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New Year’s Day was a tough blow for basketball fans around the globe. January 1, 2020 saw former NBA Commissioner David Stern pass away. Stern, a New York native, died in Manhattan at 77 years of age. The first day of the year had a sad note for fans of the world’s greatest basketball players. Even for the most casual followers, the image of…

There are a few big names that could be dealt within the next month

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 Dunk Contest is one of the marquee events of the NBA All-Star Weekend, showcasing: unparalleled athletic ability, ridiculous creativity and an electrifying atmosphere. And after a few years of obscurity following a yawn-inducing showcase in 2010, the buzz around the contest is back. The first NBA Slam Dunk Contest ever took place in 1984,…