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The Miami Heat Know Exactly What Stands in the Way of Their Next NBA Championship: 'That Test Is LeBron James'
After the death of an icon, a global pandemic and months of uncertainty, the dust has finally settled and the NBA Finals will kick off with an unlikely pair of competitors: the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers. I spent the entire season singing the Temecula Clippers’ praises all while turning a blind eye…
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Tyler Herro Is a Problem the Celtics Can't Solve
He’s supposed to be a rookie. At all of 20 years old, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro was supposed to spend his inaugural season playing limited minutes while adjusting to the rigors of NBA life. But instead of being a mere contributor, the Kentucky product has evolved into a centerpiece under Erik Spoelstra’s tutelage—just in…
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I Hate to be the Bearer of Bad News, But Your Team Isn't Winning an NBA Title This Year. Here's Why
You still upset about the headline? You can bitch and moan all you want, but your team still ain’t winning shit. So once you’re done with your temper tantrum, I’ll happily explain why. You done? Cool. Let’s go. When last they left us: 43-21, 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference. How did they get here?…
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Dion Waiters Reflects on Mental Health Struggles In Revealing New Interview: 'Depression Is Fake Happiness'
Dion Waiters can’t get right. Try as he may, the 28-year-old NBA star has yet to fully capitalize on his tremendous athleticism and natural scoring ability. As a result, he’s pinballed between the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers over the course of an eight-year career that’ll…
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NBA, NCAA Among Sports Leagues Preparing for Coronavirus Outbreak: 'Health and Safety Is Paramount'
The NBA prides itself on putting fans first, and with the deadly coronavirus terrorizing airports and immune systems throughout the world, the league is putting precautionary measures in place to protect its million-dollar athletes. From ESPN: Among the NBA’s short-term recommendations to teams in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, players should utilize fist-bumps over…
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Trae Young Charged With Assault, Felony Elder Abuse for Filthy Crossover on Andre Iguodala
Contrary to popular belief, NBA players aren’t superhuman; they need a breather to recharge their minds and bodies just like everyone else. So with their extended vacation, NBA All-Star Weekend, officially in the rearview mirror, Thursday night meant it was time to get back to work—and a number of players did exactly that. With teammate…
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Dwyane Wade Conjures Up the Emotions of Telling Gabrielle Union About Baby He Conceived With Aja Metoyer
Dwyane Wade is letting it all hang out in an upcoming documentary about his life on and off the court. One nugget the retired NBA star drops is the moment he had to tell his then-girlfriend Gabrielle Union that he fathered a child while the two were “on a break.” “I had a child with…
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About Last Night: Andre Iguodala Lands in Miami and Other Moves You Might've Missed Ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline
There’s an eerie similarity between the NBA trade deadline, which arrives at 3pm EST on Thursday, and the annual tradition known as Cuffing Season. During Cuffing Season, desperation prevails over common sense as men and women alike clamor for another warm body to lay claim to, while during the NBA trade deadline, much of the…
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Dwyane Wade Offered $25 Million To Play For China, Miami Heat Offers $5.3 Million
Basketball is a universal sport and players like Dwyane Wade, have offers everywhere around the world, including China. Dwyane Wade, now a free agent, has been offered a three-year, $25 million contract to play for the Zhejiang Golden Bull, according to ESPN. If he accepts the offer, he’ll be the highest paid player in China,…