Opinion

  1. Lakers Insider: Draft Lottery Reality Check, Coaching Candidates and More

    SAN ANTONIO — The chances are extremely slim that the Los Angeles Lakers repeat history from 1979 and '82, when they had the No...

    Kevin Ding Written by Kevin Ding about 1 day ago 27,385 reads 95 comments

  2. Lakers News: Latest Buzz Surrounding Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash and Team's Future

    The worst season in Los Angeles Lakers history has finally come to a close, and with the finality comes the dawn of an offseason where general manager Mitch Kupchak has to rebuild the franchise and juggle names like Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash...

    Chris Roling Written by Chris Roling about 1 day ago 629 reads 0 comments

  3. NBA Draft Order 2014: Updated Outlook Following Completion of Regular Season

    First off, some applause. In anticipation of what many regard as a once-in-a-decade type of draft class, teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers have put on a clinic in tanking...

    Tim Keeney Written by Tim Keeney about 1 day ago 503 reads 0 comments

  4. Why Nobody Should Expect Dominant San Antonio Spurs to Be Upset in Playoffs

    Memories of 2011 are fresh in San Antonio Spurs fans heads every time a first-round series rolls around. The loss to the eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies serves as a perennial reminder that no amount of regular-season success guarantees anything...

    Stephen Babb Written by Stephen Babb about 1 day ago 5,770 reads 22 comments

  5. Who Has the Special Teams Advantage in Each 1st Round NHL Playoff Series?

    How many playoff teams advance every year thanks to a key penalty kill or a timely power-play goal? The advantage a team secures in this game-within-the-game is often the difference-maker in an otherwise evenly-matched series...

    Rob Vollman Written by Rob Vollman about 1 day ago 1,548 reads 5 comments

  6. Debate: Who Is the Jazz's Ideal Draft Pick?

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Debate Desk about 1 day ago 1,287 reads 19 comments

  7. NBA Draft Notebook: Is Dario Saric Worth a Top-10 2014 Pick?

    Picture this—you've got a late-lottery pick, and all the top dogs have already been taken. Nobody left is a sure thing. Still, there are some good-looking prospects available, but none of them were highlighted as must-have targets on your board...

    Jonathan Wasserman Written by Jonathan Wasserman about 1 day ago 3,815 reads 7 comments

  8. Debate: What Will the Outcome Be of the Raptors-Nets Series?

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Debate Desk about 1 day ago 3,548 reads 311 comments

  9. Debate: What Will the Outcome Be of the Warriors-Clippers Series?

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Debate Desk about 1 day ago 2,539 reads 146 comments

  10. Why Development Is Crucial to Young Cubs Prospects

    For fans of the Chicago Cubs , 2014 looks to be a difficult season in terms of success. Already predicted to finish in last place in the National League Central, the Cubs face stiff competition in the St...

    Jason S. Parini Written by Jason S. Parini about 1 day ago 394 reads 0 comments

  11. Debate: What Will the Outcome Be of the Rockets-Blazers Series?

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Debate Desk about 1 day ago 2,802 reads 176 comments

  12. Alabama Football: 3 Offensive Linemen Who Must Step Up in 2014

    With Alabama in the final stages of its preparations for Saturday’s spring game, one unit that fans and coaches will be paying close attention to is the offensive line...

    Sanjay Kirpalani Written by Sanjay Kirpalani about 1 day ago 1,887 reads 2 comments

  13. Debate: What Will the Outcome Be of the Spurs-Mavericks Series?

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Debate Desk about 1 day ago 3,122 reads 131 comments

  14. Debate: What Is the Biggest Challenge the Bobcats Pose to the Bulls?

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Debate Desk about 1 day ago 2,345 reads 30 comments

  15. Debate: Should Heat's Big 3 Take a Pay Cut to Add a 4th Star?

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Debate Desk about 1 day ago 13,487 reads 270 comments

  16. Celtics Honor Boston Marathon Bombing Survivors at Center Court

    Before bringing a forgettable season to a close, the Boston Celtics did something rather wonderful, honoring survivors of the Boston Marathon bombings...

    Gabe Zaldivar Written by Gabe Zaldivar about 1 day ago 98 reads 0 comments

  17. Debate: Who Is the Lakers' Ideal Draft Pick?

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Debate Desk about 1 day ago 15,462 reads 202 comments

  18. Best Sales Pitch for Each Top 4 Team to Land 4-Star QB Zach Gentry

    Zach Gentry ranks highly among remaining uncommitted 2015 quarterback prospects, pulling in several scholarship offers since his junior season...

    Tyler Donohue Written by Tyler Donohue about 1 day ago 13,289 reads 81 comments

  19. Debate: What Must Knicks Do to Make Playoffs Next Year?

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Debate Desk about 1 day ago 4,080 reads 78 comments

  20. B/R's Recruiting Buzz: Expect 5-Star CB to Commit to Alabama

    The battle for the top recruits of the 2015 class is heating up, with huge commitments coming almost every day...

    Team Stream Now Written by Team Stream Now about 1 day ago 8,477 reads 18 comments

  21. Debate: Who's Been Braves' Biggest Disappointment so Far?

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Debate Desk about 1 day ago 3,194 reads 58 comments

  22. Debate: Who Is the Celtics' Ideal Draft Pick?

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Debate Desk about 1 day ago 7,572 reads 157 comments

  23. Debate: Who's Been Mets' Biggest Disappointment so Far?

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Debate Desk about 1 day ago 1,813 reads 27 comments

  24. Manny Pacquiao Should Be Selective with Choice of Opponents Going Forward

    This stage of Manny Pacquiao 's career should be less about money-making and more about score-settling. Now, nobody should begrudge Pacquiao if he wants to string his career along to further line his pocket...

    Joseph Zucker Written by Joseph Zucker about 1 day ago 381 reads 0 comments

  25. Kendall James Scouting Report: NFL Outlook for Maine CB

    Kendall James, CB, Maine (HT: 5’10 1/2 ”; WT: 180 lbs) Positives Great speed and quickness allow him to run with any receiver and route, unlike some ...

    Ian Wharton Written by Ian Wharton about 1 day ago 111 reads 0 comments