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Biggest Winners from the 2012 NBA Offseason
The major moves of the 2012 NBA offseason are nearly complete, which means that it is a perfect time to take a look at the teams that have improved the most during the months off. The Los Angeles Lakers shocked everybody by trading for Steve Nash. They added an All-Star point guard without having to [...]
TweetBiggest Losers From the 2012 NBA Offseason
The 2012 NBA offseason is slowly winding down and some teams did not have the most successful offseasons. In fact, there were some teams that actually ended up worse off. The Orlando Magic are still surrounded by the drama that is Dwight Howard. The longer that Howard remains on the roster, the worse off the [...]
TweetUnder the Radar: 2012 Olympics Aiding Obesity?
Each week we look at 5 unique stories you may have missed in Rant Sports’ Under the Radar. This week: 1. Are the Olympics Aiding Obesity? Alan Dymock discusses the debate he saw earlier this week on British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), about sponsorship and it’s role in the Olympic games. Coca-Cola and McDonald’s were the [...]
TweetNets End Talks, Dwight Howard Trade Put On Hold
The long standing Dwight Howard is still not over. Trade talks between the Orlando Magic and the Brooklyn Nets broke down and will not be resumed. In fact, there are rumors that the Howard talks will not continue until the Magic have selected their new coach. This stupid thing has been talked about since the [...]
TweetProblems with NBA Restricted Free Agency
Unless something weird happens in the next couple of days, the New Orleans Hornets plan to match the offer sheet that the Phoenix Suns presented to free agent Eric Gordon. The offer is for four years and 58 million. Gordon has repeatedly asked for the Hornets to let him go to Phoenix but they are [...]
TweetTim Duncan, Spurs Agree to 3-Year Deal: Can They Win Another Title?
Tim Duncan is back with the San Antonio Spurs for one final run. The future Hall of Famer agreed to a three year deal that should be worth around 36 million dollars when it is all said and done. The team is still trying to come to terms on the money value. This is probably [...]
TweetNBA Rumors: Dwight Howard to Brooklyn Nets Close?
A Dwight Howard trade could finally end our long national nightmare. Reports are flying that the Orlando Magic are close to sending the disgruntled center to the Brooklyn Nets in a complicated deal. It could involve up to 14 players and four separate teams. As far as I can tell, the deal looks something like [...]
TweetBrandon Roy Agrees to 2-Year Deal with T-Wolves, Does He Have Anything Left?
The Brandon Roy comeback has officially begun as the All-Star guard ended his retirement to agree to a two year, ten million dollar deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Minnesota originally drafted him, but Roy became a multiple time All-Star with the Portland Trail Blazers. When Roy was healthy, he was one of the best shooting [...]
TweetSteve Nash Traded to LA, Are The Lakers NBA’s Best?
The Los Angeles Lakers shocked everyone on the Fourth Of July by agreeing on a sign and trade deal with Steve Nash. The deal sends the All-Star point guard from the Phoenix Suns to Hollywood. In return, the Suns picked up four draft picks. First round picks in 2013 and 2015 plus second round picks [...]
Tweet2012 NBA Draft Grades: Festus Ezeli to Golden State at No. 30
Golden State Warriors | Last Season: 23-43 | Draft Picks: 7, 30, 35, 52 Season Summary: Last season was an interesting one for the Warriors as they finished near the bottom of the standings in the Western Conference—mainly due to all of the injuries to key players. Not only was Stephen Curry limited to playing [...]
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