howard to the Houston Rockets
Dwight Howard is making his way to the Houston Rockets, signing for four years and $88 million, spurning the Los Angeles Lakers after only one powder keg of a season. The reaction to the free...
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Dwightmare: Lakers fans, think before you speak
Image courtesy of MVPMagazyn.com There’s no question that the 2013 NBA free agency period has been less than exciting for the Los Angeles Lakers. Amidst a plethora of issues including Kobe Bryant’s injury, the ownership...
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Dwightmare: Open letter to Los Angeles Lakers fans
Dear Los Angeles Lakers Fans, Arguably the best center in the game has left you. But, you probably don't care, nor should you, after all the team you root for are the Lakers. You have...
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Fantasy basketball: Dwight Howard is a “Rocket Man”
We’re still waiting for his official announcement, but word on the street – and by street I actually mean internet – is that Dwight Howard will sign with the Houston Rockets. Hooray! Oh, I’m not...
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Can Rob Hennigan turn Orlando Magic into the new OKC Thunder?
When Rob Hennigan was first introduced as the general manager of the Orlando Magic, the so-called experts had their doubts about how a "kid" (hired at 30!) could turn around the at-the-time Dwightmare . Hennigan...
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Moves of Billy King in context
I am a Brooklyn Nets fan, hear me meh. As a follower of the Nets, I have had no lack of experience in moves that are generally panned by the NBA blogosphere. Last year, Billy...
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Fantasy basketball: Andre Iguodala signs with the Golden State Warriors
According to ESPN “the Golden State Warriors have reached a verbal agreement on a four-year deal with Andre Iguodala (G/F) worth $48 million.” This comes after the Warriors were able to dump Richard Jefferson (SF),...
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Derrick Rose, LeBron James and the no-win scenario of NBA decision making
In its current form, NBA decision making as a major event traces its origins to the infamous offseason of 2010. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Rudy Gay, Amare Stoudemire, Joe Johnson, Dirk Nowitzki; these...
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Los Angeles Clippers lack sentiment, seek improvement
Just days after securing their point guard and leader Chris Paul, the Los Angeles Clippers took another step towards solidifying their roster and curing more of the ills identified during the 2012-2013 season. Via three-team...
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The Dwight Howard Conundrum
As NBA free agency entered its second day, the fanfare surrounding Dwight Howard and his imminent decision continued to reach a fever pitch. The Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, Atlanta Hawks, incumbent Los Angeles Lakers...
