Offbeat

I hope you’re sitting down for this. If you were watching the Cavs vs. Mavs game last night, surely you noticed something different about LeBron James. He went without a headband for the entire game. A few nights ago, he ditched the headband midway through the game and few years ago during the Finals, he [...]

It is with a very heavy heart that we need to report on the death of Anthony Mason. ‘Tony’ or ‘Big Mase’ as he is often affectionately referred to, died earlier this morning after battling heart issues beginning with a massive heart attack a couple weeks ago. Anthony Mason, a fringe basketball prospect who made [...]

To a lot of people, especially fans, Larry Sanders must be cray. Who in their right mind at only 26 years old walks away from what is widely considered for most basketball fans as a dream job. Being a key player on an NBA basketball team. Larry Sanders does, that’s who. Check out this video [...]

Former NBA first round selection Daniel Orton is making headlines today in the global basketball media for getting turfed from the Philippines Basketball Association. Orton was drafted by the Magic in 2010, and spent time with Orlando, OKC and finally Philly before getting sent to the D-League then landing China before ultimately signing in the [...]

Wolves fans over the past few days have been gitty with the thought of former Wolves franchise man Kevin Garnett donning his old #21 Minnesota Timberwolves jersey. They have to wait no longer. The team tweeted this today. Next step, Garnett getting introduced to a home game. Pandemonium. [...]

At this stage of his career, Kobe Bryant is not about having fun. That makes it especially interesting given the fact he’s paired next to Nick Young whose middle name is fun. Last night, Kobe made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Kimmel showed Kobe a video of the hapless Lakers celebrating after snapping [...]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a lot more talent than their record may reflect. Aside from dealing with injuries to their star point guard early in the season, people often forget just how young this team is. The Wolves move to acquire veteran Kevin Garnett will help in this regard, however Ricky Rubio had some sobering [...]

For as great as he has been throughout his career, it’s amazing that Kobe Bryant has only won one MVP. In fact, he barely won the most valuable player award that he does have. Chris Paul nearly (and probably deservedly) took that one home. This isn’t talked about much when discussing Kobe’s legacy, but that [...]

Do you think Reggie Jackson is looking to make a good impression with his new team? The Pistons won Jackson’s debut against the Washington Wizards Sunday 106-89, but not without a small hiccup for Jackson. Call it nerves, call it ‘winded’, but Jackson was going so hard on the court for the Pistons on Sunday [...]

Once again, The Hoop Doctors were fortunate enough to receive an invitation from adidas to attend their VIP Gifting Suite at NBA all-star weekend. We stopped by last year in New Orleans and did the same this year in New York as well. After checking in, we were immediately pointed towards a photo shoot, of [...]