From El Paso, high school basketball player and a huge fan of the Dallas Mavericks. I enjoy everything NBA from finances to strategy. Read my take on everything Mavs basketball at Mavsfanatic.com. Follow me on Instagram @DallasMavsFanClub
Albert Luna
NBA Breakdown — Off-Season Trades, Deals and Signings Make Clear Winners and Losers
Ready or not, here they come! NBA teams have and will continue to report to training camp to unofficially open the new season. With so many new faces in new places, we take a quick look at who won the summer of deals, trades, and signings...
How LeBron’s Decision to Return to Cleveland Affects the Whole League
July 11th 2014 -- Today will be engrained in NBA history as a day that the landscape of the league changed forever. LeBron James has made his decision to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, much to the surprise of many league followers. In his well-documented letter to the world, LeBron revealed this decision is more about legacy than basketball; he has proven that he truly cares about the people a
Phoenix Rising – Proof the Suns are Becoming a Model NBA Franchise
While the NBA and its media are constantly focusing on the big market teams, along with their headlining superstars, scorers and the stat chasers, there are a select few teams that go unnoticed yet share the same success as Los Angeles, Brooklyn and the Knicks...
What’s the Legacy of the 2014 Free Agent Class?
About a week into the frenzy of free agency, there seems to be a general feel of the unknown that comes with each signing and each trade. Many are asking themselves what exactly this means for the big picture of the league. Just 12 months ago, the summer of 2014 was pegged to be a true monumental time in NBA history with the importation and the swapping of the leagues super start and essentially t
Cleveland Cavaliers – A History of Bad, REALLY Bad Decisions
The NBA draft lottery was on Tuesday night and what a shocker! The team with the best odds of winning didn’t come home with the number one pick for the 21st time in its 24 years of existence. Honestly shocking to most was the team that actually won -- the Cleveland Cavaliers. Initially I thought this was a joke; however, as reality set in I couldn’t help but initially think “boy do I feel bad for
NBA Conference Finals Preview and Predictions – Will the Spurs Meet the Heat?
Well, that was odd. After 2 rounds that were so unpredictable, so underdog heavy, so intriguing, we got exactly what was supposed to happen in the end. The NBA conference finals in the East and West will feature the top 2 seeds going head-to-head for a right to face the best from the counter conference...
The Fool-Proof Reasons the Miami Heat Will Win it All
It's obvious the Miami Heat aren’t messing around. After a first round that featured so many upsets, the Heat have shown they are here to play. After opening up the second round with a convincing win over the Nets on Tuesday night,107-86, Miami seems poised to the Finals for a 4th consecutive year and take home the crown for the 3rd season in a row. Here’s why:
Previewing the NBA East Playoffs – Who Will Win
As another grueling 82 season ends, another chapter begins with the NBA playoffs. We take a look at each first round playoff series with a matchup to watch and predictions. This is on the Eastern Conference, be sure to check out the preview of the West
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NBA Playoff Review – Who Will Dominate the West
As another grueling 82 season ends, another chapter begins with the NBA playoffs. We take a look at each first round playoff series with a matchup to watch and predictions. This is on the Western Conference, be sure to check out the preview of the East...
Three Ways the NBA Saved the Center Position
Typically in an All Star game, the league is showcasing its best talent at every position and giving the fans the chance to see the cream of the 500+ player crop. The point guard position in recent years has Chris Paul, the off guard has Kobe Bryant, the small forward has LeBron James and the power forward has Tim Duncan. But what about the center, a position that once used to dominate the NBA? Th