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The NBA Western Conference playoffs have been a mixed bagged. Some match ups have been cake walks, while others have been slug fest. It is safe to say that after the first round the eventual Western Conference champion is not a foregone conclusion. http://gty.im/943981616 Blazers Dispatch Thunder in Dramatic Fashion 4-1 The Oklahoma City…

The 2016 offseason brought the end of the Kevin Durant/Russell Westbrook lead Oklahoma City Thunder. Now with Durant calling the Bay Area his home now, that leaves the Northwest Division ripe for the taking. But which team will distinguish itself over 82 regular season games; will it be the young guns in Minnesota lead by the last two Rookie of the…

The Brendan Haywood Trade: Trade Exceptions and Aiding Contenders On Sunday July 26th, the Cleveland Cavaliers successfully traded Brendan Haywood and Mike Miller to the Portland Trail Blazers, raising the question yet again: Why do lottery teams help contenders pull off lopsided exchanges? In theory, both teams “win” the deal, but in reality, one…

There are a myriad of reasons for fans to be excited for the upcoming NBA season. Lebron’s impact in Cleveland. The Heat’s response to his departure. The return of Derrick Rose. And so much more… But basketball fans have plenty of reason to be excited right now. USA Basketball and the 2014 FIBA tournament has been phenomenal (as expected), all…