Month: March 2022

The Brooklyn Nets are eighth in the Eastern Conference. But they still may have a chance at a magical run, thanks to the play-in tournament. The NBA regular season is coming to an end and lower-seeded teams are gearing up for the play-in tournament, with hopes of keeping their season alive. Teams who finish in the […]

Being a professional athlete can be one of the highest-paying jobs in the world, and MLB players are able to make hundreds of millions of dollars if they are talented enough.  Most MLB players share a common childhood dream they have all achieved; they want to become professional baseball players. When they achieved this, they […]

With the start of the 2022 MLB season right around the corner, the league has implemented some new rules. This season will look quite different than others. The MLB will see quite a few changes this year, and the new rules may take some time to get used to for both players and viewers. What […]

Amid big roster changes for the Los Angeles Lakers this week, there’s some uplifting news: Anthony Davis is expected ti finally return to the court.  After experiencing another loss on March 29, the Lakers are in need of their biggest stars. On that front, NBA insider Chris Haynes was able to offer some updates on […]

Russell Westbrook has had a rough season for the Lakers, but he does not deserve to shoulder the blame for the team’s failures alone. If one squinted and ignored Westbrook’s style of play, it was possible to imagine a way for the marriage between him and the Lakers to work out. The Los Angeles Lakers […]

The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. As the end of the NBA season approaches playoff and award races are narrowing. In the case of MVP, that latest straw poll at ESPN indicates that we’re likely […]