J.R. Smith falls apart in first NCAA golf tourney for North Carolina A&T

Former NBA shooting guard J.R. Smith struggled at his first NCAA golf tourney for North Carolina A&T State University. The retired sixteen-year NBA veteran first enrolled at the university during the summertime. Then, Smith announced his plan to play golf for the college. Hosted by Elon University, the golfing match took place at Alamance Country […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Five Players Poised For Bounce Back Seasons

The worst fear for a player is to have a disappointing season, individually. The good news is that the next season is an opportunity to bounce back. Chad Smith breaks down five players that are poised to return to form after a lackluster 2020-21 campaign.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
Knicks news: Ron Baker officially retires from the NBA

Former New York Knicks shooting guard Ron Baker has officially retired from the NBA. The 28-year-old from Wichita State went undrafted in 2016. Baker signed a contract with the Knicks on August 1, 2016. Then, he made his NBA debut on October 25, 2016 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the team’s 117-88 loss, Baker scored […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
2021-22 NBA Win Totals: Nets open with highest win total

The Christmas Day and opening day schedule for the 2021-22 NBA season was released last Wednesday. Then, the full schedule for the upcoming season was released this past Friday. Sportsbooks have also now published their win total projections for all 30 teams for next season. The win total is based on a full 82-game traditional […]

James Foglio  •  21 Sep 2023
Teams Chasing The Chris Paul Effect

Player movement this summer revolved around some high-profile point guards. Is Chris Paul’s move to Phoenix a blueprint that other teams can follow? Chad Smith looks at five lead guards that could ultimately shape how the upcoming season plays out.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
The Suddenly Loaded Eastern Conference

The Western Conference has reigned supreme in recent years but Eastern Conference teams have loaded up over the last two offseasons. Chad Smith takes a look at the influx of talent in the East, and why they could be the premier conference next year.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
Knicks team news: Julius Randle has agreed to a four-year, $117 million extension

Julius Randle has agreed to a four-year, $117 million contract extension with the New York Knicks. His deal’s total value is now worth up to five years and roughly $140 million. The contract extension includes a player option in the final year. In the 2020-21 season, the 26-year-old power forward/center averaged a career-high 24.1 points, […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Knicks team news: Kemba Walker to join Derrick Rose and Evan Fournier

Kemba Walker has agreed to a contract buyout with the Oklahoma City Thunder. After clearing waivers, the four-time All-Star guard is expected to sign with the New York Knicks. Thunder general manager Sam Presti worked together with Walker’s agents on the two years, $74 million remaining on his contract these last few days. The New […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Knicks team news: Derrick Rose, Nerlens Noel and Alec Burks to re-sign, add Evan Fournier

The New York Knicks will re-sign point guard Derrick Rose and sign former Boston Celtics guard Evan Fournier. Rose is expected to sign a three-year, $43 million contract. On February 8, 2021, Rose was traded by the Detroit Pistons to the Knicks for Dennis Smith and a 2021 second-round draft pick. The 32-year-old point guard […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021