Matthew Bowen, Author at Franchise Sports

Gordon Hayward shakes Terry Rozier's hand

Reflecting on Hayward’s time on the Celtics and how he’ll fit in Charlotte

November 21, 2020 Matthew Bowen 0

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, prized forward and one-time All-Star Gordon Hayward has agreed to a four-year, $120 million contract with the Charlotte Hornets.

Robert Covington on court for the Houston Rockets

Robert Covington trade analysis: Astute business from Portland and a sign of things to come from Houston

November 17, 2020 Matthew Bowen 0

Last night, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Houston Rockets traded forward Robert Covington to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Trevor Ariza, 2020 first-round pick and a 2021 protected first-round pick.

Kwon Alexander trade analysis: Saints get much needed linebacker upgrade

November 2, 2020 Matthew Bowen 0

Per Adam Schefter on Twitter, the San Francisco 49ers have traded linebacker Kwon Alexander to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for a 5th round draft pick and linebacker Kiko Alonso.

Baker Mayfield doesn’t need to change anything about his game

October 31, 2020 Matthew Bowen 0

As the first quarter of the Browns' Week Seven matchup against the Cinncinati Bengals drew to a close, the world was collapsing around Baker Mayfield. The Browns quarterback began the game 0/5 with 1 interception. To make matters worse, star wideout Odell Beckham Jr. tore his ACL chasing down the interception.

Three wide receivers the New England Patriots should trade for

October 22, 2020 Matthew Bowen 0

Over the past two seasons, the New England Patriots have seriously struggled at the wide receiver position. In 2019, a 42-year-old Tom Brady was left with running back James White being his number one offensive weapon. While White is a good player, if he's your best weapon on offence, you're going to struggle and that's exactly what Brady did in 2019.

Is Ty Lue the man to lead the Clippers to an NBA title?

October 17, 2020 Matthew Bowen 0

Per NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Tyronn Lue has agreed to a five-year deal to become the head coach of the L.A. Clippers. The former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach will take over the star-studded team after an embarrassing exit from the NBA bubble in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Should the 49ers Move on From Jimmy Garoppolo?

October 15, 2020 Matthew Bowen 0

After a crushing loss in Super Bowl LIV, the San Francisco 49ers were meant to exact revenge on the rest of the NFL via a 'Revenge Tour 2020'. Well, five weeks into the 2020 season and it seems the rest of the NFL is getting revenge on the 49ers.

Michael Jordan and LeBron James court side

LeBron James vs Michael Jordan: Does fourth ring make LeBron the GOAT?

October 13, 2020 Matthew Bowen 0

As LeBron James celebrates his fourth championship and fourth Finals MVP, the LeBron vs Michael Jordan debate is everywhere. Matthew Bowen dives deep into the cases for two of the greatest players in NBA history...

Should the Colts be considered as serious title contenders?

October 9, 2020 Matthew Bowen 0

While the Colts haven't been tested against the upper echelons of the NFL, they have proven, outside of that Week One anomaly, that they are a competent organisation. But in a league with the Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers and Baltimore Ravens do the Colts have enough to win it all?

Russell Wilson is finally building an MVP season: He’s the best quarterback in the league right now

October 3, 2020 Matthew Bowen 0

However, these past three weeks have been a masterclass in play-calling from Schottenheimer, quarterbacking from Wilson and receiver play from both Lockett and Metcalf. If Wilson, and to a larger extent the Seahawks, are to maintain this level of execution, then the NFC may have found it's Super Bowl contender to take on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.

NBA Finals Preview: Analysing key factors for Lakers and Heat

September 30, 2020 Matthew Bowen 0

On Wednesday the 2020 NBA Finals commence between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat. The Lakers punched their ticket by beating the Denver Nuggets, 4 games to 1. The Heat reached the Finals by outplaying the Boston Celtics, 4 games to 2. Both ball clubs have a serious shot at winning the Larry O'Brien trophy. Yet, only one can. So let's break it down.

LeBron James’ GOAT candidacy at risk as he makes 10th NBA Finals appearance

September 27, 2020 Matthew Bowen 0

The Los Angeles Lakers became Western Conference champions for the first time since 2010 on Saturday. LeBron James has booked his place in his 10th NBA Finals, becoming only the fourth player ever to do so. Matthew Bowen looks at how the feat impacts James’ legacy and what it means for the Lakers…

Josh Allen is ready to take The Leap

September 25, 2020 Matthew Bowen 0

Josh Allen is ready to take the leap. The Bills shoot-out victory over the Miami Dolphins last Sunday saw Allen throw for 417 yards, 4 touchdowns and 0 interceptions with a yards per attempt (Y/A) of 11.91 and a completion percentage (cmp%) of 68.57. Furthermore, Allen has become the first Bills quarterback to throw for 300+ yards in back to back games since Drew Bledsoe in 2002.

Should the Los Angeles Clippers fire Doc Rivers?

September 17, 2020 Matthew Bowen 5

This Clippers team is mentally weak at the moment. Outside of Kawhi, what has any of this Clippers roster won? If you were being extremely harsh then you could say this Clippers team is full of posers, chokers, high-school bullies who act tough until they get socked in the jaw then proceed to run home to their mothers.

Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics: Five key factors to watch out for in the Eastern Conference Finals

September 15, 2020 Matthew Bowen 0

A mouth-watering match-up between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat awaits us in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics secured their place by besting the 2019 champs the Toronto Raptors in a tough fought seven-game series. The Heat reached the Eastern Finals two games earlier than Boston, upsetting the number one seed Milwaukee Bucks four games to one.