James Quizon

The Indiana Pacers have been described as ‘bipolar’ in this 2014 NBA Playoffs. The good news for them is that the good side appeared first in the opening game of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat as the home team notched the easy 107-96 victory on Sunday to gain the 1-0 series lead in the best-of-seven affair.

For years, Kevin Love has asked the Minnesota Timberwolves management to surround him with players that can at least contend for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The front office has failed him to say the least as the franchise has floundered since acquiring Love on a draft-day deal with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2008: 0 postseason appearances in 6 seasons.

Recent reports are stating that Kevin Love has demanded a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves or at least, is non-committal to his future with the team. The development has been anticipated for years and the end game is here. Should Minnesota risk it all and hope the Love stays with the Timberwolves? Or should they start exploring possible deals now that they can get maximum value off their superstar?

Now that Kevin Love has (sort of) demanded a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves, it’s time to start exploring Love-centric trades that can happen in the very near future. If the Minnesota management led by Flip Saunders knows better they will trade K-Love now that his value is still very high—as he reaches the potential expiring deal, the team will lose leverage. Why not now when teams will look to buy high? Why not get value now and start rebuilding on a life without Love?

Novak Djokovic of Serbia has continued his recent domination of rival Rafael Nadal of Spain after rallying from one set down in the final of the 2014 Italian Open or the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome, Italy on Sunday. Djokovic won in three sets, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have finally admitted the unquestionable truth: Kevin Love could leave them in free agency and the franchise have started exploring trades involving the star forward.

The Indiana Pacers came close to dethroning the Miami Heat in the 2013 postseason after stretching them to full seven games in the East Finals. We’re at that point of the playoffs again and this time the Pacers have an added weapon: homecourt advantage after topping the regular season in the East.

It’s the Indiana Pacers versus the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals as both teams were pegged in the preseason to meet at this stage. After the drama in the Pacers camp and the inconsistencies of the Heat throughout the year, it is Paul George’s squad versus LeBron James’ crew for a slot in the NBA Finals much like last year at this point of the postseason when the Heat defeated the Pacers in seven games.

Bleacher Report's Game of Thrones spoof with animated NBA players became a hit in just a few hours after its initial posting on Friday evening. Great timing for the day/time of release as well as no NBA game is schedule as the 2014 NBA Playoffs have a long two-day break before the postseason resumes action for the Conference Finals, Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers in the East and the San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder in the West.

In a big blow to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s chance to win the NBA title, Serge Ibaka was diagnosed with a serious left calf injury that will cause him to miss the remainder of the 2014 NBA Playoffs.

Donald Sterling has denied in recent interviews that he is a racist and sent in half-hearted apology about the whole issue. On Thursday, Sports Illustrated is reporting that the accused bigot may even sue the league and won’t pay $2.5 million fine imposed by NBA commissioner Adam Silver at the height of the controversy.

Veteran point guard Derek Fisher has already his next gig ready if he decides to retire from playing basketball: head coach of the New York Knicks.

For leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a successful season and a nice playoff run, head coach Terry Stotts has been given a two-year contract extension by the franchise.

The East’s top seed took care of business in Game 6 of their best-of-seven series against the Wizards Thursday night with a convincing 93-80 win led by David West’s 29 points.

Already in trial for another shooting death, former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez is accused of shooting to death two men—Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado after an encounter in a Boston nightclub in July of 2012. Hernandez is also accused of shooting Odin Lloyd in Hernandez’s home in June of 2013.

LeBron James just wouldn’t allow this best-of-seven series to go back to Brooklyn while Ray Allen reminded Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce of how good he can be during crunchtime. Trailing for most of the game, the Heat pulled off the comeback 96-to-94 victory over the Nets in Game 5 to clinch the Western Conferences Semifinals.

After negotiations of roughly two months, the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) has announced that it has purchased the rights to make a documentary on Michael Sam, the first openly gay player to be taken in the NFL Draft.

The New York Knicks’ loss is the Golden State Warriors’ gain. Steve Kerr has made his decision according to ESPN.com and that he chose to be the head coach of his hometown team, Golden State over New York, which was considered the front-runner for Kerr’s services in recent weeks.

Both the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs were favored to win their respective series against the Brooklyn Nets and Portland Trail Blazers. With 3-1 series leads, they have delivered the goods so far and have a chance to close out the best-of-seven affairs Wednesday night (Thursday morning Australia).

Good news for hardcore Utah Jazz fans: the franchise is expected to ask former player and NBA great John Stockton if he’s interested in re-joining the squad as head coach.

Even before Game 5 of the Los Angeles Clippers-Oklahoma City game ended, most NBA fans in various forum, social media—Facebook and Twitter were saying that the “fix is in” as the Thunder came roaring back into the game with a series of bad calls from the referees.

The Washington Wizards needed to beat the Indiana Pacers on the road if they wanted to extend the Eastern Conference Semifinals. They did beat them on the glass and dominated Game 5 with a stirring 102-79 victory to live another day in this best-of-seven affair.

The Donald Sterling drama is far from over and if it’s not resolved when the 2014-2015 NBA season, the league could suffer as some NBA players led by superstar LeBron James threatened to boycott next season.

The Golden State Warriors appeared to have the inside track in hiring Stan Van Gundy as head coach. Not anymore as the Detroit Pistons are apparently in the chase as well offering that position plus as the president of basketball operations for the franchise.

There's imminent danger in letting the San Antonio Spurs hang around. So the Portland Trail Blazers decided to blowout the defending West champions after halftime and take Game 4 victory in the Western Conference Semifinals.

LeBron James was here, there and everywhere and he ended up with 49 points to lead his Miami Heat to a 102-96 win over the Brooklyn Nets in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals series. The Heat now have a 3-to-1 series lead in this best-of-seven affair with a chance to close it out on Wednesday night in Game 5 in Miami.

With an Australian coach already in the team, the Philadelphia 76ers could be looking to draft another Australian in Dante Exum in the upcoming 2014 NBA Draft on June 26.

The Los Angeles Clippers had a crucial 122-105 win in Game 1 to steal homecourt advantage over rivals Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals. Too bad they allowed the Thunder to steal it right back after Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook exploded once again in Game 3 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Pau Gasol is one of the top free agents in the offseason and the Spanish center has mentioned a few NBA teams he’s interested in playing for.