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  • The time Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wore his shorts backwards for an entire game

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    Trey Kerby
    24 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    Click here for a full-sized version of this newspaper clipping from a 1972 recap of a game between the Bucks and SuperSonics, then please explain to me why Kareem-Abdul Jabbar didn’t change his shorts at halftime. Even Kevin Seraphin isn’t that silly. (via Uni Watch)

  • Draft Workout - 5/21/13

    THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS
    20 May 2013 | 3:07 pm
    James Southerland of Syracuse, Glen Rice Jr. from the D-League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Tony Snell of New Mexico, Junior Cadougan from Marquette, Will Clyburn from Iowa State, and Tyrone Gordon, Jr. from Dakota State.

  • Practice Makes Perfect

    SI.com - NBA
    24 May 2013 | 4:13 pm
    After losing Game 1 to a LeBron James buzzer-beater in overtime, the Pacers overcame a 36-point outburst from James to even the East finals with a 97-93 win in Miami.

  • Vivek's Offseason To-Do List: Free Agency and Trades

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    Aykis16
    24 May 2013 | 7:00 am
    Free Agency is one of the few topics Kings fans don't claim to have expertise on because for the most part, the Kings have historically not been very active on the Free Agent market. The highest profile signing in Kings history was back in 1998 when the team made Vlade Divac one of the top paid Centers in the NBA (6 years, $62 million). In recent memory the biggest signing the Kings have made was Chuck Hayes in 2011 (4 years, $22 million). Might that reputation change with new ownership? Sacramento is fortunate to not be burdened with overly burdensome contracts. Jason Thompson currently has…

  • Player Capsule: Steve Nash

    THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS
    24 May 2013 | 11:42 am
    When Steve Nash was acquired over the summer and subsequently reunited with Mike D'Antoni when his old coach replaced Mike Brown in mid November, the hope was to bring Showtime back to Los Angeles.
 
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  • Polladaday: Most Dominant?

    Leo Sepkowitz
    24 May 2013 | 12:32 pm
    There are a bunch of very good big guys featured in the Conference Finals. Who’s the best? Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.

  • Nike LeBron X Elite ‘Sport Turquoise’ (KICKS)

    Darren Griffin
    24 May 2013 | 12:21 pm
    Tonight is game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. In Game 1, the League’s MVP made a clutch layup as time expired in front of a sold-out Miami arena to maintain home court advantage. You know what else Bron sells out? Sneakers. The LeBron X has reportedly brought in roughly $300 million for Nike. And with new iterations like the Elite “Sport Turquoise,” that trend won’t soon cease. Inspired by the Florida community of Dade County, the shoe pays tribute to the city’s rich culture surrounding James and the Heat. Executed in a Hyperfuse upper, the sneaker takes to…

  • Toronto Raptors to Interview Denver Nuggets GM Masai Ujiri

    Marcel Mutoni
    24 May 2013 | 11:40 am
    The interest in Masai Ujiri from the Toronto Raptors appears to be very real — the Denver Nuggets’ general manager is hearing TDot’s pitch today, and according to reports, the 42-year old winner of this season’s Executive of the Year award could jump ship. Per the Denver Post and Yahoo! Sports: “Nuggets general manager Masai Ujiri will interview with Toronto, a source confirmed, complicating the situation as the Nuggets try to re-sign the reigning NBA executive of the year. Ujiri previously worked in the Raptors’ front office, and has since thrived since…

  • Costly Outcome

    Bill DiFilippo
    24 May 2013 | 8:57 am
    After blessing SLAMonline with the nERD Power Rankings throughout the season, our guys at numberFire are back to help us look at the postseason in an analytics-based way. So what do the algorithmic models say about the Pacers’ odds of beating the Heat? NumberFire’s Chief Editor is here with the answer.—Ed. by Zach Warren / @ZachWWarren Up one, two seconds left in overtime. LeBron takes the inbound. Paul George overpursues, and King James has a clear path to the net. Less than a second left now, the layup is up and… silence. Roy Hibbert got his fingertips on the shot! The…

  • NBA BIG Commercial – ‘Forever Kobe’ (VIDEO)

    Bill DiFilippo
    24 May 2013 | 8:06 am
    Kobe Bryant has made a career out of dunking on people and winning titles. “Forever Kobe,” the new commercial from NBA BIG, pays homage to both of those things. The spot highlights Kobe’s Game 1 throw down on Todd MacCulloch from the 2002 Finals, which was a small but memorable part of the Lakers’ 99-94 win and, more importantly, their third straight Championship.
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  • adidas Unveils Crazyquick Black-Purple-Teal Colorway

    CJ
    20 May 2013 | 11:17 am
    Check out images of the latest adidas Crazyquick colorway, an all-new basketball shoe created and designed with innovative technology that features four quick zones that provide maximum traction and flexibility for quick movements. This new Crazyquick colorway sports a combination of black and purple matrix accents on the TECHFIT upper to mimic quick cuts and movements on the court. The SPRINTFRAME is polished teal while the flex outsole is black, purple and teal. Features black laces with teal highlights to pop on the court. The Crazyquick Black-Purple-Teal colorway drops June 1st at…

  • adidas Real Deal x Damian Lillard – Rookie of the Year Edition

    CJ
    17 May 2013 | 10:15 am
    The Damian Lillard inspired adidas Real Deal “Rookie of the Year” edition basketball shoe is coming soon, and we’ve got some photos for your viewing pleasure. The memorable adidas shoe from the late 1990s is back in a limited edition version to designed to commemorate Damian’s award and historic debut season. The shoe’s sockliners feature Damian’s Twitter handle, an Oakland satellite print and “9800s” to represent his neighborhood blocks. The colors of the shoe pay homage to his career; red for high school, purple for college and black for the Portland Trail…

  • AJ XX8 – OKC Thunder

    Art Eddy
    8 May 2013 | 8:38 pm
    This weekend the Air Jordan XX8 is coming out with two limited editions. One will be the Thunder “Away” and the other will be the “Home” version of the shoe. The away version sports a unique print along the upper reminiscent of the Air Jordan 8. Both shoes will retail for $250 each.

  • Check Out The Basketball Time Machine App!

    CJ
    3 May 2013 | 12:05 pm
    Want to see highlights Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 point game? Looking for that Converse commercial from back in the day that starred Larry Bird and Magic Johnson? Love watching Jordan’s college highlights from the 80′s? Find the best moments in NBA & NCAA history that helped define the sport. With a catalog of over 2000 videos, the 2013 BASKETBALL TIME MACHINE App has all your favorite memories surrounding the sport of Basketball! And best of all? It’s free for a limited time!

  • Do You Think LeBron James Is Underpaid?

    CJ
    1 May 2013 | 1:14 pm
    Most NBA fans and analysts would agree that LeBron James is the best basketball player in the world. However, LeBron James’ salary of $16 million a year makes him only the 13th highest paid player in the league. Yes, LeBron James earns millions of dollars in endorsements. And yes, he is in the top 1% of income earners in the world. But the salary earned from the Miami Heat does not compare to the economic value he provides to his team and the NBA. Last year, James won his first NBA title, his third MVP trophy, and his second Olympic gold medal. Need more proof that LeBron James is…
 
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  • Pacers clutch late, even series against Heat

    Associated Press
    24 May 2013 | 9:37 pm
    Roy Hibbert scored 29 points, David West knocked away two passes by LeBron James for huge turnovers in the final minute, and the Indiana Pacers evened the Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat in Game 2 on Friday night.

  • Pacers Even Series

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    24 May 2013 | 9:24 pm
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  • David West After Game 2

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    24 May 2013 | 9:13 pm
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  • Grizzlies' Allen fined $5,000 for flop in Game 2

    Associated Press
    24 May 2013 | 7:22 pm
    The NBA has fined Grizzlies guard Tony Allen $5,000 for violating the league's anti-flopping rule during Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

  • Report: Nuggets letting Raptors talk to GM Ujiri

    ESPN.com news services
    24 May 2013 | 5:01 pm
    The Denver Nuggets are letting general manager Masai Ujiri, the NBA's Executive of the Year, meet with the Toronto Raptors about their GM vacancy, Yahoo! Sports is reporting.
 
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  • Indiana ties the Eastern Conference finals behind Roy Hibbert’s dominance and LeBron James’ miscues

    Kelly Dwyer
    24 May 2013 | 9:00 pm
    The Indiana Pacers knew during Friday’s Game 2 that LeBron James would probably be the reason for any close defeat. What they probably didn’t guess is that LeBron James beating himself would end up being the reason for the change in tone and outlook of this Eastern Conference final. For most of Game 2, there was absolutely nothing the Indiana Pacers could do about James. The team guarded him smartly, with tough and athletic All-Star Paul George ignoring foul trouble and an embarrassing end to Game 1 to stick with James throughout. Indiana’s league-best defense funneled him to…

  • Paul George blows by LeBron James to posterize Birdman, LeBron answers with buzzer-beater 3

    Dan Devine
    24 May 2013 | 7:55 pm
    With just under 14 seconds left in the third quarter of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat, Indiana All-Star Paul George isolated up top against Heat star LeBron James. He then promptly left the reigning MVP in the dust with a slick hesitation and quick left-hand dribble, gained the paint, gathered, rose and viciously clipped the wings of "The Birdman," Chris Andersen:Just one problem, Paul: You left a little too much time on the clock before the end of the quarter.A mammoth posterization followed by a 29-foot 3-pointer at the horn to bring the…

  • LeBron James fires a ridiculous pass to Mike Miller for a 3 at the halftime buzzer (Video)

    Eric Freeman
    24 May 2013 | 7:35 pm
    Miami Heat uber-star LeBron James is widely acknowledged as the best player in the NBA, but merely calling him such doesn't communicate just how amazing he is to watch on a daily basis. In seemingly every game, LeBron does something no other player in the league can do, turning a creative idea into an incredible play with astonishing regularity. In Friday night's Eastern Conference Finals Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers, James had one of these moments right before halftime. With the Heat down 53-44 and mere seconds on the clock, LeBron attacked the basket and drew three defenders near him…

  • Ray Allen’s shooting struggles against the Indiana Pacers continue

    Kelly Dwyer
    24 May 2013 | 7:15 pm
    In his final two games against the Indiana Pacers as a member of the Boston Celtics, Ray Allen combined to shoot 10-27 from the field. In the 2012-13 regular season, against Indiana, Allen missed 13 of 16 shots, and made just one three-pointer in nine attempts. Allen, an 88 percent free throw shooter on the year, did make 4-5 from the line. Over the first six quarters of Indiana’s pairing with Allen’s Heat in the Eastern Conference finals, the bad luck streak in dancing school has continued, with the sharpshooter hitting for just eight attempts in 10 tries off the Miami bench. Weirder,…

  • Pacers assistant Brian Shaw tells refs ‘Ball don’t lie’ after Ray Allen misses technical free throw

    Dan Devine
    24 May 2013 | 6:50 pm
    Early in the second quarter of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers, Indy reserve Sam Young was called for a foul while guarding Heat star LeBron James. Young wasn't thrilled about the ticky-tack foul; the swingman swung his arm down in frustration and connected with the ball after the whistle. James was holding the basketball, and he didn't appreciate the swinging. The two briefly had words, and the referees assessed Young a technical foul. Well, Pacers associate head coach Brian Shaw didn't much care for that call, and he let the officials know…
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  • Phil Jackson To Help The Pistons In Their Coaching Search

    Natalie Sitto
    3 May 2013 | 6:09 am
    It looks like Tom Gores is calling on his friendship with Phil Jackson to help him decide who to bring in as the Pistons new head coach. Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores announced Thursday night that Phil Jackson has agreed to serve in an advisory capacity during the team’s search for a coach. But one source close to the situation told ESPN.com that Jackson’s willingness to counsel Gores and Pistons president Joe Dumars as they weigh candidates to replace the ousted Lawrence Frank is an unpaid consultancy stemming from Jackson’s friendship with Gores and “does not…

  • The Pistons Coaching Search – Nate, Lindsey, (not) Laimbeer and More

    Natalie Sitto
    25 Apr 2013 | 10:36 am
    It seems for the moment the Nate McMillan is the running favorite for the #Pistons vacant head coaching job. That doesn’t mean that he’s a lock, but considering the names that have been thrown around we may be seeing him around the Palace of Auburn Hills come October. If it were up to Pistons fans across the ocean they would love to see Zeljko Obradovic take the reins and bring his distinct coaching style to Detroit. Lindsey Hunter, who was mostly a bad boy for life, has asked the Phoenix Suns permission to interview with the Pistons for the coaching gig. He had limited success with the…

  • Really…Zeljko Obradovic as the new Pistons Head Coach?

    Natalie Sitto
    22 Apr 2013 | 3:05 pm
    It’s bad enough that I can’t spell Viacheslav “Slava” Kravtsov without looking at his Wikipedia page, but I hope I don’t have to contend with the new rumor in Pistons land.  It seem as though the new rumor is that Detroit is looking at overseas champion Zeljko Obradovic for the Pistons vacant head coach position. Look I have no clue who he is other than this ridiculously awesome and expressive picture of him. Let’s take a look at his Wiki page, which is all I can really tell you about him since he hasn’t coached an NBA game in his…

  • The Pistons Fire Lawrence Frank

    Natalie Sitto
    18 Apr 2013 | 11:21 am
    I’m pretty sure all of us saw this one coming and it didn’t even take more than 24 hours after the #Pistons last game of the season. There has been no official press release by the team just yet, but I’m sure their will be soon. As of the moment it look like Joe Dumars and the rest of the Pistons coaching staff are safe, but stay tuned.

  • The Pistons vs. The Nets

    Natalie Sitto
    17 Apr 2013 | 11:24 am
    The 29-52 #Pistons play their last game of the season Wednesday night in Brooklyn when they take on the 48-33 Nets. The good:The Pistons can close off the season with a five game win streak and 30 wins if they can beat the Nets. The bad: With a win the Nets can sweep Detroit for the first time in their 36-year history. The unknown: Though it’s the last game of the season, there is likely to be plenty of news out of the Pistons organization this offseason. What that news is, we’re not quite sure yet. Tip off is at 7:30 pm and will be broadcast on Fox Sports. If you can’t catch…
 
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  • 2.2 Seconds of Defense

    Glenn
    24 May 2013 | 6:49 am
    The Pacers had this one. They had gotten a 30 foot three pointer, three free throws on a questionable foul, and a Ray Allen miss at the line. All they needed was 2.2 seconds of defense.They didn't get those 2.2 seconds. What can I say about this play that hasn't already been drunkenly suggested at a bus station? About everything that could go wrong went wrong. West's defense on the inbounds pass was terrible (watch him literally turn his body away so Battier can get a passing angle to LeBron). Paul George, a typically great defender, made a terrible choice to assumably go for a steal, letting…

  • Live Blogging: Game 2, Spurs-Grizzlies

    Glenn
    21 May 2013 | 7:04 pm
    I'm back to doing the live blogging. As before, keep tapping that refresh button. It's been too long since I've done this, so without further ado:3 and a half minutes left in the 1st half. The score is a woeful 38-30. Kawhi Leonard just hit a 3 to make it 41-30 in the Spurs favor. One of these teams might actually reach 80 points tonight. I'll let you guess which one.Zach Randolph is 1-6 so far, making him 2-14 for the series.Make that 2-15. Duncan is everywhere on defense right now. Meanwhile, Jerryd Bayless is trying to put the Grizzlies on his back. Not a great sign for Memphis. Neither is…

  • Death of the 2nd round: Enter the Boneyard

    Glenn
    16 May 2013 | 3:00 pm
    Death in the West: The stars aligned for the Thunder at the end of the game. After a 14-6 run, they were within 2, and when Zach Randolph missed both freethrows, they had possession of the ball with 10 seconds left. The ball found its way to Kevin Durant, and he got free for a long jumpshot to tie it.Brutal. Kevin Durant will be watching that one looping in his mind as he tries to sleep. That shot's easier for him than anyone it the league. It's right in his FIBA range, where he demolishes the world from deep. Maybe he rushed it a bit; maybe Tony Allen distracted him; it doesn't matter…

  • NBA Playoffs: Notes, Tidbits, and Rapid Reactions

    Jason
    10 May 2013 | 11:06 pm
    It’s Friday, and my fiancé is out with her friends having ladies night. I sit here alone with my laptop, the TV, and about a 2/3rds bottle of Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey. We’ve got a pair of game 3’s tonight. The Bulls take on the Heat, and then the Warriors face the Spurs. If Glenn doesn’t mind, I think I’ll try my hand at this play by play commentary thing. All evening I plan on transferring my thoughts and reactions straight from my brain and into my computer. Analysis and rapid reactions. Totally unfiltered. Ready? Here we go…Bulls/Heat1st qtr.OH MY GOD! Mike Breen’s head…

  • Worst of the... Bulls take a beating

    Glenn
    10 May 2013 | 10:43 am
    It was a historic loss for the BullsI must admit, despite writing for a site that specializes in the worst of professional basketball, I didn't stick around for this one. I tuned in a few times once the rout was on, saw that the Heat had reached 100 before the Bulls reached 60 and found something else to do. I mean, if I wanted to see a Bull getting tortured that badly, I would just watch Reservoir Dogs. At least then, I'd get to listen to some Stealers Wheel.The Bulls enjoyed their last lead of the evening with 5 minutes remaining in the 1st quarter. After that, the Heat made them pay for…
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  • Happy birthday! Joe Dumars turns 50

    Sean_Corp
    24 May 2013 | 11:43 am
    While today might not be the best birthday in Joe Dumar's life, it is one of the biggest. One of the founding members of the Detroit Bad Boys turns 50 today and to celebrate I found a bunch of awesome clips that work toward putting his excellent career into perspective. First, some specifics: "What he meant to his game, not just to this city but to the entire league, with his sportsmanship and his class and his character, it doesn't come around often. Just the things that he did outside of this court, I think it's long overdue. He's definitely deserving." -Chauncey Billups on Dumars' HOF…

  • Rumors: Power struggle in Detroit? Jackson prefers Brian Shaw while Dumars is leaning toward McMillan, Cheeks

    Sean_Corp
    24 May 2013 | 8:51 am
    Reports indicate that the Pistons might be close to hiring their next head coach but those in charge of the process disagree on who that hire should be. First, it should be noted that Vincent Goodwill of the Detroit News is reporting that the team has concluded interviews for their head coaching vacancy. That would mean that anyone that is currently employed or in the playoffs would not be a finalist. For instance, Larry Drew who seems to be on the outs in Atlanta but has another year on his deal, Lionel Hollins in Memphis whose deal is up after this season and Brian Shaw who is a lead…

  • SB Nation Network NBA Playoffs Open Thread: We're all (or mostly) Pacers fans now

    Sean_Corp
    22 May 2013 | 4:57 pm
    The NBA Draft lottery is over and unless you're a fan of the Cavs, Magic or Wizards you're probably pretty upset. No, the balls didn't fall your team's way but you can take out your frustrations by watching what promises to be a real slugfest in the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers are the best defense in the NBA and Miami isn't far behind. And while the Heat have frequently looked unstoppable the health of Dwyane Wade is in doubt and if any defense can frustrate and stymie Miami's big three it is probably the Pacers. The game tips off at…

  • NBA Draft Rumors: Should Detroit swap its No. 8 pick?

    Mike Payne
    22 May 2013 | 2:00 pm
    Chances are, the most promising players in the 2013 NBA Draft will be off the board when Detroit picks at #8. After a disappointing result in the draft lottery, Detroit is not likely to have a shot at Victor Oladipo, Trey Burke, Otto Porter or Ben McLemore. While there is value to be found in Detroit's draft range, it's hard to expect this value to match Detroit's primary needs of starting-caliber talent on the wing. The question Detroit's front office will need to examine now is whether this pick has more value on the trade market than it will on draft night. In short, should Detroit trade…

  • NBA mock draft 2013: Pistons will take a point guard, says (almost) everyone

    Matt Watson
    22 May 2013 | 12:00 pm
    It's not just SB Nation predicting the Pistons will take a point guard -- in the following roundup of seven mock drafts, five of them have Detroit going with Syracuse's Michael Carter-Williams or Lehigh's C.J. McCollum. The lone outliers? ESPN's Chad Ford, who predicts the Pistons will take UNLV power forward Anthony Bennett, and Sports Illustrated, who predicts Shabazz Muhammad. (See DBB's scouting report on Bennett.) PICK SB Nation Draft Express NBA.com ESPN Sports Illustrated CBS Sports NBADraft.net 1. Cavaliers Nerlens Noel Nerlens Noel Nerlens Noel Nerlens Noel Nerlens Noel Nerlens Noel…
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  • The time Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wore his shorts backwards for an entire game

    Trey Kerby
    24 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    Click here for a full-sized version of this newspaper clipping from a 1972 recap of a game between the Bucks and SuperSonics, then please explain to me why Kareem-Abdul Jabbar didn’t change his shorts at halftime. Even Kevin Seraphin isn’t that silly. (via Uni Watch)

  • Just a few NBA Chicken McNuggets commercials

    Trey Kerby
    24 May 2013 | 6:25 am
    LeBron James is kind of in a new McDonald’s commercial, which you can see right above these words, and while I’d vote for the Big Mac as the best menu item, I very much appreciate “The Decision” zing that comes right at the end of this spot. Therefore, if you’re voting McNuggets as the best just so you can make a LeBron zinger, I get it. But LeBron’s not the only NBA player who is crazy about McNuggs, as I accidentally found out while checking in to things since the only NBA news of note today is the must-be-a-joke announcement that the Chicago Bulls’…

  • Video: Welcome to Amir Johnson’s secret Google party

    Trey Kerby
    23 May 2013 | 1:30 pm
    There are a few of these videos from Amir Johnson’s trip to Google’s new Toronto offices, but I like this one the best, and not just because it features my current favorite track off a spectacular rap record, even though I will admit that is a really big part of it. No, I like this one the best because I think it would be great to hang out in a secret closet party with Amir Johnson, and I’m pretty sure he would actually throw one. I mean, if he’s going to spend an hour getting put in to zombie makeup, he must know of somewhere with a bookshelf dance club. Hit me up,…

  • LeBron James isn’t impressed with his game-winner

    Trey Kerby
    23 May 2013 | 12:30 pm
    Here is what we think about LeBron James’ Game 1 buzzer-beating game-winning hyphen-inducing layup: Whoa. What a shot. What. A. Shot. This guy is a monster. Why didn’t Frank Vogel have Roy Hibbert in after LeBron had just made a layup at the rim on the Heat’s previous possession because he could easily get to the rim due to a lack of a Pacers rim-protector? That’s weird, I definitely would have left him in. Remember when the biggest debate in basketball was whether or not LeBron is clutch? That was crazy. I like Fun Dip, particularly the red cherry pouch. Here is what…

  • 2013 Playoff Player Profile: Tyler Hansbrough

    Andrew Unterberger
    23 May 2013 | 11:30 am
    Back before all that other crazy stuff happened in the fourth quarter and overtime, there was like a 30 percent chance that last night’s opener of the Pacers-Heat series was going to be known as “The Tyler Hansbrough Game.” Nah, he didn’t go full-on Nate Robinson or anything, but he did have a stretch where he hit four buckets in about a five minute stretch, keeping Indiana’s head above water during the Heat’s characteristic third-quarter surge and killing valuable time for David West on the bench. His name trended on Twitter. Reggie Miller made a reference…
 
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  • Podcast: Everything’s Coming Up Cleveland

    Ryan McNeill
    24 May 2013 | 2:55 pm
    Mark and McNeill talked about Cleveland winning the NBA Draft Lottery, argued over if the Pacers' heartbreaking loss in Game 1 will cost them the series, gave Lionel Hollins for making some big adjustments in Game 2, Mark threw out a gusty idea of the Raptors amnestying Rudy Gay and Phil Jackson making some headlines this month.

  • 2013 NBA Mock Draft

    Ryan McNeill
    22 May 2013 | 2:23 am
    Yes, I know it's early, but here's a quick look at the top 30 prospects for the 2013 NBA Draft.

  • Welcome To The Grindhouse

    Ryan McNeill
    13 May 2013 | 7:37 pm
    The Memphis Grizzlies have thrown the notion of Southern hospitality out the window by showing no remorse over being rude hosts during the NBA playoffs.

  • Warriors Have Been Better Without David Lee

    Zach Salzmann
    13 May 2013 | 7:35 pm
    David Lee’s play undoubtedly helped the Warriors get to the post-season, but without him, they’ve reached another level.

  • Benefits of Whey Protein Isolate Supplements for Basketball Players

    HOOPSADDICT.com
    13 May 2013 | 7:26 pm
    Protein is an important nutrient for the human body. Its value is far reaching in building and maintaining good health. Therefore, it is of little surprise that this nutrient is even more valuable to basketball players who put their body through a great deal of stress during their games. There are many different kinds of [...]
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  • New Orleans Pelicans Sixth Pick Tournament

    Michael McNamara
    24 May 2013 | 11:22 am
    And we’re back! After an incredibly successful Tenth Pick Tournament last year, we are proud to debut our bracket for the Sixth Pick Tournament today. The First Round will kick off on Monday and the tournament will stretch all the way through the Eve of the NBA Draft. This year, we have 16 contestants; thirteen prospects, and three trade scenarios (up, down, or for a veteran). Based on a site consensus, Nerlens Noel and Ben McLemore are not in this tournament because we feel that there is no way they could fall to #6, but if you really love those guys, vote for Trade Up! Everybody else…

  • Entire Pelicans team has elective Surgery

    Ryan Schwan
    24 May 2013 | 10:37 am
    Yes, this is satire. Following news that Grievis Vasquez (PG) had joined fellow Pelican team leaders Jason Smith (F/C) , and Eric Gordon (IR) in having surgery to prepare for the upcoming season, the rest of the team announced yesterday that they too had decided to have elective surgery this off-season. “Solidarity.” Lance Thomas(?) said when asked why, “we need to have solidarity on this team.” Gathered together in the locker room for the announcement, most of the rest of the team expressed their support for Lance Thomas’s statement.  We asked the franchise cornerstone just…

  • Let’s Replay Austin Rivers on First Take

    Chris Trew
    23 May 2013 | 10:49 pm
    Our boy Austin Rivers was on ESPN’s Argument Special First Take earlier this week and hot damn am I proud he’s a Pelican. Others would have defended the rebrand as well, but Austin fires back with a little touch of authority. Check the clip below and then let’s break it down. The host says they were making fun of the name at the morning meeting (unprofessional!) and that she was surprised that Austin liked the name to which Skip Bayless says “Noooooooo” like someone asked him if he sleeps upside down. Stephen A. Smith says “how could you possibly justify that” which is pretty…

  • Reports Indicate Vasquez Will Have Surgery on Both Ankles

    Jason Calmes
    22 May 2013 | 10:05 pm
    Multiple reports from Venezuela indicate that New Orleans Pelicans point guard Greivis Vasquez will undergo a cleanup procedure on both ankles in the coming days. Loose material in his ankles bothered the guard as the season neared its close. One report says the recovery period is 12 to 16 weeks. Greivis Vásquez se operará mañana de sus dos tobillos, con el fin de removerle partículas sueltas en ambas zonas; el período de recuperación está considerado entre 12 a 16 semanas, por lo que el armador y capitán de Venezuela pudiera ausentarse para el Premundial que se efectuará en Caracas…

  • The Path to #6: My Draft Lottery Day Diary

    Chris Trew
    22 May 2013 | 8:42 am
    In celebration of this being the last time a Pelicans fan care this deeply about the Draft Lottery, how about we document our entire day leading up to the big event? (spoiler alert: Turns out it wasn’t big at all). My mood at the start of the party is “neutral”. 12:23am: Bedtime. I try my best to fall asleep at exactly 23 (Anthony Davis) but Draft Lottery Eve in sixth in “Most Exciting Eves” after New Year’s Eve, Season Opener Eve, X-mas Eve, Eve, Eve(n) Flow, so it’s not that easy. 10:30am: Wake up feeling like however many hours I slept is going to be the pick…
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  • Lakers' Kobe Bryant is named to his 11th All-NBA first team

    23 May 2013 | 5:06 pm
    Bryant shares honor of most first-team selections in league history with Karl Malone. Clippers' Chris Paul is among players also chosen for the 2012-13 season.Kobe Bryant was named to his 11th All-NBA first team Thursday, joining LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Tim Duncan and Chris Paul for the 2012-13 season.

  • Phil Jackson throws the book at Kobe Bryant

    16 May 2013 | 5:00 am
    In a new memoir by the former coach, the Lakers' star comes up short in comparisons with Michael Jordan. But it's not all negative.Phil Jackson never liked to compare Kobe Bryant to Michael Jordan. Believe me, I tried everything.

  • Kobe Bryant is highest-paid athlete in L.A.

    15 May 2013 | 6:05 pm
    At $46.85 million, the Lakers star is fourth on the U.S. list behind Floyd Mayweather, LeBron James and Drew Brees.Kobe Bryant is Los Angeles' highest-paid athlete, followed by a couple of Dodgers who fans might say haven't earned their money, in a list compiled annually by Sports Illustrated.

  • Kobe Bryant's private family matters again reach a public stage

    12 May 2013 | 8:52 pm
    Lakers star's tumultuous relationship with parents takes new twist with lawsuits over his mother's plans to sell some of Kobe's basketball mementos. It's latest in several cheerless off-court events.The 131-character dispatch arrived mournfully within two hours of sunrise May 4, at 7:58 a.m. to be exact.

  • Lakers' Pau Gasol undergoes knee procedure

    9 May 2013 | 6:10 pm
    The forward is expected to make a full recovery from the effort to curb pain and eliminate scar tissue. Lakers forward Pau Gasol will not resume basketball-related activities for 12 weeks after undergoing a knee procedure Thursday aimed at curbing pain in his knees that sidelined him for eight games this season.
 
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  • 2013 NBA Draft: Trey Burke to work out for Orlando Magic

    Inside Hoops
    24 May 2013 | 11:56 am
    For Trey Burke, the wait is officially on. The NBA draft combine has ended, the lottery ping pong balls have been sorted and there’s more than a month between today and the 2013 draft (June 27). And now, he’ll wait to see where the next chapter of his life will begin. The former Michigan point guard has yet [...]

  • Mayors from San Antonio, Memphis bet BBQ on hoops

    Inside Hoops
    24 May 2013 | 11:17 am
    The mayor of San Antonio says everyone knows the best barbecue and basketball comes from Texas. The mayor of Memphis notes barbecue is prized in his city, where restaurant smoke stacks rise like steeples. So the mayors have bet barbecue on the NBA Western Conference final. Mayor Julian Castro will pay up with barbecue from The Granary [...]

  • Future looks bright for Suns guard Goran Dragic

    Inside Hoops
    24 May 2013 | 3:09 am
    In a Suns season that went very much wrong, Goran Dragic did a lot right. He led the team in scoring (14.7), assists (7.4) and steals (1.6), setting career highs in each category. He also averaged a career-high 3.1 rebounds. “I thought the first half of the season he probably was from about 15-20 in the rankings [...]

  • Roy Hibbert calls out Shane Battier for cheapshot

    Inside Hoops
    24 May 2013 | 3:07 am
    Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert is calling out Miami Heat forward Shane Battier for his dirty play. Hibbert took exception to Battier’s shot to his groin area in the first half of Miami’s Game 1 victory Wednesday night. “U can knee or kick me every time u drive 2the rim. I’ll be there 2protect the rim. That [...]

  • Chris Andersen doing a lot to help Miami Heat

    Inside Hoops
    24 May 2013 | 3:04 am
    The Heat’s record since Anderson came on board is an astounding 48-5. In the playoffs, a span of 10 games in which the Heat have lost just once, Anderson is 29-for-35 (82 percent) from the floor and averaging nearly eight points a game. His line in Wednesday’s Eastern Conference finals Game 1 victory for the Heat: [...]
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  • Winderman's view: Pacers 97, Heat 93

    24 May 2013 | 8:27 pm
    Observations from Friday night's 97-93 playoff loss to the Indiana Pacers at AmericanAirlines Arena:

  • For starters: Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat

    24 May 2013 | 4:33 pm
    A look at the starting lineups, inactives, referees and a pregame note of note for Friday's 8:30 p.m. playoff game between the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers at AmericanAirlines Arena (TNT):

  • ASK IRA: Is Ray Allen offering enough?

    23 May 2013 | 6:24 pm
    Q: Ira, if Ray Allen is not making his shots, what purpose does he really serve on the floor other than spacing? It's so frustrating watching him on the defensive end. -- J.P., St. Petersburg.

  • TNT's Kenny Smith: 'All they do is win-win-win, no matter what'

    23 May 2013 | 7:27 am
    With TNT handling the entire Eastern Conference finals, that means plenty of Charles & Co. If you were at AmericanAirlines Arena or missed the telecast, here's some of what you missed:

  • ASK IRA: Did Spoelstra get best of Vogel in Game 1?

    23 May 2013 | 3:00 am
    Q: Ira, there was a national columnist (not a fan) who said that Frank Vogel would outcoach Erik Spoelstra in this series. I wonder what he's saying now, with Vogel keeping Roy Hibbert out on LeBron James' winning drive. Vogel said Hibbert is the best vertical defender, or something like that, and  then he doesn't have him in for his team's biggest defensive sequence of the season? We're lucky they have Vogel. -- Sam, Miramar.
 
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  • Vivek's Offseason To-Do List: Free Agency and Trades

    Aykis16
    24 May 2013 | 7:00 am
    Free Agency is one of the few topics Kings fans don't claim to have expertise on because for the most part, the Kings have historically not been very active on the Free Agent market. The highest profile signing in Kings history was back in 1998 when the team made Vlade Divac one of the top paid Centers in the NBA (6 years, $62 million). In recent memory the biggest signing the Kings have made was Chuck Hayes in 2011 (4 years, $22 million). Might that reputation change with new ownership? Sacramento is fortunate to not be burdened with overly burdensome contracts. Jason Thompson currently has…

  • Greg's Season Review: Brooklyn Nets

    Greg Wissinger
    24 May 2013 | 6:37 am
    [Before the 21012-13 NBA season began, before Sactown Royalty became overrun with covering negotiations, I previewed all 30 NBA teams and how I thought their season would go. But as much fun as it is to preview a season, it's also fun to look back and see what actually happened. And since Kings fans were pretty distracted by off-court events, these will also serve as a reintroduction to what we missed while we watched committee meetings.] What I said: The Nets arrive in Brooklyn with incredible buzz, and it seems inconceivable that they will miss the playoffs, especially in the East. But the…

  • 2013 Sactown Royalty Draft Board: Pick No. 2

    Aykis16
    24 May 2013 | 5:00 am
    Nerlens Noel, the big man from Kentucky, was the first off the board this year by a sizeable margin. Still, this is the first year in a while that the first pick on StR's draft board hasn't won by a landslide. When a choice comes up, pick who you'd want the Kings to pick given all the players remaining. Note: THIS IS NOT A MOCK DRAFT. This is draft board, a list with the order of prospects you'd like to see the Kings pick. In other words, if we were the Kings front office, when our pick came up, we'd take the top name left on our board. So pick your choice, not who you think Geoff Petrie GM…

  • Long Live the Kings Rally: Open Thread

    Aykis16
    23 May 2013 | 2:20 pm
    The Long Live the Kings Rally is tonight at Cesar Chavez Park from 5 - 9 P.M. If you're planning on attending make sure to get there early as there likely will be plenty of traffic and a scramble for parking. This is FREE so definitely try to make it out there if you can. It should be an amazing event, as we'll be introduced to Vivek Ranadivé and several other new members of the team ownership, as well as see some familiar faces in Mitch Richmond, Bobby Jackson, Tyreke Evans, Isaiah Thomas, Scot Pollard and even Chris Webber. The man of the hour, Mayor Kevin Johnson, will also be…

  • Vivek's Offseason To-Do List: Tyreke Evans

    Aykis16
    23 May 2013 | 7:00 am
    The Kings seemingly struck gold in the 2009 NBA Draft when they selected Tyreke Evans with the 4th pick. Evans went on to have a historic rookie campaign, one that saw him join Michael Jordan, Oscar Robertson and LeBron James as the only rookies to average at least 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Evans won the Rookie of the Year and the future looked very bright for the young guard. As we all know, the promise of that rookie season has not yet been fulfilled. Evans followed it up with an injury plagued sophomore year and a third year that saw him move into a role he was not comfortable…
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  • 2.2 Seconds of Defense

    24 May 2013 | 6:49 am
    The Pacers had this one. They had gotten a 30 foot three pointer, three free throws on a questionable foul, and a Ray Allen miss at the line. All they needed was 2.2 seconds of defense.They didn't get those 2.2 seconds. What can I say about this play that hasn't already been drunkenly suggested at a bus station? About everything that could go wrong went wrong. West's defense on the inbounds pass was terrible (watch him literally turn his body away so Battier can get a passing angle to LeBron). Paul George, a typically great defender, made a terrible choice to assumably go for a steal, letting…

  • Live Blogging: Game 2, Spurs-Grizzlies

    21 May 2013 | 7:04 pm
    I'm back to doing the live blogging. As before, keep tapping that refresh button. It's been too long since I've done this, so without further ado:3 and a half minutes left in the 1st half. The score is a woeful 38-30. Kawhi Leonard just hit a 3 to make it 41-30 in the Spurs favor. One of these teams might actually reach 80 points tonight. I'll let you guess which one.Zach Randolph is 1-6 so far, making him 2-14 for the series.Make that 2-15. Duncan is everywhere on defense right now. Meanwhile, Jerryd Bayless is trying to put the Grizzlies on his back. Not a great sign for Memphis. Neither is…

  • Death of the 2nd round: Enter the Boneyard

    16 May 2013 | 3:00 pm
    Death in the West: The stars aligned for the Thunder at the end of the game. After a 14-6 run, they were within 2, and when Zach Randolph missed both freethrows, they had possession of the ball with 10 seconds left. The ball found its way to Kevin Durant, and he got free for a long jumpshot to tie it.Brutal. Kevin Durant will be watching that one looping in his mind as he tries to sleep. That shot's easier for him than anyone it the league. It's right in his FIBA range, where he demolishes the world from deep. Maybe he rushed it a bit; maybe Tony Allen distracted him; it doesn't matter…

  • NBA Playoffs: Notes, Tidbits, and Rapid Reactions

    10 May 2013 | 11:06 pm
    It’s Friday, and my fiancé is out with her friends having ladies night. I sit here alone with my laptop, the TV, and about a 2/3rds bottle of Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey. We’ve got a pair of game 3’s tonight. The Bulls take on the Heat, and then the Warriors face the Spurs. If Glenn doesn’t mind, I think I’ll try my hand at this play by play commentary thing. All evening I plan on transferring my thoughts and reactions straight from my brain and into my computer. Analysis and rapid reactions. Totally unfiltered. Ready? Here we go…Bulls/Heat1st qtr.OH MY GOD! Mike Breen’s head…

  • Worst of the... Bulls take a beating

    10 May 2013 | 10:43 am
    It was a historic loss for the BullsI must admit, despite writing for a site that specializes in the worst of professional basketball, I didn't stick around for this one. I tuned in a few times once the rout was on, saw that the Heat had reached 100 before the Bulls reached 60 and found something else to do. I mean, if I wanted to see a Bull getting tortured that badly, I would just watch Reservoir Dogs. At least then, I'd get to listen to some Stealers Wheel.The Bulls enjoyed their last lead of the evening with 5 minutes remaining in the 1st quarter. After that, the Heat made them pay for…
 
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  • Podcast: Everything’s Coming Up Cleveland

    Ryan McNeill
    24 May 2013 | 2:55 pm
    Mark and McNeill talked about Cleveland winning the NBA Draft Lottery, argued over if the Pacers' heartbreaking loss in Game 1 will cost them the series, gave Lionel Hollins for making some big adjustments in Game 2, Mark threw out a gusty idea of the Raptors amnestying Rudy Gay and Phil Jackson making some headlines this month.

  • 2013 NBA Mock Draft

    Ryan McNeill
    22 May 2013 | 2:23 am
    Yes, I know it's early, but here's a quick look at the top 30 prospects for the 2013 NBA Draft.

  • Welcome To The Grindhouse

    Ryan McNeill
    13 May 2013 | 7:37 pm
    The Memphis Grizzlies have thrown the notion of Southern hospitality out the window by showing no remorse over being rude hosts during the NBA playoffs.

  • Warriors Have Been Better Without David Lee

    Zach Salzmann
    13 May 2013 | 7:35 pm
    David Lee’s play undoubtedly helped the Warriors get to the post-season, but without him, they’ve reached another level.

  • Benefits of Whey Protein Isolate Supplements for Basketball Players

    HOOPSADDICT.com
    13 May 2013 | 7:26 pm
    Protein is an important nutrient for the human body. Its value is far reaching in building and maintaining good health. Therefore, it is of little surprise that this nutrient is even more valuable to basketball players who put their body through a great deal of stress during their games. There are many different kinds of [...]
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  • Holdahl: Fans Camp In Line For Nine Hours For Blazers G Damian Lillard's ROY Adidas Shoes

    Ben Golliver
    24 May 2013 | 2:37 pm
    Last week, we noted that Adidas was releasing a special "Real Deal" Rookie of the Year edition shoe for Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard. Casey Holdahl of Blazers.com has a nice article from a limited release event for the shoes held at Portland's Compound Gallery on Thursday. What took Lillard aback was seeing a line of people braving the wind and rain for as long as nine hours outside of Compound Gallery in downtown Portland just for a chance to buy his limited-edition adidas Real Deal sneakers. "It is kind of surprising because you see this with Jordan's shoes," said Lillard of…

  • Blazers Owner Paul Allen To Release "Everywhere At Once" Album With His Band, The Underthinkers

    Ben Golliver
    24 May 2013 | 1:15 pm
    Randy Lewis of the Los Angeles Times reported this week that Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen and his band, the Underthinkers, will be releasing his debut album "Everywhere at Once" in August. Now he's assembled a debut album with his band, with a lot of help from other friends, including Heart's Ann and Nancy Wilson, the Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde, Joe Walsh, Los Lobos' David Hidalgo, Derek Trucks, Doyle Bramhall II and Neville Brothers scion Ivan Neville. It's no mere vanity project for the 60-year-old billionaire -- all proceeds will go to support educational programs at the…

  • Beltram: Five Free Agency/Trade Targets For Blazers

    Ben Golliver
    24 May 2013 | 12:03 pm
    Ryan Beltram of the Eugene Daily News composes a list of five players the Portland Trail Blazers should target this summer, including New Orleans Pelicans center Robin Lopez and Milwaukee Bucks forward Mike Dunleavy. Robin Lopez He might not be as talented as his brother Brook, but Robin Lopez showed that given the minutes, he can provide high energy, shot-blocking and hustle. Anthony Davis missed time this season due to injury and as a result, Lopez was New Orleans' starting center for the majority of the season. A legitimate 7-footer, Lopez can provide the size Portland lacked with J.J.

  • Blazers Owner Paul Allen Displays Restored Nazi German Rocket In Washington Museum

    Ben Golliver
    24 May 2013 | 11:37 am
    Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen is making the most of his offseason. After recently selling a pair of blue curtains painting for $43.8 million, he has now purchased, restored and displayed a 46-foot tall V-2 rocket used by Nazi Germany in World War 2 at his Flying Heritage Museum in Everett, Washington. Bill Sheets of the Herald Net reports that there are now only six such rockets in the United States and 16 total in the world. Even better, the paper filmed time-lapse video of the rocket being assembled (below). Microsoft billionaire Paul Allen added the rocket to his collection of…

  • Elhassan: Three Best Draft Fits For Blazers

    Ben Golliver
    24 May 2013 | 11:23 am
    Amin Elhassan of ESPN.com (Insider) offers his thoughts on the three best fits for the Portland Trail Blazers, who will select No. 10 overall in the 2013 NBA Draft. Ben McLemore, SG, Kansas (Chad Ford Big Board ranking: No. 2): McLemore would be an excellent complement to Lillard in the backcourt as a great shooter and athlete. His main criticism, lack of aggression, would not be an issue in Portland with other offensive options ahead of him like Lillard and Aldridge. C.J. McCollum, Combo, Lehigh (No. 7): McCollum is undersized as a shooting guard, but he is a big-time scorer with some…
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  • Paul George Posterizes Birdman With a Massive Dunk (Video)

    Dime Magazine
    24 May 2013 | 8:20 pm
    This dunk by Paul George to end the third quarter tonight was just outrageous. Watch him blow by LeBron and then just explode on Chris Andersen (Birdman! Birdman!) To quote Reggie Miller, “Click, click … Birdman, this is your Kodak moment.” For breaking news, rumors, exclusive content, and contests sent right to your inbox, sign [...]The post Paul George Posterizes Birdman With a Massive Dunk (Video) appeared first on Dime Magazine (dimemag.com) : Daily NBA News, NBA Trades, NBA Rumors, Basketball Videos, Sneakers.

  • Here is LeBron James’ Absurd Pass to Mike Miller for a Buzzer-Beater Three

    Dime Magazine
    24 May 2013 | 7:09 pm
    So the Pacers basically dominate the first half of Game 2 in Miami and only lead by six points at the half? Not good, Indiana. This play cut it to six at the end of the half. How many other humans on the planet can make the pass that LeBron James does here? GIF from [...]The post Here is LeBron James’ Absurd Pass to Mike Miller for a Buzzer-Beater Three appeared first on Dime Magazine (dimemag.com) : Daily NBA News, NBA Trades, NBA Rumors, Basketball Videos, Sneakers.

  • Check Out The NBA’s New Kobe Bryant Commercial Before It Airs

    Sean Sweeney
    24 May 2013 | 1:30 pm
    This dunk that Kobe put on Todd MacCulloch‘s head during the 2002 NBA Finals is probably one of the most overlooked facials in Finals history. It was nasty. This new commercial (titled “Forever Kobe”) from the league’s Finals 2013 “BIG” campaign begins airing tonight, and it’s probably going to be one of our favorite commercials [...]The post Check Out The NBA’s New Kobe Bryant Commercial Before It Airs appeared first on Dime Magazine (dimemag.com) : Daily NBA News, NBA Trades, NBA Rumors, Basketball Videos, Sneakers.

  • Bo Jackson’s Nike Air Trainer Max ’91 Bo Pack Is Releasing Tomorrow

    Sean Sweeney
    24 May 2013 | 1:00 pm
    Bo Jackson was one of the most versatile athletes of all time and was a monster cross-training marketing beast. Tomorrow, Nike is releasing the Nike Air Trainer Max ’91 Bo Pack to celebrate key moments of the former Raider’s career. Originally dropping in 1991, this sneaker sports a wolf grey reflective upper while the tonal [...]The post Bo Jackson’s Nike Air Trainer Max ’91 Bo Pack Is Releasing Tomorrow appeared first on Dime Magazine (dimemag.com) : Daily NBA News, NBA Trades, NBA Rumors, Basketball Videos, Sneakers.

  • Why Allen Iverson’s Reebok Answer 1 Was More Than Just A Sneaker

    Bryan Confer
    24 May 2013 | 12:30 pm
    For everyone outside of Philadelphia, the Question was whether or not Allen Iverson would become the NBA’s shortest Rookie of the Year ever. For everyone who lived in or around The City of Brotherly Love, we already knew the Answer. It was the Reebok Answer 1 which first donned Allen’s signature logo, the “I3″ that [...]The post Why Allen Iverson’s Reebok Answer 1 Was More Than Just A Sneaker appeared first on Dime Magazine (dimemag.com) : Daily NBA News, NBA Trades, NBA Rumors, Basketball Videos, Sneakers.
 
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  • Celtics Waiting on Doc Rivers' decision

    Jeff Clark
    24 May 2013 | 5:44 pm
    Doc is coming back until he says he's not coming back, but what if he says he's not coming back? Well, it sounds like there's a reason why neither Doc nor anyone on the team would come right out and say with authority that he's coming back next season. Because he still has to make up his mind. Sources: Doc’s return to Celts no sure thing | Boston Herald There still is the possibility — stress possibility — Rivers will choose to walk away from his contract to coach the Celts. A source close to the situation, however, insists it remains far more likely he will return. The word…

  • Report: Doc Rivers' return to Celtics not certain

    Jeff Clark
    24 May 2013 | 5:41 pm
    Well, it sounds like there's a reason why neither Doc nor anyone on the team would come right out and say with authority that he's coming back next season. Because he still has to make up his mind. Sources: Doc’s return to Celts no sure thing | Boston Herald There still is the possibility — stress possibility — Rivers will choose to walk away from his contract to coach the Celts. A source close to the situation, however, insists it remains far more likely he will return. The word as expressed to us is that it is "90-10" that Rivers will continue on a contract that has three…

  • Boston Celtics Daily Links 5/24

    FLCeltsFan
    24 May 2013 | 8:06 am
    Herald Sullinger encouraged by taking his rehab slowlySullinger encouraged by taking his rehab slowlyNotebook: Rookie Jared Sullinger lets Doc Rivers and Co. ‘breathe’Jared Sullinger’s a class act Globe NBA Quick Hits: 5 questionable coaching decisions Danny Ainge denies Brooklyn Nets permission to talk to Doc Rivers Celtics Green All NBA Teams Announced - No CelticsChris Wilcox is One of the Good GuysJared Sullinger Rehab Update Orlando Summer League Update: Teams, Schedule, DetailsCeltics to Begin Player Workouts for DraftMercer Island Patch NBA's Jason Terry Puts $2.5M…

  • Celtics deny Brooklyn Nets permission to speak to Doc Rivers

    Jeff Clark
    24 May 2013 | 2:58 am
    Doc Rivers keeps saying "I'm coming back until I say I'm not coming back" which is somewhat of a non-committal type of commitment, but personally I'm happy to take him at his face-value word on that. Even moreso with this latest bit of information. Apparently the Nets wanted permission to discuss their open coaching position with Doc and were given the old Heisman by Danny Ainge. Sources -- Brooklyn Nets contacted Boston Celtics about Doc Rivers - ESPN Boston Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge was contacted by the Brooklyn Nets, who wanted to speak to Doc Rivers…

  • Wyc Grousbeck: "I don't know what will happen"

    Jeff Clark
    24 May 2013 | 2:44 am
    If Wyc and Doc and Danny know what they are going to do, they aren't telling you and me. Nor should they. I do think that there's a consistent sense of bracing the fanbase for potential big changes, but that's just reading between the lines and conjecture at this point. To be fair, there could be things that they want to do but can't because other teams or perhaps some players aren't willing. And as Wyc says below, timing is everything. So we'll see. Grousbeck: 'I don't know what will happen' - Boston Celtics Blog - ESPN Boston Grousbeck gave a bit of a behind-the-scenes glimpse, noting that…
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  • Larry Sanders earns USA Select team invite, NBA draft season rolls on

    Frank Madden
    24 May 2013 | 4:47 am
    Sanders earns trip to Team USA Vegas campHe may have been overlooked in the Most Improved and Defensive Player of the Year voting and outright screwed in the all-defensive balloting, but Larry Sanders hasn't been completely overlooked. Just found out I got selected to workout/tryout for the USA Basketball team this summer! Such and amazing honor,Glory be to God! #Olympics — Nappy Gilmore(@LarrySanders) May 22, 2013 The Team USA Select camp runs from July 22-25 in Vegas, but it bears repeating that there's a big difference between going to the Select camp and making the real Team USA.

  • Is Bucks GM John Hammond too nice to run a great coaching search?

    Steve von Horn
    23 May 2013 | 5:05 am
    When the excitement of the 2013 NBA Draft Lottery ended on Tuesday night, Milwaukee Bucks fans were once again left to ponder their team's placement in the middle of the NBA pack. General manager John Hammond has somehow managed to pull off a rare triple play for his team heading into the draft: no lottery pick, no playoff wins and no head coach. Now the only one of those things that Hammond will address this summer is irritating me. John Hammond works really hard. He is a good man. That's what he wants us to say, and he told us so in his introductory press conference (around the 8:37 mark).

  • Bucks interested in Grizzlies head coach Lionel Hollins, according to report

    Dan Sinclair
    22 May 2013 | 7:34 am
    There hasn't been much action on the Milwaukee Bucks' coaching search front since the news broke that Atlanta Hawks head coach Larry Drew would interview for the position, which he did last Monday. According to a report from Gery Woelfel of the Racine Journal Times, however, Drew isn't the only current head coach the Bucks might be interested in poaching: If you believe some insightful NBA officials, it’s simply because the Bucks are playing the waiting game. They are biding their time until the Memphis Grizzlies’ season ends and they can talk to Grizzlies free-agent in-waiting…

  • NBA Draft Lottery Results: Cavaliers win top pick, Bucks projections still varied

    Dan Sinclair
    21 May 2013 | 9:36 pm
    Two out of three ain't bad, right? Nick Gilbert hit the jackpot in the NBA Draft Lottery for the Cleveland Cavaliers once again, giving the Cavs the first overall selection for the second time in the last three years. Cleveland had a 15.6 percent chance of snagging the top pick. The Orlando Magic, who had the best odds in the lottery, will pick 2nd, while the Washington Wizards turned the 8th-highest odds into the 3rd overall pick. With the draft order now locked in, many mock drafts have been updated to reflect team needs and targets. Nerlens Noel still looks like the favorite to go first…

  • Glen Rice Jr. and Tony Snell battle on day one of draft workouts

    Frank Madden
    21 May 2013 | 3:31 pm
    Bored with the drudgery of the coaching search yet? Fear not: draft workout season has finally begun, friends. As expected, potential first rounder Glen Rice Jr. (DX #26) headlined today's first workout at the Cousins Center, with New Mexico swingman Tony Snell (DX #37), Syracuse forward James Southerland (DX #82), Marquette guard Junior Cadougan (unranked by DX) the other notables in attendance. Over at Bucks.com, Jim Paschke has video interviews from today and also brings word that the Bucks will be attending the Brooklyn (May 22-23) and Minnesota group workouts before returning to…
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  • Dwight Howard to the Warriors? Answer might be different this time

    aliu27
    24 May 2013 | 9:00 am
    Klay Thompson and Harrison Barnes were invited to Team USA practices in late July, David Lee made third-team All-NBA, Andris Biedrins' Decision and Jarrett Jack got some free-agent interest from the Dallas Mavericks, but something else stole the show on an NBA offday. Dwight Howard happened. Marcus Thompson posted some of his thoughts here, and there are several interesting things to chew over, including the possibility of a sign-and-trade. I really wanted to write this yesterday but school got in the way. A little late to the party here but it helped with reflecting over all the options and…

  • Vinny Del Negro out, this concerns the Warriors?

    aliu27
    21 May 2013 | 3:15 pm
    I'm going to be very honest with you. I barely knew what Michael Malone looked like until I typed his name into the search bar for a picture. As Clips search for new coach, Paul is known to be a proponent of Warriors assistant Michael Malone. They were together in New Orleans. — Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) May 21, 2013 This hasn't stopped people from suggesting that he was a bigger reason for the coaching turnaround than Mark Jackson. I was listening to ESPN Radio the other day and some guy essentially said Jackson doesn't know the Xs and Os and simply a great preacher. Cool story, bro. I…

  • Hey Roaracle, I Heard You Are A Wild One

    Poor Man's Commish
    21 May 2013 | 11:03 am
    I woke up Thursday morning probably like any other Oracle ticket holder, juiced with anticipation for the game that night. All I could think about was "Roaracle". Specifically, that moment when the Golden State Warriors rally with a three-pointer from Stephen Curry and San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has to charge onto the floor to obstruct the referee's march up the court just to call timeout -- because it's too loud and the raucous crowd's frenzied and the ref's brain suddenly realizes one of his six senses has become impaired. I wouldn't be surprised if Jarrett Jack woke up that…

  • Spurs vs. Warriors: Series review, maybe some closure and expectations

    aliu27
    19 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    I think it's fair to say that, by the end of the series, not many fans, writers or Rousseau-esque pessimists were overly depressed or even sad that the Golden State Warriors had fallen in six games to the San Antonio Spurs. The overwhelming majority of Warriors fans swelled with pride as Stephen Curry limped off the court late in the game, his ankle no doubt throbbing with each twist and pull. Jarrett Jack and Mark Jackson fittingly led the team to come back out to acknowledge the crowd, as they were the heart and soul of the team through the long regular season and thrills of the playoffs.

  • Final Media Interview Links 5/17/2013 - Stephen Curry, Andrew Bogut, Harrison Barnes, Festus Ezeli, Draymond Green interviews

    IQofaWarrior
    17 May 2013 | 9:43 pm
 
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  • The Bulls shouldn't trade Luol Deng

    Ricky O'Donnell
    24 May 2013 | 9:19 am
    [Note by your friendly BullsBlogger, 05/24/13 1:19 PM CDT: BTW, news just broke that Deng is not going to have surgery on his wrist this offseason. Thinking optimistically, maybe his poor shooting was more due to a broken thumb! ] The worst kept secret among sports fans is that the offseason can often times be more fun than the actual season, but all signs point to a relatively quiet summer for our Chicago Bulls. This is a change of pace from what we're used to; frankly, it might be a welcome one. The memory of the summer of 2010 and all that came with it remains fresh. I will never forget…

  • NBA Mock Draft Roundup: Bulls looking big

    JayPatt
    22 May 2013 | 9:12 am
    The order for the 2013 NBA Draft is now set after last night's lottery, with the Cavaliers grabbing the No. 1 pick for the second time in three years. Most experts believe that they'll take Kentucky's Nerlens Noel, who's currently rehabbing from a torn ACL. As for our Bulls, they will be selecting 20th in the the first round barring a trade. While taking the best player available is usually the way to go, there are a couple of specific positions I would like to see the Bulls focus on heading into the draft. Those would be center and shooting guard. A new batch of mock drafts went up after the…

  • Chicago Bulls offseason: links! the slog is over, did Nate price himself out, and Reinsdorf talk

    your friendly BullsBlogger
    22 May 2013 | 6:30 am
    Not much going on in this post, just some links that popped up at the end of the season that I found interesting. We will be getting heavy into offseason talk soon enough, though it's a long way to July... Rob Mahoney at SI.com had a list of impending free agents who boosted their trade value in the playoffs, and unsurprisingly two Bulls made the list in Robinson and Belinelli. This will (may?) be addressed in a separate post, but it looks like Beat Writer Consensus (BWC!) is that both will be gone. Doug Thonus at Bulls Confidential really wants Nate to stay. The Bulls could offer him a 3…

  • Nikola Mirotic wins ACB League MVP

    JayPatt
    22 May 2013 | 5:46 am
    The legend of Nikola Mirotic continues to grow by the day. The Bulls' draftee was named ACB League MVP after leading Real Madrid to the best record in the league. And if you want some crazy Bulls parallels, Mirotic, 22, became the youngest MVP in league history. Sound familiar? Prior to this, the youngest MVP in ACB history had been Marc Gasol, so that's pretty good company. Mirotic averaged 12.6 points and 5.5 rebounds on the year as Real Madrid racked up a 30-4 record, winning the league by four games. He shot 50.5 percent overall and 43.5 percent from three while shooting 80.7 percent from…

  • 2013 NBA Draft Lottery (and Spurs-Grizzlies Game Two) open thread

    your friendly BullsBlogger
    21 May 2013 | 4:10 pm
    Ah man, remember when the Bulls won the lottery? That was awesome. The draft lottery is at 7:30 central tonight on ESPN. For some fun reads, here's Tom Ziller explaining why your stupid conspiracy theory is definitely correct, and Hickory High breaks down the lotto percentages in terms of random player statistics. And no, the Bobcats can't fall behind what their pick protection is from the Bulls this year.
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  • Pacers Final Score: Pacers top Heat 97-93 for Game 2 victory

    Nathan S.
    24 May 2013 | 8:42 pm
    The Indiana Pacers led a majority of the way, but things got a little dicey in the fourth quarter when LeBron James helped his Miami Heat into the lead, pushing the lead to two with under four minutes to go. As the Heat appeared equipped to run away, the Pacers showed their growth, out-clutching the champions on an 8-2 run, forcing two James turnovers as the game wound down, George Hill overcame earlier free throw struggles to ice it on four straight trips to the line. The game was shaping up to be the James vs. Paul George show with the two stars trading blows against each other. James was…

  • Halftime score: Pacers up on Heat 53-47 in Game 2

    Nathan S.
    24 May 2013 | 6:57 pm
    The Indiana Pacers have let terrible execution to close quarters squander an otherwise tremendous effort in Game 2 against the Miami Heat. The Heat closed the half on a 7-0 run that not only erased a 13-point lead, but kept the Heat from losing the second quarter. Indiana needs a little extra hustle late, as they're trailing 10-0 in the final minute of quarters because of it. Indiana had just come off a 16-3 run to break a tie and go up big, shooting nearly 55% along the way. Despite that, Indiana has continued to attack the Heat directly, outscoring Miami in the paint 20-14 and winning the…

  • Pacers vs. Heat, Game 2: Game coverage

    Tom Lewis
    24 May 2013 | 11:09 am
    The Pacers have another chance to bring home a win from Miami when they face the Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Happy Carb Day! Those heading out to IMS today should have plenty of time to continue the party this evening while finding a spot to watch the Pacers and Heat square off in Game 2. The Pacers fell one play short in Game 1 with "The Layup" delivering a stunning loss. Time to officially move on today and put the pedal to the metal for another 48 minute battle. Consider in Game 1, the Pacers biggest lead was seven points while the Heat's largest advantage was five…

  • Pacers vs. Heat Links: Pacers have to rev it up again for Game 2 on Carb Day

    Tom Lewis
    24 May 2013 | 4:00 am
    Happy Carb Day! Those heading out to IMS today should have plenty of time to continue the party this evening while finding a spot to watch the Pacers and Heat square off in Game 2. The Pacers fell one play short in Game 1 with "The Layup" delivering a stunning loss. Time to officially move on today and put the pedal to the metal for another 48 minute battle. Consider in Game 1, the Pacers biggest lead was seven points while the Heat's largest advantage was five points. The game was tight and intense throughout, a serious pleasure to watch, final result notwithstanding. What makes the NBA…

  • Post-Lottery Mock Draft Roundup: Pacers All Over The Board at 23

    Evan Sidery
    23 May 2013 | 7:27 pm
    Even though the Pacers are still waist-deep in the playoffs against Miami in the Eastern Conference Finals, the NBA Draft is just over a month away. At pick 23, Indiana will have a lot of good players still on the board at key positions they could address through the draft (backup point guard and power forward). Below is the roundup of all the latest mock drafts after the lottery. Chad Ford's Mock Draft 3.0 (ESPN): Kelly Olynyk, C, Gonzaga Chris Mannix's Mock Draft 1.0 (Sports Illustrated): Sergey Karasev, SF, Russia Jonathan Wasserman Post-Lottery Mock (Bleacher Report/NBADraft.net): Dario…
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  • NBA Mock Draft: The top 5 picks based on needs: Cavs, Magic, Wizards, Bobcats and Suns

    Dave King
    24 May 2013 | 7:28 am
    The 2013 NBA Draft is still just over four weeks away. While NCAA games have been over for two months and the annual Draft Combine is in the books, we just figured out the draft order. Now the NBA's worst teams can start honing in on single players at their pick with full knowledge of who's ahead of and behind them. While there's plenty of talk of trading away picks and moving up and down a few spots to get the right value, the likelihood is that the top 5 picks will go to the teams who currently hold the top 5 picks. Why? Because this is the NBA, and individual talent is king. Only five guys…

  • Phoenix Suns 1993 Playoff Run: Game by Game Recaps

    Dave King
    24 May 2013 | 6:36 am
    Arguably the Phoenix Suns most thrilling playoff run was twenty years ago. We relive the run with game-by-game recaps as the Suns down the Lakers, Spurs and Sonics before falling to the Bulls in the NBA Finals. Since the current iteration of the Phoenix Suns is on vacation during these playoffs, we at Bright Side thought it would be fun to relive the Suns' exciting 1993 playoff run with recaps of each game, starting with Game 5 of the Western Semis. Revisit yesteryear while we wait for the Suns to rise again. After a thrilling come-from-behind first round series win over the Los Angeles…

  • Blast from the past: 1993 Suns role players smack down sleepy Seattle Sonics 105-91, lead Western Finals 1-0

    Dave King
    24 May 2013 | 6:29 am
    Since the current iteration of the Phoenix Suns is on vacation during these playoffs, we at Bright Side thought it would be fun to relive the Suns' exciting 1993 playoff run with recaps of each game. Today, the Suns and Charles Barkley begin an epic Western Conference Finals series with a win at home over Shawn Kemp's Seattle Supersonics, 105-91. In a series about to go the distance, the fireworks hadn't even started yet when the Suns took down the Sonics in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. The Sonics had just survived the Houston Rockets in their own round two series - you know, the…

  • NBA Draft: Alex Len possible Suns target with fifth pick

    Seth Pollack
    23 May 2013 | 8:20 am
    In my opinion, the best option for the Suns with the fifth pick is Victor Oladipo. But according to ESPN's Draft Dude, Chad Ford, "Oladipo is the guy that GMs love in this draft" so he very well could be gone before the Suns new GM gets to make his first-ever draft pick without training wheels. Of course, I seem to recall hearing the same thing about Damian Lillard who's stock rose quickly after being projected 13th this time last year before but wasn't selected until Portland's turn with the sixth pick. Oladipo is already slotted fourth to the Bobcats/Hornets in four out of seven mock…

  • NBA Playoff Predictions: Second round standings

    Jim Coughenour
    22 May 2013 | 2:40 pm
    My takeaways from the second round series: Miami beats Chicago 4-1 After a valiant game one effort the Bulls finally succumbed to the injuries that have plagued them throughout the regular and postseason. It would have been interesting to see how the Bulls fared if they would have had five players healthy enough to suit up for the games. The Heat prevailed with half of Dwyane Wade against half of the Bulls roster, but will the Pacers prove a more dangerous adversary if Wade isn't at full speed? Indiana beats New York 4-2 The Knicks hero ball style was exposed by Indiana's teamwork and stout…
 
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  • Trade Up From #9? Unlikely

    23 May 2013 | 12:29 pm
    On Tuesday evening, the Wolves solidified the inevitable and secured the 9th pick in the draft. As lottery non-winners for the 15th-ish time, this likely came as no surprise to a team that had roughly a 95% chance to not move up. The Cavs won pick #1 again. Life goes on. The only real solace we can gain out of this is not having moved back a spot. So what should the Wolves do at pick #9? The immediate gut instinct is to push for a trade-up, right?  Sorry to burst any bubbles, but it may not even be worth the time to consider the possibility. Look, as soon as the lottery results are…

  • Report: David Kahn Out as Wolves GM

    26 Apr 2013 | 1:23 pm
    Thanks to @DoubleDrivel for sending this fitting tribute. Steve Aschburner reported first. I think. Still awaiting formal confirmation. This could still all be some kind of sick joke. Who knows at this point. But all signs report to Kahn being ousted as Wolves GM (or, his contract not being renewed), with Flip Saunders signing a 3-year $5 million deal to take the reigns. Some scattered thoughts that will be difficult to write without hiding any elatedness right now: 1. A gutted 1989 Honda Civic would have been an upgrade over David Kahn. This is an addition by subtraction move on the highest…

  • 2012-2013 Season Wrap-up

    19 Apr 2013 | 10:48 am
    31-51. Think about that relative to the stink of a team that meandered onto the court in 2009. More than twice the wins. It still boggles the mind how we all followed a team that won at half of the rate as this season's Wolves. Considering how difficult it was to remain interested in the team these past few months, and how horrendous this season seemed, it has once been far, far worse. Alas, with expectations that rise, when they are not met, apathy strikes at varying degrees. It (hopefully) will not be long before making the playoffs alone becomes inexcusable. Just ask the pre-Sam/Spree…

  • 3/29/13 Wolves/Thunder

    29 Mar 2013 | 3:47 pm
      Rubio, after being mauled by Kobe Bryant on a non-call that would have netted JJ Barea a 30-game suspension if the roles were reversed   Too bad so sad. It is becoming increasingly difficult to exhibit anything but the highest degrees of apathy towards this team right now. About the only thing worthwhile remains watching Ricky Rubio give everything he has night in and night out. The Wolves are generally remaining competitive in games and with Chase Budinger back in the lineup, you can begin to see glimpses of the team that never was. One positive thing: Chase Budinger is great.

  • 3/6/13 Wolves/Wizards

    6 Mar 2013 | 2:46 pm
    Well team, we apologize for the lack of game previews and content. Like you may expect, it is exceedingly difficult to spend time writing original, non-repetitive content about meaningless games when guys continue to sit out long stretches of games. Perhaps this season will become at least slightly interesting when Love and Chase are back likely later in the month, but until then we should expect more losing and more well-deserved apathy from the fanbase. The Wolves are far and away the worst team in the NBA right now. With the way this team shoots the basketball, there is no discernible way…
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  • John Wall, Bradley Beal invited to Team USA minicamp

    Mike Prada
    24 May 2013 | 8:48 am
    Now's around the time of the year when the league's top young American players get invitations to participate in Team USA Basketball's select team minicamp in Las Vegas in July. This is essentially the program's way of cultivating a reserve pool of potential team participants while trying to pick out ones that could be ticketed for the team in the future. Twenty-four players will be a part of that group, and John Wall and Bradley Beal will be two of them. Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports reports Wall will be one of seven point guards selected, a list that includes Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, Ty…

  • NBA Draft 2013: Cavaliers could take Otto Porter with No. 1 pick, according to report

    Mike Prada
    24 May 2013 | 8:22 am
    Otto Porter and Anthony Bennett appear to be the early favorites for the Washington Wizards' No. 3 pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, but what if one or the other isn't there to be selected? It might happen with Porter. The Cavaliers are thinking about using the No. 1 pick on him rather than Kentucky's Nerlens Noel, according to Michael Lee of the Washington Post. But there is a possibility that Porter, arguably the most NBA-ready player among the top prospects, might not be around when the Wizards pick third. A source with knowledge of the Cavaliers' thinking said Porter is under consideration to…

  • Bullets Forever community NBA Draft board: Pick No. 1

    Mike Prada
    24 May 2013 | 7:54 am
    Now that the NBA Draft order is set, it's time for us to begin our annual tradition of coming up with a community draft board. We're going to go as far down the list as we possibly can. Here's the way it works. Each day, we'll have a poll to determine which player belongs in that spot on the draft board. The winner of that poll after approximately one day will occupy the spot. We'll then move on to the next one. You're voting as if this is the Washington Wizards' board, not necessarily a general list of top prospects. Weigh team needs as much as you feel is appropriate. While most teams…

  • VIDEO: Otto Porter scouting report from Draft Express

    Mike Prada
    23 May 2013 | 3:04 pm
    Fresh off the presses, here's Draft Express' scouting report of the early favorite for the Wizards at No. 3.

  • NBA Draft 2013 scouting report: Victor Oladipo

    Jeff Newman
    23 May 2013 | 9:00 am
    Our profiles of the top prospects in the 2013 NBA Draft continue with Indiana's Victor Oladipo. PREVIOUSLY: Anthony Bennett | Alex Len | Nerlens Noel | Otto Porter | Ben McLemore | Shabazz Muhammad | Trey Burke. Team: Indiana Class: Junior Position: Shooting guard Expected draft position: Top 6 Year GP PPG RPG APG SPG BPG FG% 3FG% FT% 2012-13 36 13.6 6.3 2.1 2.2 0.8 60% 44% 75% College career: An upperclassman projected as one of the top picks in the NBA Draft, Victor Oladipo is something of a 21st century basketball anomaly. Nowadays, it seems NBA scouts have the book written on a player by…
 
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  • Draft Workout - 5/21/13

    20 May 2013 | 3:07 pm
    James Southerland of Syracuse, Glen Rice Jr. from the D-League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Tony Snell of New Mexico, Junior Cadougan from Marquette, Will Clyburn from Iowa State, and Tyrone Gordon, Jr. from Dakota State.

  • Coach 13

    20 May 2013 | 1:09 pm
    Since the Bucks started back in 1968, exactly 12 head coaches have called Milwaukee their team. That works out to one every 3.75 years, on average. But there really is no typical or average when it comes to head coaching.

  • Truman's Twelve: Bucks Fan Favorites, Part I

    16 May 2013 | 7:34 am
    This edition of “Truman’s Twelve” salutes “Bucks Fan Faves” - players who became favorite sons of Bucks fans despite never averaging as many as 10 points per game in a season during their years in a Milwaukee uniform.

  • Larry Sanders

    13 May 2013 | 8:21 am
    Everyone had something nice to say about Larry Sanders this season. Often in capital letters. May feels like the right time to reflect on Sanders. So here are 24 numbers. Some of these might be new to you.

  • The Quest, Part III

    9 May 2013 | 10:14 am
    Nearly a decade has passed since the Milwaukee Bucks made their last back-to-back National Basketball Association playoff appearances. They have established a foundation to do it again.
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  • Is There a Doctor in the House?

    24 May 2013 | 8:33 am
    Tuesday's win was great back in Cleveland. But what was Tuesday like for the Cavs contingent – who sent their dirty dozen on a daring mission to return with the No. 1 pick? Wine and Gold United drawing winner Dr. Gerry Burma lets us know ...

  • YOUR Draft Lottery Reactions

    24 May 2013 | 7:55 am
    You saw our reaction now let's see yours!

  • CavFanatic Roundup

    23 May 2013 | 10:21 am
    Are you a die-hard, opinionated Cavs fans? The CavFanatic Roundup is the perfect place to express your thoughts and opinions while keeping up with the pulse of the Cavs Nation.

  • Twice as Nice

    21 May 2013 | 8:24 pm
    For the second time in three trips to the Lottery, Nick Gilbert and the Cavaliers stole the show -- defying the odds and winning the top overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.

  • Dan Gilbert Conference Call

    21 May 2013 | 7:49 pm
    Dan Gilbert Conference Call
 
 
 
 
 
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  • Denver Nuggets Player Review: Danilo Gallinari

    23 May 2013 | 1:53 pm
    Through the first five months of the season, Danilo Gallinari showcased the versatility that makes him so valuable to the Denver Nuggets. In a matter of seconds, it was all gone.

  • Denver Nuggets Player Review: Kenneth Faried

    21 May 2013 | 12:42 pm
    After establishing himself as one of the top rebounders and hustle players as a rookie in 2011-12, Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried raised his game in his first season as a full-time starter.

  • Marlowe Blog: Rooting for the Birdman

    20 May 2013 | 10:16 am
    With the Nuggets out of the playoffs, Altitude play-by-play announcer Chris Marlowe is rooting for former Denver forward Chris Andersen to win an NBA title.

  • Denver Nuggets Player Review: JaVale McGee

    17 May 2013 | 1:42 pm
    Converting lobs from Andre Miller and protecting the rim defensively, Nuggets center JaVale McGee averaged 9.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.99 blocks in 18.1 minutes per game. His .575 field-goal percentage was a career-best and ranked third in the NBA.

  • Denver Nuggets Player Review: Andre Iguodala

    15 May 2013 | 1:09 pm
    Guarding point guards, shooting guards, small forwards and power forwards, versatile swingman Andre Iguodala gave the Nuggets everything they hoped for as he anchored a defense that finished in second in steals and third in blocked shots in 2012-13.
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  • Draft Preview: C.J. McCollum

    24 May 2013 | 6:57 am
    It can’t hurt C.J. McCollum’s draft stock that guards who went to similarly small schools, Steph Curry and Damian Lillard, have had such stunning NBA success. Keith Langlois looks at McCollum as the True Blue Pistons draft preview series continues.

  • A Snap Shot in Time

    23 May 2013 | 7:05 am
    Personnel evaluation is nothing close to a science – it’s a snap shot of a player and a projection of what he might become. The Pistons are more likely to get a player who lives up to or exceeds his draft status than one who doesn’t.

  • Draft Preview: Trey Burke

    22 May 2013 | 7:28 am
    The toughest position to project for NBA scouts is point guard. Trey Burke led Michigan to the NCAA title game, but will he be able to cut it in the NBA? Keith Langlois' True Blue Pistons’ draft preview series continues.

  • Pistons Mailbag - May 22, 2013

    22 May 2013 | 7:07 am
    Tuesday’s lottery results weren’t especially kind to the Pistons, who dropped one spot to No. 8 and stirred up a wave of Pistons Mailbag traffic. On with Mailbag …

  • Detroit Pistons to Pick 8th Overall in 2013 NBA Draft

    21 May 2013 | 7:50 pm
    The Detroit Pistons hold the eighth, 37th and 56th overall picks in the 2013 NBA Draft after the NBA Draft Lottery determined the first 14 selections this evening.
 
 
 
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  • Still Want to Build Old, Grunwald?

    knicksdefense
    19 May 2013 | 6:21 am
      I’m not sure Woodson is the best coach for this team.  He should have played Amar’e more against this team.  Tyson was saying after games that the Knicks never made adjustments.  Look no further than the coach. I’m pretty sure we need to make major upgrades to the roster.  There aren’t that many keepers either. The best team always wins a seven game series.  When you depend so heavily on J.R. Smith, a known loose cannon, you should have a good plan B ready to go.  The knicks lived and died by the three, and you could see it in this game 6. Tyson was owned…

  • New York over Boston in game one of the first round

    knicksdefense
    21 Apr 2013 | 8:36 am
        The Knicks were able to clamp down in the second half after looking sluggish defensively in the first half.  Chandler was ineffective and was replaced by a more active Kenyon Martin.  Shumpert continued to look slow and lacked explosion, while Kidd and Melo stepped up and made huge plays for the Knicks whenever they needed it.  New Knick acquisitions Quentin Richardson and Earl Barron did not play, and Woodson was quoted as saying Prigioni is improving and getting closer to suiting up for the Knicks, who are more effective in a two-point guard system. The key to the game was…

  • Bucks at knicks

    knicksdefense
    5 Apr 2013 | 6:21 pm
    We took the lead. Pearl Monroe wished this ‘new’ knicks team a championship at halftime during the 1973 legends night. Phil Jackson is here. Michael j fox is here. I see rasheed on the bench in street clothes but no kmart tonight. Melo and Jr are combined for 55 points right now and we are rolling having won 11 in a row with twelve on the horizon.

  • No James, Wade, or Chalmers tonight in Miami? Cowards!

    knicksdefense
    2 Apr 2013 | 1:47 pm
    We better kill this team tonight! Chandler is still out.  Not good. The Knicks are hitting on all cylinders, they need to get healthy for the playoffs. Coach Woodson is sometimes going with a three point guard lineup.  I expect to see that in the post season to keep the turnovers down. Enjoy the game, defenders.

  • The Knicks are hitting their stride with 11 games remaining in the regular season

    knicksdefense
    30 Mar 2013 | 5:41 am
    It is Saturday morning, I’m having a cup of builder’s tea, and the Knicks are tied for second in the East and have won seven in a row. The Knicks are 45-26 and have a realistic opportunity to reach 50 wins for the first time since before Isiah Thomas got involved with the franchise. So what is the celing for this Knicks team? How much damage can they do in the playoffs? What of the injured, of Wallace and Amar’e? Will they return? Are we better off without them? J.R. Smith is outscoring Melo the past few games. Melo is second in the league in scoring. Smith’s…
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  • Cavaliers Win NBA Lottery

    NBA
    22 May 2013 | 2:30 pm
    The Cleveland Cavaliers owner’s son, who has a nerve disorder, has struck the lottery … [visit site to read more]

  • Mike Brown and the Cleveland Cavaliers are getting back together

    NBA
    25 Apr 2013 | 7:15 am
    It was three summers ago that the Cleveland Cavaliers fired coach Mike Brown in a last-ditch effort to persuade LeBron James to stay. Brown, who coached the Cavs to the playoffs in each of the five seasons he coached them, from 2005 to … [visit site to read more]

  • Anderson Varejao needs surgery, could miss two months

    NBA
    9 Jan 2013 | 11:42 am
    Anderson Varejao needs surgery to repair a torn leg muscle and could miss two more months. Varejao got hurt in a Dec. 18 game against Toronto. The injury was initially diagnosed by team doctors as only a bruised right knee, but as his symptoms persisted, more tests were performed and revealed a “longitudinal split” between Varejao’s quadriceps and knee. Also, ultrasound imaging revealed tissue … [visit site to read more]

  • Cavs to make Quicken Loans Arena More Accessible For the Disable

    NBA
    13 Dec 2012 | 12:41 pm
    The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed an agreement with federal prosecutors aimed at making Quicken Loans Arena more accommodating to fans with disabilities. The Cavaliers agreed to continue making available 110 wheelchair spaces at arena events, unchanged from the current offering and exceeding federal requirements. (bet on NFL … [visit site to read more]

  • Cavs Play Lakers Tonight, Irving is expected to play

    NBA
    11 Dec 2012 | 1:34 pm
    Tonight, the Clevleand Cavaliers will face off the Los Angeles Lakers for ther only season matchup and the Quicken Loan Arena. Both teams are hoping to end a loosing streak. Unlike the Browns who won 3 games in a row and a great bet on NFL spread check it out at Sportsbettin.ag. The Cavaliers are looking to end their 5 game loosing streak while the Lakers are looking to end … [visit site to read more]
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  • Allen Crabbe: Phoenix Suns 2013 NBA Draft profile

    Kevin Zimmerman
    24 May 2013 | 9:00 am
    Strengths One of the best pure shooters in the 2013 draft class, California Golden Bears guard Allen Crabbe played three years of efficient ball for well-respected head coach Mike Montgomery. At... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Nerlens Noel: Phoenix Suns 2013 NBA Draft profile

    Kevin Zimmerman
    23 May 2013 | 8:09 am
    Editor’s note: This is the first entry in our 2013 NBA Draft prospect profile series. We’ll be focusing on all three of the Suns’ draft picks by alternating between in-depth... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Suns aren’t rushing head coaching search

    Kevin Zimmerman
    22 May 2013 | 10:48 am
    UPDATE: Adrian Wojnarowski reports the Suns have been granted permission to interview Houston Rockets assistant J.B. Bickerstaff and Los Angeles Lakers assistant Steve Clifford. They will also look... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • VotS Live: 2013 NBA Draft Lottery Edition

    Kevin Zimmerman
    21 May 2013 | 8:28 pm
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  • NBA Draft Lottery 2013: Phoenix Suns to pick 5th

    Kevin Zimmerman
    21 May 2013 | 5:58 pm
    PHOENIX — The most likely odds had Phoenix Suns choosing fifth in the 2013 NBA Draft — that was at 35 percent — and that’s where they fell on Tuesday in the draft lottery. The... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
 
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  • Woj: Nuggets give Raptors permission to talk to Ujiri

    Arsenalist
    24 May 2013 | 11:00 am
    Woj is at it again: The Denver Nuggets have granted the Toronto Raptors permission to speak to the NBA’s Executive of the Year, Masai Ujiri, and a meeting is expected to take place within the next 24 hours, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Masai Ujiri was named the NBA’s Executive of the Year. (USA Today Sports)Unless Denver responds soon with a market-value contract extension to keep its general manager, Ujiri is prepared to leave Denver for the chance to rebuild the Raptors organization, league sources said. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment CEO Tim Leiweke is…

  • Refreshing Tim Leiweke Interview (Audio, Quotes), Ujiri, Draft Target, TSN Radio v. Fan 590, More

    Arsenalist
    24 May 2013 | 3:00 am
    A bunch of topics to cover today, so let’s get started. Thank you, Mr. Leiweke Bryan Colangelo maintaining his role as president of the club does not, for a minute, take any joy away from his firing as the GM of the club.  The man was flat-out incompetent in his role as continually pointed out by this space since the last four years, and it took Tim Leiweke about five minutes to see through the roster, the “organic growth”, and the marketing material that the organization and media had bought into.  For that I am very thankful.  The interview is below, but here’s a couple…

  • After Colangelo: What is next for the Raptors?

    Doc Naismith
    23 May 2013 | 10:14 am
    Who would you like to see? Or maybe more appropriately, who do you think will be next GM? Click to vote and discuss who you’d like to see as the next GM of the Toronto Raptors.

  • Revisiting the Kyle Lowry Trade

    Blake Murphy
    23 May 2013 | 5:43 am
    Last July, the Raptors made a potentially franchise-altering trade that double as a statement on where management saw the team in it’s rebuilding path. Kyle Lowry in. A future first round pick gone. While Lowry was young-ish at 26, the sacrificing of a first round pick that was only top-three protected was a clear statement that the team expected to make the playoffs. Otherwise, why sacrifice a cost-controlled rookie asset (or potential trade chip) for what would then amount to one ‘meaningful’ year of Lowry, whose deal had just two seasons left at the time. It also signaled the…

  • Amir Johnson x Google – Benched

    Sam Holako
    22 May 2013 | 2:15 pm
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    The Hoop Scene

  • Tayshaun Prince MONSTER throw down on Thunder

    thehoopscene
    15 May 2013 | 9:51 pm
    WHATTTT. Tayshaun throws down the nasty dunk over the entire Thunder team. Grizzlies eliminate OKC in 5, and move on to the Western Conference Finals! GO GRIZZ!!!!

  • Felton off the backboard to K-Mart

    thehoopscene
    8 May 2013 | 5:12 am
    Raymond Felton forgot that it was a playoff game, and throws the alleyoop off the glass for Kenyon Martin. Luckily, it all ends well. Knicks tie series up at 1.

  • Iman Shumpert FILTHY putback vs. Pacers

    thehoopscene
    8 May 2013 | 5:09 am
    Holy shit! … look at that hair.

  • GINOBILIIIIIIII

    thehoopscene
    7 May 2013 | 12:03 am
    The young Warriors somehow leave the Bald-spotted One completely alone at the three point line, and he makes ‘em pay.The Spurs come back from 18 down earlier in the game to take it in 2OT. Steph Curry did drop 40 though.

  • Nate Robinson sick hesitation move on Kris Humphries

    thehoopscene
    3 May 2013 | 5:35 am
    After puking on the bench earllier, Nate gets ol’ Hump to bite on the hesitation crossover, and finishes with the nice layup. Bulls would lose the game though…so this series is going to GAME SEVENNNN!!
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  • Grading the Last 5 Philadelphia 76ers Lottery Picks

    Zach Slotter
    24 May 2013 | 7:06 am

  • Philadelphia 76ers Can’t Let Arnett Moultrie Get Lost In Shuffle

    Cody Williams
    23 May 2013 | 5:25 pm
    Sam Sharpe – USA Today Sports Images The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to greatly improve after a poor 2012-2013 NBA season. They have started the process already by getting some new, fresh and smart blood into their front office with the hiring of Sam Hinkie as their new General Manager and will likely continue their wise moves when the season ends by not re-signing the melodramatic headache known as Andrew Bynum. The Sixers also have a pick in the lottery of the 2013 NBA Draft, the 11th overall pick to be precise. This will allow them to address some needs on their roster with some…

  • 2013 NBA Draft: Philadelphia 76ers Should Draft Kelly Olynyk at No. 11

    Andy Schmidt
    22 May 2013 | 1:54 pm
    Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports The Philadelphia 76ers weren’t able to move up any during the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night and will have the 11th pick in June’s draft. It is now time to think about what this team needs and where they could go with that pick. The first place I look is at the power forward position. There is really no depth there on the Philadelphia roster, and they would be smart to look into drafting Kelly Olynyk. Olynyk is a 7-footer who averaged 17.8 points and 7.3 rebounds a game this season for Gonzaga. He would fit into the starting lineup perfectly for the 76ers…

  • Philadelphia 76ers in Tough Spot with 11th Pick in 2013 NBA Draft

    Zach Slotter
    22 May 2013 | 8:33 am
    Jerry Lai – USA Today Sports Last night, the ping-pong balls bounced exactly the way everyone expected them to for thePhiladelphia 76ers. While they had a chance to move up or down during the NBA Draft Lottery, they ended up right where they had the highest probability of being. They will select 11th in the 2013 NBA Draft, which is not the most pleasant spot to be. This year’s draft class is not very deep and it will be tough to get an All-Star caliber player with the 11th overall pick. For this place in the draft, the 76ers need to look at taking the best player available. This…

  • 2013 NBA Draft: Philadelphia 76ers Can Get High-Upside Center in Late Lottery

    Cody Williams
    21 May 2013 | 8:00 pm
    Trevor Ruszkowski – USA Today Sports Images When the ping pong balls had settled, all the anecdotes had been told, and the good luck charms had been held tightly, the order of the 2013 NBA Draft Lottery was announced on Tuesday night. The Cleveland Cavaliers walked away with the number one overall pick and the Philadelphia 76ers, who held just a 0.8 percent chance of getting the number one pick, were announce to have the 11th overall pick in the upcoming draft. The Sixers are coming off of a tumultuous 2012-2013 season where they got zero production and games played from Andrew Bynum…
 
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  • 2013 NBA Mock Draft - Vol. 2

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    22 May 2013 | 2:05 am
    Nerlens Noel is one of the top prospects in the draft, but who goes number one? Find out where he lands in the – Fan on Fire: 2013 NBA mock draft Vol. 2

  • Clippers Part Ways With Vinny Del Negro

    info@blitzcorner.com
    21 May 2013 | 3:05 am
    Vinny Del Negro will not return as the Los Angeles Clippers head coach despite the Clippers having their best record ever.

  • 2013 NBA Draft Lottery Odds

    info@blitzcorner.com
    21 May 2013 | 2:05 am
    http://www.roundballchat.com/2013/05/2013-nba-draft-lottery-odds/

  • Top 10 NBA Conference Semifinals Plays

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    20 May 2013 | 12:05 am
    http://www.roundballchat.com/2013/05/top-10-plays-from-the-nba-conference-semifinals/

  • Hibbert Denies Anthony As Pacers Advance

    info@blitzcorner.com
    19 May 2013 | 3:05 am
    In a close game six, the Pacers and Knicks knew every bucket mattered. Judging by this block, Roy Hibbert knew it better than most, though.
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  • Tayshaun Prince MONSTER throw down on Thunder

    thehoopscene
    15 May 2013 | 9:51 pm
    WHATTTT. Tayshaun throws down the nasty dunk over the entire Thunder team. Grizzlies eliminate OKC in 5, and move on to the Western Conference Finals! GO GRIZZ!!!!

  • Felton off the backboard to K-Mart

    thehoopscene
    8 May 2013 | 5:12 am
    Raymond Felton forgot that it was a playoff game, and throws the alleyoop off the glass for Kenyon Martin. Luckily, it all ends well. Knicks tie series up at 1.

  • Iman Shumpert FILTHY putback vs. Pacers

    thehoopscene
    8 May 2013 | 5:09 am
    Holy shit! … look at that hair.

  • GINOBILIIIIIIII

    thehoopscene
    7 May 2013 | 12:03 am
    The young Warriors somehow leave the Bald-spotted One completely alone at the three point line, and he makes ‘em pay.The Spurs come back from 18 down earlier in the game to take it in 2OT. Steph Curry did drop 40 though.

  • Nate Robinson sick hesitation move on Kris Humphries

    thehoopscene
    3 May 2013 | 5:35 am
    After puking on the bench earllier, Nate gets ol’ Hump to bite on the hesitation crossover, and finishes with the nice layup. Bulls would lose the game though…so this series is going to GAME SEVENNNN!!
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  • SH Blog: Raptors closing in on Ujiri; Howard warming on Rockets; Wolves like Oladipo, Shabazz

    Dan Malone
    24 May 2013 | 6:40 pm
    Even though the Pacers lost Game 1, they had to have impressed many impartial observers. Maybe the Heat won’t have an easy path to the Finals after all. Or maybe the first game was an aberration and they’ll turn on the jets and roll over Indiana from here on out. We’ll see, I guess. For some analysis of what went wrong for Indy at the end of OT, check out Chris Sheridan’s column blaming Paul George. And since we’re about to start another offseason, that means it’s Dwight Howard rumor season yet again. This time, though, he might just get to choose where he…

  • Tweet of the Day: Ira Winderman

    Michael Brumagin
    24 May 2013 | 4:58 pm
    Miami Sun Sentinel beat writer, Ira Winderman, gets the nod for Tweet of the Day for this clever quip about the Heat’s 2013 NBA Playoffs run. In '06, the Heat collected 15-Strong cards Last year, check marks on a trophy. In this title run, the Heat clearly are collecting testicles.about 3 hours ago via webReplyRetweetFavorite@IraHeatBeatIra Winderman In 2006, when the Heat overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Dallas Mavericks for the NBA title, their season long mantra was “15 Strong.” Last season, the Heat (as a team) seemed to be motivated by the need to get their first…

  • The Evening News: Celtics deny Nets’ request for Rivers; Wade’s knee worse than last year; Cavs like Porter

    Jacob Eisenberg
    24 May 2013 | 2:35 pm
    Hello and welcome to the Evening News. As the playoffs continue, we’ll keep you updated every evening. What’s happening today? Here’s the latest from around the league: Celtics deny Nets’ request to interview Doc Rivers Jackie MacMullan of ESPN reports that the Boston Celtics have declined the Brooklyn Nets’ request to interview Doc Rivers for the team’s coaching vacancy.  Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge acknowledged that Rivers has received interest from several teams. “We know people want Doc,” Ainge said. “We know people…

  • SH Blog: Carlesimo says Nets have unrealistic expectations, LeBron disagrees with MJ’s scouting report

    James Park
    24 May 2013 | 12:04 am
    It’s always interesting to hear candid thoughts from former players or coaches about the situations of the teams they used to play for or coached. P.J. Carlesimo, the former interim head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, is now an ESPN analyst. Able to share all his thoughts in an objective matter, Carlesimo had plenty to say about what level of talent the Nets really have, why it’s bad for the league to be a players league, and what it really means when headlines say a coach has “lost the locker room”. Stefan Bondy of New York Daily News has all the details: “But, again,…

  • Tweet of the Night: Kevin Durant continues to support difficult situation in OKC

    James Park
    23 May 2013 | 10:16 pm
    They tried to run with “he’s not nice” as a slogan for Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant. That may very well be true when you’re talking about the way he devastates his opponents on the basketball court, but he is anything but “not nice” off the court. Durant willingly donated $1 million – no small amount for any athlete or celebrity – to assist in disaster relief efforts of the horrific tornado that hit and devastated Oklahoma on Tuesday. It’s obvious that Durant wishes to support the city he plays for in every way possible…
 
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  • Chiefs 2013 NFL Draft Review: Chiefs Fans Pray They’ve Struck Gold With Bray

    letstalknfl.com
    8 May 2013 | 6:11 am
    By Noah Gronniger   After coming off an embarrassing 2012 season going 2-14 instead of the 10-6 or better record that a majority of the pundits were calling for the Chiefs have made numerous changes to avoid a fan revolt. New Chiefs General Manager  John Dorsey comes over from the Green Bay Packers where Ted Thompson was the man in charge. I’ve made jokes with some fans who’ve said, “Look what Dorsey did in Green Bay.” I say back to them that John Dorsey got Ted Thompson coffee and made his sandwiches …read more Source: LetstalkNFL

  • The Trials Of Derrick Rose’s Knee

    The Street Team
    8 May 2013 | 5:59 am
    By Jack McGuire   It amazes me, time and time again, how fans with dignity can question a player’s ability to come back into a game, let alone coming back from a major injury. Even though we may see our favorite players as Superman and our most hated ones as Lex Luthor, they are the farthest thing from superheroes. I can’t even begin to count how many times I have heard or seen on Twitter: “Derrick Rose is such a p—y for not coming back from his torn ACL in time for the Bulls’ playoff-run.” Every time I hear this I cringe …read more Source: StreetsoftheNBA

  • Is There a Dust Storm in the NHL’s Future?

    itspuckinhockey.com
    7 May 2013 | 2:17 pm
    By Kristina Chambers: Is there a potential storm brewing in Glendale, Arizona? There are a few reports that could clearly indicate that there is the potential to see just that happening. Facts are facts and some may say that this is not shocking. From the Arizona Republic: The true cost to operate Jobing.com Arena ranges from $5.1 million to $5.5 million a year, which is about $10 million to $20 million a year less than the Glendale City Council has agreed to pay hockey-related interests to manage the facility in recent years. The net management costs, included in documents recently published…

  • Will Ryan Newman receive the next fine from NASCAR?

    nascarrewind.com
    7 May 2013 | 5:43 am
    By Mr. CJ Sports As we wrapped up what was probably the best race we have seen all season, it seems that not everybody was as approving.  Yes the rain delay drug things out, yes Ricky Stenhouse and J.J. Yeley had no business up front to cause the second “Big One” and yes a small team won the race, but from the drop of the green flag until the checkers where waving, it was edge of …read more Source: NascarRewind

  • NBA playoffs:Where do we stand now?

    kingsofthenba.com
    5 May 2013 | 4:38 pm
    By James Spearman       It’s been a week since I’ve been able to write. With so many things going on in life, it’s been hard to keep up with it all. However, there is no denying the amount of thrills that the NBA has offered us as of late. It’s playoff basketball, which generally means that somewhere, in someone’s house, there is a guy, sitting on the couch, screaming like a girl at a cheerleading competition, while throwing his chips all over someone’s …read more Source: KingsOftheNBA
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  • College Basketball Recruiting – How To Get Recruited

    dylan
    22 May 2013 | 10:14 pm
    If you are serious about basketball and have aspirations to make it into the NBA… you first need to look at College Basketball. Check out this great video from the team at Shot Science… where they discuss college basketball recruiting and “How To Get Recruited” with basketball coach Bob Bramlett. Bob Bramlett is the founder of The West Valley Basketball Club, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of student athletes. They specialize in the sport of basketball, teaching individual skills for the personal development of each athlete and also…

  • Should Derrick Rose Return During The Playoffs?

    dylan
    13 May 2013 | 6:18 pm
    For a player that has yet to play a single minute this season… he seems to be in the news quite a lot, with the ongoing speculation and frustration surrounding his return. Will he or won’t he return this season?… Or more importantly, should he return this season? There are quite a few factors that come into play in this situation, not only does D-Rose need to be physically and mentally prepared to play but it needs to be taken into account how coming back will effect the team. If he is put back in the lineup what will his role be? Does he come off the bench and become the…

  • Is LeBron James Underpaid?

    dylan
    5 May 2013 | 7:34 pm
      LeBron James has just been awarded his 4th Most Valuable Player award, becoming just the 5th player in the history of the NBA to win the MVP award at least four times… joining NBA legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain. And there is no doubt that he is one of the best basketball players in the world today… in fact, many would argue that he is the best. Yet despite this, he isn’t the highest paid player in the NBA. He’s actually well down the list with a salary of 17.5 million. Sure he also earns many millions more in…

  • It’s All Over For The Clippers

    dylan
    4 May 2013 | 11:53 pm
    Sadly it’s all over this season for the Clippers, with an abrupt ending on Friday evening, after a fourth straight loss to the Grizzlies. A real shame after such a good season… with a franchise record 56 wins in the regular season and a 17 game winning streak in December. “Our season is over, there’s nothing great to take away from it. We lost.” said a bitterly disappointed Chris Paul after the game. Read More Here : It All Ends Quickly For The Clippers   BestBasketballPlayers.net   Chris Paul Photo By :  tulanesally  

  • Michael Jordan Got Married This Weekend

    dylan
    28 Apr 2013 | 4:40 pm
    NBA Legend and now Charlotte Bobcats owner, Michael Jordan, got married for the second time on Saturday. The ceremony took place at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach Florida, in front of nearly three hundred guests. Fifty year old Jordan exchanged vows with his partner of five years, thirty five year old former model, Yvette Prieto. Read More Here : Michael Jordan Gets Married   Photo By : JMassel
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