Rumors

Peter Vecsey tweeted this shortly after the announcement that the Maloofs have sold majority ownership in the Sacramento Kings to a Seattle investment group: Source says almost living lock Phil Jackson will become front office face of Seattle-bound Kings’ franchise. Won’t coach. Will mentor choice — Peter Vecsey (@PeterVecsey1) January 21, 2013 So will Phil [...]

Despite the gallant effort by Mayor of Sacramento Kevin Johnson, it appears as if the Kings will in face be relocating to Seattle. A deal has been struck where the franchise has been sold to a group of investors who have deep-rooted interest in Seattle. As of right now, the deal isn’t official yet and [...]

The Lakers are just a few games out of the 8th playoff spot in the West. And sadly, Laker fans are excited about that. I mean, we’re talking about the Lakers here. Last night, they fell to the Heat at home as Kobe scored 25 on 8-25 from the field. Most analysts would agree that [...]

It’s never easy being the coach of a bad roster. You’re doomed if that’s every the case because if the team under performs, you’re the one they get rid of because they can’t fire the players. The Phoenix Suns’ Alvin Gentry learned that today. Alvin Gentry is no longer the head coach of the Phoenix [...]

Last night, the 2013 NBA All-Star sarters were announced on TNT. Yes, this is a popularity contest, but even so, there aren’t many surprises here. What’s actually surprising is that Jeremy Lin wasn’t voted a starter. Hey, it worked for Yao Ming. The Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant (1,591,437) edged the Miami Heat’s LeBron James (1,583,646) [...]

Kevin Durant is a once in a lifetime type of talent. He is definitely one of those type of draft choices that can change the course of a franchise. Permanently. For a few years it looked like Vince Carter was also that kind of talent to change the course of a franchise. And he was, [...]

Yes, Kevin Durant is a talented and often times unstoppable scorer. But is it too early to call him the greatest scorer ever. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar doesn’t seem to think so. And Kareem has scored more points than anyone who has ever worn an NBA uniform, so when he speaks on the matter, we should listen. Durant [...]

Carmelo Anthony played one year of college basketball at Syracuse University, and that was back during the 2002-03 season. However, it was a very productive year as he led the Orange to their only National Championship under Jim Boeheim. In fact, Boeheim calls him the most talented player he’s ever coached. The school has finally [...]

Rasheed Wallace’s NBA comeback this season with the New York Knicks has been more successful on the court than most expected. Wallace still has a lot left in the tank and has the veteran savvy to help the Knicks both offensively and defensively. But he suffered what is likely a stress fracture in his foot [...]

The only thing more troubling than a player being suspended for conduct detrimental to the team is when the team doesn’t announce what that player did. That’s the case with Atlanta’s Josh Smith. The Hawks have been spiraling of late, so does this mean Josh has had enough of the ATL? Either way, Smith will [...]