Grant Afseth

Golden State Warriors|Indiana Pacers|kevin durant|NBA

NBA Rumor Analysis: ‘Indiana Pacers Want To Acquire Kevin Durant To Partner With Paul George Next Year?’

The Parent Herald generated a rumor about the Indiana Pacers wanting to acquire Kevin Durant to try and pair him with Paul George. This rumor has indeed made its rounds on the internet. The article structures the rumor as a trade rumor and implies that the Pacers could make a deal for Durant during the […]

8y ago

Indianapolis Colts|nfl

Indianapolis Colts: Top Ten Takeaways From Week One

The Indianapolis Colts lost their season opener to the Detroit Lions with 35-39 being the final score. There certainly were a collection of positive and negative takeaways, regardless, this was a quality game to use as a foundational building block to prepare for the Denver Broncos in Week 2. It doesn’t appear to be time […]

8y ago

Chris Bosh|Miami Heat|NBA

Chris Bosh Could Be Cleared To Play Within A Few Weeks

There appears to be good news emerging for Chris Bosh and the Miami HEAT regarding Bosh’s chances of playing again. According to the Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, “There is growing optimism about Chris Bosh being cleared by the HEAT to resume his career while remaining on blood thinners.” Jackson had covered Bosh’s ongoing […]

8y ago

lance stephenson|NBA|New Orleans Pelicans

The Lance Stephenson Saga Takes Another Turn

It wasn’t that long ago that Lance Stephenson was nearly an NBA All-Star with the Indiana Pacers. In fact, that was during the 2013-14 season, which was only two seasons ago. Fast forward to this past week. Lance Stephenson agreed to a contract with the New Orleans Pelicans to have the chance to earn a […]

8y ago

boston celtics|Isaiah Thomas|NBA

Isaiah Thomas Makes A Kid’s Day By Playing Basketball At The Park

Courtesy of the Boston Globe‘s Adam Himmelsbach, Isaiah Thomas was walking home with his wife from the back-to-school night that was happening for their son. As the Celtics’ guard was walking, he noticed that a child was shooting hoops at a park by himself in the rain. The quick decision by Isaiah Thomas turned an […]

8y ago

Indiana Pacers|NBA

Indiana Pacers Expressing Interest In Free Agent Carl Landry

The Indiana Pacers are joined by the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, and Los Angeles Lakers as teams that are interested in free agent power forward Carl Landry, according to Darren Wolfson of KSTP-Minneapolis. Landry became an unrestricted free agent after the Philadelphia 76ers waived him earlier this week. According to NBC Sports, Carl Landry […]

8y ago

Indiana Pacers|NBA

Joseph Young Is Working Very Hard For A Spot In The Indiana Pacers Rotation

Joseph Young has been working incredibly hard this off-season to improve his game. He was unable to crack the rotation for the Indiana Pacers during his rookie season. Now as a 24-year-old, it is crucial for Young to earn a spot in the team’s rotation so he can take the next step as a player […]

8y ago

Indiana Pacers|NBA

Paul George Is Ready To Have The Greatest Season In Indiana Pacers History

When thinking about the greatest players to ever play for the Indiana Pacers, a few main names come to mind. Reggie Miller, Billy Knight, George McGinnis, Roger Brown, Mel Daniels, and Chuck Person all come to mind to name a few. Paul George appears ready to place his name among the greatest to ever put […]

8y ago

Indiana Pacers|NBA

Thaddeus Young Is Exactly What The Indiana Pacers Need

The Indiana Pacers had a goal of using a “pace-and-space” offensive philosophy last season. It all began with the thought of using Paul George at the power forward position to create matchup problems and to pull a defender away from the paint. After three games, it did not work out. With Paul George being eliminated […]

8y ago

Stephen Curry Has Revolutionized High Volume Scoring

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has revolutionized high volume scoring in a way that the NBA has never seen. Being such a high volume scorer has put Stephen Curry in an exclusive elite point guard class. Curry averaged 30.1 points per game last season. Of course, there have been higher scoring averages in the […]

8y ago

Ranking The Top 5-10 NBA Starting Point Guards

6. Kyrie Irving – Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Champion Kyrie Irving did not have all that great of a regular season. However, he was sensational during the NBA playoffs. For now, Kyrie Irving lands at the sixth spot in the rankings, but a high-quality early stretch during the 2016-17 season should push him well into the […]

8y ago

Ranking The Top Five NBA Starting Point Guards

1. Russell Westbrook – Oklahoma City Thunder Russell Westbrook is coming off of an incredible 2015-16 season with averages of 23.5 points, 10.4 assists, 7.8 rebounds, two blocks, and 0.3 steals. With the departure of Kevin Durant, the table is set for Russell Westbrook to have one of the best statistical seasons in NBA history […]

8y ago

nfl

Buffalo Bills DT Marcell Dareus Facing Four Game Suspension

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus is facing a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Marcell Dareus can appeal his four-game suspension, but a previous suspension for substance abuse may make it different to win an appeal. The Bills will be without another one of the crucial components […]

8y ago

fifa

Former FIFA President Joao Havelange Dies At Age 100

Former FIFA President Joao Havelange died on Tuesday in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Havelange, who died at the age of 100, served the leader of FIFA for over two decades. Earlier this year, Havelange was in the news for corruption and stepped down as a result. In the later stages of life, Havelange allowed controversies […]

8y ago

Denver Nuggets|NBA|Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder Should Pursue Kenneth Faried

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the New Orleans Pelicans are rumored to be the two teams interested in trading for Denver Nuggets’ power forward Kenneth Faried, according to Amico Hoops. A vacancy at the Thunders’ starting power forward position emerged following the team’s trade with the Orlando Magic involving Serge Ibaka. The Thunder have a […]

8y ago

Denver Nuggets|NBA|New Orleans Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans Should Target Kenneth Faried

The New Orleans Pelicans and the Oklahoma City Thunder are among the teams that are reportedly interested in Denver Nuggets power forward Kenneth Faried, according to Amico Hoops. Trading for an athletic big man like Kenneth Faried would solve many problems that the Pelicans are currently facing. New Orleans does not have a lot of […]

8y ago

NBA|Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder Officially Sign Ronnie Price

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced earlier this week that they have officially signed veteran guard Ronnie Price. Due to club policy, the terms of the deal were not released to the public. Price spent the entirety of the 2015-16 season with the Phoenix Suns, playing in 62 games and starting 18 of them. Ronnie Price […]

8y ago