The Andrew Wiggins hype machine was overwhelming. Now let's watch him play basketball. By: Joe Mags I first saw Andrew Wiggins on YouTube. Viewed more than 4.7 million times since it was uploaded last March, the famous Hoopsmixtape of Wiggins spinning around, jumping over and dunking on frightened young men in basketball uniforms is astonishing. The video is terrifically … [Read more...] about Not a video, not a picture, Wiggins is a basketball player
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Chandler, Asik are centers of attention
Dallas and New Orleans - two teams firmly in battle for playoff contention in West - add starting centers one day before NBA Draft By: Joe Mags The NBA off-season kicked into high gear on Wednesday with only so many hours before Thursday night's NBA Draft. Two Western Conference opponents vying for a seed in next season's grueling playoff picture made proactive moves to … [Read more...] about Chandler, Asik are centers of attention
Love in the Bay: Can Warriors pull off trade for All Star forward?
Kevin Martin and the Lakers first round pick are latest hurdles in Love sweepstakes By Joe Mags Elite basketball players are only available so often. When a team has a chance to make a move on such a player, they must take action. The Warriors have a few advantages in the battle for Kevin Love. They are a good basketball team, possibly an injury to starting center Andrew … [Read more...] about Love in the Bay: Can Warriors pull off trade for All Star forward?
Calipari is no Cavalier
Calipari contradicts Cleveland's reported $80 million offer, stays at Kentucky By: Joe Mags John Calipari’s decision to remain at Kentucky – leaving a reported $80 million contract on the table with the Cleveland Cavaliers – is astonishing news. How did that guy pass up that offer? What exactly did Calipari pass up in Cleveland? To compare, Phil Jackson just inked a … [Read more...] about Calipari is no Cavalier
Harden over Curry on 1st Team, Carmelo left of All-NBA team entirely
Breaking down 2013-14 All-NBA selections, plus a NBA Finals prediction By: Joe Mags There was only one unanimous selection for All-NBA First Team this year, and he wasn't the consensus best player in the world who is pushing for a third consecutive championship this month. LeBron James was one First Team vote shy of the same unanimous distinction that MVP Kevin Durant … [Read more...] about Harden over Curry on 1st Team, Carmelo left of All-NBA team entirely