By Nick Paniagua, Staff Writer The NBA trade deadline ended on Feb. 10, bringing a very different landscape to the NBA. Several trades took place that day that have truly shaken up the league and made some teams more legitimate threats to capture the 2022 NBA championship. Although some teams…
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By Dean Joannou, Staff Writer The NBA season kicked off on Tuesday, Oct.19, and the landscape of the league might not look how many would have expected it. Teams predicted to be at the top of their conferences have struggled, while some teams have blown away expectations in the early…
By Dean Joannou, Staff Writer The ongoing uncertainty around whether Brooklyn Nets’ star Kyrie Irving will receive a COVID-19 vaccine has overshadowed the Nets’ start to their season, which Irving cannot currently participate in due to his status. Irving cannot play in Nets’ home games at Barclays Center in Brooklyn…
By Derrick Edafe, Staff Writer The Brooklyn Nets currently sit with a record of 43-21. They are on a roll with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant taking the lead with an injured James Harden. Alongside some new additions, such as Blake Griffin, they have the potential to win the Eastern…
By Andrew Scarpaci, Derrick Edafe & Pietro Colombo, Sports Editor, Staff Writer & Contributing Writer NCAA March Madness is here again, and it has been exciting with a few upsets from Oral Roberts, Northern Texas Loyola, Chicago, Oregon State and Syracuse. Closing in on the Final Four, Junior Damien Caffery…
By Pietro Colombo, Contributing Writer NBA fans were shaken up on Thursday, March 25, leading up to that 3 p.m. deadline. The day started with some small moves made. The Miami Heat attained Trevor Ariza, a player that fans think will make a difference for a franchise. Blake Griffin agreed…
By Derrick Edafe, Staff Writer The New York Knicks and their new dynamic team have been currently battling in the East sitting at .500, and New Yorkers are loving it. Previously in past years, the Knicks have been falling far from the playoffs, but with high hopes and some good…
By Chris Smith, Staff Writer The NBA offseason has kicked off in a big way, with multiple free agency acquisitions shifting the league’s landscape as a whole. The drama began instantaneously, when last year’s number one seed in the Eastern Conference, the Milwaukee Bucks, acquired all-star Jrue Holiday from the…
Who is the Greatest NBA Player of All-Time? By Dean Joannou NBA fans have always sought to enthusiastically debate who they feel is the greatest player to ever play in the league. In the social media age of constant highlights and sound bites, it is easy to find viewers less…
By Lexi DeLorimiere, Staff Writer The Long Island University Basketball teams are working hard despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic. Ty Flowers and Brandy Thomas received All-NEC awards going into the playing season. While this isn’t the first time being awarded, both players are still grateful and excited…