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Popovich and the Pau Gasol Trade
When Memphis traded Pau Gasol to the Lakers, San Antonio Head Coach Greg Popovich was one of the biggest critics (probably because he was unable to acquire Gasol to complement Tim Duncan). At the time, Popovich said:"What they did in Memphis is beyond comprehension...There should be a trade committee that...
I am not the biggest WNBA fan in the world (or Sacramento), but I think it is sad to see the Monarchs dissolve.I am proposing to follow through on an idea that I have written about previously. I suggest that some Monarchs fans form an entity, find some residents with...
The Exploitation of the College Athlete
Before I start my rant, I want to preface my comments. I think the NBA Age-Limit was a mistake. I do not think that academically unprepared students should go to four-year schools; that is why we have junior colleges. I think that the one-and-done athlete undermines the educational mission of...
Brandon Jennings and the NBA Draft
Over the last year, I think that I was pretty fair and accurate in my writing about Brandon Jennings and his choice to go to Europe (More to the point, I drafted a documentary featuring Jennings that attempted to show him in the best possible light that his handlers refused...
Youth Basketball Coaching Association
The Youth Basketball Coaching Association is an effort to provide resources, assistance and credibility to the most important link in the basketball player development system: the youth coach (8-14 years old).During these years, players learn the basic fundamentals of the game, but more importantly, they develop (or not) the passion...
180 Shooter: Deliberate Practice, Shooting and Individual Workouts
180 Shooter Shot Tracker Program: use an online program to improve your knowledge of your players' shooting and to teach players of the value of deliberate practice through tracking their practice....
Empty the Bench
NBA Teams Need Help, and These Five NBA D-League Players Want Jobs
By: Zachariah Blott A lot of NBA franchises feel that they are one piece away from contending, or at least one piece away from building toward respectability. And although fans want to wheel and deal half their team for Chris Bosh to make it happen (and may even think it’s possible),...
Boxscore Breakfast: Andre Miller Scored 52, and Other Oddities from the Week
By: Zachariah Blott Andre Miller (yes, f’ing Andre Miller) scores 52: Last Saturday in Dallas, journeyman PG Andre Miller, who is not a good shooter and not particularly quick, hit everything in sight to drop a career-high 52 points. Here’s a little perspective on that evening: he’s averaging 13 points per,...
NBA Contenders Increasingly Turning To Wing Defenders Over Scorers as Starters
By: Zachariah Blott A decade ago, teams across the league were looking high and low for someone to defend Shaquille O’Neal in order to give themselves a chance at a title. Big centers made careers out of getting signed in order to guard O’Neal, creating the trend where teams would do...
The State of the NBADL, with D-League Digest’s Steve Weinman – Part II
By Brian Spencer Last week we hit you with Part I of our two-part interview with D-League Digest brainchild Steve Weinman, who had just returned from this year’s D-League Showcase in Boise, Idaho, with a fresh perspective on the state of the NBA’s “minor-league system.” This time around, Weinman talks attendance,...
Pau Gasol and Kevin Garnett Have More in Common Than You Might Think
Pau Gasol & Kevin Garnett Photo Credit: Icon SMI By: Zachariah Blott Sunday’s brilliant 90-89 contest between the Celtics and Lakers featured two of the most dominant big men of the previous decade: Kevin Garnett and Pau Gasol. And much like their quiet and efficient performances in the Laker victory (11-11...
NBA’s Most Consistently Inconsistent Players
Andray Blatche Photo Credit: Icon SMI By Brian Spencer If C+C Music Factory were to redo “Things That Make You Go Hmmmm” for the purposes of this piece, they might title it “Players That Make You Go Arrrrrrgh.” Ahem. These guys routinely toy with your fandom, tantalizing with their potential and commanding...
Blazers Blog
Blazers podcast with Jason Quick on Batum, Miller's 52 and the Lakers
A look back at the week that was for the Blazers, the return of Nicolas Batum, LaMarcus Aldridge's last two games, ranking Andre Miller's 52, Brandon Roy's hamstring, the Lakers, Thunder and Suns....
Brandon Roy and the hamstring: 'questionable' vs. Lakers (video)
Roy listed himself as 'questionable' for Saturday's game with the Lakers and said he will test his injured hamstring again during tomorrow's shootaround....
Game reaction: Blazers 96, Spurs 93
Inspired basketball from the Blazers last night as they sweep the season series with the Spurs for the first time since the 1996-97 season....
Blazers 96, Spurs 93: postgame comments
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, Martell Webster and LaMarcus Aldridge talk about Portland's 96-93 win over the Spurs....
Live blog recap: Blazers 96, Spurs 93
The Blazers use a big fourth quarter to win their fifth straight against the Spurs....
Game reaction: Jazz 118, Blazers 105
Don't look now but the Oklahoma City Thunder (28-21) sit even with the Blazers (29-22) at five games back of the NW Division lead....
Detroit Bad Boys
Morning Shootaround: It's Development, Stupid
• Despite the positive vibes coming out of Tuesday's win (a three-guard lineup that doesn't feature Chucky Atkins? Outstanding!), dreams of playoff berths have long been supplanted by those of lottery picks. Unfortunately, even if the Pistons end up with a high pick, there's still a sense of dread among fans...
If Hamilton is playing like he want to remain in Detroit, Tayshaun Prince is acting like he wants...
If Hamilton is playing like he want to remain in Detroit, Tayshaun Prince is acting like he wants out. Yes, his numbers have been picking up (15 points and eight rebounds last night). But his body language hasn’t. In the first quarter, Prince threw a cross-court pass to Rodney...
The Morning Shootaround Is Finally Healthy
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Not Scraping the Bottom of the Barrel Yet: Pistons 97, Nets 93
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How low can we go? Pistons @ Nets
Game tips at 7:30 pm ET Detroit Pistons: 15-31 (4-17 road, -5.3 margin) New Jersey Nets: 4-42 (3-19 road, -12.0 margin) Oppo Research Joe Dumars recently expressed concern that he doesn't know what he has in this team. With two games this week against the Nets, he should have a better idea. Is this...
G'morning, DBB'ers. Today seems a little brighter than yesterday, what with the Pistons playing the Nets tonight and the players keeping their spirits high (at least in front of the media). In NBA action last night, Kobe scored 44 in a losing effort to the surprising Grizzlies. Former-'ston, Arron Afflalo hit a...
Fanhouse NBA Blog
Colangelo: Bosh Set for World Games, LeBron Closer to Saying 'Yes'
Filed under: FIBA, USA Basketball, FanHouse ExclusiveTeam USA is looking A-OK. That's the word from USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo, confident about having the bulk of the 2008 Olympic gold-medal team back for this summer's World Championships in Turkey. In an interview with FanHouse on Friday night, Colangelo said Toronto star Chris...
Recurring Isiah Thomas Rumors Show How Little World Thinks of Clippers
Filed under: Clippers, NBA Rumors, NBA CoachesToday's humorless report that the Clippers will consider Isiah Thomas in replacement of Mike Dunleavy as the team's basketball boss, brought to you by FoxSports.com college writer Jeff Goodman, isn't without precedent. Just a year ago, ESPN's Chris Sheridan reported a similar sourced rumor:...
Filed under: NBA All-Star GameTo some, it is an adventure. To others, a way of life. For those who call the furthest reaches of the mind, and basketball, their home, nothing on All-Star Weekend can top the effervescent tingle provided by the Rookie/Sophomore Challenge. It has had several names, and known...
Jamison Remains Strong as Wizards Sink
Filed under: WizardsORLANDO -- Veteran forward Antawn Jamison was so excited to start this season -- so high on his team's chances -- that back in October he tacked up a life size photo of the NBA Championship Trophy in his locker, a daily reminder of his goal. He hardly can...
Three-Point Shootout Contestants Literally Looking Up to Frye
Filed under: Suns, NBA All-Star GameChanning Frye will be shooting for big men everywhere in the NBA's All-Star three-point contest. Then again, it depends who you ask. Phoenix's 6-foot-11 Frye will be just the second center to take part in the 24 contests. The only other one was Sam Perkins in 1997. Other...
Phil Jackson Considering Resting Kobe Because of Injuries?
Filed under: Lakers, NBA InjuriesKobe Bryant is injured. Despite battling through broken/dislocated finger(s) on his shooting hand, back spasms, and most recently, ankle issues, he remains committed to playing all 82 games this season.Now of course, this is not in the team's best interest. For the Lakers to accomplish their...
Knicks Defense
shoot-out contestants thus far include…
6′10″ PF from New York Danilo Gallinari 6′11″ C from Phoenix Channing Frye 6′3″ G from Golden State Stephen Curry...
Danilo Gallinari has been named to the 3-point shootout during all-star weekend. He will also compete in the rookie-sophomore game and is currently averaging 15 and 5 as a starter for the Knicks. Larry Hughes has stated that he will not shave his face until the Knicks either buy him out...
All-stars are coming up, what will the Knicks’ record be by the all-star break?
Rumors are starting that the Knicks are trying to make a move before the trade deadline. Lately I’d say that’s a good idea. We need someone athletic and competent in the back court. The combination of Nate, Chris Duhon, and Toney Douglas isn’t getting it done. We need to try and steal a...
All the Knicks fans I’ve been speaking to lately are losing faith. We’ve been losing in January, Lee got snubbed from the all-star team, and LeBron isn’t coming. I still have hope for this year’s playoffs goal. Was December just a fluke like when the Knicks won games in January with Larry Brown? I...
Test blog from the droid...
Danilo Gallinari is going to all-star weekend for the rookie-sophomore game. I read that he will also help Nate Robinson compete in the dunk contest. Still no word on the three point contest, but how could Gallo NOT be invited to that, when, the simple fact remains, that there isn’t...
Brew Hoop
Bucks vs Magic recap Jennings began building his NYC street cred at Rucker Park four years ago 2009/2010 NBA Season 19-29 (12-14 home)vs.21-26 (6-19 road) February 5, 2010 Madison Square Garden 6:30 PM Radio: WTMJ AM 620 TV: FSN-Wisconsin Probable starters: Chris Duhon PG Brandon Jennings Jared Jeffries SG Charlie Bell Wilson Chandler SF Carlos Delfino Danilo Gallinari PF Luc Mbah a Moute David Lee C Andrew Bogut (17th) 106.4 -...
BDL's February Award Tour People give your ears so I be sublime: Bucks dot Dwyer's latest lists for the year-end awards. Understandably no MVP looks, but Brandon Jennings is second is second in ROY. That is fair. Sacramento losing 16 of 18 (!) won't help Tyreke's creds, but Brandon missing six of seven...
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2009/2010 NBA Season 32-16 (18-4 home)vs.21-25 (6-18 road) February 2, 2010 Amway Arena 6:00 PM Radio: WTMJ AM 620 TV: FSN-Wisconsin HD Probable starters: Jameer Nelson PG Brandon Jennings Vince Carter SG Charlie Bell Matt Barnes SF Carlos Delfino Rashard Lewis PF Luc Mbah a Moute Dwight Howard C Andrew Bogut (11th) 108.4 - OFFENSE - 104.1 (23rd) (5th) 103.0 - DEFENSE - 104.0 (7th) (19th) 92.8 - PACE - 93.2 (10th) Linkage Orlando...
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Rafer 'round Wade. 2009/2010 NBA Season 24-23 (13-11 road)vs.20-25 (5-18 home) February 1, 2010 American Airlines Arena 6:30 PM Radio: WTMJ AM 620 TV: FSN-Wisconsin HD Probable starters: Rafer Alston PG Brandon Jennings Dwyane Wade SG Charlie Bell Quentin Richardson SF Carlos Delfino Michael Beasley PF Luc Mbah a Moute Joel Anthony C Andrew Bogut (16th) 106.9 - OFFENSE - 104.0 (23rd) (12th) 106.0 - DEFENSE - 104.2 (9th) (28th) 90.7 - PACE...
Miami Heat | Sun-Sentinel Blogs
Getting to the point with Wade
The Rafer Alston experience has grown eerily similar to the Mario Chalmers and Carlos Arroyo experiences. It's simply not getting it done.And no, at this stage, you can't just keep cycling through every point guard who used to be somebody......
ASK IRA: Is Wade's Heat future now in jeopardy?
Q: Ira, I know you have been a 100-percent Spo' supporter in saying the talent just isn't there, etc. But isn't a sign of a good coach vs. a mediocre coach that a good coach gets the most out of......
Observations from Thursday's 102-86 loss to the Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena: One team has a supporting cast for its superstar so deep that it is thriving amid the injury absence of its starting backcourt. The other team doesn't. That's......
ASK IRA: Are Cavs the ultimate playoff foe?
Q: Assuming the Cavaliers will be No. 1 in the East, if the Heat and the Cavs face off in a No. 1 vs. No. 8 first-round matchup, that would most likely be the most-watched series of the entire playoffs.......
Observations from Wednesday's 107-102 loss to the Celtics at TD Garden: Once again, close but not close enough in a big game. Fighting the good fight is growing tiresome. But the Heat did fight to the finish in a difficult......
ASK IRA: Is Spoelstra getting the most out of this team?
Q: Considering that he talks so well about how the team practices and yet it does not always translate to the floor, and also because of how it is mind boggling how he handles the rotations in many game situations,......
The Basketball Jones
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas have all your Thursday night TNT action. Is Wade resigned to failure this season? Why did Popovich decide not to call a timeout when the game got out of hand? Are the Blazers better when they pick up the tempo? All that, plus the...
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas compile the essential news and notes from last night’s action. Have the Jazz become an upper-echelon team? Which backup center would look great in Utah? Is AK47 the key to the Jazz winning streak? All that, plus a motivated Amar’e, streaking Suns and the...
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas get “LOST” in the Cavs-Grizz game. How did Cleveland become the NBA’s hottest team without Mo and Delonte? Is their front line athletic enough for a deep playoff run? Is LeBron at his best running the point? All that, plus the inconsistent Bulls and...
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas celebrate the greatest holiday of the year, Groundhog Day, with topics based on the movie “Groundhog Day.” (Duh.) Who is the league’s best player stuck on the worst team? Who will be dealt by the trade deadline? Which team would suffer most if their...
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas round up your weekend winners and losers. What was the most amazing part of Andre Miller’s 52-point night? Could Chris Paul’s injury have been prevented by moving the cameras off the court? Are the Magic peaking? All that, plus the lunacy of distraught Celtics...
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas discuss the Magic’s big comeback. Is Vince having chemistry issues with his team? Who’s stepping up for the Magic in his place? What happened to the Celtics’ defense? All that, plus the possibility of an “All-Star Game” in October, dong talk and Hedo gives...
Ball Don't Lie - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
Game to pay attention to: Bulls vs. Hawks
Chicago at AtlantaThis is where we gauge teams like this. The middle of the season, various reasons to go different directions, all sorts of types of play that can create insight into just what the particulars on each team are thinking.What the heck am I talking about? Well, the Hawks...
The 10-man rotation, starring those lowly Nets
A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out.C: The Wages of Wins Journal. Are the New Jersey Nets the worst...
Video: Adidas gear turns Dwight Howard into Daft Punk song
Think about it....
Bombs away for Pierce, Billups, Cook, Curry, Gallinari, Frye
Um, that's Stephen Curry(notes), guys. Not Eddy Curry(notes). Sorry if I got anyone's hopes up."Skinny Curry" and two 2010 NBA All-Stars headline a field of six in this year's Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout on Feb. 13 at American Airlines Center in Dallas as part of All-Star Saturday Night.Your long-range bombers,...
All-Star week has arrived, and Zach Randolph is in a giving mood
And, no, we're talking 'bout those two assists per game he's been servin' up.The Grizzlies forward is inviting the city of Memphis to help him celebrate being selected as a 2010 All-Star reserve by giving away 500 tickets to the Grizzlies' final game before the All-Star break — Tuesday, Feb....
Bullets Forever: Six reasons to trade Antawn Jamison now
Mike Prada of Bullets Forever has an excellent post up listing the reasons why Wizards general manager Ernie Grunfeld must trade Antawn Jamison before the deadline. Here's an excerpt:2. Jamison's contract is abysmal for a rebuilding team"In a world where the Wizards are a solid playoff team poised to take...
The NBA Breakdown
Did Somebody Say SLAM Prize Pack?!!!!!
What's up y'all?!!This Sunday night is going to be a big party because we'll be announcing the February winner of the SLAM/NBA Breakdown Trivia Challenge!You still have time to visit SLAM's website to check out our trivia question, so do it! What is up for grabs is an INSANELY...
Congratulations to Mic Boogie!!
Dave and I would like to take his opportunity to congratulate my man, Mic Boogie for being the winner of the Can You Break It Down Artist Search.He put down some great vocals to produce a new intro track and we're glad to welcome him as part of The NBA...
Are You Plugged Into The Matrix?
How's it going everybody?!!!Audley and I are big time excited about this weekend's show because we have 4-time NBA All-Star Shawn Marion on the program!The Dallas Mavericks forward will talk about many things including his days with the high octane Phoenix Suns and his opinions about Jason Kidd and Steve...
The NBA Breakdown Weekly Recap #9
What's up y'all!Dave and I take a look at another fun filled week of hoops action from around the Association.*Shaq The Big Agent proposes a star studded idea for the All Star dunk competition to help raise funds for the people in Haiti*Speaking of the big guy, Shaq also joins...
That's right!The ever popular, always enertaining SLAM/NBA Breakdown Trivia Contest is back!It's returned for the month of February and we're pumped and ready to make someone a winner of an awesome SLAM Magazine prize pack.Dave and I have wanna give stuff away so we've got together with our friends at...
The NBA Breakdown Weekly Recap #8
Wha's happening y'all!It's time for another weekly journey around the NBA with Dave & Audley!We first of all touch down in Washington DC where we learn that David Stern has suspended indefinitely Gilbert Arenas from the leagueEverybody's favourite little big man, Nate Robinson finally gets a chance to play and...
Golden State Of Mind
Anyone out there with some Golden State of Cinema skills up for putting together a "GSoM is...
Anyone out there with some Golden State of Cinema skills up for putting together a "GSoM is Unstoppable Baby!" version of this on YouTube? That would be incredibly hilarious. ...
30 More Days in Boot for Warriors' Randolph
30 More Days in Boot for Warriors' Randolph Warriors Media Services - We know Anthony Morrow is on his way back, possibly tomorrow. But where's Anthony Randolph? In a boot for another 30 days. That puts his next re-evaulation in early March. ...
Warriors Day Off Links: Don Nelson Show, Anthony Morrow injury update
It's a quiet off day in Warrior Land. Hop on in for the Don Nelson show, an Anthony Morrow injury update, and Matt Steinmetz's analysis of Stephen Curry in the 3 point shooting contest. KNBR mp3s - Don Nelson on garbage time subbing, keeping guys motivated, assessing an injured...
Mike Dunleavy Out As Coach - I Did Not See That Coming [Clips Nation]
Mike Dunleavy Out As Coach - I Did Not See That Coming [Clips Nation] I can't say I saw this one coming either. It's probably a year too late though. Actually think back to WE BELIEVE 2007. From the Dubs' perspective it was simply magical, but it all wouldn't have been possible...
RECAP: Warriors 101, Mavericks 110 - Game 48 also known as the D-League showcase
(Fully aware of Dirk Nowitzki's pending free agency status, Nellie tries to sweet talk him into becoming a Warrior) In the 20+ years I've been a Warriors fan, I've learned the hard way to temper my expectations. Rather than huffing and puffing over poor passing, mental lapses like stepping or dribbling...
Warriors Game Day Links: Golden State Warriors 101 @ Dallas Mavericks 110 - Monta, the one man show
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Sactown Royalty
Open Game Thread II: Suns at Kings
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Open Game Thread: Suns at Kings
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Arena proposal: City council decides to take an early look
Arena proposal: City council decides to take an early look As reported in the linked Bee article, the Sacramento City Council has decided not to wait until March to take a look at one of the Arena proposals, the Railyards-Cal Expo land swap supported by the NBA....
The Bright Side of Suck: A Better Draft Pick
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"I've been icing it after every game, playing with it. I didn't say I don't want to play because of my plantar fasciitis. I said, 'I'm fine.' He just decided he's going to play Sergio. That's his decision. Not mine." Beno Udrih on Coach Westphal's decision to...
Hoops Addict
Kayla Harris chatted with Toronto Raptors guard Sonny Weems about why he is placing a greater emphasis on the teams success instead of his own, the importance of not letting up against teams with weaker records and the effect a recent batch of injuries have had on the team....
Catching Up With Chris Douglas-Roberts
Kayla Harris chats with Chris Douglas-Roberts about his nickname, why he's embraced Twitter and the atmosphere in the Nets locker room during a challenging season....
Kayla Harris chats with New Jersey Nets guard Courtney Lee about being more comfortable in his second season in the NBA, how he is staying positive despite his teams record this season and what the players and coaching staff are doing to improve....
JR provides a video recap the 2010 SNY Invitational for Hoops Addict....
Hoops Addict had the chance to chat with Indiana Pacers rookie A.J. Price about his minutes steadily increasing each month, the toughest part of his transition to the NBA, the role veterans T.J. Ford and Earl Watson have had in his development and the medical issues Jim Calhoun is currently...
Rashad Mobley will be hosting an online chat at Comcast Sportsnet Washington during Wednesday night's Wizards/Knicks game starting at 7:15pm. We can talk about Randy Foye, Nate Robinson, and yes, even Gilbert Arenas. I hope to "see" all of you there at csnwashington.com/wizards....
Le Basketbawl
Zeke And The Clippers? The Perfect Pair!
Now This Would Be Frickin Hilarious! However as much as New York Vinnie would love to see this take place not even Frickin Donald Sterling could be this much of a Frickin Half-Wit! A reporter for “FOXSports.com” senior college basketball writer Jeff Goodman is reporting that the Los Angeles Clippers...
B-Roy Could Miss All-Star Game With Bum Hammy!
New York Vinnie unfortunately has to write about Frickin PUDS that play in the NBA far too Frickin often. Sometimes a guy that New York Vinnie thought was a quality human being turns out to be a Frickin Munecho like Gilbert Arenas. So when a true quality guy comes along like...
Delonte Could Return Soon To Cavaliers Line-Up!
The “Associated Press” reported Friday that Cleveland Cavaliers injured guard Delonte West worked out with the club on Friday for the first time since going on the injured list with a broken left ring finger. West who had made his season debut as a starter for Cleveland eight games ago broke...
Dunleavy Done As Clippers Coach Sticks As General Manager
The “Associated Press” Thursday reported that Mike Dunleavy will no longer be the head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers but he will remain with the club as their General Manager. Clippers assistant coach Kim Hughes will be the interim coach for the remainder of the season. Dunleavy released a...
Rondo Says Celtics Not The Same Team This Season!
New York Vinnie has told you from Day One that Pro-Athletes should not be role models; and if you are a parent that uses one as an example of what your child should aspire to be then shame on you! The only thing your child should learn from a Pro-Athlete...
Celtics Would Be Up The Frickin Creek Without Pierce!
Before NBA Training Camp started New York Vinnie told you that if the Boston Celtics were able to stay healthy and focused that they would be the winners of the NBA Finals in June. The focus has been maintained during the first half of the Boston season but injuries to...
Cleveland Cavaliers News
Cavaliers Extend Win Streak to Double Digits
The Cavaliers won their 10th consecutive game Thursday night torching the Heat 102-86. Point guard LeBron James led the charge with 36 points 7 rebounds and 8 assists. No you didn’t misread, I said point guard LeBron James. The Cavaliers already had a depleted backcourt missing Mo Williams and Delonte West...
LeBron James’ Impressive All-Star Game Resume
After just five appearances, LeBron James has already made his mark in the All-Star Game record book, averaging 23.4 ppg (first all-time, 2.9 ppg ahead of former leader Oscar Robertson), 6.6 rpg and 5.2 apg while shooting .516 from the field. James needs just 68 points–three more “average” games at...
Sneak Peak: LeBron James and Dwight Howard Super Bowl Commercial
Exclusive sneak-peek from the much-talked-about McDonalds commercial featuring Dwight Howard and LeBron … [visit site to read more]...
First Quarter Explosion Helps Cavaliers Clip Los Angeles
Wanna talk about jumping out of the gates fast, that’s exactly what the Cavaliers did Sunday night on their way to a dominating 114-89 win over the L.A. Clippers. The Cavs blew this one open in an instant as the lead went from 9-7 to 30-11 in only three minutes. During...
Daniel Gibson, Anthony Parker Hope to be invited to All-Star 3-point shootout
After a sensational night for Daniel Gibson against the Clippers, he is currently leading the league in 3-point shooting percentage at .478 after making 4 of 5 attempts last night. He has 117 attempts. However, he is not expecting an invitation to the All-Star 3-point shootout in his home state in...
Cavaliers Throw Block Party at Conseco Field House
Friday night’s game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Indiana Pacers can essentially be summed up by one word, defense. The Cavs simply out-muscled the smaller Pacers en route to a 94-73 victory. The Cavaliers stormed out of the gates opening up a 36-18 lead after one quarter, led by nine...
Blog a Bull
Plantar fasciitis has robbed Noah of his sprinting and his spirit. That's why the Bulls might...
Plantar fasciitis has robbed Noah of his sprinting and his spirit. That's why the Bulls might consider shutting Noah down for the final four games before the All-Star break. Update : Link updated: Bulls have indeed shut down Noah until the All-Star break. ...
Sixers 106, Bulls 103 (OT): How to kill a winning streak buzz in two days
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Open Game Thread #47 OVERFLOW: Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers
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Open Game Thread #47: Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers
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Game Preview #47- Chicago .500ers vs. Philadelphia 76ers
[Thanks to TheMoon for today's game preview. Early 6CST start tonight -ed.] Why should Philadelphia only be given a 57% chance to win this home game? Elton Brand comes off the bench for these guys, and I kind of feel like if he played for the Bulls he would arguably be...
Clippers 90, Bulls 82: It's a Trap!
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Basketbawful
Bawful After Dark: Weekend Watch
Mike Dunleavy could use these words of advice from The Big Motivator(h/t Big Bad Carter AKA Greg)We're bringing the double-team on you again this weekend. I've got the top half, and Chris has written up our game previews.It's Super Bowl weekend! I just don't really care all that much....
Worst of the Night: February 4, 2010
BALL.The Miami Heat: After his team scored only 13 points in the fourth quarter en route to a 102-86 loss to the Crabs in Cleveland, Dwyane Wade said: "This team is just better than us. You have to be realistic. I understand this team has NBA championship aspirations. We don't...
Bawful After Dark: February 4, 2010
This is your halftime entertainment on Fan Appreciation Night, Toronto Raptors fans? It's really, really sad when your own franchise doesn't respect you.Are you ready for the Thursday night TNT games? Since those are the only two games played tonight (as with many Thursday nights), I have to switch...
Worst of the Night: February 3, 2010
Do you think they would have celebrated this way if they'd known in advance how it would look? And that it would be caught on film?The Los Angeles Clippers: Facing the Hawks in Atlanta, The Other L.A. Team actually built a a 70-57 in the third quarter and led by...
Bawful After Dark: February 3, 2010
Another horrific loss, another sad bench photo. Yep, it's a weekday on Basketbawful.Ah, Groundhog Day is finally over. So glad to see nobody here had to wake up and try to seduce Andie MacDowell in a movie. Though, now that I think about it, if you did wake up...
Worst of the Night: February 2, 2010
Warning: Looking directly at this picture may cause temporary vision loss.The Chicago Bulls: Just last week, the Bulls made NBA history by becoming the first team to ever win five consecutive games against winning teams on a single road trip. I repeat: No other team in the history of this...
freedarko.com
Yes, we’re back. It was only Dan that left the country for a week, but still, now the show is back.Dan checks back in with Ken, and they talk a little trade action. Then Dan does something that’s never been done on this show.In the next segment, Dan talks with...
I find it possibly amazing that Gerald Wallace is in the All-Star Game and Josh Smith should be. We did it. We made it. Our choices have been just. Note: I forgot Durant was a first-time All-Star yesterday because, in my mind, he's been on since Texas. Say that what...
FD Guest Lecture: Ode to Quiet Stars
A brief history of my basketball verse feud with author Sherman Alexie: First, Sherman wrote a poem for TrueHoop on his reluctance to see Iverson start in the All-Star Game. Then, I hit back with a pro-AI bucket of rhymes. Now, here's his response to my response. The Monta stuff...
An Engraving on the Stem of a 200-Year-Old Pipe
Yesterday, video surfaced that threatens to blow the NBA -- nay, the world -- wide open.The powers that be have been controlling the league through any number of shadowy organizations for years -- we all know that David Stern rigged the 1985 lottery for the Knicks by dipping their envelope...
You may also know me as Eric Freeman. Check out more of my writing at The Baseline.Shoals has a new column on the psychology behind the LeBron/Kobe debate. And make sure to check out the latest podcast.One of Phil Jackson's most notable tactics as Zen Master is his yearly tradition...
Dan and Ken get back together and try to shake the cynicism and negativity that's out there. And what better way to feel joy than talk a little about Sundiata Gaines?Another way to spread joy? Helping NBA players find other activities to do on the plane, instead of gambling. Dan...
