The Nets Should Send Whitehead to the D-League Hoopsology by Leslie Monteiro - November 5, 2016November 5, 20160 Isaiah Whitehead made his first career NBA start last night for the Nets. It had nothing to do with how he played. He started only because Jeremy Lin and Greivis Vasquez were out with injuries. Not surprisingly, Whitehead was terrible in making the most of his first start. He finished the
The Nets Are Moving In The Right Direction Hoopsology by Leslie Monteiro - October 29, 2016October 31, 20160 There was no blather from the Nets about being a championship team. There was no nonsensical talk about the Nets taking over New York. The Nets ended the practice of trashing the Knicks. That’s what four disappointing years can do to this Brooklyn franchise. That’s what harsh reality does to the
The Knicks Are Selling Hope Hoopsology by Leslie Monteiro - October 27, 2016October 27, 20160 The Knicks are selling hope for this season with a new head coach and a new point guard. They spent money building around Derrick Rose, Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis by signing Joakim Noah and Courtney Lee. If nothing else, the Knicks have a competent starting five, which they couldn’t
Kevin Durant and Sparkling Ice Team Up to Unveil Seattle Basketball Court Renovation Hoopsology by Russ_Cohen - September 24, 2016September 29, 20160 Preston, WA (September 23, 2016) – Sparkling Ice®, part of the Talking Rain® Beverage Company portfolio, is proud to support its continued partnership with NBA MVP, Kevin Durant by unveiling a basketball court renovation in Sparkling Ice’s hometown of Seattle, WA on Friday, September 23rd at Powell Barnett Park. This
Lin Seeks Redemption and Normalcy Hoopsology by Leslie Monteiro - July 21, 2016July 22, 20160 There was no fanfare in Jeremy Lin’s official return to New York yesterday. There was no media throng, either. That’s the way it goes when a player plays for the Nets. It’s night and day compared to playing for the Knicks. It shows the Nets are irrelevant in the city’s conscience. For
LeBron James celebrated his NBA Championship at Marquee Monday Hoopsology by Russ_Cohen - July 20, 2016July 20, 20160 LeBron James celebrated his NBA championship Monday night at Marquee Nightclub in The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The Cleveland Cavalier began his night at Beauty & Essex in the restaurant's private dining room, The Jewelry Box, where he had dinner with a group of friends. After dinner, LeBron and his
Shame on Durant For Taking Easy Way Out Hoopsology by Leslie Monteiro - July 7, 2016July 7, 20161 Being a free agent means having the freedom to pick whatever job he or she wants if so many suitors seek his or her service. That’s the perks of being great at what he or she does. Pro athletes have that luxury if they are great at what they do. It’s
Latest NBA Odds For the 2016-17 Season Hoopsology by Russ_Cohen - July 5, 2016July 5, 20160 The NBA has been making headlines lately. The biggest shockwave sent through the association occurred when Kevin Durant decided to sign with the Golden State Warriors leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder and their fans behind. He didn’t sign a long-term deal he signed the deal of a mercenary. A two-year, $54.3
Uncle Cliffy Makes the Pitch For a Sports Cannabis Market Hoopsology by Becky Garrison - June 20, 20161 At the Arc View Group Investor Forum held recently in Portland, Oregon, NBA all-star Cliff Robinson introduced investors and entrepreneurs to his latest venture Uncle Spliffy. With this enterprise, Robsinon intends to make moves off the court through the creation of a “Sports Cannabis" market. Robinson reflects how cannabis has
Only Better Players Can Save Hornacek Hoopsology by Leslie Monteiro - June 8, 2016June 9, 20160 The best thing about the Knicks hiring Jeff Hornacek as their coach is he is not Kurt Rambis. That’s why there was no outrage about the hiring. If anything, this hiring represents apathy. Knicks fans know a new coach won’t make a difference unless he has talent to work with. Outside
