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Lakers/Pelicans Blockbuster Trade Breakdown

Gary Osborne June 17, 2019 No Comments Anthony DavisLA LakersNBA TradesNew Orleans Pelicans

Three days after the NBA Finals, news of the blockbuster trade for Anthony Davis broke, and basketball social media exploded. Whether you’re a Lakers fan, Pelicans fan, or neither, you…

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NBA Fines LA Clippers $50,000 for Tampering

Gary Osborne June 1, 2019 No Comments Doc RiversKawhi LeonardLA ClippersTamperingToronto Raptors

The NBA announced on May 31, 2019, that it is fining the LA Clippers $50,000 for a violation of the league’s anti-tampering policy. This situation began over a statement made…

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Toronto Strikes First in Game 1 of NBA Finals

Gary Osborne May 31, 2019 No Comments Game 1NBA FinalsToronto Raptors

If you would’ve asked me if I saw this finals matchup at the start of the season, or even before the playoffs, I would’ve laughed in your face. The Raptors…

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Has Golden State’s Luck Ran Out?

Gary Osborne May 10, 2019 No Comments Golden State WarriorsHouston RocketsInjuryKevin DurantNBA Playoffs

Over the past few postseasons, you can make the argument that Golden State has received multiple advantages due to injuries on other teams in tough series. Going back to the…

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Zac Taylor’s First NFL Draft Grade

Gary Osborne May 7, 2019 No Comments Cincinnati BengalsNFL DraftZac Taylor

I believe I speak for all Bengals (or any teams struggling) fans out there when I say, it’s hard to continuously support a losing franchise. The two Super Bowl appearances…

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The NBA’s Most Underappreciated Superstar

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After the third disappointing first-round exit in a row, topped off with a collection of bad shooting nights against Portland, NBA fans are quickly jumping ship. It seems everyone has…

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