In the first blockbuster trade of the NBA season the New York Knicks have traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks. While both teams have seemingly benefitted with the Mavericks getting a potential star and the Knicks getting cap space and draft picks, this trade also means something else. It could be the start of teams aggressively tanking to get a higher draft pick. I break down the trade, the Knicks plan going forward, and why tanking is bad for the NBA.
Author: Rich Sports Talk
It’s time for pro leagues to get rid of All-Star games
On this episode of Bold Strategy I explain why it’s time to get rid of professional All-Star Games. I highlight all the reasons why these games don’t make sense anymore and how the gimmicks each league is trying are not working. Instead, I give you my ideas of what these leagues should do instead.
Anthony Davis trade request reaction
New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis has requested a trade and has told the franchise that he will not resign. On this episode I breakdown why teams who want to trade for Davis should be careful and could be making an investment that could backfire. Also, I defend the decision by Davis and explain why fans, the media, and organization shouldn’t crush the player who requests a trade.
Why it Sucks to be Machado & Harper
Despite being two of the best free agents over the past decade both Manny Machado and Bryce Harper remained unsigned. On this episode we talk about how even though they will eventually get paid, it sucks to be both of these players because front offices in baseball have evolved and are terrified of mega contracts.
2019 Royal Rumble Recap
The road to Wrestlemania is officially underway. I give my thoughts on this years Royal Rumble winners while also going over what was great about the show and what could have been better.
An all New England Super Bowl? The Rams & Patriots connection to Connecticut
The Rams and Patriots will face off in the Super Bowl and many will make the connection between their first Super Bowl meeting in 2002. However, both franchises are connected in another way. At one time both strongly considered moving to Hartford, Connecticut. The Patriots did agree to move which we covered on another podcast which is below and you will want to check it out. On this episode we highlight the Rams considering to move to Connecticut in 1994 and could you imagine this Super Bowl being the Hartford Rams vs. the New England Patriots? I talk about the relocation plans and which Connecticut actor was the head of a group that wanted the NFL in his home state.
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