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Dallas Mavericks part ways with Donnie Nelson
The Dallas Mavericks said they have mutually parted ways with Donnie Nelson, the team’s long-time president of basketball operations. Nelson, who had been with the Mavericks for 24 seasons, oversaw a franchise that made the playoffs in 17 of the last 21 seasons. But despite Luka Doncic’s emergence as an NBA star, the Mavericks have lost in…
Read MoreLuka Doncic needs help if the Mavericks are going to take the next step
Luka Doncic joined the Dallas Mavericks via a draft-night trade back in 2018. And in each of the last two seasons, Doncic has helped lead the Mavericks to the postseason. That’s the good news. On the flip side of the narrative, Luka Doncic and the Mavs have been eliminated in the first round both times.…
Read MoreThree teams withdraw from playoffs, fourth crowned Bosnian champion!
Široki Brijeg is the new Bosnian champion, without playing a minute or scoring a single basket. That’s because their opponent in the semi-finals, Igokea, didn’t show up. In the other semifinal series, both teams Borac and Spars also refused to play. In the end, Široki Brijeg was declared Bosnian champion, but the chaos is only…
Read MoreWhere does Anthony Davis rank in all-time NBA legends?
In sports, “legend” is a word that may well be bandied about all too freely. It’s also always heavily influenced by the player’s most recent form when, really, it’s the longer view that it’s most important to take. There’s also the inclination to name a legend at a relatively early point in his career. Long…
Read MoreNBA play-in tournament explained
The addition of the NBA play-in tournament has brought a new level of intrigue and drama down the final stretch of the regular season and encouraged teams to compete rather than tank in the hopes of landing a better draft pick. While the play-in format is straightforward, it may be confusing to many NBA fans at first because it’s a…
Read MoreSteve Nash, Nets focused on big picture
With Steve Nash calling the plays, the revamped Brooklyn Nets, who boast a high-octane offense, are built to win right now. One of the NBA’s most intriguing teams, with the newly formed Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden along with rookie head coach Nash, the Nets are in the thick of…
Read MoreZeljko Obradovic awaits next coaching challenge
For Zeljko Obradovic, there isn’t a discernible distinction between winning and breathing. Both acts are intrinsically connected. What’s more, they define his coaching career. He’s been called the greatest European coach. He’s been labeled the best basketball bench boss not working in the NBA. Since the early 1990s, Zeljko Obradovic’s track record of success is…
Read MoreNCAA Final Four Preview
The big question in the upcoming NCAA Final Four is if anybody will be able to stop Gonzaga? From a statistical point of view, it is not impossible. A top-ranked team hasn’t taken home the men’s tournament trophy since 2007 when Billy Donovan’s Florida team beat number one-seed Ohio State 84-75 in the national championship.…
Read MoreNCAA: The Five Best Teams Coming into March Madness
There is no doubt that basketball remains one of the single most watched sports stateside, while it’s also becoming increasingly popular in nations and regions across the globe. While it is the NBA that commands the most support and attention in the US, however, America’s college teams are also about to claim their share of…
Read MoreThe Lakers are Struggling, Moves to be Made?
The Lakers have been without its main man down low, Anthony Davis, recently, and his absence is taking a toll on the team’s fortunes. Davis has been sidelined since he limped off the court after reaggravating his Achilles in a 122-105 blowout loss to the Nuggets in a Valentine’s Day massacre. AD is expected to…
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