In the wake of Paul George’s injury, the last thing Team USA can was hoping for is another injury. Especially during a scrimmage. Well, during today’s scrimmage, DeMarcus Cousins went down with a knee injury. He was able to walk off under his own power and it isn’t expected to be too serious, but nobody [...]
August 14, 2014
Anou Enright
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For the annual all-star weekend, the NBA usually shuts down from Thursday to Tuesday. For guys who aren’t all-stars, that’s enough time for them to rest up and recharge their batteries. But for the guys who make the game perennially, there’s zero down time for them. The actual game aside, they are busy with all [...]
August 14, 2014
Anou Enright
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Everybody wants to be LeBron James. Not just among fans who want to be like him, but with his peers across the NBA as well. When he decided to return home ot Northeast Ohio, other players noticed. Recently, Kevin Durant, the Seat Pleasant, Maryland native sounded as if him joining the Washington Wizards in 2016 [...]
August 13, 2014
Anou Enright
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The NBA’s biggest concern appears to be over. As of today, Steve Ballmer is officially the owner of the Los Angels Clippers. This couldn’t have worked out better for the NBA because if the season started with Donald Sterling still owner, Adam Silver would’ve had a nightmare on his hands. Both Doc Rivers and Chris [...]
August 12, 2014
Anou Enright
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Paul George has a long road ahead of him, but when he’s finally recovered and back on the NBA floor, he’ll be donning a new number. Number 24 is becoming number 13. As in PG-13. Get it? If not, you’re better off. Indiana Pacers forward Paul George is changing his jersey number to 13, prompting [...]
August 12, 2014
Anou Enright
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Ever since last season, Drake has been on the payroll of the Toronto Raptors, as he has been brought in to essentially make the team more cool. He’ll have a say in branding and is an “ambassador” for the team. Therefore, he represents the organization and has an official role with the franchise. So when [...]
August 11, 2014
Anou Enright
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In his four years in the NBA, John Wall hasn’t gotten much Team USA love. In fact, it wasn’t until a few days before the Vegas camp started that he received an invitation. He led the NBA in total assists last season, as his game is predicated on a fast break-style, which many consider suitable [...]
August 11, 2014
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Blake Griffin pulled out of Team USA activities because of a bad back, but he’d like everyone to know that he’s doing just fine. Two years ago, a bad knee forced him to back out of the Olympics, so precaution is the key word here. Backs and knees are the two most sacred areas for [...]
August 7, 2014
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Largely because of his crazy athleticism, Andrew Wiggins was taken first overall. I say largely because it’s clear he’s not the most NBA-ready player in this year’s draft. Jabari Parker seems much further along. Apparently, the rest of the NBA’s rookie class agrees. The rooks got together recently for a photo shoot and they were [...]
August 7, 2014
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Greg Oden is a currently a free agent and this probably won’t help his pursuit of landing a gig. Oden has been cited after allegedly punching a woman in the face. The alleged incident happened last night/this morning in Indiana. We’ll see what comes of this. NBA player Greg Oden was arrested in Lawrence, Ind. [...]
August 7, 2014
Anou Enright
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