Durant outdoes Millsap in Player of the Week battle By: Joe Manganiello Paul Millsap is fresh off an Eastern Conference Player of the Week honor, and remains the most important player for Atlanta if they want to hold onto the three-seed without Al Horford. There is no question, however, who was the best player on the floor Monday night in Oklahoma City. Kevin Durant … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant extends scoring streak, hits game-winner against Atlanta Hawks
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Atlanta Hawks remain Forward thinking
Paul Millsap must be team's best player in order to keep active playoff streak alive. By Joe Manganiello The Atlanta Hawks have made the playoffs in six consecutive seasons, a quiet statistic that only the strongest Josh Smith proponents discuss. In a season where a significant portion of the Eastern Conference appears to be playing a different sport (See: 2014 NBA … [Read more...] about Atlanta Hawks remain Forward thinking
Summer 2013: Dwight Howard, Lakers, Golden State, Dallas and Houston
By Joe Manganiello Well, it's finally over. Dwight Howard appears to have made a decision that will keep him on the same team for consecutive seasons - the NBA's best and most polarizing big man announced Friday that he is signing in Houston for 4 years and $88 million - after playing for two teams in two seasons. With the off-season's largest free agent off the market, … [Read more...] about Summer 2013: Dwight Howard, Lakers, Golden State, Dallas and Houston
With Irving out, Waiters must rise to the occasion
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell ESPN has reported that Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving will miss 3-4 weeks after spraining his left shoulder last night in Toronto. The reigning NBA rookie of the year has been plagued by injuries in his short career, missing 14 games so far this season. Irving is responsible for the Cavs' offensive improvement this season; they … [Read more...] about With Irving out, Waiters must rise to the occasion
Six Divisions in Six Weeks: Southeast Division
By: Joe Manganiello 1. Miami Heat (’11-’12 record: 46-20) Best player: LeBron James is the best player in the world. His performance on a national stage during the playoffs and on the international stage during the Olympics speak for themselves. As long as James is on the floor, the Heat have a player who controls every aspect of the game. It might not be possible to … [Read more...] about Six Divisions in Six Weeks: Southeast Division