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Goran Dragic Named Most Improved Player

Goran Dragic Named Most Improved Player

Goran Dragic was the driving force behind the Suns being the biggest surprise of the NBA season. Granted they missed the West playoffs by 1 game, but if the city of Phoenix were located east of the Mississippi River, they would’ve been the 3rd seed in the east. For his efforts and tremendously improved play, [...]

April 23, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Pacers’ Lance Stephenson and Evan Turner Got Into an Altercation Before Game 1

Pacers’ Lance Stephenson and Evan Turner Got Into an Altercation Before Game 1

Even though the Indiana Pacers were able to even up their series with the Hawks, they’re still showig signs of imploding. Apparently, Lance Stephenson and Evan Turner got into a physical altercation before game 1. This is troubling for two reasons: 1) teammates from a legit title contender are fighting, and 2) Evan Turner has [...]

April 23, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Gregg Popovich Named Coach of the Year

Gregg Popovich Named Coach of the Year

Gregg Popovich’s Spurs continue to fly under the radar and I’m willing to bet he prefers it that way. Despite not always being talked about, his accomplishments are not being overlooked. For the third time in his career, Pop has been named coach of the year. He joins only Pat Riley and Don Nelson as [...]

April 22, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 1

Raptors GM Masai Ujiri Fined $25K For Yelling “F*** Brooklyn”

Raptors GM Masai Ujiri Fined $25K For Yelling “F*** Brooklyn”

Over the weekend, in an attempt to pump up the Tornto crowd before the Raptors hosted the Brooklyn Nets, Raptors GM Masai Ujiri grabbed the mic at a pep rally filled with Raptors fans and yelled “F*** Brooklyn.” As you can imagine, that was well received by the crowd. At first, NBA league offices were [...]

April 22, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Report: Joakim Noah to Win Defenisve Player of the Year

Report: Joakim Noah to Win Defenisve Player of the Year

Joakim Noah is the type of player that you only stomach if he’s on your team. That being said, every team needs a guy who brings to the table what he does. His motor never stops and he can get under the skin of an opponents. Noah is expected be be named Defensive Player of [...]

April 21, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Knicks Fire Mike Woodson

Knicks Fire Mike Woodson

In order to build something sustainable, consistency is key. Look no further than the Knicks as an example. Musical chairs at the head coaching position is never a good thing. After a 54-win season a year ago and the first division crown in two decades, Mike Woodson has been fired as head coach of the [...]

April 21, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Steve Kerr “Absolutely Expects” to Be Offered Knicks Job

Steve Kerr “Absolutely Expects” to Be Offered Knicks Job

Phil Jackson certainly isn’t wasting any time making his presence felt in New York. The bizarre Lamar Odom signing and rumors of Pau Gasol landing in New York all sound like Phil. For some reason, Phil is also high on the prospect of Steve Kerr becoming the next head coach of the Knicks. According to [...]

April 19, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

According to Son, Craig Sager Has Leukemia

According to Son, Craig Sager Has Leukemia

According to Craig Sager’s son on Twitter, Craig as leukemia and will start treatment very soon. Given this, we likely won’t see Sages on the sidelines for TNT duing this playoff run. We’d like to wish Craig and his family all the best. My Dad's 3-4-week acute leukemia treatment starts tmrw.Be thinking of him & [...]

April 18, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

First Round Playoff Matchups, Dates and Times

First Round Playoff Matchups, Dates and Times

It took the final day of the regular season to figure it out exactly, but the playoff matchups are finally set. And as is the case every year, this one’s going to be good. There’s a lot going on beginning Saturday when it all starts, so here’s a look into who’s playing who and when. [...]

April 17, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Kobe Bryant is Already Vacationing in France as Lakers Close Out the Season

Kobe Bryant is Already Vacationing in France as Lakers Close Out the Season

This has been an absolutely forgettable season for the Lakers and Kobe Bryant. After playing only 6 games this year, you have to wonder what Kobe will look like next year. The entire roster (coach included) for that matter. Needless to say, Kobe is probably frustrated at the whole thing. Rather than waiting for his [...]

April 16, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0