0 comments by Bart D on 7/1/2015
Hit us up on Twitter @CrossoverNBA I was one of them. Probably one of you, which, I apologize even lumping you into such a group. It was after The Decision, and the end of the NBA was nigh. Sure, in the short term, the league would win … because the Miami Heat were now some […]
HOUSTON, TX – APRIL 18: (L-R) Chandler Parsons #25, Dirk Nowitzki #41, J.J. Barea #5 and Tyson Chandler #6 of the Dallas Mavericks react to a play late in the game during Game One in the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2015 NBA Playoffs on April 18, 2015 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
0 comments by Joe Mags
One of my favorite moments in Breaking Bad is a plant-and-payoff that took more than three years to square. (Mild spoilers to follow.) Upon learning his cancer was in remission, Walter White — worn out from being trapped in the arid New Mexican dessert for days on end — excuses himself to the hospital bathroom. He had lied, […]
0 comments by Matt Zemek
The notion of “taking care of a player” most commonly refers to a generous financial package. It also refers to the attempt to surround him with the right players. In the case of LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers have taken care of him in a third way: They’ve put themselves in position to make LeBron’s […]
0 comments by Matt Zemek
If you’re good enough to be a main-rotation player in any professional team sport, you might arrive at one of the most defining intersections of your life: the place where personal aspiration and personal security cross paths. It’s true that pro athletes make a heckuva lotta money compared to the rest of us, but given […]
Kawhi Leonard had another star turn with 20 points and 14 rebounds. Photo by Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports.
0 comments by Joe Mags
Leave it to Bill Simmons to perfectly sum up the feeling around the NBA just 12 hours into the free agency. As Bryan Gibberman wrote in the wee hours on Wednesday, the Spurs moved quickly on an agreement with their top free agent Kawhi Leonard. At $90 million over five years, Leonard’s new deal would […]
0 comments by Bryan Gibberman
Night one of NBA free agency is in the books and it didn’t take long for it to start popping. Lets dig into all of the news. New Orleans Pelicans Sign Anthony Davis to a five-year, $145-million max extension. People in New Orleans don’t need to hear this from me, but go right ahead and […]
0 comments by Sean Woodley on 6/30/2015
In Part #6 of the Crossover Chronicles Off-season Preview, Sean Woodley chats with three CC writers; Bart Doan (Pistons), Joe Manganiello (Hawks) and Jared Mintz (Heat) as well as Justin Rowan of FeartheSword.com (Cavs). Listen at the Soundcloud link below, subscribe on iTunes and stay tuned for the final edition of CC – The Podcast’s […]
0 comments by Bryan Gibberman
LaMarcus Aldridge, DeAndre Jordan and Greg Monroe — everyone is aware of the big name free agents looking to potentially switch teams as the NBA’s crazy season is upon us. What we’re going to look at here are some of the lower tier players available that can help a team at a reasonable price. They’re […]
0 comments by Jared Mintz
After a few days of analyzing all 60 NBA draft picks, it’s time to analyze how the Eastern Conference did during last Thursday night’s 2015 NBA Draft. I think I may have been a little more complimentary toward the Western Conference, but hey, there’s a reason that half of the NBA has created a historically […]
0 comments by Sean Woodley on 6/29/2015
In the fifth installment of the Crossover Chronicles off-season preview, Sean Woodley talks with Ross Bentley of Sportzedge.com (Mavericks), CC writer John Cannon (Warriors), CC writer Joe Manganiello (Rockets) and William Lou of The Score (Jazz). Listen at the Soundcloud link below, subscribe on iTunes and stay tuned for the final edition of CC – […]
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0 comments by Joseph Nardone on 6/28/2015
Sometimes being a revolutionary means the person doing the innovative maneuvers has to face much criticism. Traditionalists questioning a new stratagem. Conventional thinkers cast doubt on any other theory yet to be proven as a law normally practiced. You get the drill: Being first is often not worth the push-back. Tradition, despite often redefining itself and […]
0 comments by Jared Mintz on 6/26/2015
Now that the 2015 NBA Draft has come and gone, it’s time to pretend we have any idea how these picks will pan out, and grade all 60 picks from Thursday night! Since the Western Conference had the first pick – which Minnesota nailed with Karl Anthony Towns – let’s grade them first. Stay tuned […]
0 comments by Sean Woodley
Attempting to analyze late-first round draft picks is always a tricky proposition. In the weeks leading up to the big day, the conversation surrounding most prospects revolves around their strengths and how they will translate to the professional game. Any mention of a prospect’s weaknesses typically comes with the “if they can figure [insert deficiency […]
0 comments by Sean Woodley
Sean Woodley is joined by CC writer Joe Manganiello to break down all things NBA Draft including the Knicks adding Kristaps Porzingis and Jerian Grant, the curious selection of Frank Kaminsky by the Hornets, the good fortune of the Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors and so much more. Listen at the Soundcloud link below […]
0 comments by Bryan Gibberman
Here is a look at how the lottery played out in the 2015 NBA Draft team by team. 1. Minnesota Timberwolves: Kentucky center Karl-Anthony Towns What does it mean? The T’Wolves have one of the more interesting young cores in the NBA. Towns brings some necessary spacing from one of the big positions because of […]
