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COUTURE: Warriors in Prime Position for Playoffs

By Evan Couture April 27, 2017

It is no surprise by now that the 2016-17 Golden State Warriors are a force to be reckoned with. They are the favorites — the super-team — and they embody the result of smart drafting and good player...

COUTURE: Westbrook Hits Historic Mark

By Evan Couture April 7, 2017

On Wednesday night, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook recorded his 41st triple-double of the season, tying guard Oscar Robertson’s all-time record.  On the season, Westbrook averages 31.8...

COUTURE: Forecasting the NBA Awards

By Evan Couture March 24, 2017

Most Valuable Player: James Harden  This year’s MVP race has long been headlined by two perennial all-stars: guards Russell Westbrook and James Harden. Westbrook, lauded for his uncanny ability to...

COUTURE: Botched Cousins Trade Raises Eyebrows

By Evan Couture February 24, 2017

Ironically, the most exciting part of the NBA All-Star Weekend had nothing to do with the festivities. In a blindsiding move, the Sacramento Kings agreed to trade superstar center DeMarcus Cousins to the...

COUTURE: Surging Wizards Set for Deep Playoff Run

By Evan Couture February 10, 2017

Ten games into the season, the Washington Wizards seemed destined to repeat mediocrity. They sat at a disappointing 2-8, dampening the excitement around a rejuvenated roster led by newly hired Head Coach...

COUTURE: D’Antoni Ignites Houston

By Evan Couture January 27, 2017

By all accounts, the Houston Rockets are not supposed to be where they currently are. The team meandered through a subpar 2015-16 season, one plagued by uncertainty at the head coach position, an egotistical...

COUTURE: NBA Preview, The Warriors Flaw in Their Armor

COUTURE: NBA Preview, The Warriors’ Flaw in Their Armor

By Evan Couture October 28, 2016

NBA Preview Eastern Conference Playoff Predictions Western Conference Playoff Predictions ____ For everywhere outside of the San Francisco Bay Area, July 5 was a crushing day for the NBA. In an article...

COUTURE: Western Conference Playoff Predictions

COUTURE: Western Conference Playoff Predictions

By Evan Couture September 30, 2016

Following up on the Eastern Conference playoff forecast, I’ve assembled my predictions for the Western Conference. While there exists little parity in the upper echelon of the West, the majority of the...

COUTURE: Offseason Shakes Up NBA

COUTURE: Offseason Shakes Up NBA

By Evan Couture September 16, 2016

In the wake of a dynamic offseason, the forecasted playoff outlook in each conference is murky at best. While powerhouses like the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers are certain mainstays,...

COUTURE: Redrafting the 2009 NBA Draft

COUTURE: Redrafting the 2009 NBA Draft

By Evan Couture September 2, 2016

In the seven years that have passed since the 2009 NBA Draft, time has allowed for the draft picks to meet, exceed or fall short of expectations. For NBA fans, this gives way to a retrospective view of...

COUTURE: USA Basketballs Dominance Has Become Boring

COUTURE: USA Basketball’s Dominance Has Become Boring

By Evan Couture August 12, 2016

When the Olympics roll around every couple of years, countries across the globe send their best athletes to compete in a medley of sporting events. The competition is usually tight and is occasionally...

COUTURE: Moving the 2017 All-Star Weekend to Orlando

COUTURE: Moving the 2017 All-Star Weekend to Orlando

By Evan Couture July 29, 2016

If you follow the NBA, you know by now that the association has decided to remove the 2017 All-Star weekend from Charlotte, N.C. The move reflected the NBA’s disapproval of House Bill 2, a newly enacted...

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