deadspin.com | Dave Del Grande

Dave Del Grande covers sports for Deadspin.

ABC to NBA: Your Schedule Sucks, We’re Moving the Cameras

ABC is ditching a once-hyped Mavericks-76ers matchup for Magic-Cavaliers, highlighting the NBA’s broken regular season....

by Dave Del Grande|NBA

|Fri Mar 07 2025

The NBA’s Title Race: Contenders, Pretenders, and the Chaos to Come

These are the NBA's 2025 championship contenders and pretenders, as with the calendar flipped to March, chaos in the NBA's Playoff race is certainly on the way....

by Dave Del Grande|NBA

|Tue Mar 04 2025

Jimmy Butler Is Modern NBA's Andre Iguodala for Golden State Warriors

Andre Iguodala’s impact lives on in Jimmy Butler as the Golden State Warriors surge back into contention. Could history repeat itself?...

by Dave Del Grande|NBA

|Sun Feb 23 2025

Too-Late Suggestions To Save San Francisco’s NBA All-Star Game

The NBA All-Star Game tips off Sunday night, but these suggestions should've been implemented prior to save San Francisco's All-Star Weekend....

by Dave Del Grande|NBA

|Sun Feb 16 2025

The Western Conference Got Stronger—The Thunder, Nuggets, and Clippers Just Watched

These three teams should've gotten a little bit more active during the NBA trade deadline, as the Western Conference loaded up, the Nuggets, Thunder, and Clippers were idle....

by Dave Del Grande|NBA

|Fri Feb 07 2025

Three NBA Teams That Should Get Active Before 2025 Trade Deadline

There have already been two blockbuster trades in the NBA ahead of Thursday's deadline, but these three teams should get active and make some moves while they can....

by Dave Del Grande|NBA

|Mon Feb 03 2025

Jimmy Butler Sweepstakes: Which NBA Contender Has the Guts to Go All-In?

The NBA trade deadline is heating up, and Jimmy Butler could be the biggest name on the move. Will the Pacers, Clippers, or Thunder make the bold move to land him?...

by Dave Del Grande|NBA

|Thu Jan 30 2025

Golden State Warriors Crossroads: Add LeBron James or Tank for Cooper Flagg

The Golden State Warriors are at a crossroads, as they could add another aging superstar to their old roster, or they could blow it up and tank for Cooper Flagg....

by Dave Del Grande|NBA

|Sat Jan 25 2025

Ranking 2024 NBA on Christmas Day Matchups

Adam Silver and the NBA always try to go all out on Christmas Day, so we decided to rank 2024's NBA on Christmas Day slate of matchups....

by Dave Del Grande|NBA

|Wed Dec 25 2024

Giannis Antetokounmpo Finally Stops Shooting 3s, Milwaukee Bucks Win Big

Giannis Antetokounmpo proves less is more by ditching 3-point shots, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA Cup Championship....

by Dave Del Grande|NBA

|Thu Dec 19 2024

How TNT's Inside The NBA Crew Missed the Warriors vs. Rockets Meltdown

TNT's NBA postgame show is a mix of comedy gold and head-scratching analysis. A breakdown of their Warriors-Rockets coverage reveals why fans need more strategy and less humor....

by Dave Del Grande|NBA

|Sun Dec 15 2024

Awards, Not Cups, Only Motivation for NBA Stars

NBA superstars care about winning awards, such as MVP, much more than they care about winning the Emirates NBA Cup banner for their team....

by Dave Del Grande|NBA

|Wed Dec 11 2024

Why Losing Looks More Fun for Portland Trail Blazers, Brooklyn Nets

Losing in the NBA is never fun, but it might be much more bearable if a coach can get buy-in from their players, like the Brooklyn Nets and Portland Trail Blazers have....

by Dave Del Grande|NBA

|Fri Dec 06 2024

Why the New York Knicks Are Cheering the Return of Kristaps Porzingis

Kristaps Porzingis’ journey from the Knicks to the Celtics was complicated. How can his health and performance impact Boston and the Knicks' NBA Finals strategy?...

by Dave Del Grande|NBA

|Wed Nov 27 2024

Indiana Pacers Seek Turnaround as Tyrese Haliburton Struggles in Slump

The Indiana Pacers aim to rebound at home as Tyrese Haliburton works through shooting struggles before Thanksgiving. Can they turn things around?...

by Dave Del Grande|NBA

|Sun Nov 24 2024

Luis Gil vs. Mason Miller: One Rookie Got the Hype, the Other Got the Outs

A’s Mason Miller dominated with 104 relief strikeouts, but Yankees’ Luis Gil stole the Rookie of the Year spotlight. Who deserved it more?...

by Dave Del Grande|MLB

|Sat Nov 23 2024

Nine Reasons Why the San Francisco 49ers Won’t Be Going Back to the Super Bowl

At 5-4, the San Francisco 49ers don't have to worry about going back to the Super Bowl in New Orleans this February. Here are nine reasons why....

by Dave Del Grande|NFL

|Fri Nov 15 2024

Which Athlete Could Become President? Three Most Presidential Athletes in 2024

November 5th is the United States Presidential election, so we tanked the top three most presidential athletes in 2024. Who would get your vote?...

by Dave Del Grande|Stephen Curry

|Tue Nov 05 2024

Three Scariest Athletes of All Time: Halloween 2024 Edition

There's been many scary athletes across the vast landscape of sports, so on Halloween, we ranked the top three scariest athletes ever....

by Dave Del Grande|Sports

|Thu Oct 31 2024

Tight Ends Steal the Spotlight on National Tight Ends Day

Tight ends around the NFL balled out on National TE Day, outscoring talented receivers across the league 17-4....

by Dave Del Grande|NFL

|Mon Oct 28 2024

home › author › dave-d