After learning that Celtic rookie Jared Sullinger wasn’t selected to participate in the NBA’s Rising Stars competition, Kevin Garnett was none to pleased. “Really? I’m actually shocked.”, Garnett responded upon first hearing the news. Frankly, he should be shocked. “Sully”, as 2012’s 21st overall pick is fondly called, is having a solid first year for [...]
February 1, 2013
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Blogs, Mohamed Abdihakim
The Golden State Warriors have established themselves as an NBA powerhouse—without Andrew Bogut. Now let that sink in. Especially the part about the Warriors being a powerhouse. Surprised? Shocked? Confused? So is the rest of the basketball world. Once that has set in, attempt to comprehend the latter. Golden State is 22-10, without Bogut. He [...]
January 4, 2013
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Perhaps even more surprising than the Golden State Warriors’ 17-8 record is their newly wrinkled defense. Mark Jackson was always going to put a particular stress on the defensive end of his basketball team. The question then became: how in the world are you supposed to do that with virtually no size or physical presence? [...]
December 20, 2012
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Blogs, Mohamed Abdihakim
That Kevin Love even spoke his mind about his team’s management is a good sign for the Wolves. Recently, Love had shared with the media some of his frustrations with the team. Among other things, there was the topic of how negotiations concerning Love’s extension were handled. Was there a tone of some resentment? Sure. [...]
December 13, 2012
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Blogs, Mohamed Abdihakim
Andrew Bogut of the Golden State Warriors was finally able to practice. But that doesn’t mean much, which is actually a good thing. According Ron Kroichick of the San Francisco Chronicle, Bogut participated in a limited capacity at practice, yet that doesn’t mean he’ll be ready to open the season: Stephen Curry did not practice [...]
October 26, 2012
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August 1, 2012 – Dan Favale The Golden State Warriors are preparing to make a serious playoff push next season, in the most uncertain of ways possible. Golden State’s gambling started last season, when it opted to deal leading scorer Monta Ellis to the Milwaukee Bucks, in a deal that landed them the oft-injured behemoth [...]
August 1, 2012
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July 27, 2012 – Dan Favale Nate Robinson may be severely undersized at 5’9″, but it’s an absolute atrocity that an NBA team has yet to sign the 28-year-old free agent. While Robinson is a loose cannon and an oft-defensive liability, he is one of the best scorers in the league. Period. Last season, Robison [...]
July 27, 2012
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April 11, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Lamar Odom successfully pouted his way out of Dallas earlier this week. Now, the Golden State Warriors reportedly are interested in acquiring his services. If this happens, will he be happy enough to perform? Is it close enough to LA for him? What do the Warriors have to [...]
April 11, 2012
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March 13, 2012 – Alex Rosencutter Ah it’s that time of year again. March Madness, the time of year that is still able to make me feel like a five year old on Christmas morning. Every year, there are mid-major teams and superstars the majority of the world has never heard of lurking in the [...]
March 13, 2012
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The Chicago Bulls have overtaken the Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder for the best record in the league, and top spot in the Power Rankings. [...]
March 8, 2012
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