Stefan Alvarez

A born and raised South Floridian who grew up watching and cheering for the Miami Heat. The NBA and writing are two of my passions, so what better way to combine those passions than to become a sports journalist? 

Sweet Sixteen: 3 key prospects the Orlando Magic should be watching

The NCAA Tournament has never been a stranger to excitement. The nation’s best teams usually bring in future NBA prospects and the bright lights of March Madness are a perfect place for such prospects to showcase their abilities for the world to see. Players have built their names and secured their spot on draft boards with stellar play during March. Orlando Magic’s very own Jalen Suggs etched his name in March Madness history with his miraculous buzzer-beater to send his Gonzaga Bulldogs to t

Franz Wagner should be NBA’s Rookie of the Year

Dec 22, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) drives against Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Orlando Magic are learning how to dig deep and scratch their way to wins Orlando Magic are learning how to dig deep and scratch their way to wins by Philip Rossman-Reich When the Orlando Magic selected Jalen Suggs with the fifth pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, expectations wer

5 key Orlando Magic matchups to look forward to in March

Cole Anthony is leading a trio of Orlando Magic players to All-Star Weekend looking to build some respect. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports Orlando Magic are developing a style that they need to trust Orlando Magic are developing a style that they need to trust by Philip Rossman-Reich While Orlando Magic fans may be counting down the days and games remaining in the 2022 regular season, so that the NBA Draft, and possibly, free agency can bring new faces to the team in hopes to

Miami Heat Minutes Battle: Dewayne Dedmon vs. Omer Yurtseven

After their first overtime victory of the season on Thursday over the Charlotte Hornets in a hard-fought comeback victory, the Miami Heat exited the first part of the season as the number one seed in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. Edging out the Chicago Bulls by way of the head-to-head tiebreaker, with whom they share an identical record, the Miami Heat can carry all sorts of good juju into the break. Not only did they show all of the grit that exists in their win that sent them on vacation, bu

Miami Heat Rumors: Wanting Goran Dragic Is One Thing, But Should They?

Miami Heat Fight And Claw For First OT Victory Of Year In Charlotte, 111-107 by Kenneth Wilson With former Miami Heat point guard, Goran Dragic, officially entering free agency after a buyout with the San Antonio Spurs, the 13-year veteran should be atop the target list for many title contenders—especially Miami. The Heat will play one last game—Thursday night against the Charlotte Hornets before the team takes a week-long reset for the NBA All-Star break. While injuries have begun to pile up

3 takeaways from road duel with Milwaukee Bucks

The Miami Heat flew into Milwaukee, home of reigning Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo, with a somewhat depleted roster for the second game in a row. Similar to Wednesday’s opening night win against Memphis, Dion Waiters, James Johnson, and Jimmy Butler were not in uniform for Miami. Johnson and Waiters continue to struggle with Miami Heat team stipulations, while Butler has delayed his Heat debut to witness the birth of his first child, a baby girl.

Miami Heat: American Airlines Arena to be renamed

The world-renown American Airlines Arena, home of the Miami Heat, will be getting a new name next season. The airline has owned the naming rights since the arena opened on New Year’s Eve of 1999. The Miami Heat played their first game in the American Airlines Arena on January 2nd, 2000 — a 111-103 win over the Orlando Magic — after moving from the Miami Arena located mere feet across Biscayne Boulevard.

Miami Heat: Can Team USA parting ways with Bam Adebayo help long run?

Following Friday night’s Team USA scrimmage, Bam Adebayo was cut from the senior team, a gut-wrenching blow for Miami Heat fans hoping to see the big man compete in China at the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Bam Adebayo‘s days in Las Vegas training with Team USA have come to end less than one week since camp opened on August 5th. The Miami Heat center, who posted three points, two rebounds, and one assist in 10 minutes of play during the blue vs white scrimmage, didn’t show enough to earn himself a spot on this years Team USA roster.

Lakers Gaming Mitchell "Mootyy" Franklin Interview

Season one of the NBA 2K League, the eSport affiliate of the National Basketball Association, was regarded by many as a success and became the first professional league of the four major sports in the U.S. Seventeen of the thirty NBA teams participated in the inaugural season, and four more are joining the slate for this year. With season two rapidly approaching, 200 hopeful newcomers have already begun taking part in league-scheduled interviews conducted by GM’s, coaches, and other league officials.

NBA 2K League Combine Announced

The time has come for all NBA 2K League Season Two hopefuls, as the league has confirmed its combine requirements and start date for the upcoming draft pool. August 25th, 2017, was the day Knicks Gaming were crowned Season One champions. Since, players around the world have longed for the news that the league office finally announced on Wednesday: the Season Two Combine requirements. Managing Director of the league, Brendan Donahue took to Periscope to confirm the news.

NBA 2K League: Transaction Window Recap

It’s been two weeks since the NBA 2K League conducted their first ever expansion draft. Eight professional gamers found themselves a new home, but they weren’t alone. Once the clock struck midnight, on Saturday September 27th, the official trade window was open. A window which remained open until 11:59 PM, on October 10th. Teams were allowed to trade any one of its current players, for another player or a 2019 first-round pick in the upcoming NBA 2K League Draft. All trades required a 1:1 ratio, meaning a team could not trade two picks for one player and vice versa.
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