Big Trades and Surprising Picks



We just entered the offseason but everything in the NBA seems to building up the excitement for the next season what will several more months from now. Just a few hours ago, teams made quite a few important decisions that are likely to change to fates of the franchises and changeup the landscape of the best basketball league in the world. I guess this also means jam-packed months for any sports betting site that is already buzzing due to the upcoming Ashes cricket series next month.

Anyway, if you haven’t been able to keep up-to-date with the surprises of the NBA draft night due to being busy or that your sports betting website didn’t bother to publish the important news, here’s what we have going.

Number one surprise

The Cleveland Cavaliers made a surprising decision in the draft as they drafted Anthony Bennett for their number 1 pick. Bennett is an athletic power forward who’s got an offensive game that looks the most NBA-ready compared to other prospects.

Despite having no clear consensus on the number one pick, Noel was seemingly locked in the top five, if not the top 1, of this year’s draft. The concerns about his injury seem to have had great effect on the decision of the first five teams to pass on the athletic center.

Moving big

It seems the Brooklyn Nets are really serious about wanting to win as they agreed to a deal with the Celtics to bring in Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Jason Terry while sending away Gerald Wallace, Kris Humphries, and Kris Joseph plus three future first-round picks.

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NBA and Golfing News: Back-to-Back for the Heat


Duncan to return for the 2013-14 season  (John W. McDonough/SI)


The 2013 NBA season finally ended with the confetti falling from above to celebrate the second championship for the Miami Heat since the trio of Bosh, James and Wade was assembled in 2010. The championship wasn't acquired without hardships though. The Heat had to play seven games in the eastern conference finals against the Indiana Pacers. The finals series against the Spurs had some bright and dark moments as both teams adjusted well from losses.

Still, after everything, the Heat are able to come out victorious and in possession of the Larry O’Brien trophy. This year’s NBA finals showcase everything great about basketball and why it’s a favorite in online sports betting Australia. There’s action, drama and suspense wrapped into one awesome offering.

Golf online betting: Woods suffer injury

As soon as everything thinks Tiger is back hunting to make history, there is yet another setback. For the sixth time in the last six years, Tiger Woods suffered an injury that will take him out of the game for an indefinite time. As reported, the injury is a shoulder strain that surfaced in the recently completed US Open. This is certainly a hit to golf online betting.

As a result of the injury, he will be withdrawing from the upcoming AT&T National 2013. Here is his statement from his website:

“I have been advised to take a few weeks off, rest and undergo treatment. I'll be ready to go for the British Open, and I'm looking forward to playing at Muirfield. I would like to extend my regrets to AT&T, our sponsors and the fans in the Washington, D.C., area. The AT&T National means a lot to me and my foundation. It's especially difficult not defending at my own tournament. It's going to be a great event, and I look forward to being there to provide my support.”

Heat was Molten in Game 2



If you’re a fan of the San Antonio Spurs, there’s no doubt that the second game of the finals series was painful to watch. Personally, I like both teams. Both rosters are stacked with talented players that could be key players to any other teams in the NBA. The coaching staffs of both teams are also quite good with Spoelstra always coming up with smart adjustments that allow him realign the stars on the Heat and give them the best chance for success. Gregg Popovich, on the other hand, is already well-known in any circles such as sports forums and even in the best sports betting site as a basketball genius so I see no reason to explain more how I love his system.

Still, if you ask me which team I am rooting for, I’d say to you straight up that my wish is for the Spurs to win the finals. I share the passion of many other Spurs fans that Tim Duncan should have his fifth championship ring before he retires. I’m not saying that he is going to retire after this season. What I’m pointing out it’s a great punctuation to brilliance and his successful career.

This is the reason why game 2 on Sunday evening was painful to watch for me. The Spurs stayed close for the first half but when the Heat got it going after the halftime break, it seemed the San Antonio team couldn’t find any way to stop the rampaging Miami team.

There are lots of things to worry about the problems the Spurs is facing. The good news is that all these problems have solutions that I’m certain we will see come game 3. Check out the sports betting website to see some analysis and previews from NBA basketball experts. If you’re not into basketball, there’s also cricket you know.

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Golf this June: Garcia in the Woods of Philly

I understand that the NBA Finals or Ashes cricket is what the talks are all about from online sports betting Australia. But what if you’re not that into basketball? Well there are always other sports you know.

If you don’t like the physical and fast-paced and very competitive nature of NBA basketball, no one’s going to judge you. Well, at least not me. In fact, I have some plenty of alternatives for you. How about tennis?

In tennis, you’re not forced to watch male athletes bang each other. Oh. That sounded wrong. Let me correct that. I mean you’re not forced to watch men pound one another. Well, that was just as awful-sounding. Anyway, the point is that you can enjoy women’s singles in the French Open.

Aside from tennis, there’s also golf online betting.The greens are relaxing to watch and the top golfers with their grace and form is just as amazing as any other athlete in other sports. This month of June, there are several golf tournaments that are certainly worth watching and placing a bet on.

Next week’s US Open is going to be interesting with a spotlight on Sergio Garcia visiting the home turf of Tiger Woods whom he had a verbal feud just several weeks ago which ended with a statement from Garcia that included a bit of racist remark.

Philadelphia fans aren’t exactly the nicest sport fans in the world. In fact, it’s the total opposite of that. The local fans of the city of brotherly love are sure not going to be forgiving and forgetful.

Savor the Tennis Goodness

The NBA Playoffs is down to its last leg as the Spurs are now waiting for the winner of the series between the Heat and the Pacers. The sport of football is also taking a down time with several European leagues having concluded. However, there are lots of sports to enjoy if you’re into betting on sports.

You can go to this sports betting site and check for yourself the awesome offerings for you partake. Cricket season is just revving up in Australia while Australian Rules and Rugby are hitting its full stride. Still, if these sports are not your taste, there’s still one great tournament to follow this week.

The 2013 French Open has already started and with still one week to go, you’ll never run out of exciting matches to place your bet on. So go ahead and visit your favorite sports betting website. You’ll find that all the matches for the tourney are up for betting.

Anyway, just to keep you up-to-date, here are some of the news on the big games of the tournament. Last year’s Women’s Singles champion, Maria Sharapova, breezed through the first round of the tournament. On the other hand, 2012 Men’s Singles champion, Rafael Nadal, hit a rough patch on the first round before pulling ahead at the later sets to make it out of the first round.

Top ranked players Victoria Azarenka, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer made it out of the first round without many problems.

So who’s your bet to win the tourney?