This summer has certainly taken a 180 degree circle. Before, it seemed that Carmelo Anthony would leave New York and sign with a contender while LeBron James and the Heat would sign some help. Oh, how the wheels have turned. A writer for The Akron Beacon Journal was told by Dru Joyce II that he reviewed … Read more
The 76ers are banking on potential with their top picks rather than safety. Last year, they selected Nerlens Noel who had a torn ACL at the time and never played during his first season. Joel Embiid is out a minimum 5-8 months and might not even step onto the court this season as a precautionary. … Read more
For much of the season, there has been chatter around the NBA that LeBron James might be enticed to make a comeback to Cleveland. I’ve spent hours talking to the other writers for Legion Report on where we think he might land. The people of Northeast Ohio have been pleading for his return, even running … Read more
D Wade Laughs at Lance Stephenson Taunt: An intense rivalry between Indiana and Miami leads to a consistently hostile environment. Lance Stephenson hasn’t learned the aspect of taunting and keeping your emotions in check while doing so. After wearing his emotions on his sleeve, Stephenson was tossed as Wade laughed at his trash-talking attempt. What … Read more
With the hiring of Phil Jackson to take over basketball operations, there is a glimmer of hope for the Knicks. The Zen Master, owner of 11 championships, is returning to the team that he helped win 2 championships. Let’s face it. The Knicks are a total mess and it’s almost laughable. Their roster reeks of … Read more
As NBA teams prepare for the stretch run to the playoffs (and the NBA Draft lottery), many players were added to contenders in a last minute effort to bolster their rosters. Some were questionable moves, others were solid. Here is a recap of what went down and how each player can help/hurt their new teams. … Read more
After the Bulls traded Luol Deng to the Cavaliers, you might have thought they were throwing in the towel for the season. Their former MVP point guard, Derrick Rose, was out for the season with another knee injury and Deng had just been traded. It seemed the team was in full rebuild mode, something that … Read more
The NBA is turning into a, “What have you done for me lately?” kind of league. Looking at the Minnesota Timberwolves, they haven’t done much for Kevin Love. The team is 3 games under .500 and six games behind the 8th playoff spot. There is growing tension whether Kevin Love will re-sign with the team following … Read more
The trade deadline is fast approaching and the rumor mill will begin to churn even more. Many teams (some deserving, others not so much) are still in the playoff hunt. The surprising Suns are definitely going to be buyers. Here are some possible trade candidates. Omer Asik Asik supposedly had a deadline back in December … Read more
