-
Brooklyn Nets – This Season Will be More Depressing Than Before
The most expensive team in the history of the NBA when you count in luxury tax, and the Brooklyn Nets are slowly decaying. Maybe it’s just a phase, but it seems like more of a slippery slope to irrelevance, without putting on the kind of basketball shows that make people feel happy that they’re watching.
-
Kobe Bryant is Overpaid, But That’s Not His Fault
The revelation of the financial details leaking from the new TV deal for the NBA is driving a wedge between players and owners very quickly. Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers, who has been criticized as overpaid, especially on his most recent contract, thinks it’s simply a matter of misguided public perception, and there’s nothing wrong with the money he’s making.
-
Cleveland Cavaliers – Kevin Love Can Handle Things On His Own
Two third of the big three sat out the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Milwaukee Bucks, as LeBron James and Kyrie Irving left Kevin Love to be on his own in the preseason game. As someone quite used to leading a team without a lot of help, Love felt completely comfortable with the situation.
-
Chicago Bulls – Jimmy Butler Seems Like He’s Ready to Break Out
For some the preseason in the NBA (and other sports) means nothing. For others, it’s an excellent way to tell how far of a progress certain players have made. Jimmy Butler for example on the Chicago Bulls. He was touted as a big break out star before last season began. Maybe it’s time it actually happens.
-
Don’t Count Out Russell Westbrook Winning the MVP
The Oklahoma City Thunder aren’t better off because Kevin Durant is injured. No one can be when such a player goes down. But Russell Westbrook now has a chance to be even more of an offensive focal point, and maybe make such an impression that it will put him in the MVP discussion.
-
Los Angeles Lakers – Jeremy Lin Not Playing Means Looking Terrible
Of all the preseason games we’ve seen so far this season, the Los Angeles Lakers losing to the Golden State Warriors 116-75 has to be the worst so far. Jeremy Lin didn’t play because of an injury. Is that the reason the team looked pathetic from start to finish?
-
Kevin Durant Injury Means Russell Westbrook Going to Shoot Way Too Much
Kevin Durant getting injured is quite a blow for the Oklahoma City Thunder, but it’s also going to be an opportunity to see how Russell Westbrook plays as the number one scoring option on a team.
-
Chicago Bulls – The Best We’ve Seen From Them So Far
The Milwaukee Bucks combined with this being a preseason game doesn’t really yell out a game that means anything, but it’s hard to deny the Chicago Bulls looked good on offense, as Derrick Rose joined Jimmy Butler and Pau Gasol to put on an excellent performance, resulting in a 91-85 win.
-
Cleveland Cavaliers – LeBron James in Clash of Big Threes
More than result and more than ability, the most interesting thing about the preseason game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat held in Brazil was LeBron James, playing on his new-old team with Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving (sorta) by his side, facing off against his former teammates and championship partners, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade.
-
Minnesota Timberwolves – More Than Just the Most Fun Team in the NBA
It’s not quite clear how good the Minnesota Timberwolves will be this season, but adding Andrew Wiggins to this team to go along with Ricky Rubio, rookie Zach LaVine and generally having a creative and very fast group coming together might be the most fun team to watch in the league this season, although playing against the sad tank job of the Philadelphia 76ers isn’t exactly indicative of anything, especially in the preseason.