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Favorites, contenders, sleepers: Teams to watch in NBA restart inside Disney World bubble

July 28, 2020 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Basketball is back. It may not be the usual games we’ve been accustomed to, but it’ll have to do. The NBA and its partners have created a unique bubble plan, setting up shop at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla.,where 22 teams will be participating in an AAU-type environment. The bubble plan has daily COVID-19 … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: 76ers, Bucks, Celtics, Clippers, Disney World, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Heat, Jazz, Kawhi Leonard, Lakers, LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Mavericks, NBA bubble, Nuggets, raptors, Rockets, Thunder

The Big Hall of Famer: Shaq’s most memorable moments

September 13, 2016 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

Shaquille O’Neal officially announced his retirement on June 1, 2011, and it took the Los Angeles Lakers just two years to honor The Diesel by raising his No. 34 jersey in the rafters at Staples Center on April 2, 2013. In classic Shaq fashion, he gave Lakers fans one thundering messaged: “Can you dig it!” … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA, Uncategorized Tagged: Hall of Fame, Heat, Lakers, Magic, NBA, shaq, Shaquille O'Neal

10 observations on the NBA season so far

November 13, 2014 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

We’re a couple of weeks into the NBA season, and some fascinating storylines are already developing. Here are my picks for the top-10 developments and observations on the 2014-15 season so far. 1. The Rookies need time Andrew Wiggins. Jabari Parker. Julius Randle. Marcus Smart. This was supposed to be the rookie class that made … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Anthony Davis, Cavaliers, Heat, Klay Thompson, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, NBA, Rajon Rondo

NBA wishes for Heat, Clippers in Finals

April 19, 2014 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

It’s not hard to figure out who the NBA is pulling for in the 2014 playoffs. All you need is take one look at the TV schedule and you’ll find the answer. ABC showcased the Clippers-Warriors opening game on Saturday, and Game 1 of the Heat-Bobcats matchup on Sunday. It’s a clear indication the league … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Blake Griffin, Chris Paul, Clippers, Dwyane Wade, Heat, LeBron James, NBA playoffs, Pacers, Spurs

LeBron can’t cool off red-hot Durant

January 29, 2014 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

There is little doubt that Kevin Durant and LeBron James are the two best players on the planet. So, heading into Wednesday night’s showdown in Miami, much of the buzz surrounding the Heat-Thunder matchup was the showdown between the reigning MVP against this year’s leading MVP candidate. When the smoke cleared from Durant’s smoldering fingertips, … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Heat, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Thunder

D’Antoni: Heat ‘best the league has to offer’

December 27, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Wins and losses are all that matter in the NBA. However, on Christmas Day, the Los Angeles Lakers managed to give the defending champion Miami Heat a battle before ultimately losing, 101-95, at Staples Center. “The last two games we were just getting murdered, getting killed,” Nick Young told the L.A. Times. “To come back … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Christmas Day, Heat, Lakers, Mike D'Antoni

LeBron’s off-the-glass Christmas jam

December 26, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

You know you pulled off something amazing when Earvin “Magic” Johnson called it one of the greatest plays he has ever seen. Miami Heat stars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have been serving up spectacular alley-oop dunks since they joined forces in 2010, but their latest collaboration had an extra twist to it. LeBron’s off-the-glass … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Christmas Day, Dwyane Wade, Heat, Lakers, LeBron James

Missing stars in Christmas showcase

December 24, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

This wasn’t how the NBA schedule-makers envisioned Christmas Day. When they pitted the Lakers and Heat, they had visions of LeBron James going head-to-head with Kobe Bryant at Staples Center. Instead, they’ll likely get LeBron versus. . . . Wesley Johnson? When they pitted the Bulls and the Nets, they had visions of Derrick Rose … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Bulls, Christmas Day, Clippers, Heat, Knicks, Lakers, NBA, Nets, Rockets, Spurs, Thunder, Warriors

LeBron apologizes to Chalmers for rare outburst

December 18, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

It’s not unusual for a superstar to yell at a teammate on the sidelines. However, it’s extremely rare to see a superstar admit he was wrong for yelling at a teammate. LeBron James admitted he lost his cool when he aggressively went after Mario Chalmers during a timeout. James was caught by ESPN cameras rushing … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Heat, LeBron James, Mario Chalmers, Pacers

VIDEO: Wade’s free-throw gaffe

November 9, 2013 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Living in Miami for a decade can soften anyone up, and Dwyane Wade is no exception. Before he became the honorary mayor of Miami-Dade County — or Wade County — D-Wade was a hardnosed player who wore his Midwest hardhat to every game. Each time he got knocked down he got right back up. He … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Celtics, Dwyane Wade, Heat
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