When it comes to pre-season games, one of the key aspects for teams is to build up the fitness level of players. This means that any injuries suffered by key players can be a cruel blow, impacting on the build up to the season and the actual season itself. This is why the Washington Wizards... Continue Reading »
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Bradley Beal Injury Blow For The Washington Wizards
NBA Preseason Games Come With City Council Safety Net
Continuing the theme of the week, money, the preseason games between NBA teams is clearly a great chance for the league to expand their brand and get involved with locations that they wouldn’t normally play in. Not every city or state is ready to host a basketball team for an entire season but that isn’t... Continue Reading »
Cavs And Heat Players Told To Be On Best Behaviour In Brazil
With the NBA taking teams off around the world to see the sights and appeal to basketball fans around the globe, there have been some interesting memos making their way out of NBA headquarters. While it is clear that all of the teams and players have been advised that they are to be ambassadors for... Continue Reading »
Wizards Need Some Magic For NBA Opening Day
Some people will try and tell you that preseason games have no bite or sparkle. It is fair to say that these games are about developing fitness, confidence and team spirit but sometimes, there will be a lot more action involved than people would naturally think. If preseason games are meant to be dull, no... Continue Reading »
Kenneth Faried Tipped To Sign Contract Extension
It seems as though all of the major basketball news from America this week is focusing on money. Yes money makes the world go round but in the world of sport, it can often be the case that hard work, effort and tactics will overcome a team of highly paid players. There is no doubt... Continue Reading »
Kevin Durant Speaks Out About NBA TV Deals And Money In The Game
The new TV deals that the NBA has announced has certainly got people talking but when one of these people is the current MVP of the NBA, you know it is important to listen to what they have to say. It hasn’t taken Kevin Durant to voice an opinion or two about the new money... Continue Reading »
LeBron James Gets Back into Action With The Cavs
At times it was almost as if he had never been away. Okay, a more than decent showing in a pre-season friendly isn’t going to wipe out the hurt, the tears and the amount of burned merchandise but there is no doubt that the sight of LeBron James grabbing 12 points before taking a breather... Continue Reading »
NBA Set To Announce Massive TV Deal
The NBA has a Monday press conference lined up and the major rumour surrounding the conference relates to the announcement of new media rights. It is believed that there will be an announcement of extensions to the current deals that are in place with Turner, the TNT station, and with Disney, for their ABC and... Continue Reading »
Will The NBA Draft Be Changed?
The 2014/15 NBA season is not yet underway but there are discussions taking place that could have an impact on the 2015/16 season and beyond. This is because there is believed to be a change in the NBA Draft Lottery process on the way. There has been a desire for change in a lot of... Continue Reading »
Will The Hawks Be Staying In Atlanta?
When it comes to the less palatable elements of American sport, the fact that teams are franchises and can be moved around if they are not performing is one of the poorest elements. Clearly this is an indicator of the importance of commercialism in American sports but if you have supported a team for as... Continue Reading »