Nicholas Sciria

The Minnesota Timberwolves are heavily pursuing free agent Pau Gasol in an attempt to once again team him up with head coach Tom Thibodeau. Gasol’s leadership experience could be an asset for one of the youngest cores in the NBA, and he could assist Thibodeau in holding his players accountable on the court. For this […]

On Saturday, Al Horford and the Boston Celtics agreed to a 4-year, $113 million contract, according to ESPN.com. Horford, who was still negotiating with the Atlanta Hawks, decided that his best fit was in Boston. The Celtics now have another big name on the roster and another selling point for Kevin Durant, but Boston’s offseason […]

After signing Ryan Anderson, the Houston Rockets have reached a four-year, $53 million agreement with free agent Eric Gordon according to The Vertical. Gordon will provide the Rockets with more shooting and playmaking alongside James Harden, and this deal could turn out to be a steal if Gordon is able to avoid injuries. However, Gordon […]

As NBA free agency nears, several teams have their sights on Kevin Durant, and the Miami Heat could be a darkhorse candidate to land this summer’s biggest prize. The Heat are coming off of a 48-win season and a second-round playoff appearance and boast several potential selling points in their pursuit of Durant. As one […]

Although the Oklahoma City Thunder received a hefty package in return for Serge Ibaka, including Victor Oladipo, Ersan Ilyasova, and Domantas Sabonis, the trade with the Orlando Magic was not the fleecing that some people believe. The loss of Ibaka will leave the Thunder with challenging lineup decisions, and Oladipo’s fit next to Russell Westbrook […]

With NBA free agency soon to heat up, countless teams have set their eyes on signing Kevin Durant. Although some teams will not even receive a meeting with Durant, it is important to note that he has accepted meeting with at least two other teams along with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Of course, Durant’s possible […]

After signing a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings, Rajon Rondo is soon set to become an unrestricted free agent. Despite a disappointing season in terms of wins and a possible rift between he and George Karl, Rondo is expected to hear out Sacramento’s offer this summer. According to the Boston Globe, Rondo believes that […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are entering one of the most important offseasons in their franchise’s young history with Kevin Durant becoming an unrestricted free agent. The Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs have been linked to Durant already, and both teams could give him a viable opportunity to win his first championship. Additionally, […]

After a disappointing season that saw head coach Byron Scott fired, the Los Angeles Lakers are nearing an important offseason. Already, rumors have popped up that one of their biggest trade assets, D’Angelo Russell, may be on the market. With Luke Walton soon to take over in Los Angeles, big changes could soon be made […]

Over the last week, several NBA stars have announced that they will not be participating on the U.S. Olympic Team this summer. Players like Stephen Curry, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook have declined the option to represent Team U.S.A. at the 2016 Brazil Olympics. Some of these players are battling injuries after a long NBA […]

After a disappointing season in which the New York Knicks won only 32 games, the team will certainly look to bolster their roster this summer. Over this past season, the point guard position was a disaster for the Knicks. Because of this, free agent Rajon Rondo is a likely target for New York. .@RajonRondo: 20% […]

Golden State Warriors starting small forward Harrison Barnes will soon become a restricted free agent, and he is expected to attract interest from numerous teams this summer. Barnes’ play in the 2016 NBA Finals has only cemented him as one of the biggest prizes this summer, averaging 13.0 points and 5.7 rebounds per 36 minutes […]

With the Minnesota Timberwolves on the rise with several potential stars on the team, it is odd to think that Ricky Rubio may soon demand a trade to a new team. Although the Timberwolves won only 29 games last season, Andrew Wiggins, Karl-Anthony Towns, Zach LaVine, and Rubio have formed a strong young nucleus in […]

As NBA free agency nears, Marc Gasol’s recent comments have once again started rumors swirling of a potential free agency connection between Pau Gasol and the San Antonio Spurs. Of course, even without Marc’s comments, Pau heading to the Spurs makes sense. San Antonio will boast one of the best chances to win the NBA […]

After a disappointing season in Washington, the Wizards’ star point guard decided to pursue surgery this offseason to repair both of his knees. Just one year after a seemingly positive season that included 46 wins and a second-round playoff appearance, the team has a new coach, and Wall may not be ready for training camp. […]

DeMar DeRozan will certainly be one of the most coveted free agents this offseason, and the Los Angeles Lakers will be one of the many teams interested in signing him. DeRozan is coming off a career year where he averaged 23.5 points, 4.5 assists and 4 rebounds per 36 minutes. Now, the Lakers and numerous […]

On Saturday night, the Golden State Warriors overcame a late Oklahoma City Thunder lead to save the their season from the inevitable tag of underachievement that was set to ensue after a loss. Once again, the Warriors were led by Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry, who teamed up to hit key shots in the fourth […]

After missing the playoffs, the Washington Wizards are already setting their sights on NBA free agency and how to retain their top free agent, Bradley Beal. Beal, and teammate John Wall, have made for a lethal backcourt duo when on the floor together in Washington. However, susceptible bench depth and coaching has diminished any chance […]

After a disappointing season, the New York Knicks will need to make changes this offseason to boost the team’s chances at making the playoffs next year. For the Knicks, the point guard position was a disaster this past season, and this hole will be the first order of business for New York this offseason. Looking […]

After two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Jordan Clarkson will soon decide where his career will go next. Clarkson, who had a strong season in his second year in the NBA, could be in for a big payday with the cap rising this summer. However, despite the fact that he will garner a lot […]

In the current election cycle, Donald Trump has not held back his thoughts or views on all sorts of topics, attacking all types of people and practices with little remorse. Trump’s willingness to be outspoken and his unique experience in the business world have truly been a hallmark of his campaign. These candid remarks for […]

With the Los Angeles Clippers seemingly flat-lining over the last few years, the Clippers began listening to trade offers for Blake Griffin at the NBA trade deadline in February. Griffin drew interest from numerous teams, even though he was injured. Despite his injury and drama off of the court, it is unsurprising that several teams […]

In an election cycle that has been largely rooted in anti-establishment rhetoric, voters have flocked to presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump. Sanders, an independent senator from Vermont, was not considered to be a notable candidate when he first entered the race. However, as time has gone on, his desire for a revolution which […]

On Monday night, the playoff hopes of Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks ended with a 118-104 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ultimately, Oklahoma City’s firepower was too much for what was left of the depleted Mavericks team. Despite a plethora of injuries across the board, Dallas knew that the team could once again […]

Coming off a 32-50 season, the New York Knicks need to make serious changes to their roster to compete in the NBA’s Eastern Conference next season. These struggles in New York revolve around the team’s need for a respectable point guard, as the production from that position in the last season was putrid. Now, without […]

With the Houston Rockets’ Game 2 hopes on life support on Thursday night, James Harden delivered a game-winner that gave the Rockets life in their first-round series with the Golden State Warriors. Harden’s clutch shot capped a productive night for the Rockets’ shooting guard, who finished with 35 points, 9 assists, and 8 rebounds. However, […]

Last offseason, Anthony Davis signed a maximum contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans, a deal that made sense for both sides. In the agreement, the Pelicans secured their franchise superstar for five more seasons. Davis was coming off the best season of his career, averaging 24.3 points and 10.2 rebounds per 36 minutes, and […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Detroit Pistons gave the Cleveland Cavaliers all the No. 1 seed could handle in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference series. In the end, LeBron James and his crew were too much to handle for Detroit, downing the Pistons 106-101. Before the series began, Reggie Jackson was rather talkative about the […]

On Saturday night, the Boston Celtics’ valiant second-half effort versus the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference Quarterfinals came up short. Despite being down 17 points at half, the Celtics stormed back in a big way after intermission. In the end, Boston was unable to finish off their comeback, and the loss […]

After another dismal season, Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks face a pivotal offseason. With a head coaching vacancy and a flexible cap situation, New York needs to please Anthony this summer, or the two sides may decide to part ways. For obvious reasons, the current state of the Knicks is a frustrating realization […]

After the Houston Rockets made the NBA’s Western Conference Finals last year, the team was supposed to, once again, be a force in the league again this year. In the off-season, the Rockets picked up Ty Lawson, who was supposed to provide the bench with a capable offensive threat and playmaking weapon. However, Lawson never […]

On Saturday, the Cleveland Cavaliers fell to the Chicago Bulls 105-102, and some of the problems that the Cavaliers have had all season were amplified once again in the loss. Mainly, Kyrie Irving went 5-17 from the field, and his play continues to be a concern for Cleveland’s playoff hopes. https://twitter.com/fighthits/status/719033051276304385 On the season, Irving […]

On Wednesday, Sam Hinkie resigned as general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers, a move that seemingly grew more and more inevitable over the past few months. By bringing on Jerry Colangelo in January, Hinkie’s plan took an abrupt and unpredictable detour with Philadelphia moving on less than 3 years into his tenure. Throughout his time […]

In the midst of a disappointing season, the rumors swirling around Kevin Love have been constant. Despite a 54-22 record, the Cavaliers have largely underperformed despite what their record says. Cleveland has yet to take the jump many have been talking about with a healthy Love and Kyrie Irving coming back this season. With the […]

The Charlotte Hornets, although completely under the radar in the NBA sphere, have now skyrocketed up to the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference standings. With last night’s Chicago Bulls loss, the Hornets clinched a playoff spot with six games remaining on the schedule, something that was almost unfathomable just a few months ago. […]

On Friday night, the Golden State Warriors were finally taken down at home, losing 109-106 to the Boston Celtics. Boston disrupted the Warriors all night, and although Stephen Curry went through his usual phase of unfathomable long-range wizardry, the Celtics controlled most of the second half. With six games to go, Golden State still has […]

On Sunday, the Chicago Bulls held a pre-practice meeting to clear the air in their seemingly volatile locker room. This meeting comes at a much-needed time when the Bulls have struggled immensely. Their 4-6 record in the previous 10 games is a massive cause for concern, and if the playoffs began today, Chicago would not […]

On Saturday night, the overall No. 1 seed fell to the Villanova Wildcats. In a back and forth affair between two elite basketball teams, the Wildcats knocked off the Kansas Jayhawks in typical March Madness fashion. Villanova needed several big shots at the end of the game to seal the victory, along with a risky […]

On Friday night, the Syracuse Orange inched out a close 63-60 win over the Gonzaga Bulldogs. In the waning moments of the affair, the Orange’s shot at an Elite Eight looked slim as the team was down one point with about 30 seconds left in the game. Despite Kyle Wiltjer’s block down low on the […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Iowa Hawkeyes were no test for the Villanova Wildcats. Although Villanova had been ousted early in March in recent years, the Wildcats trampled on the Hawkeyes, winning 87-68. Most recently, the Wildcats were upset by the No. 8 North Carolina State Wolfpack in last year’s NCAA Tournament despite being a No. […]

On Saturday night, the San Antonio Spurs made a statement to the Golden State Warriors. In San Antonio’s victory, the Spurs went with a smaller lineup, but still found a way to slow down the tempo versus the Warriors. Throughout the game, it was apparent that Gregg Popovich and San Antonio added several new wrinkles […]

On Tuesday, the Duke Blue Devils avoided a possible second-round upset against a feisty UNC Wilmington opponent. Of course, many fans find pleasure in picking against Duke in March Madness, with upsets versus Lehigh and Mercer fresh in their mind. However, this year’s Blue Devils team passed the test on day one. UNC Wilmington, which […]

After being snubbed from the 2016 NBA All-Star Game, Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers has been a man on a mission. Since the break, Lillard is averaging 33.5 points per game on 48.0 percent from the field. Those numbers are a far cry from his production of 23.5 points per game and 41.8 […]

Bryce Harper has never been afraid to speak his mind. Harper has been at the center of several intense confrontations and emotional tirades, and he seemingly has no regard for his public perception. Most recently, Harper found himself in a shouting match and eventual chokehold with teammate Jonathan Papelbon. The two teammates did not see […]

Although Matt Forte and the Green Bay Packers have had their fair share of battles over the past eight NFL seasons, the two sides may unite in the upcoming days. The Packers are coming off a disappointing second-place finish in the NFC North and will now reportedly look to bolster their backfield by adding Forte […]