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Celtics, Nets to Play Experimental 44-Minute Preseason Game

Celtics, Nets to Play Experimental 44-Minute Preseason Game

From the moment he took over from David Stern, Adam Silver has appeared determined to shake up the league as much as possible. If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve noticed things such as an extended all-star break. For his next trick, Silver is considering shortening games to 44-minutes, down from 48. The Celtics and Nets [...]

October 14, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Brad Beal Out Six Weeks With Broken Wrist

Brad Beal Out Six Weeks With Broken Wrist

The Washington Wizards have been doing a lot of talking lately about the having the best backcourt in the NBA, but they may have to wait six weeks or so to put their money where their mouths are. Bradley Beal broke his non-shooting left wrist on Friday night and has undergone successful surgery. He may [...]

October 13, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 1

Andre Iguodala Suffers Broken Nose

Andre Iguodala Suffers Broken Nose

Injuries during training camp and preseason are tough to deal with. The same can be said for a broken nose. While it’s manageable, it certainly makes for uncomfortable breathing on the court. And if you have to wear a mask, forget about it. The Golden State Warriors’ Andre Iguodala will soon have to find out [...]

October 10, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Michael Beasley to Play in China

Michael Beasley to Play in China

There were high hopes for Michael Beasley entering the NBA. In fact, many thought he should’ve been taken first overall, ahead of Derrick Rose, in the 2008 NBA Draft. After becoming something of a journeyman, Beasley, who recently signed in Memphis, has reportedly chose to head to China and play for Yao Ming’s Shanghai Sharks. [...]

October 9, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Pierce, Noah Fined For Skirmish

Pierce, Noah Fined For Skirmish

A few nights ago, the preseason matchup between the Wizards and Bulls caused a stir when Paul Pierce and Joakim Noah were involved is a mini scrum. It wasn’t anything serious, but because it was preseason, folks were surprised. Well, preseason or not, the NBA wasn’t amused and handed down some punishment. Both parties have [...]

October 9, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

LeBron, Bosh Haven’t Spoken Since LeBron Left Heat

LeBron, Bosh Haven’t Spoken Since LeBron Left Heat

When LeBron James was deciding on whether or not to remain with the Heat during free agency, he reportedly wasn’t speaking to anyone: Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh included. Given that, you’d have to at least think James gave the other two members of the “Big 3” a heads up that he was leaving. Wade [...]

October 8, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Rockets to Use Harden to Recruit Durant

Rockets to Use Harden to Recruit Durant

Kevin Durant still has two more seasons left on his current deal with OKC, but other teams are already lining up to make a run at him. One such team is the Rockets, who struck out this past summer. Per reports, Houston will use Durant’s former teammate, James Harden, as bait to get Durant to [...]

October 7, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Antawn Jamison is joining the TWC SportsNet crew this season

Antawn Jamison is joining the TWC SportsNet  crew this season

Former Los Angeles Clippers forward and NBA all-star Antawn Jamison will be joining the TWC SportsNet crew this upcoming season. The 16-year veteran may be considering retirement sooner than expected with the failure to receive interest from teams around the league. But luckily for him and for us as well—we’ll still be seeing him often [...]

October 7, 2014 admin Rumors 0

Lionel Hollins Wants Brook Lopez to Play Tougher

Lionel Hollins Wants Brook Lopez to Play Tougher

There are few things in life more frustrating than watch a big man play soft in the NBA. You’d think someone who is physically imposing would have an edge. That’s not always the case and fans of Brook Lopez have probably identified with this. Not only is the 7-footer a subpar rebounder, but he doesn’t [...]

October 7, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Steve Nash May Play Past This Season

Steve Nash May Play Past This Season

Steve Nash’s addition to the Lakers a few years ago was supposed to make the contenders again. But because of his age and injuries, the move has done anything but. We’ve witnessed the future hall of famer’s body break down right before our very eyes. Many felt as if it was time for him to [...]

October 6, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0