In mid-June of 2020, the founders of TBW made the difficult decision to cease publication as of July 4, 2020. There were many layers and circumstances involved, including the severe economic ramifications of both the COVID pandemic and global recession on both sports media and the online industry as a whole. We have worked tirelessly…
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2020 WNBA Season Preview: Bright Spots for All 12 Teams
Despite all the momentum of a new CBA and an historic influx of talent, the WNBA found itself at the mercy of COVID-19 just like every other sport (and industry) across the world. And while many countries coalesce towards recovery, the United States has split its response to the pandemic down party lines. Additionally, a…
BbA 18: NBA Playoffs First-Round Matchups We Crave
How will the NBA’s rebooted season shake out the standings during its final eight regular-season games, and which first-round matchups should we be especially excited for once the NBA Playoffs begin? TBW staff writer Bob Bajek joins hosts Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes to break down each of the most fun scenarios for the opening round, including…
The Numbers: Brook Lopez, Elite Stopper
Anthony Davis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Rudy Gobert, Kawhi Leonard and Draymond Green are among the first that come to mind when discussing the NBA’s best defenders. But you might want to add Brook Lopez into the mix. The Milwaukee Bucks center primarily is known for scoring as an effective stretch-5, while his twin (Robin) is usually…
NBA End-of-Season Grades: Part 2
Even since last week’s Part 1 of our end-of-season grades, there have been rumblings that a second bubble will take place (in Chicago) for the NBA’s worst eight teams. With details yet to emerge, it only seems appropriate to continue reviewing the performance of those franchises. Sure, not even receiving an invite to Orlando…
The Numbers: Hassan Whiteside Leads NBA in Blocks, Rebounds
Hassan Whiteside experienced some ups and downs with the Miami Heat. He had turned in a couple of statistically dominant seasons from 2015-17, especially, but the athletic 7’0”, 265-pounder was moved to the Portland Trail Blazers in a trade last summer after both parties needed a change of scenery. He promptly turned back the clock,…
2020 NBA Draft: Sorting Through the Non-Lottery Bigs
Despite the lack of high-end talent in this draft class, the overall strategy revolving positions on draft night won’t be a surprise. Unless a post player is of transcendent talent or projects to be a franchise cornerstone, it’s hard to see him getting drafted until late in the first round. During the last two years,…