Bri The Sports Guy – Blog
2019-20 NBA Win Totals: Why we think the Atlanta Hawks estimated win total is too low
Five Thirty Eight (a terrific stats driven website) has the Hawks winning only 29 games in 2019-20 we think they will win more The case for the Hawks The Hawks won 29 games last season so Five Thirty Eight is projecting no improvement this season. We expect a win...
How can Lakers “replace” Boogie Cousins (is Carmelo Anthony a potential solution)?
Boogie's latest injury Unfortunately Demarcus "Boogie" Cousins, who was set to start the 2019/20 NBA season as the Lakers starting center, (on a $3.5MM prove it deal), has a torn ACL which will likely keep him out of action for the entire 2019/20 season. This injury,...
Two thoughts on Major League Baseball: A fun NL Wild Card race and the Cleveland Indians are on fire
NL Wild Card Race The last 6-7 weeks are shaping up to be very exciting in the National League. Per yesterday's standings the Nationals, Cardinals, Brewers and Mets were within 1.5 games of each other-4 teams fighting for the two NL Wild Card spots. The D Backs and...
We are switching our coverage to football (NFL and College) but here are a few last thoughts on the NBA
Kyle Korver signs with Mike's Milwaukee Bucks Bucks fan Mike is delighted with this signing. Not only do the Bucks add an all time sharp shooter but they keep him away from the 76ers who appear to be the biggest challenger to the Bucks in the East in 2019/20. My...
Our Thoughts on the Westbrook/Paul trade and other NBA News/Rumors
Westbrook leaves OKC for Houston for Chris Paul and draft picks/swaps This is an exciting move for Houston and puts them squarely in the mix in the Western Conference. Westbrook and Harden are both super high usage players but we are counting on their personal...
Why we think 2019/20 NBA Season could be the best ever
We expect the most wide open season in many years As Zach Lowe reports for ESPN three to five teams now have at least two perennial All Star players: Nets: Irving and Durant (once he returns) plus Deandre Jordan, Lavert, and Harris, with a nice bench Dinwiddie, Jarett...
NBA Western Conference Shakeup: Which teams join the playoff club in 2019/20 and which teams fall out
Warriors, Thunder and Rockets(?) on the decline while Lakers, Mavs and Pelicans improve
Warriors win NBA Finals game 5 but lose Durant plus NBA Free agency news
In todays blog we provide some highlights on 2019 NBA Finals game 5 and then get into a few NBA free agency topics (including the league wide impact of Kevin Durant’s injury last night)