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Chauncey Billups Says Blake Griffin is ‘Too Nice’ to Be Taken Seriously Around the League

Chauncey Billups Says Blake Griffin is ‘Too Nice’ to Be Taken Seriously Around the League

Blake Griffin is one of the most exciting guys in the NBA to watch, but he’s also probably one of the most disrespected. A big guy who has the reputation as being a flopper is the kiss of death, and that may be what’s hampering Blake’s respect around the league. He routinely gets fouled harder [...]

June 11, 2013 Anou Enright Rumors 2

NBA Will Allow Advertising on the Court Next Season

NBA Will Allow Advertising on the Court Next Season

In today’s world, advertisements are more important than ever. They pay the bills and there are so many ways to communicate your message to consumers. But when it is overdone, it can diminish the value. Especially when there is too much going on. Hopefully this doesn’t prove to be the case with the NBA in [...]

June 11, 2013 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Tom Thibodeau, Monty Williams to Join Team USA Staff

Tom Thibodeau, Monty Williams to Join Team USA Staff

Tom Thibodeau hasn’t been an NBA head coach for that long, but he’s certainly very respected around the league. Playing without Derrick Rose all season long, the Bulls were still plenty competitive. Thibodeau has made such an impression that he has been asked to join the Team USA coaching staff. Tom will also be joined [...]

June 10, 2013 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Chauncey Billups Has Interest in Joining Miami Heat

Chauncey Billups Has Interest in Joining Miami Heat

The Miami Heat are a probably the most attractive destination for veteran free agents whose best years are behind them. Look no further than Ray Allen and Shane Battier, to name a few. We can add Chauncey Billups to that list as well. The 37-year old has expressed interest in playing for the Heat. Bullips [...]

June 10, 2013 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Report: Bobcats Interested in Trading 4th Pick to Heat For Chris Bosh

Report: Bobcats Interested in Trading 4th Pick to Heat For Chris Bosh

After their game 2 win vs. the Spurs last night, the Miami Heat are back in the series and reminded the world just how dangerous they can be. But will this be their last run? Also, will this be the last time we see the “Big 3” together? According to reports, that could  very well [...]

June 10, 2013 Anou Enright Rumors 1

DeMarcus Cousins Invited to Team USA Minicamp

DeMarcus Cousins Invited to Team USA Minicamp

DeMarcus Cousins is the classic example of “is he worth the headache?” He has all the talent in the world to be one of the premier big men in the NBA for years to come, but he comes with baggage. Despite that, Team USA is willing to overlook that, give him the benefit of the [...]

June 5, 2013 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Sixers, Nets Contact Larry Brown About Coaching Vacancy

Sixers, Nets Contact Larry Brown About Coaching Vacancy

When Larry Brown left the NBA for SMU a few years ago, you knew it wouldn’t be the last of him we’d see in the NBA. Maybe he just needed to recharge his battery for a little while. The 76ers and Nets have both reportedly reached out to Brown about their respective coaching vacancies. It [...]

June 5, 2013 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Roy Hibbert, David West Explain Why They Didn’t Shake Hands With Heat After Game 7 Loss

Roy Hibbert, David West Explain Why They Didn’t Shake Hands With Heat After Game 7 Loss

After a closeout game in a series, it has become customary for both teams to embrace by way of congratulatory handshakes and the exchanging of pleasantries. However, ever since LeBron James of the Cavaliers didn’t shake hands with the Orlando Magic several years ago, there has been heightened attention paid to this. LeBron was soundly [...]

June 5, 2013 Anou Enright Rumors 2

Kobe Plans to Have “Final Word” With Dwight About His Free Agency

Kobe Plans to Have “Final Word” With Dwight About His Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers may very well be in for a long offseason  with Dwight Howard. Following their first round loss, Dwight said that he has earned the right to take his time and make a decision. Knowing Dwight, he will do just that. Kobe Bryant seems fine with that. He agrees that Dwight has [...]

June 4, 2013 Anou Enright Rumors 0

David West: “I Can’t See Myself Going Anywhere Else”

David West: “I Can’t See Myself Going Anywhere Else”

The Indiana Pacers’ season has come to an end, but they have nothing to hang their heads about. Out of nowhere, the Pacers have one of the more promising young core group of players in the league. In fact, it’s probably not a stretch say they could be champs in the next 3 seasons or [...]

June 4, 2013 Anou Enright Rumors 0