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The suspension of Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka will force key players like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to step up even more in 2022-23.
The post How C’s respond to Ime Udoka drama will be telling appeared first on The Ledge.
The Golden State Warriors crying about Boston Celtics fans' anti-Draymond Green chants during Game 3 of the NBA Finals is a terrible look.
The post The Warriors are embarrassing themselves whining about rowdy Celtics fans appeared first on The Ledge.
Damian Lillard called out Patrick Beverley on Twitter for his harsh criticism of Chris Paul.
The post Damian Lillard takes shot at Pat Beverley after Chris Paul comments appeared first on The Ledge.
Ben Simmons won't return for the Brooklyn Nets in Game 4 vs. the Boston Celtics after all.
The post Surprise, surprise: Ben Simmons quit on his team again appeared first on The Ledge.
An animal rights activist chained herself to the basket stanchion during Game 1 of the Timberwolves-Grizzlies series in Memphis.
The post Protester chains herself to basket during Grizzlies-Timberwolves game appeared first on The Ledge.
In a recent interview, Knicks legend Charles Oakley shared his thoughts on the odd feud between Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan.
The post Charles Oakley shares take on Scottie Pippen/Michael Jordan feud appeared first on The Ledge.
It's down to the Suns and Bucks. One of those two starved fan bases is about to get a championship. Let's break it down sarcastically!
The post NBA Finals: Checking in on the Suns and Bucks appeared first on The Ledge.
The NBA playoffs are down to the final four, and it's exactly the teams we all expected. Except not. Let's sort this all out!
The post NBA Playoffs 2021: Breaking down the final four appeared first on The Ledge.
How crucial is it to have home-court advantage in the NBA Finals? Does it make that much of a difference? Here's what the data says.
The post Just how important is home-court advantage in NBA Finals? appeared first on The Ledge.
The NBA Playoffs are heating up (and breaking down)! Join me for an update on each of the second round teams. Let's do this!
The post NBA Playoffs 2021: Checking in on the eight second-round teams appeared first on The Ledge.
The NBA playoffs are underway, and it's time to update the status of the 16 teams that are taking part. Let's take a look together!
The post NBA Playoffs 2021: The latest on all 16 first-round teams appeared first on The Ledge.
Russell Westbrook was pissed off, and rightfully so, after a Philly fan dumped a bag of popcorn on his head.
The post Idiot Sixers fan dumps popcorn on Russell Westbrook’s head appeared first on The Ledge.
The NBA season has begun. Let's take a look at what we already know after just the first few games. Hint: we know a lot.
The post NBA early observations: The Celtics are maddening, the Nets are a problem appeared first on The Ledge.
Montrezl Harrell surprisingly joined the Lakers on Friday night, and his Clippers teammate Patrick Beverley reacted appropriately.
The post Patrick Beverley had fitting reaction to Montrezl Harrell signing with Lakers appeared first on The Ledge.
LeBron James just won another ring. But is it really that impressive? Or has he only won championships when he stacked the teams?
The post Why it’s hard to be impressed by LeBron James’ fourth NBA title appeared first on The Ledge.
The 2020 NBA Finals between the Heat and Lakers are set to begin Wednesday night. Justin Leger gives his official preview and prediction.
The post NBA Finals Preview: Heat vs. Lakers keys to victory and prediction appeared first on The Ledge.
If the 2019-20 NBA season does resume in Orlando next month, which teams should you put your money on? Here's a look at our top three picks.
The post Top 3 picks to win the 2020 NBA Championship if the season resumes appeared first on The Ledge.
For some reason, Patrick Beverley decided to say after the Clippers' loss to the Lakers that guarding LeBron James isn't a challenge.
The post Patrick Beverley says guarding LeBron James is ‘no challenge’ appeared first on The Ledge.
Kenny Atkinson and the Brooklyn Nets "mutually agreed to part ways" after some players (cough, Kyrie Irving) reportedly wanted him gone.
The post Kenny Atkinson out as Nets manager after ‘some players wanted him gone’ appeared first on The Ledge.
As we enter the NBA All-Star break, it’s time to update some of our predictions from before the season. There have been plenty of unexpected events this season (Steph Curry’s injury, Zion Williamson missing the first few months, the 76ers hating each other, etc.) that have made our preseason predictions look prettttty bad. Fortunately, we […]
The post Updated 2019-20 NBA standings, award, playoff predictions at All-Star break appeared first on The Ledge.
Elfrid Payton and Jae Crowder went at it during Wednesday night's Memphis Grizzlies-New York Knicks matchup at Madison Square Garden.
The post Elfrid Payton’s hard foul on Jae Crowder sparks Grizzlies-Knicks scuffle appeared first on The Ledge.
The death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna should give everyone a crucial reminder of what's important in life.
The post Death of Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna gives us all an important reminder appeared first on The Ledge.
Clear your schedule for Thursday night. Los Angeles Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks is appointment television.
The post Lakers and Bucks set to face off in potential NBA Finals preview appeared first on The Ledge.
The Boston Celtics are both scary good and bad this year. After last season's disappointment, this campaign has been a pleasant surprise - so far...
The post The Boston Celtics are scary good (and bad) appeared first on The Ledge.
The NBA has 450 players, but how many of them are truly elite? And for the rest, how much do they really matter? Are they interchangeable parts?
The post In the NBA, you’re either elite or replaceable appeared first on The Ledge.
After dismantling the Mavericks on their home floor Tuesday night and holding reigning Western Conference Player of the Week Luka Doncic in check, the Clippers served notice to the rest of the NBA with their suffocating defensive intensity.
The post Clippers display defensive prowess against Luka Doncic, Mavs appeared first on The Ledge.
The 2019-20 NBA season is here! Behold, Justin Leger and Salim Dib's standings, playoffs, and awards predictions for the new campaign.
The post 2019-20 NBA predictions: Conference standings, playoffs, and awards appeared first on The Ledge.
NBA free agency begins in less than two weeks, and it's gonna be a doozy.
The post Predicting where the top NBA free agents for 2019 will sign appeared first on The Ledge.
As shocking as it was to see Kevin Durant go down again, it wasn't nearly as shocking as the despicable reaction from Raptors fans.
The post Toronto fans cheering after Kevin Durant reinjures his calf is as scummy as it gets appeared first on The Ledge.
Patrick Beverley and Lou Williams were asked what they could have done to stop Kevin Durant, and their answers were perfect.
The post Patrick Beverley and Lou Williams’ postgame presser after Kevin Durant buried the Clippers was perfect appeared first on The Ledge.
Surprise, surprise... the Golden State Warriors are heavy betting favorites to win their third NBA championship in a row.
The post Warriors heavy betting favorites to three-peat as NBA champions appeared first on The Ledge.
Footage surfaced Thursday of Pelicans star Anthony Davis flipping off a fan.
The post Anthony Davis flips off fan who probably deserved it appeared first on The Ledge.
As they make a last-ditch effort to squeak their way into the playoffs, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have a tremendous challenge ahead.
The post Odds not in favor of LeBron James, Lakers making playoffs appeared first on The Ledge.
Derrick Rose has a message for those who still don't believe in him, and it's an aggressive message to say the least.
The post Derrick Rose to his doubters: ‘Kill yourself’ appeared first on The Ledge.
Nike unveiled this year's NBA "Earned Edition" uniforms, which are given to all 16 of the 2018 playoff teams.
The post Grading Nike’s 2018-19 NBA Earned Edition uniforms appeared first on The Ledge.
Now that Wizards star Bradley Beal is on the trading block, where is he most likely to end up? We explore five possible destinations. . .
The post Top five trade destinations for Bradley Beal appeared first on The Ledge.
Kevin Durant has been reprimanded for his actions Saturday in Dallas when he yelled some not-so-nice words at a heckling fan.
The post Kevin Durant fined for cussing out heckler appeared first on The Ledge.
Joel Embiid dominated Andre Drummond both on and off the court on Saturday.
The post Joel Embiid takes shot at Andre Drummond on Twitter appeared first on The Ledge.
CJ McCollum's stance on NBA "super teams" has been crystal clear, but he doubled down on Wednesday.
The post CJ McCollum says players joining super teams is ‘disgusting’: ‘I was raised differently’ appeared first on The Ledge.
LeBron James shared a glimpse of what it'll be like seeing him in Lakers yellow this year, and it'll take some getting used to.
The post First look at LeBron James in a Lakers uniform appeared first on The Ledge.
Welp, it didn't take long for Grayson Allen to do Grayson Allen things in the NBA. . .
The post Grayson Allen and Trae Young get into scuffle in Summer League game appeared first on The Ledge.
Punches were thrown, along with a chair, and flying knees from 7-foot-1 Bucks center Thon Maker.
The post Thon Maker involved in huge brawl during Australia-Philippines game appeared first on The Ledge.
Predicting the destinations for the top names in NBA free agency this year.
The post 2018 NBA Free Agency Preview: Where will the biggest names land? appeared first on The Ledge.
Deandre Ayton is the consensus No. 1 overall pick in this year's NBA draft, but he might want to work on his sponsorship game.
The post Deandre Ayton made a hilarious mistake on a sponsored Twitter post appeared first on The Ledge.
The Barebottle Brewing Company in San Francisco is about to have a new top seller.
The post San Francisco brewery releases ‘LeBron Tears’ IPA appeared first on The Ledge.
Kawhi Leonard wants out of San Antonio, and he has a preferred destination in mind. The two-time All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year would like to be traded to the Lakers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. San Antonio’s Kawhi Leonard has Los Angeles — preferably the Lakers — at the center of his preferences […]
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The AP’s “All” teams (All-NBA, All-Defensive, All-Rookie) included some snubs and surprises but you won’t see LeBron James and James Harden on this list. Many rappers have played basketball but this list has compiled the best of the bunch. Look out for these rappers next time they are on the court. Point Guard: Quavo The […]
The post NBA “All-Rapper” Team: Featuring Quavo, Chris Brown and more appeared first on The Ledge.
This year’s NBA draft is full of talent and features frontcourt play on par with the 2012 and 2015 classes, which produced talents such as Anthony Davis, Karl Anthony-Towns, and Kristaps Porzingis. The lottery has been questioned over the years and the format has been modified many times to solve the NBA’s tanking problem. Sadly, […]
The post 2018 NBA mock draft: Will Suns take Deandre Ayton No. 1 overall? appeared first on The Ledge.
DeMar DeRozan had the highlight of the night Wednesday in the NBA with an absolutely ridiculous dunk vs the Pistons. DEMAR 😱😱😱 pic.twitter.com/xGiy9WCqyO — The Ledge (@TheLedgeSports) March 8, 2018 No, it wasn’t the game-winner as the game went to overtime, but it still ended up saving the game for Toronto. The Raptors won, 121-119.
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James Harden had the highlight of the night – maybe even the year – in the NBA on Wednesday. The MVP award frontrunner pulled off a lethal crossover on Wesley Johnson, took a couple seconds to stare him down, and nailed a three. James Harden might have just forced Wes Johnson into retirement… pic.twitter.com/kT3CMiJEkI — […]
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The Rockets couldn’t protect home court when the Warriors came to town earlier this month. But Saturday night they’ll get a shot at redemption. Obviously, James Harden returning after missing seven games with a hamstring injury gives Houston (31-12) a much better chance of doing so, even if he’s still not 100-percent. Harden missed the […]
The post Warriors-Rockets Round Three: A Western Conference Finals Preview? appeared first on The Ledge.
Gordon Hayward suffered a terrible, gruesome ankle injury just six minutes into his Celtics debut Tuesday night. What began as an exciting contest between the new-look Celtics and Cavs quickly turned into a disastrous event much bigger than basketball. Hayward’s season is likely over after he suffered what the Celtics are calling a fractured ankle. […]
The post Gordon Hayward Suffers Horrific Ankle Injury In Celtics Debut (Warning: Graphic) appeared first on The Ledge.
UPDATE: Wall has since changed his caption to simply say, “#WizGang”. The Wizards are probably one star away from seriously competing for an NBA championship, but John Wall doesn’t seem to care. Wall posted a photo of him and the Robin to his Batman, Bradley Beal, captioned: Aye @bradbeal3 I wonder who else gonna team […]
The post John Wall Threw Some Major Shade At NBA Super Teams On Instagram appeared first on The Ledge.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has emerged as one of the premier talents in the NBA. The 6-foot-11 beast of a 22-year-old has been a force in the league since being selected by the Bucks in the 2013 draft. We’ve known about The Greek Freak’s talent for a while now, but it turns out he’s the man off […]
The post Giannis Antetokounmpo Might Be My New Favorite NBA Player appeared first on The Ledge.
Let me start by saying I’m not shocked by the news that Kyrie wants out of the land. Always struck as an egomaniac that’d rather put up numbers than win. Ever since this news broke about an hour or 2 ago my buddy and I have been texting possible deals back and forth, so here […]
The post Possible Kyrie Irving Trade Scenarios appeared first on The Ledge.
LaVar Ball has been in a cheerful mood since his son Lonzo was drafted No. 2 by the Lakers in this year’s NBA draft. 76ers big man Joel Embiid changed that, though, when he mouthed off about him on Instagram live. It probably didn’t thrill Ball when Embiid said this, either… Please dunk on him […]
The post Shots Have Been Fired Between LaVar Ball and Joel Embiid appeared first on The Ledge.
The Celtics parted ways with a fan favorite on Friday to create cap space for signing coveted free agent Gordon Hayward. Avery Bradley was sent to the Pistons in exchange for Marcus Morris, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Boston Celtics are finalizing a trade to send Avery Bradley to Detroit, league sources tell ESPN. — […]
The post Celtics Trade Avery Bradley To Pistons For Marcus Morris appeared first on The Ledge.
31) Memphis Grizzlies: Kyle Lowry, PG, 31 32) Orlando Magic: Mike Conley, PG, 29 33) Charlotte Hornets: Paul Millsap, PF, 32 34) Detroit Pistons: Lamarcus Aldridge, PF, 31 35) Sacramento Kings: Kemba Walker, PG, 27 36) Los Angeles Lakers: Marc Gasol, 32, C 37) Portland Trail Blazers: Andre Drummond, C, 23 38) Miami Heat: Hassan […]
The post NBA Re-Draft: Second Round appeared first on The Ledge.
As you may have heard, the NBA is a whee bit top heavy. And re-drafting the entire league seems to me, like a good way to solve that problem. By the way the order is completely random. 1) Denver Nuggets: LeBron James, F, 32 2) Atlanta Hawks: Kevin Durant, F, 28 3) Dallas Mavericks: […]
The post NBA Re-Draft: First Round appeared first on The Ledge.
Ah, flag football. The epitome of intramural sports for those of us who are/were too washed up to play a real sport in college. The games get super intense, very chippy, and more often than not a fight breaks out. At my school (THE University of New Hampshire) we play 7 v 7.. so which […]
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LeBron James and Draymond Green had a war of words (and photos) on Instagram that was far more entertaining than this year’s NBA Finals. During the Warriors’ championship parade on Thursday, Green trolled the Cavs with a “Quickie” shirt representing how quickly Golden State defeated Cleveland. LeBron didn’t find it very funny and roasted Green […]
The post LeBron James and Draymond Green Go At It Via Instagram appeared first on The Ledge.
Now that the season is officially over, we are going to jump right into our 2017 NBA mock draft. Enough waiting, let’s dive on in! 1. Boston (From Brooklyn)- Markelle Fultz, G, Washington 2. Los Angeles Lakers- Lonzo Ball, G, UCLA 3. Philadelphia (from Sacramento)- Josh Jackson, F, Kansas 4. Phoenix- Jayson Tatum, F, Duke 5. Sacramento […]
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The 2017 NBA Finals was a forgone conclusion for basically the entire season. Yes, the Cavaliers should have won game 3 and the series should have went at least six games this year but that is neither here nor there. However, what wasn’t a forgone conclusion was if Guillermo from Jimmy Kimmel was finally going […]
The post In Honor Of The NBA Finals Concluding, Let Us Revisit Guillermo At Media Day 2017 appeared first on The Ledge.
I despise the Cavaliers. Hate that organization and the city of Cleveland. However, I LOVE JR Smith aka “Swish” and Kyrie Irving. I love that JR Smith doesn’t give one single fuck and does what he wants. That is why I am really distraught that he is claiming someone hacked his twitter last night when […]
The post I Do Not Understand Why JR Smith Is Denying He Tweeted “Cavs In 7.” Last Night appeared first on The Ledge.
The NBA Draft Lottery has come under fire for years now from basketball fans far and wide over the belief that it’s rigged. From the notorious envelope controversy of the 1985 Draft Lottery onward, there have been several mysterious happenings and convenient coincidences that have led to legitimate speculation that the most randomized event in major […]
The post Magic Johnson Adds More Fuel to Draft Lottery Conspiracy Fire appeared first on The Ledge.
This was a discussion me and some of my roommates were having a while back. Lets say maybe you go home with the wrong guys girlfriend, or shit talk the wrong guy when you’re sloshed on your way home from the bar. Whatever the case, you’ve got 6 baaaad dudes coming after you and you […]
The post Who’s Your NBA Starting 5 to Have Your Back in a Fight? appeared first on The Ledge.
Rookie Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown has arguably been underutilized in this year’s playoffs, failing to accrue at least 20 minutes of playing time in all but two games thus far. But in last night’s Game 7 win for the Celtics, Brown quietly produced one of the best all-around performances for Boston, doing a […]
The post Video: Jaylen Brown Quietly Had Top Play of Game 7 for Celtics appeared first on The Ledge.
Boston Celtics big man Kelly Olynyk picked a very opportune time to have the best game of his professional career last night, scoring 26 points (14 of which occurred in the fourth quarter. The savior of the Celtics’ season, Olynyk quickly shed his reputation as nothing more than a hack man off of the bench when […]
The post Kelly Olynyk Could Be Key to Celtics Topping Cavs appeared first on The Ledge.
One of the breakout stars of this year’s NBA postseason is rookie San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray. Getting substantial playing time off of the bench due to Tony Parker’s injury, Murray has lived up to his first-round selection in last year’s draft. Tall and lean, Murray fits the mold of the new generation of […]
The post Dejounte Murray of the Spurs Has a Godawful Tattoo appeared first on The Ledge.
The first round of the 2017 NBA postseason was interesting, as most of the series (even the ones that were one-sided in terms of wins) featured evenly-matched play. The Warriors continued to showcase that they are virtually unstoppable, but an easy matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers could have been the reason why. Russell Westbrook’s […]
The post 2017 NBA Playoff Predictions: Conference Semifinals appeared first on The Ledge.
When Larry Bird announced his departure from his role as the president of the Indiana Pacers on Friday, the decision was met with little surprise. After being involved with the organization for 20 years, including a stint as head coach and two stints as president, Bird had finally maxed out in his attempt to bring […]
The post Larry Bird Is Right to Step Away appeared first on The Ledge.
There have been plenty of awkward kiss cam moments at NBA games over the years. In fact, there have probably been more awkward kiss cam moments than comfortable ones. Plenty of embarrassing rejections have taken place. Plenty of siblings presumed to be boyfriend and girlfriend have found themselves on the kiss cam together. But last night’s […]
The post Video: Incredibly Awkward Kiss Cam Moment at Bucks Game appeared first on The Ledge.
You’ve heard it before, but here it is again: Russell Westbrook can’t do it all himself. That headline has been written a million times since Kevin Durant left OKC for Golden State. It’s a topic Westbrook has despised throughout the season, and he showed after the Thunder’s Game 4 loss just how tired he is […]
The post Russell Westbrook’s 47 Points Not Enough To Extend Series vs. Rockets appeared first on The Ledge.
The NBA’s newfangled “Last Two Minute Reports” have garnered widespread criticism from fans, players and coaches alike all season long. Yet the NBA refuses to do away with them. Effectively throwing referees under the bus by nitpicking at calls made in such a short span of time during the game, these reports are unfair to […]
The post NBA’s Latest L2M Report on LeBron Is Ridiculous appeared first on The Ledge.
When Jaylen Brown was taken third overall by the Boston Celtics in last year’s NBA Draft over fellow wings Kris Dunn and Buddy Hield, both of whom had far more successful college careers than Brown in his one year in college, many NBA pundits felt that Celtics general manager Danny Ainge was crazy to make […]
The post Jaylen Brown Deserves a Chance appeared first on The Ledge.
The playoff series going on right now between the Boston Celtics and the Chicago Bulls is something else. So far, it’s brought with it plenty of drama and wacky moments. From Rajon Rondo trying to trip a dude from the bench to Jae Crowder and Robin Lopez untying each other’s shoes like kindergarteners, this series […]
The post Fred Hoiberg’s Laughable Take on Isaiah Thomas Could Mean Trouble for Bulls appeared first on The Ledge.
Entering last night’s Game 4 between the Boston Celtics and the Chicago Bulls, there had already been plenty of weird controversies surrounding this interesting playoff series. First, there was Charles Barkley making the worst word choice in the history of sports analysis by saying that it made him “uncomfortable” to see Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas visibly grieving […]
The post Bulls-Celtics Series Has Featured a Lot of Weirdness So Far appeared first on The Ledge.
On April 20, 1986, Michael Jordan, then playing in just his second NBA season, officially let the basketball world know that he was destined to become an all-time great. With arguably the greatest playoff performance in a losing effort ever, Jordan stole the spotlight in the Boston Celtics’ thrilling 135-131 double-overtime victory over the Chicago […]
The post NBA TBT: Michael Jordan Drops 63 in Playoff Game appeared first on The Ledge.
All-Star Indiana Pacers small forward Paul George is one of the few current NBA superstars who seems to be liked by everyone in the league. He’s been publicly hailed by several other superstars, from LeBron James to Kevin Durant, as being a class act and a great competitor and opponent. When he suffered his horrific […]
The post Why Is Paul George Throwing His Teammates Under the Bus? appeared first on The Ledge.
Day 3 of the 2017 NBA postseason saw the Cleveland Cavaliers take a 2-0 series lead over the Indiana Pacers and the San Antonio Spurs do the same against the Memphis Grizzlies. Both of these series appear to be headed toward sweeps, as the Cavs’ three-headed monster of James, Irving and Love has been too […]
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The 2017 NBA Playoffs have officially taken flight, setting forth the most exciting two and a half months in the basketball world. Only a day in and the excitement has already been aplenty. From a buzzer-beater to a near-buzzer-beater to the Greek Freak attacking the rim unmercifully, here is a quick roundup of all of the […]
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After an exciting regular season, the 2017 NBA Playoffs are finally here. From the resting controversy to Russell Westbrook playing absolutely out of his mind to Boogie finally getting traded, this year has provided plenty of memorable moments that have changed the landscape of the NBA. And despite the fact that the Golden State Warriors appear […]
The post 2017 NBA Playoff Predictions: Conference Quarterfinals appeared first on The Ledge.
With home-court advantage on the line and the controversy over star players resting for key games boiling over, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers effectively made a mockery of the NBA this week, as LeBron sat out both of the Cavs’ final two games. Mind you, the Cavs were neck and neck with the Boston […]
The post LeBron Sitting Out Last Night’s Game Is an Absolute Disgrace appeared first on The Ledge.
Few NBA players have ever cost themselves by way of making crappy career moves quite like small forward Corey Maggette. Now 37 years old, retired and working as a television analyst, Maggette has left behind an odd NBA legacy. It’s tough to call him a flop, as the 13th overall selection in the 1999 NBA […]
The post Video: Corey Maggette Can Still Ball at 37 appeared first on The Ledge.
James Harden might end up going down as one of the most lopsided basketball players in NBA history. His offensive game is out of this world, but his defensive game isn’t even good enough for a junior varsity high school player at times. Therefore, when it’s arbitrarily considered by the NBA media to be a […]
The post Harden vs. Westbrook for MVP Is an Incredibly Easy Decision appeared first on The Ledge.
In the aftermath of Kevin Durant’s knee injury, the Golden State Warriors played their worst basketball of the Steve Kerr era. Since the Splash Brothers became NBA icons and Stephen Curry solidified himself as the best shooter in the NBA, the Warriors had never even come close to playing as badly as they were in early […]
The post Kevin Durant’s Injury May Have Done Warriors Some Good After All appeared first on The Ledge.
Troy Williams was last in the headlines when he was part of a tough season for Indiana Hoosiers basketball, in which he and several other key players were suspended for rather strange circumstances. While one player was suspended for hitting another player with his car, Williams was suspended for failing an in-season drug test, which […]
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Tracy McGrady earned a rightful nod to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday, putting a bow on what was a marvelous 16-year NBA career for the man affectionately known as “T-Mac.” A 6’8” shooting guard, McGrady was a freak athlete with an incredible gift for making unbelievable plays. He led the league […]
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Lance Stephenson is a fool…in a good way. The class clown of the NBA has been on whirlwind tour of the Association since choosing to leave a sweet gig with the Indiana Pacers in 2014. Stephenson is now back with the Pacers, recently signing a three-year deal to return to the Indiana Pacers. Hyping up […]
The post Lance Stephenson’s Return to Indiana Was a Dud appeared first on The Ledge.
Imitation is said to be the sincerest form of flattery, but it didn’t appear very flattering as LeBron James giggled and guffawed with his teammates while seeming to emulate Lonzo Ball’s unique shooting motion during warm-ups last night. Engaging in a casual shootaround before the Cleveland Cavaliers played yesterday, LeBron decided to have some fun […]
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During his NBA career, Scottie Pippen was known as being the stoic sidekick of Michael Jordan on those great ’90s Chicago Bulls teams. Never one for drawing unwarranted attention to himself or his team, Pippen built up his Hall of Fame résumé through his hard work and selfless play. The fact that he went from having […]
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Lance Stephenson’s career has been in absolute free fall since he made the questionable decision to chase after dollar signs and ink a lucrative deal with the Charlotte Hornets during the summer after a career year with the Indiana Pacers. Not only did the decision to leave Indiana result in Stephenson quickly losing all career […]
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LeBron James has a history of being finicky about his in-game attire. From his love-hate relationship with his headband to his constant adjusting of his elbow sleeve to his battles with that Phantom of the Opera mask he once donned, LeBron has made it clear that he prefers to play with as little random attire […]
The post NBA Highlight of the Night: LeBron Hates Goggles appeared first on The Ledge.
20-year-old Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns isn’t even old enough to enter a bar, but he’s already put together one of the greatest single-game scoring performances in the history of the NBA. Booker scored 70 points, the 10th most by a single player in an NBA game and the most by any active NBA […]
The post NBA Highlight of the Night: Devin Booker Goes Off appeared first on The Ledge.
Along with the trade for Kevin Garnett, the 2007 acquisition of Ray Allen helped rejuvenate the Boston Celtics franchise, with the Big Three of the two aforementioned All-Pros and Celtics mainstay Paul Pierce leading Boston to the 2008 NBA title. However, when Allen opted to join the New Big Three of the Miami Heat in 2012, […]
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Like he seems to do for a variety of random reasons each year, LeBron James has earned the ire of NBA fans this season for his tendency to sit out games. Of course, the man is 32 years old and has been playing in the league since 2003, so he has earned the right to […]
The post LeBron’s Tendency to Sit Out Games Taken to Another Level appeared first on The Ledge.
In honor of March Madness, it’s only fighting that one of the top NBA highlights of the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament involves two of the most prominent players of college hoops from the past decade. With the Charlotte Hornets taking on the Washington Wizards, all eyes were on the point guard duel between All-Stars Kemba […]
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I’m typically not one for hot takes or bold sports-related proclamations, so believe this to be heartfelt for me to say: Dirk Nowitzki is the most underrated/underappreciated player in the history of the NBA. Hands down the best European player to ever take the court in the States, Nowitzki laid the groundwork for what is […]
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If there were an NBA award for “washed-up role player thanklessly playing for bad team,” then Andre Miller would’ve won it, like, five times, but this year’s recipient would definitely have to be Denver Nuggets point guard Jameer Nelson. Nelson pulled off one of the flashiest plays of the season last night, showcasing his expert […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have now lost two games in a row…to the Miami Heat. Eat your heart out, LeBron! After Saturday’s beatdown in Miami, in which things got a little heated between J.R. Smith and former Cav Dion Waiters, the two teams met in Cleveland for an encore. Serving as a double dosage of bad […]
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