Fines, fines, everywhere fines

A few high-profile sports figures are digging deep into their pocketbooks this week, having to pay the piper for not playing by the rules.  The men in debt are not exactly strapped for cash but no matter how you slice Continue reading Fines, fines, everywhere fines

J-Dub and SportsChump discuss “Load Management”

If you’ve tuned in to watch any NBA games so far this season, you’ve probably heard the new and rather controversial term “load management” being thrown around quite a bit. Load management refers to teams resting their star players over Continue reading J-Dub and SportsChump discuss “Load Management”

Max guys, whiny GMs and the current state of the NBA

With all the millions of dollars being thrown around the NBA this summer, it was only a matter of time before we heard some disgruntled, and as-of-yet anonymous, NBA GM complain about the salaries of his employees.  God bless the Continue reading Max guys, whiny GMs and the current state of the NBA

Break-ups, get-togethers, super teams and Anthony Davis: Collusion and today’s NBA

Definition: collusion, n. /col·​lu·​sion/: 1. secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose I broke up with a friend of mine once… or I should probably describe the situation better as him breaking up with me.  Such Continue reading Break-ups, get-togethers, super teams and Anthony Davis: Collusion and today’s NBA

The Top and Bottom Ten Things about the 2014-2015 NBA season

The 2014-15 NBA season is now a month behind us.  And what a season it was. It’s been quite an off-season too.  Summer leagues are already in full swing.  LeBron James is holed up in a gym somewhere doing a Continue reading The Top and Bottom Ten Things about the 2014-2015 NBA season

Mountains out of molehills: Deandre Jordan disses Dallas for L.A

I can’t believe I’m even taking time out of my extremely busy schedule (yoga, semi-nude sunbathing, overall disorderly conduct) to discuss the goings on in the Deandre Jordan sweepstakes but since everyone else has jumped on the ‘this is incredibly Continue reading Mountains out of molehills: Deandre Jordan disses Dallas for L.A

The NBA sells out

I don’t consider myself a purist, even though I am getting a little long in the tooth. As a sports fan through and through, I’m all for advancements that make our games more enjoyable, whether it’s expanding instant replay, ensuring Continue reading The NBA sells out

The biggest eff yous in sports: 2011 edition

“I see you drivin’ ‘round town with the girl I love, and I’m like….” -Cee Lo Green