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Celtics Coach Doc Rivers Fined $25,000 For Criticizing Officials

Celtics Coach Doc Rivers Fined $25,000 For Criticizing Officials

The Boston Celtics are down 2-0 to the Knicks and thinks don’t look to optimistic even though they’re headed home. In game 2, Kevin Garnett was in foul trouble early, and was part of the reason why he finished with just 12 point, while grabbing 11 boards. Celtics coach Doc Rivers thinks the officiating wrongfully [...]

April 25, 2013 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Phil Jackson to Return as a General Manager?

Phil Jackson to Return as a General Manager?

Whenever there’s an NBA head coaching vacancy, it has become a given to hear Phil Jackson’s name rumored. Not necessarily because he’s interested in said job, but because that team undoubtedly is interested in him. But here’s a twist. How about the Zen Master as a general manager? Phil may be interested in returning to [...]

April 25, 2013 Anou Enright Rumors 1

Jeremy Lin’s Status For Game 3 Uncertain Due to Bruised Chest Muscle

Jeremy Lin’s Status For Game 3 Uncertain Due to Bruised Chest Muscle

Last night, the Houston Rockets made it a good one vs. OKC in Game 2, but the Thunder ultimately held on despite some controversy at the end. Rockets fans are left to wonder what would’ve happened if Chandler Parsons wasn’t held by Kendrick Perkins and ran out to contest Sefolosha. They’re also probably wondering what [...]

April 25, 2013 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Nets’ Joe Johnson Battling Plantar Fasciitis, Game-Time Decision For Game 3

Nets’ Joe Johnson Battling Plantar Fasciitis, Game-Time Decision For Game 3

The Brooklyn Nets got off to a great start in their series vs. the Chicago Bulls with a Game 1 blowout, but they came back to earth in Game 2 as the Bulls stole home-court advantage. If the Nets want to prevent falling behind in the series, it will be tough to do so if [...]

April 24, 2013 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Metta World Peace Wants Kobe To Continue Tweeting During Games

Metta World Peace Wants Kobe To Continue Tweeting During Games

Following the fallout from his tweeting during game 1, Kobe Bryant has vowed not to tweet anymore during the playoffs because it became a distraction. It will be interesting to see if Kobe is still as cool with Mike D’Antoni after coach called him a fan. Kobe won’t forget that and I’m sure we haven’t [...]

April 24, 2013 Anou Enright Rumors 1

Kevin Durant is Tired of Being Second

Kevin Durant is Tired of Being Second

Kevin Durant is the feature of the latest Sports Illustrated cover and he has a message for everyone: He’s tired of being second. KD has said this before, but now he’s going public. Durant is the second-best player in the NBA, was drafted second overall, and finished second in the Finals last year. But that’s [...]

April 24, 2013 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Report: Cavaliers Set to Hire Mike Brown as Coach

Report: Cavaliers Set to Hire Mike Brown as Coach

The Cleveland Cavaliers coaching vacancy wasn’t vacant for very long. After courting Phil Jackson (unsuccessfully) and Mike Brown, reports now are indicating that Brown is pretty much a lock to be the new head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers…again. Surely you’ll remember that he was LeBron’s coach in Cleveland before he was ultimately fired. Dan [...]

April 23, 2013 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Bobcats Fire Coach Mike Dunlap After One Season

Bobcats Fire Coach Mike Dunlap After One Season

Who knows what’s going on with the Charlotte Bobcats. They can’t seem to get out of their own way sometimes. Last year when they had a coaching vacancy, it was widely believed that it would’ve been in the best interest of Michael Jordan and the franchise to make a splash with a big name. Instead, [...]

April 23, 2013 Anou Enright Rumors 2

Pacers’ Paul George Named NBA’s Most Improved Player

Pacers’ Paul George Named NBA’s Most Improved Player

When Danny Granger was hurt to begin the season, we knew that this was Paul George’s chance to shine. He has shown flashes of potential in the past, but he was always in Granger’s shadow. However, this year he showed us all what he’s made of as he has proven to be a go to [...]

April 23, 2013 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Marc Gasol Named Defensive Player of the Year

Marc Gasol Named Defensive Player of the Year

It remains to be seen how the Memphis Grizzlies will fair in the playoffs for the first time since trading away Rudy Gay. They’re down 0-1 to the Clippers but it’s a long series. What has been so successful for them all season long has been the interior with Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol. They [...]

April 22, 2013 Anou Enright Rumors 0