Play-In Finale Predictions
We have win or go home basketball on our hands tonight! Let's dive into these matchups and see what stands out.
Read MoreWe have win or go home basketball on our hands tonight! Let's dive into these matchups and see what stands out.
Read MoreA new year is upon us! As the calendar turns over and the football calendar shrinks, the NBA takes the attention of the American sporting schedule. You might have seen some wild stories and stat lines lately and wondered what have you been missing. Never fear! I have some NBA New Year’s resolutions for each […]
Read MoreThe NBA offseason is upon us and there are two new contenders in the Western Conference: the Los Angeles Clippers and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Yes, you heard that right. Historically, the Timberwolves and Clippers have been two of the absolute worst teams in the NBA Western Conference. Neither franchise has ever won a championship or […]
Read MoreIt’s no secret the Chicago Bulls are in the market for a rim protector and fortunately for them, Rudy Gobert could be on the move. With the Utah Jazz failing to find playoff success yet again, roster changes are expected. However, should the Bulls trade for Rudy Gobert? The Reasoning for Yes The Chicago Bulls struggled […]
Read MoreThe Utah Jazz has done what most small market teams need to do to contend. Draft multiple stars, sign veterans to smart contracts, and make a trade or two to round out a roster. Add an elite coach with their own philosophy, and you get a product similar to the one you see in Utah. […]
Read MoreWhat happens when a small-market team drafts multiple stars? Of course, the organization would put all its resources into winning. Each star would receive the celebrity treatment in their little slice of middle America. They’ll each get however much money they want on their contract, for any length of time. But even if they both […]
Read MoreAs we head into the second half of the NBA season, there is a lot of talk about the “disrespect” of the league-leading Utah Jazz. The Jazz are 30 – 11 (at the time this is written), are top 10 in points per game and opponent points per game, which leads them to the league’s […]
Read MoreIn the shortened 72-game NBA season, most teams who have not had COVID interruptions have played at least 18 games. With 18 serving as the first quarter mark, if you had told me before the season the Warriors would start 10-8, I would be pretty happy with those results. However, anyone who has watched the […]
Read MoreWe 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 […]
Read MoreCan you hear that? That’s the sound of the NBA stepping on the NFL’s toes. Can you feel that? That’s the feeling of soul-warming zen that can only come from a quick Trail Blazers schedule breakdown. The NBA released their schedule for the first half of the 2020-21 NBA season on Friday, and fans everywhere […]
Read MoreDo you want to make some predictions on the NBA bubble seeding games? Download PropMe from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and join The Belly Up Sports NBA Bubble Contest. It’s free to play and you can guess how many times Rudy Gobert’s COVID diagnosis will be mentioned in the Jazz’sJuly 30th […]
Read MoreIn a historically bad season for the NBA, the 2019-2020 season is now suspended as Rudy Gobert tests positive for COVID-19, known as the coronavirus. Belly Up Sports- we are what they aren’t! We are a fun-loving, wise-cracking, tongue firmly planted in cheek type of sports coverage. Every once in a while, sport meets at […]
Read MoreYes, I know the 2019 season just ended and the NBA Awards show just announced all the winners for their regular season performances. But there is disagreement surrounding all of the winners. Some thought that James Harden should have won MVP over Giannis Antetokounmpo. You could argue that Los Angeles Clippers coach, Doc Rivers, should’ve […]
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