Sign in Subscribe

Mike Schretter '23

Staff Writer

The New Look of the NBA

The makeup of the NBA completely changed at this year’s trade deadline, with players moving all across the league. And most of these trades haven’t followed the traditional structure of past years. Instead, they have relied on the buyout market. Buyouts [https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2021-nba-buyout-market-how-midseason-free-agency-works-and-who-could-be-available-after-the-trade-deadline/

The Spring Journey for Amherst Track

With athletic competition cancelled last spring in the initial disruption of Covid-19, Amherst student-athletes have spent the past year in anticipation of a return to play. The Amherst men’s and women’s track and field teams have been struck particularly hard, as both their fall cross country and winter

Joel Embiid is an MVP Candidate and It’s No Surprise

Joel Embiid, superstar center for the Philadelphia 76ers, is one of the most talented players in the NBA. At 26 years old, he has already made multiple All-Star appearances and All-NBA teams. This season, Joel took his game to a new level. He is averaging the most points of his

Amherst Women's Basketball Making the Most of Time Off the Court

Amherst Women's Basketball Making the Most of Time Off the Court

The Amherst athletic program is a major player within the realm of Division III sports. In particular, the women’s basketball team has shined greatly over the past ten years, winning national championships in 2017 and 2018 and making the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament the last two years.

The Magic of Jeanie Buss and the 2020 Lakers

The Magic of Jeanie Buss and the 2020 Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are a storied franchise. They have won 17 NBA championships, tied with the Boston Celtics for the most in NBA history. Their list of stars includes timeless icons like Karem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, now, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In October,

Are These Prospects the Future?

The NBA Draft is coming up, and many fans await the outcomes of the Nov. 18 event, as the level of uncertainty surrounding this year’s talent board is palpable. Covid-19 has meant no NBA Draft Combine or NCAA tournament that are used to evaluate top talents. Lottery teams like