Milwaukee Maxes Out

“This is my home.  This is my city.” -Giannis Antetokounmpo The Bucks got their man.  “Whew!” sighed Milwaukee collectively. While Bucks fans (there are some, yes?) waited with bated breath to see whether Giannis Antetokounmpo would re-sign for the supermax Continue reading Milwaukee Maxes Out

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

One more free agency post can’t hurt…

Kawhi Leonard is a Los Angeles Clipper.  In case you missed it, Paul George is too. In the biggest clandestine operation of the summer, the two west coast kids from Los Angeles County, who are pretty darn good at basketball, Continue reading One more free agency post can’t hurt…

The Ringer Star-is-Borns Dolan-Durant

Many of you have now seen A Star Is Born, last year’s Academy Award-winning re-remake starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. Many of you are also familiar with the New York Knickerbockers, an NBA franchise that hasn’t won any awards Continue reading The Ringer Star-is-Borns Dolan-Durant

SportsChump’s First Ever NBA Free Agency Bonanza Pick ‘Em Contest

“Summer lovin’, had me a blast.  Summer lovin’, happened so fast.” -John Travolta as Danny Zuko in Grease   This is a BIG week for NBA trade rumor geeks such as myself.  This summer’s list of free agents is a Continue reading SportsChump’s First Ever NBA Free Agency Bonanza Pick ‘Em Contest

Decisions, decisions and the summer of Cleveland’s discontent

Earlier this year, I had every intention of writing a piece detailing the most talked about – yet least important – stories on the docket.  The Ball Family, Lonzo, LaVar and the Chinese shoplifters obviously made the list as did Continue reading Decisions, decisions and the summer of Cleveland’s discontent

And this most important free agency signing of the summer is…

“Take the money and run” -Steve Miller Band “This is a moral test of one’s self, whether or not you can maintain loyalty.” -John Travolta as Vincent Vega in Pulp Fiction The most intriguing free agency signing this off-season is Continue reading And this most important free agency signing of the summer is…

2016 NBA Free Agency Winners and Losers

If we’ve learned anything from this wet, hot free agency summer, it’s that neither Hassan Whiteside nor his great, great grandchildren will ever go hungry.  That’s because the Miami Heat will pay him $98 million over the next four years.  Continue reading 2016 NBA Free Agency Winners and Losers