Good Business: The Knicks Have a Healthy Operation

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by Alec Marcus - February 25, 20210

Last year, the NBA halted play for four months due to the coronavirus outbreak before setting up a “bubble” for teams to finish out the regular season; the league invited 22 of its 30 teams to participate and vie for playoff spots…the Knicks were not one of them. Following an

The Brooklyn Nets Are a Legit Contender

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by Russ_Cohen - February 19, 20210

Kevin Durant had to get healthy for the Brooklyn Nets to hit legit contender status. Now completely healthy and averaging 29 points this season, he is once again an all-star, and fans in Brooklyn can now start dreaming about a long run in the playoffs. Durant is out with a hamstring

Back to Recess: The Warriors Have Come Out to Play

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by Alec Marcus - February 10, 2021February 10, 20210

Last year, the Golden State Warriors entered rare company, joining some historic pro teams who’ve dropped from first…to worst throughout a season. Plagued by major injuries to stars, decimated by several key departures, and worn out from a long championship window, the Warriors produced only 15 wins and lost a

A More Perfect Union: The East Should Fear the 76ers

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by Alec Marcus - January 31, 2021January 31, 20210

Last August, the pre-season Eastern Conference front running 76ers clinched a playoff spot and a First Round matchup with their rival Boston Celtics. Down Ben Simmons due to a dislocated knee cap, the six-seed Sixers were pounced by the star-driven Celtics unit, dropping four straight and abruptly ending their season. It

All the Right Places: Five Players Reborn in New Uniforms

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by Alec Marcus - January 25, 2021January 25, 20210

Trade season and free agency are the best opportunities for teams, unsatisfied with their current roster, to find pieces that fit their build. Whether an organization is on the brink of contention, fighting to make the playoffs, or looking towards a bright future, there are always valuable assets to bring

Take Note: The Jazz Will Be in the Conference Finals

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by Alec Marcus - January 20, 2021January 20, 20210

Just five short months ago, the short-handed Utah Jazz team held a 3-1 series lead over the Denver Nuggets, in the first round of the challenging 2020 NBA Playoffs. The Jazz then lost three straight, including a highly contested Game 7, and were sent home. It was their second consecutive First

Is The Park Closed: What’s Up with the Raptors?

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by Alec Marcus - January 14, 20210

A year-and-a-half ago, the Toronto Raptors became the first Canadian team to win the NBA Championship, dethroning the greatest dynasty in recent memory: The Golden State Warriors. In the months that followed, they lost their star player to free agency as well as another important starter, yet last season they

Nate Hinton Is Ready For the NBA Draft

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by Russ_Cohen - November 17, 20200

Nate Hinton recently announced he was entering the 2020 NBA Draft. He’s a 6-5, 210-pound guard who played for two seasons with the Houston Cougars. Having attended that school, I know it’s a fantastic program filled with a lot of history. “I’m getting more and more excited as time goes by,”

The Top Ten Most Impactful Sporting Events of My Lifetime

by Russ_Cohen - August 26, 2020August 26, 20200

I retain the right to change this list someday, The New York Jets winning another Super Bowl is a fine example but that probably won’t happen. My back story is I couldn’t walk until I was five. The details aren’t important right now but it’s the reason I love sports.

Cigar Aficionado Debuts World Premiere of Michael Jordan: The Complete Video Interview

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by admin - July 30, 20200

New York, NY—In 2017, NBA legend Michael Jordan sat down with Cigar Aficionado editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken for a rare, exclusive interview and video shoot for the magazine's special 25th-anniversary issue. Now, for the first time, the magazine will air the 58-minute Michael Jordan interview on Thursday, July 30 at 7pm