We are approaching the completion of the first quarter of the 2020-21 NBA season. In about two weeks, the majority of teams will have played at least 18 games, exactly a quarter of the condensed 72-game schedule. The playoffs will start before we know it. Time is creeping up on certain franchises. Then again, it […]
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It’s weird to see James Harden in a different uniform now. Harden has been a staple in the Houston Rockets for the last eight seasons before asking for a trade last November. After finally being traded on January 13th (with a messy public ask for a trade on the 12th), Harden has found his new […]
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Houston hoops fans were left heartbroken and angry after the news broke about the Rockets and Nets trade. The multi-team blockbuster trade sent Houston icon James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for a few role players, and practically enough draft picks to start an entirely new expansion team! One Houston car wash spot […]
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After his monologue last night, a James Harden trade on Wednesday felt imminent. Since the talks last November, the idea of Harden in Brooklyn felt imminent. Then, in a series of Shams, Haynes, and WojBombs, it was official. The James Harden era in Houston is over, and the Harden and Kevin Durant reunion is in […]
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In the bubble last year, the NBA decided to stop testing for marijuana. With this season on the horizon, the NBA also announced they would continue this policy in December. While I don’t use it, I was jumping for joy when they announced this. However, given how turbulent this season has been (so far), did […]
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Thursday, the entire country was tired. Wednesday, this nation faced an unprecedented attack on its Capitol. It struck the weird cross-section of the “shocked” and “not-surprised” Venn Diagram. After a tumultuous day, the cocktail of stress, anxiety, and anticipation kept many Americans up until the wee hours of the morning. The few -if any- hours […]
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Who was the top New York Metro pro athlete in 2020? Belly Up contributor Ryan McCarthy is sure to rattle some cages with his top 10.
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The Nets finished the first week of the season 2-1. Here’s a look back at their last two games. Good News The Brooklyn Nets faced off against the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day and put on an absolute clinic in the second half. While the game was tight in the first half, Brooklyn took over […]
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Belly Up Contributors: Joe Palencia, Max Stines, Parker Ainsworth, Jeremy Macchitelli, Robert Cordero, Emir Sykes, Bob Blackwood, Bradley Stahl, Kyle Edwards, Shannon Walsh With the upcoming 2020-21 NBA Season start upon us, it’s time to put our money where our mouth is (or at least our credibility) and make our season award picks and playoff […]
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The Brooklyn Nets wrapped up the preseason on Friday with a win over Boston. The preseason for the casual fan is seeing which rotations look best and watching rookies and new guys. For others, the preseason is for extreme overreactions and ridiculous takes that will create Twitter wars between rivals. This is the second one, […]
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A shorthanded Washington Wizards team fell 97-86 to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. Detroit made the most of a 58-35 halftime lead and cruised to victory. Bradley Beal made his first appearance of the Wizards preseason, scoring 10 points in 16 minutes of play. This follows a 119-114 defeat against the Brooklyn Nets on […]
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Another year, and more disappointment. If that phrase reminds you of your life and/or favorite NBA team, don’t worry. You aren’t alone. Over the last handful of years watching the Kings and Bulls I’ve also learned to idly stand by and watch the time pass as other teams, you know, draft well and build a […]
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When the Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets take the court on December 22nd, the NBA will be 72 days removed from LeBron James and the Lakers winning the Bubble Finals. While we had an accelerated offseason, a lot remained the same. Big names were on the move, free agents got overpaid, and familiar head […]
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The Los Angeles Clippers have officially waived Center Joakim Noah. The 13-year NBA veteran and longtime Chicago Bull is “likely headed toward retirement” per his agent Bill Duffy. Clippers are waiving center Joakim Noah — and his agent, Bill Duffy of @BDA_Sports, tells ESPN that Noah is “likely headed toward retirement.” One of his era’s […]
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