Kobe Bryant is gone. It still doesn’t feel real. Finding the right words to describe this unimaginable loss has been a challenge for the past month. There’s nothing I can write that hasn’t already …
Giannis Antetekounmpo, James Harden leads All-NBA selections
Let the debates begin. The NBA released its All-NBA teams Thursday afternoon, and leading the pack were Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetekounmpo and Houston Rockets guard James Harden, who were unanimously selected. Antetokounmpo’s had …
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Ben Simmons, Donovan Mitchell headline Rising Stars Challenge
The NBA announced rosters for the 2019 Mountain Dew Rising Stars Challenge on Tuesday night. Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic headline Team World, represented by players born outside …
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Houston Rockets trade Carmelo Anthony to Chicago Bulls
After just 10 games with the Houston Rockets, it was made apparent that Carmelo Anthony was no longer a part of the franchise’s future. It became official on Tuesday when the Rockets traded the …
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Lonzo Ball sidelined 4-6 weeks with left ankle sprain
The Los Angeles Lakers can’t catch a break. Since losing LeBron James to a groin strain injury on Christmas Day, they’ve slipped to ninth in the western conference. Rajon Rondo’s been out for an …
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Minnesota Timberwolves fire head coach Tom Thibodeau
This season has been quite eventful for the Minnesota Timberwolves, and that’s an understatement. After a commanding 108-86 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, the organization relieved president and coach Tom Thibodeau …
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Stephen Curry called for travel after using James Harden’s “double stepback”
Although the Golden State Warriors came away with a close 127-123 win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, Stephen Curry didn’t win over the referees when he tried a move NBA fans have become …
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Kawhi Leonard scores career-high 45 points in win over Jazz
Kawhi Leonard brought in the new year by scoring a career-best 45 points, leading the Toronto Raptors to a 122-116 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. With Kyle Lowry missing yet another game …
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From MyCAREER to MyTEAM and everything in between; The most important takeaways from NBA 2K19’s Launch Event
With just one day left until “2K Day,” NBA 2K is primed to continue its reign as the top basketball simulation after improvements to MyCAREER and MyTEAM. NEW YORK – NBA 2K held it’s …
Giannis Antetokounmpo named NBA 2K19 cover athlete
Being on the cover of a video game is a badge of validation for most athletes, and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s time has come. The two-time NBA All-Star was announced as the official cover athlete for …
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Trae Young drafted by Dallas Mavericks; Traded to Atlanta Hawks
Trae Young didn’t have to wait long to hear his name called in Thursday’s NBA Draft. The star point guard from the University of Oklahoma was drafted 5th overall by the Dallas Mavericks, but …
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The Curtis Critique 