The New York Knicks have become the latest Broadway show in Midtown Manhattan. The constant subliminal jabbing back and forth between Phil Jackson and Carmelo Anthony over the years has finally reached the point of no return. Tensions built up over the last month as the Knicks were struggling to pick up wins, losing 17 of their last 24 games since their 14-10 start. Drama started to plague the Knicks as a column by ex-Jackson assistant Charley Rosen targeted Anthony stating h

Sorry for the late post, life happened and I was unable to post this piece on time. I apologize! We’re slowly getting closer to the fantasy playoffs. With just 7-8 weeks to go depending on your league settings, every move you make/don’t make is crucial. Let’s break down fantasy hoops. Breakout Performers from Week 12: DeAndre Jordan C LAC – DeAndre has been a rebounding machine since Blake Griffin went down. He averaged a whopping 20.5 rebounds per game this week to go along

Current Record: 8-28, 15th in Eastern Conference Featured Player: Lol, okay it’s not always going to be pretty watching the Brooklyn Nets. However, because I live in Brooklyn, I need to at least show some love to Brooklyn. The Nets haven’t been very good this season, simply because they have been a walking turnstile on the defensive end. They are not guarding anyone, giving up a league-worst 114.2 points a game to their opponents. They haven’t been relatively healthy with Jer

Current Record: 8-24 15th in Eastern Conference Featured Star: The city of Brotherly love, the 76ers finally has something to be excited about. After years at being the joke of the NBA, all that losing (or tanking) has finally paid off. “Trust the Process” has become a tune amongst the city as the franchise has gathered up some very promising prospects in Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. If you haven’t had a chance to see the 7-foot big man play yet, tune in. Embiid is the real d

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! On behalf of the OTG squad, we wish everyone a healthy and successful year. Let’s talk hoops. James Harden started 2017 off with a bang (literally) with a monster 53 points 16 rebounds 17 assists triple double. This was some crazy line that not even King James himself accomplished. Harden is clearly enjoying life post-Khloe Kardashian becoming the first player ever with 50 points, 15 rebounds, 15 assists in a single game. As we open the new year, fantas

As of right now, Stephen Curry is averaging 24.2 points, 5.9 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game. That is a huge drop from his MVP season last year where he averaged 30.1 points, 6.7 assists, and 5.4 rebounds per game while belonging to the 50-40-90 club for the first time, particularly in points. While that seems like a huge difference, the most glaring stat is the shot attempts. Last season Curry averaged 20.2 shot attempts and now he is getting 16.8 shots up per game. It’s

Current Record: 10-23 15th place in Western Conference It’s not much of a secret the Suns have loads of young talent. However, that hasn’t brought them team wins. The organization did a great job bringing in veterans like Jared Dudley and Leandro Barbosa in the offseason to mentor professionalism. The Phoenix Suns as a team has an average age of only 25, which is one of the youngest in the league. Watch out for them if they keep their core together. They are surely going to b

When Sean Kilpatrick left the University of Cincinnati men’s basketball team in 2014, the Yonkers, NY native left behind a legacy. Over his four-year career as a Bearcat, Kilpatrick amassed over 2,145 points, ranked second in the program’s history to Oscar Robertson, and led the Bearcats to four straight NCAA tournament berths. Prior to Kilpatrick’s arrival, Cincinnati missed the big dance five-years in a row, then a part of the Conference USA conference. During his collegiat

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Nick Fay and Harris Wichard talk about the latest topics around the NBA. - The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors NBA Finals rematch. Including Richard Jefferson turning back the clock, Steph Curry and the no-call to end the game. -The play of Russell Westbrook and what has changed for him. As well as the relationship he has with Steven Adams. - The high tension game between the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks. -Time to trade Paul George? - Favorite NBA mo

If Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn’t make the All Star team, I will lose faith in the NBA. I remember a time where talents that could play multiple positions were some of the most coveted players for franchises. You think Magic, T-Mac, Kobe, LeBron, guys who can do multiple things on the court and play more than one role. Look at the Greek Freak. All-Star potential, 25-5-5 potential, MVP potential? I am not one to jump the gun, but he is the most valuable player on the Bucks. And

In these cold winter months, NBA fans tend to find refuge in staying in and turning on their TV’s to see what’s happening with every jam-packed night in the Association—so shout out to these freezing December temperatures; I guess we can attribute that to rekindling our love for the game. We’re just under the halfway point of a regular season that has most certainly lived up to the hype thus far. Outside of some gravity defying dunks, crazy buzzer beaters, and hilarious post-

The Chicago Bulls have had their ups and downs during this season, but the player that has remained their rock is Dwyane Wade. So far, Wade has proven to be a strong leader and mentor to some of the younger players on this Bulls roster. It seems that he is relishing in his new role with Chicago, and his successful transition into this team has been made possible by several players also in Chicago and by Wade’s past experiences in the NBA. Dwyane Wade has always been very good

Nick Fay and Harris Wichard talk the latest around the Association. Episode Breakdown - Which players would land on Santa's naughty and nice list - What to buy NBA fans for Christmas - Our NBA wishlist for this upcoming season - The CBA agreement and what it means going forward (Hint:Money) - The latest injuries to Blake Griffin and Clint Capela -Our favorite Christmas day desserts #NBA #NBABasketballl #podcast #Podcast #TheOutletsWeeklyPod #TheNBAOutlet

NBA action is always entertaining, but when the game stops the commercials are on and they can sometimes be even more entertaining. Here are a few of the best NBA commercials out there. Make That Old (Stephen Curry) This is an inspiring and telling NBA commercial, that consists of Golden State Warriors’ point guard Stephen Curry. He and a few other children are speaking of his accomplishments, but more importantly his failures. The commercial is basically saying to put all ac

As many NBA players have in the past, Kristaps Porzingis has made great strides in his second season. The Knicks find themselves at 15-13 and in the thick of the Eastern Conference Playoff race in large part because of Porzingis’s improvements. Perhaps Kristap’s greatest improvement has been his ability to stay on the floor longer than his rookie season. Prior to coming into the NBA, Porzingis was playing professionally in Europe. In Europe his team played just 34 games a sea

The Hornets are currently sitting at the 6th seed in the East at 14-13. They were the 3rd seed a week ago, but have slowed down a bit from their hot start. However, I still believe that the Hornets will be a top seed in the playoffs. They were predicted to 6th or 7th, but I can easily see them snagging the 3rd or 4th seed. Now we are only 27 games into the season, but they have been impressive so far. What’s changed from last season? Why are they so good so far? Well let me t

This is a topic that seems to pop up nearly every season. We see it all the time - a player puts together a magical season filled with gutsy performances, clutch moments and eye-popping highlight reels. They lead the league in multiple statistical categories, and perhaps they drag their team to a fringe playoff spot even if they have no business being there. Naturally you would assume these players would be at the center of the MVP conversation but unfortunately their average

Ho Ho Ho, Christmas is right around the corner. The holiday season always excites me as I always look forward to watching NBA action all day long on XMAS day. It’s actually a tradition where friends and I hang out and catch up on NBA action, head home to our families for dinner, only to end the night meeting up again to watch the later games. Although I will have to work on Xmas day for the Knicks-Celtics game, I won’t complain since I love my job. Week 8 was actually disappo