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What the future holds for the Los Angeles Lakers

What the future holds for the Los Angeles Lakers

Ever since Anthony Davis indicated his desire to be traded from New Orleans things have never been the same for both Pelicans and Lakers. Speculation around who might be included in the package for AD has caused LA’s players to loose their focus. Coupled with the fact that Lebron was sidelined for 18 games with [...]

February 27, 2019 admin Blogs 0

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Auctioning 4 Championship Rings for Charity

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Auctioning 4 Championship Rings for Charity

Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is auctioning off four of his six championship rings along with hundreds of other pieces of memorabilia from his basketball career in order to support his charity – the Skyhook Foundation. The Skyhook Foundation is charity that helps kids learn about science, technology, engineering and math. The auction is [...]

February 27, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 0

Doc Rivers Calls a Timeout to Give Nowitzki Proper Farewell

Doc Rivers Calls a Timeout to Give Nowitzki Proper Farewell

With the Clippers holding a 121-112 lead over the Mavericks, Clippers coach Doc Rivers called a timeout with 9.4 seconds left on the clock, a move that left many confused and no one could have anticipated what happened next. Rivers walked over to the scorer’s table, picked up the microphone and gave an impromptu tribute [...]

February 26, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 0

76ers’ Boban to Have MRI on Right Knee

76ers’ Boban to Have MRI on Right Knee

The Philadelphia 76ers front court has taken another hit. Serbian center Boban Marjanovic suffered a right knee injury against the New Orleans Pelicans. Marjanovic’s leg got tangled up with Pelicans forward Cheick Diallo during their 111-110 win . Marjanovic needed help getting off the court and used crutches to board the team bus. A team [...]

February 26, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 0

Karl-Anthony Towns Remains in Concussion Protocol After Car Accident

Karl-Anthony Towns Remains in Concussion Protocol After Car Accident

After being involved in a car accident last Thursday, Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns will remain in concussion protocol, forcing him to miss Minnesota’s last two games. Interim coach Ryan Saunders stated that Towns “took some steps to go through things” but didn’t have a timetable for his return. He must pass tests and be symptom-free before [...]

February 25, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 0

James Harden Fined $25K for Public Criticism of Referee

James Harden Fined $25K for Public Criticism of Referee

The NBA has announced that Houston Rockets’ James Harden has been fined $25,000 for publicly criticizing the officiating following their loss to the Lakers last Thursday night. Harden made his comments to the media following the Rockets’ 111-106 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 21 at Staples Center. His comments were aimed at [...]

February 25, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 0

James Harden Rips ‘Arrogant’ Ref Scott Foster

James Harden Rips ‘Arrogant’ Ref Scott Foster

James Harden reached the 30-point mark for the 32nd straight game in Thursday’s loss to the Lakers passing Wilt Chamberlain for the 2nd longest 30 point streak, but that’s not what everyone is talking about. Harden fouled out late in the fourth quarter with referee Scott Foster calling out two of his four offensive fouls. [...]

February 22, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 1

Pelicans Will Cut Anthony Davis’ Minutes for the Rest of the Season

Pelicans Will Cut Anthony Davis’ Minutes for the Rest of the Season

The Anthony Davis saga took an unexpected turn before All-Star break when he suffered a shoulder contusion. Many assumed that either the NBA would change its stance on insisting he play the rest of the season, or that the Pelicans would force the issue in order to protect their prized asset from injury. But that’s [...]

February 22, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 0

Ex-NBA Player Glen Davis Avoids Jail Time

Ex-NBA Player Glen Davis Avoids Jail Time

Former NBA player Glen “Big Baby” Davis has agreed to pay $15,000 to avoid jail time on drug charges. Davis was arrested last February at a Maryland hotel with 4 ounces (126 grams) of pot and a briefcase with $92,000. He was indicted on seven counts of drug possession and distribution and was facing up [...]

February 20, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 0

Michael Beasley to Play for a Chinese Team

Michael Beasley to Play for a Chinese Team

Michael Beasley is taking his talents to south China. According to ESPN, Beasley is signing a contract with the Guangdong Southern Tigers of the Chinese Basketball Association. The deal will have him spending two months with the team for a “significant” amount of money. Beasley has twice played in China, including before signing with the [...]

February 19, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 0