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Clippers’ Dimming Future

May 22, 2016 by

After another season of not advancing past the second round, the Clippers are left in a sense of desperation as they look to move forward.
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Lakers Looking To Become Winners Again

May 21, 2016 by

The Lakers must try new methods to turn the franchise back into a championship contender after another lackluster season and the firing of the team's head coach.
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Durant Still the Alpha Dog in OKC, Remains Amongst NBA’s Elite

May 19, 2016 by

Playing in 80 games this season after being limited to 27 contests last season due to a Jones fracture in his right foot, former NBA MVP Kevin Durant seems to have been overlooked as one of the game's...
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Change in Home Signals Kings’ Return to Throne?

May 5, 2016 by

With their last postseason appearance resulting in a 4-2 series loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2006 NBA Playoffs, the Sacramento Kings are looking to end their losing drought with the help of th...
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NBA Playoffs Submerged in Injuries

May 2, 2016 by

Staff writer Elliot Thornton discusses the abundance of injuries that have appeared in the most recent years of the NBA Playoffs with regard to this season's postseason health woes.
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Rivers Performance Exemplifies Why We Love Sports

April 30, 2016 by

Austin Rivers performance last night reminded us sports fans that sports is more than just rings and top players; its about the heart these players display out on that court, field etc.
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Unanimous Decision: Boxing Reigns Supreme

April 28, 2016 by

In response to Nexus Sport colleague Sean White, Staff Writer Xavier Cardenas gives his input on the long-lasting tenure of boxing that never left and will continue to outpace the growing popularity o...
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Rebirth Of The Ringside, Thurman vs. Porter

April 21, 2016 by

After having their initial March 12 meeting postponed, Keith Thurman and Shawn Porter are set to go toe-to-toe on June 25 at the Barclays Center. Sports Editor Sean White provides an early analysis of...
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2016 NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference Locked In

April 16, 2016 by , , and

With the 2016 NBA Playoffs set to tip-off this morning, each Staff Writer explains their take on the Eastern Conference matchups in store.
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2016 NBA Playoffs: Stage Set in Western Conference

April 16, 2016 by , , and

With the 2016 NBA Playoffs set to tip-off this morning, each Staff Writer explains their take on the Western Conference matchups in store.
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WNBA: Too Great Not to Shine; 2016 Draft Tonight

April 14, 2016 by

With the 2016 WNBA Draft set to take place tonight at 7 p.m. ET at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut, Sports Editor Sean White explains his take on the lack of recognition for a league that is prep...
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Wrong Place, Wrong Time: Will Smith’s Untimely End

April 13, 2016 by

Staff Writer Elliot Thornton discusses the particulars over the unfortunate death of former Saints Defensive End Will Smith who was tragically killed after a minor car crash incident.
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Nexus Top 10: Most Memorable March Madness Upsets

April 10, 2016 by

Although last Monday's championship duel between UNC and Villanova marked the ending of March Madness, Staff Writer Elliot Thornton ranks his Top-10 upset moments from the past decade and more.
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‘The Answer’ Unveiled, AI’s Legacy Beyond the Court

April 7, 2016 by

Constantly critiqued yet admired by generations of kids and young adults worldwide, the 1996 NBA Draft's No. 1 overall pick Allen Iverson single-handedly transformed the culture of the NBA during his ...
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King James: Cleveland’s Savior or Fallen Hope?

March 31, 2016 by

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, LeBron James has been crowned as the king of the league despite entering with his high school status. Unable to bring Cleveland its first NBA title in his...
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