The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, New • 28th June 2026

Coming Soon To Your NBA Screen: "The Adventures of Ant and Melo" - The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, News and Media

LaMelo Ball is now a Timberwolf, and the move gives the team a new identity.

For the Timberwolves to secure LaMelo Ball and Josh Green (part of the deal), they had to part ways with Naz Reid, one unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps, and three second-round picks.
The outcome? LaMelo is now paired with superstar guard Anthony Edwards, and that gives Minnesota one of the most dangerous backcourts in the league. dangerous. The Wolves also traded forward Julius Randle to the N...

The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, New • 26th June 2026

Jamal Crawford: NBA's Best Sixth Man - The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, News and Media

Jamal Crawford played for nine NBA teams over his 20-year NBA career. You wouldn’t think that would make him the best NBA 6th man of his time. But if you look at his stats and/or watched him play, then you’d probably agree, “He was!”

Out of Michigan, Jamal Crawford didn’t make waves until his third NBA season, when he averaged 17.3 PPG with the Bulls. The Knicks acquired him after that 2004 breakout season, and he delivered, averaging 17.6 PPG over his five-year stint in New York. He split the...

The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, New • 25th June 2026

NBA's Big Question: "Giannis, Trade or Not?" - The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, News and Media

Giannis Antetokounmpo has dominated the NBA as a superstar for a decade, and his departure marks a major turning point for Milwaukee.
He played for the Milwaukee Bucks throughout his 13-year career until June 22, 2026, when the Heat acquired him and his teammate Bobby Portis from Milwaukee in exchange for Tyler Herro, Jaime Jacquez Jr., Kasparis Jakucionis, three first-round picks, a pick swap, and a second-round pick. The Bucks now face a 6’11”, 243 lb gap in their roster.
So how did this happe...

The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, New • 23rd June 2026

Spurs Have a "Fox Problem" - The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, News and Media

What the heck happened? That’s one way of putting it. An answer is required to solve this “Fox problem.”

De’Aaron Fox has played as a very talented guard in the NBA for almost a decade.
Over eight years with Sacramento, he averaged 21.5 PPG and blossomed into a real scoring threat. However, Fox did not achieve much playoff success during his career with the Kings. He only reached the playoffs once, in 2023, when he averaged 27.4 PPG. The Kings lost in the first round to the Golden State Warrio...

The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, New • 11th June 2026

Brunson Goes Broadway for Knicks - The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, News and Media

Jalen Brunson is helping lift the Knicks to heights not seen since the days of Watergate and the Vietnam War. The resurgence of one of the most recognizable sports franchises has aligned perfectly with the explosive evolution of his NBA career.

Brunson played college ball at Villanova University, winning two National Championships and averaging 14 PPG in his three years with the team. The Dallas Mavericks figured he’d help make them a champ, too, so they drafted him in the 2nd round of the 2018...

The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, New • 8th June 2026

Even Though Knicks are Up 2-0 in the NBA Finals, I Think It's Time To "Pop the Champagnie" - The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, News and Media

Julian Champagnie has contributed consistently throughout the Spurs’ playoff run. 

Julian Champagnie played college ball for St. John’s and averaged 16 PPG over his three years with the team. Unfortunately, every team passed on Champagnie in the 2022 NBA Draft, and the UDFA signed a two-way deal with the 76ers. Success didn’t follow, though, and Philadelphia waived him the next year.
Julian has averaged 11 PPG this year across the regular season and playoffs. At a glance, you might think it isn...

The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, New • 3rd June 2026

NBA Finals Begin Tonight, But Can Spurs-Knicks Series Top Game 7 of the Western Final? - The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, News and Media

In Game 7 of the Western Conference Final, the Thunder and Spurs delivered some of the greatest sports television I’ve ever witnessed. Both teams produced scoring runs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander exploded with points in the second half, and turnovers added to the drama. What an incredible game!

As sports fans, we always seek the most exciting games and frequently argue over which matchups entertain us the most. Last Saturday in Oklahoma City, both teams delivered phenomenal entertainment.
The Spur...

The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, New • 2nd June 2026

Knicks, Finally Back - The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, News and Media

Long time coming for the Knicks, in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.

For decades, New York has struggled as a franchise, including missing the playoffs from 2013-2014 through 2019-2020. The drought ended in 2020-2021. But New York’s record was only so-so that year (41-31), and it took only five games for the Hawks to knock them out of the playoffs.
That was then. Now the Knicks are on a roll, having made the playoffs four seasons in a row. But getting there was one thing; staying t...

The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, New • 29th May 2026

Wembanyama's Stunning Rise - The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, News and Media

Victor Wembanyama may go down as one of the greatest NBA players ever. 

Drafted first overall in 2023 by the San Antonio Spurs, Wemby was the Rookie of the Year, placed second in Defensive Player of the Year voting, and made the All-Defensive 2nd Team right off the bat. In that 2023-25 season, he averaged 21 PPG in 30 MPG and added a staggering 3 BPG (Blocks Per Game).
His shot-blocking prowess continued, making him the NBA’s leader every year that he has played. This season, his scoring output...

The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, New • 27th May 2026

Should Ant Leave Minnesota? - The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, News and Media

Another season, another disappointment. The Minnesota Timberwolves played valiantly against the San Antonio Spurs, but they were outmatched and lost in six games.

The numbers scream that Anthony Edwards is an NBA star. This season, he tossed in 29 PPG in the regular season and 22 PPG in the playoffs.
And without question, the Wolves have bolstered their roster after the team picked Edwards with their first pick in the 2020 Draft. The Wolves drafted Jaden McDaniels that year (28th pick overall),...

The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, New • 25th May 2026

Spurs Go from Zeros to Heroes - The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, News and Media

How did the San Antonio Spurs complete one of the most remarkable turnaround seasons in recent memory? That’s the question. Here’s my take on the answer.

Consider these numbers: 34-48 last season to 62-20 in 2025-26, a 28-game improvement in just one year. That improvement enabled San Antonio to go from a 13- to a 2-seed. Wow!
A key factor was getting the first pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and then selecting wisely, namely Victor Wembanyama. Wemby dropped 21 PPG on 30 MPG in the 2023-2024 season...

The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, New • 22nd May 2026

Tracy McGrady's Tragedy: A Legendary Player Whose Career Fell Short - The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, News and Media

Tracy McGrady went from a promising start with Toronto and Orlando to playing for five other NBA teams over the next decade. He finished his career without winning a championship.

Tracy McGrady, AKA T-Mac, played basketball at Florida’s Auburndale High School before transferring to North Carolina’s Mt. Zion Christian Academy for his senior year. After gaining national attention there, he was drafted by the Toronto Raptors ninth overall in the 1997 NBA draft.
Making the team and playing well, Mc...

The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, New • 20th May 2026

Will James Harden Fall "One Piece Short?" - The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, News and Media

For years, James Harden has been an NBA star. But he is one piece short of a legendary career, having never won an NBA crown. If the Cavs don’t do it this June, Harden may never get another opportunity to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy.

James Harden has averaged 24 PPG and 35 MPG on 44-36-86 splits over his 16-year NBA career. He received MVP votes for nine straight seasons, from 2012-2013 through 2020-2021, placing 2nd three times, in 2014-2015, 2016-2017, and 2018-2019, and winning it in 2017...

The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, New • 20th May 2026

Luka: Ring Or No Ring? - The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, News and Media

Luka Dončić may be the NBA’s biggest superstar who hasn’t won a ring. Will he?

He got close, oh so close, with the Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals, but fell to the powerhouse Boston Celtics. Luka averaged 29 PPG in that series with 39 MPG on 47-24-59 splits (FG%, 3P%, FT%). Not great shooting numbers, but the reality is clear: the Mavericks wouldn’t have made it to the Finals without him.
Luca left it all on the court. For that, Mavericks fans adored him, and he earned respect from fans across...

The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, New • 19th May 2026

Everybody Hates Shai - The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, News and Media

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is widely hated by NBA fans, and why is that? The short answer is that fans love to hate great players. But that isn’t the only reason.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, known to NBA fans as SGA, is one of the most electrifying players we have seen this century. He has averaged 25 PPG on a 51% shooting and 33 MPG over his 8-year NBA career.
Shai was drafted 11th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets, and then was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers the same day fo...

The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, New • 13th May 2026

The Other Isaiah Thomas - The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, News and Media

Isaiah Jamar Thomas is one of the most interesting cases in NBA history.

Isaiah Thomas does not publish articles like the journalist Isaiah Thomas, an anti-British publisher who lived from 1749 to 1831. He is also not the most famous basketball player named Isiah Thomas. Isiah Lord Thomas played for the Indiana Hoosiers and the Detroit Pistons of “Bad Boy” fame.
Isaiah was an all-star twice in his 12-year career, during the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 seasons. He placed 5th in MVP voting during the...

The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, New • 10th April 2026

Honoring Allen Iverson and Remembering His Infamous 2002 "Practice Rant" - The Sports Column | Sports Articles, Analysis, News and Media

Iverson’s comportment gets a lot of attention, while his hardwood brilliance gets far less than it should. 

Allen Iverson was one of the most polarizing athletes of the modern era. The 6’0 guard from Georgetown shocked doubters with an average of 23 PPG in his two years with the Hoyas, as well as earning an All-American nod his second and final season in the NCAA.
He was “The Answer” to the 76ers’ question at PG in the 1996 NBA draft, going with the 1st pick of the draft. A.I. immediately contr...