Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant (52) drives by Denver Nuggets’ Kenneth Faried (33) during the USA Basketball Showcase game Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, in Las Vegas. Citing physical and mental fatigue, NBA megastar Kevin Durant withdrew from the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) competition late last week, leaving the U.S. men’s team to vie for the […]
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Will Kevin Durant Land in D.C.?
Oklahoma City star Kevin Durant An explosive rumor mill linked Oklahoma City star Kevin Durant to his hometown of Washington, D.C. when his free agency begins in 2016. Durant reportedly deleted his Twitter account because open-ended questions about his return home were becoming a distraction. LeBron James’ decision to return to Cleveland opened the door […]
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Is Ray Rice’s Two-Game Suspension Too Lenient?
Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice walks on the field during a training camp practice, Thursday, July 24, 2014, at the team’s practice facility in Owings Mills, Md. A February incident between Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice and his then-fiancé and now-wife, Janay Palmer, at an Atlantic City hotel sent shockwaves around the NFL. […]
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Should the Cavs Swap Andrew Wiggins for Kevin Love?
Andrew Wiggins of the Cleveland Cavaliers (l), and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love (r). When the Cleveland Cavaliers re-signed LeBron James last week, it put them back into title contention. It also put them in the hunt for Minnesota Timberwolves Olympian and All-Star power forward Kevin Love. Love, who averaged 26 points, 12.5 rebounds and […]
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How Far Will the Cavaliers Go Next Season with LeBron?
NBA basketball star LeBron James attends a promotional event at Phenom House, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, July 12, 2014. James who will attend the final game of the 2014 soccer World Cup, has announced his return to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers after four years in Miami. The Cleveland Cavaliers might be enjoying […]
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Should Chicago Bulls Guard Derrick Rose Assist Team in Free Agent Recruiting?
Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose leaves the United Center after the Bulls met with NBA free agent Carmelo Anthony at the facility Tuesday, July 1, 2014, in Chicago. The Bulls believe they have a strong pitch and a simple selling point: Anthony can transform a playoff team into a championship contender. They believe uniting Anthony […]
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Which NBA Team Had the Best Draft?
NBA commissioner Adam Silver, center, poses for a photo with top NBA Draft prospects before the start of the 2014 NBA Draft, Thursday, June 26, 2014, in New York. With the “deepest” draft in years now complete, the 2014 NBA Draft represented a huge step forward for many teams. With three highly rated prospects that […]
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Was the Big Three Era a Success for the Heat?
AFRO Sports Desk Faceoff – Miami Heat basketball players LeBron James , Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. (AP Photo/File) With the Miami Heat currently on the brink of elimination, and their Big Three of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh on the brink of free agency, the Heat’s future plans are up for reevaluation […]
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Who Will Go First in the 2014 NBA Draft?
The NBA Finals and LeBron James’ cramps have taken center stage for the NBA in the past week. But a few weeks prior, the Cleveland Cavaliers were fortunate enough to land the top pick in this summer’s NBA Draft, seemingly guaranteeing them a chance at the top selection in a loaded draft class. Ironically, this […]
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Should the Indiana Pacers Re-Sign Lance Stephenson?
He’s edgy, controversial and a tad annoying, but combo guard Lance Stephenson means everything to the Indiana Pacers. Now that they have been jettisoned by the Miami Heat four games to two in a best of seven series, the Pacers will begin a summer full of questions as they look to tweak their roster in […]
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Should Magic Johnson Buy the Clippers?
Soon sports conglomerates, business titans and ordinary billionaires will be lining up to purchase the Los Angeles Clippers from now disgraced owner Donald Sterling. But who’s the favorite? Several names have been floated but one single person continues to draw the most support: Magic Johnson. The now-retired Los Angeles Laker star continues to find himself […]
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Does the Loss of Serge Ibaka Quiet the Thunder’s Championship Chances?
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s win over the Los Angeles Clippers in a second-round playoffs series came with a huge price tag, as starting power forward and integral piece for his team, Serge Ibaka was lost for the remainder of the playoffs with a calf injury. According to reports, Ibaka reportedly suffered a Grade 2 strain […]