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Blazers Hold Players-Only Meeting

Blazers Hold Players-Only Meeting

After their fourth-conescutive loss and LaMarcus Aldridge going down with an injury, the Blazers are limping towards the finish line. If there’s ever a time to get everyone on the same page, that would be now before it gets too late. But don’t be too alarmed. This is a long season and they’re still one [...]

March 13, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 1

Jermaine O’Neal Confronted Blake Griffin in Hallway After Game

Jermaine O’Neal Confronted Blake Griffin in Hallway After Game

At some point, Blake Griffin will eventually earn the respect of his peers, but that day definitely isn’t today. Despite being a marquee player in the league, Blake is probably the least respected guy around the league. Guys will continue to go at him until he makes in known phycially that he’s not to be [...]

March 13, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 1

LaMarcus Aldridge X-Rays Negative Following Back Contusion

LaMarcus Aldridge X-Rays Negative Following Back Contusion

Needless to say, Portland can ill afford to lose LaMarcus Aldridge. Especially with the playoffs beginning next month. On Wednesday night, Aldridge hit the deck after driving to the basket vs. the Spurs and had to be helped off the floor. Hopefully this isn’t anything too serious. LA fell to the ground after driving to [...]

March 13, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Rumor: Gilbert Arenas Arrested for Confrontation with George Zimmerman

Rumor: Gilbert Arenas Arrested for Confrontation with George Zimmerman

Gilbert Arenas had a colorful but troubled career in the NBA. Well the fun hasn’t stopped off the court, as Arenas once again landed himself in hot water with the police this week. This time for an incident that most wouldn’t be too upset about however. According to Orlando Police, they received a call of [...]

March 13, 2014 admin Rumors 0

Lakers to Shut Down Kobe For the Remainder of the Season

Lakers to Shut Down Kobe For the Remainder of the Season

Being the competitor that he is, you know that Kobe Bryant would like to play some more this year, even if it’s the final 5 games on a season going absolutely nowhere. But because of his age and nagging injuries, the Lakers are going to officially shut him down according to Yahoo. This makes sense. [...]

March 12, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Phil Jackson to Oversee Knicks Basketball Operations

Phil Jackson to Oversee Knicks Basketball Operations

The speculation is over. Phil Jackson has agreed to “oversee” the New York Knicks according to the NY Post. He will likely serve as team president, a role currently held by Steve Mills (however, Mills will remain with the team in a modified role). Details are still being ironed out, but you can safely assume [...]

March 12, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Kobe Says Rehab is “Progressing Slowly”

Kobe Says Rehab is “Progressing Slowly”

When Kobe Bryant hurt his knee after playing his sixth game this season, we were all led to believe that he’d be back right around the all-star break. Well, that has come and gone and still no sign of Kobe. With the season ending next month and the Lakers going no where fast, you have to [...]

March 11, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Report: Steve Kerr to Coach Knicks?

Report: Steve Kerr to Coach Knicks?

If Phil Jackson takes this front office gig with the Knicks, as is being reported, his first order of business may be to hire his former Bulls player Steve Kerr, according to the New York Post. I’m not exactly sure what qualifies Kerr to be a candidate for such a high-profile job as a rookie head coach. [...]

March 11, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 2

Aquille Carr is Training For This Year’s NBA Draft

Aquille Carr is Training For This Year’s NBA Draft

It’s not often you see a guy turn down a free Division-1 scholarship to play ball overseas, but that’s what Aquille Carr, former standpoint HS point guard from Baltimore did. He’s not the first and probably won’t be the last. Carr first committed then changed his mind. But things didn’t exactly go as planned. Carr ended [...]

March 10, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Phil Jackson Likely to Take Knicks Front Office Job

Phil Jackson Likely to Take Knicks Front Office Job

Phil Jackson has pretty much made it known that he does not want to coach. But that doesn’t mean he won’t take a front office gig. The Knicks have been in hot pursuit of Jackson over the past few weeks and according to ESPN, he’s likely to take that job. What this role will be [...]

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