In the most ass-backward year in human memory, the NBA finals have fittingly arrived in September. The plucky Junior Warrior East Miami Heat face off against the Evil Empire and the Los Angeles Lakers. At the start of the year, Vegas pegged Miami at +5000 to win the championship; their over/under for wins was only … Read more
The NBA finals are fast approaching. Everyone is on the edge of their seats, rooting for their favorite team and superstars. NBA fans are now weighing all their betting options as the season draws to a close. Sports gambling has come back to life as major USA leagues return to play and finish their seasons. … Read more
The NBA playoffs have brought a much-needed, joyous, and unpredictable distraction to our lives unless, of course, you’re talking about the Eastern Conference. The first round in the East offered three sweeps and an almost assured gentlemen sweep once play resumes due to a civil rights boycott by the players. Thankfully, the Western conference has … Read more
Typically sports and politics are considered separate issues in the eyes of the fan. In today’s sports culture, particularly basketball, the players are fully entrenched in the political landscape. This has reared its head into international politics when Daryl Morey tweeted his support for Hong Kong gaining independence from the Chinese government. The response was … Read more
The NBA playoff bubble took center stage this week for 16 teams under unprecedented conditions and the unexpected ensued. Through the first few slates of games, the weirdness of bubble conditions have undoubtedly played a role in the results thus far. No home-court advantage helped level the playing field for two eight seeds, the Orlando … Read more