The Dallas Mavericks get set to add 38-year old Derek Fisher to their roster. The one time Laker has been out of the league to start the season, but it looks like he’ll be suiting up for head coach Rick Carlisle. “I think his leadership will help,” Collison said of Fisher. “He’s a veteran guy [...]
November 29, 2012
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Blogs, Mohamed Abdihakim
The Sixers’ Jrue Holiday is playing like the elite point guard that Philadelphia has been waiting on. With Andre Iguodala departing via trade and Andrew Bynum continuing to linger injured on the sideline, Holiday’s role became critical this year. The former UCLA Bruin has also said that he hope for “serious consideration” for the All [...]
November 28, 2012
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Blogs, Mohamed Abdihakim
When watching the Los Angeles Lakers, it doesn’t take long to see that they’re missing something or rather, someone. That someone is Steve Nash. It seems fairly obvious. After all, Nash is a perennial All-Star who can give you 15 points and 10 assists per game. Yet his value to Los Angeles doesn’t stop there. [...]
November 27, 2012
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After breaking his hand earlier in the season, Kevin Love was finally back in action for the Timberwolves. He’s first game back was on the road against Portland. Though the Wolves lost 103-95, Love had a pretty good game (decent by his standards) with 24 points and 13 rebounds. His percentages weren’t very high at [...]
November 26, 2012
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Blogs, Mohamed Abdihakim
Remember when Dion Waiters was considered a draft-day reach for the Cleveland Cavaliers? Of course you do. And remember when he made critics eat such a notion? Duh. Then remember when he started to look like a bust once again? Wait, what? That’s correct. After what was supposed to be a coming out party for [...]
November 20, 2012
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The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Brandon Roy received some bad news yesterday. After aggravating his knee injury on November 9th, Roy has been informed that he will have to have yet another knee surgery. To this point, that makes 5 knee surgeries for Minnesota’s all-star guard. When asked about the possibility of his career being over due [...]
November 20, 2012
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Blogs, Mohamed Abdihakim
Heading into the game, these teams had identical records. On paper, the Lakers are Hall of Fame; the Rockets are Sixth Man of the Year. But when the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets took the floor of the Staples Center Sunday night, there was a playoff-type atmosphere. Both teams were there to win. [...]
November 19, 2012
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As a 20 year old coming out of Prentiss, Mississippi, Al Jefferson was a talented prospect. As it turned out, his abilities did not earn him a lottery selection, but it did grab the attention of one Danny Ainge. The Celtics decided to draft Jefferson with the 15th overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft. [...]
November 15, 2012
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Keyon Dooling retired before the start of the 2012-2013 season, after signing a fresh contract with the Boston Celtics. The Celtics’ veteran guard was brought to the decision after some serious thought, discussions with loved ones, and reaching a breaking point. “”It just all came to a head. To be honest with you, I blocked [...]
November 14, 2012
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The Philadelphia 76ers received more bad news concerning Andrew Bynum. On November 5th, Bynum had his knee reevaluated. During that time, doctor David W. Altchek, Bynum’s personal doctor, let both Bynum and the Sixers know that the young superstar center had to be away from basketball for at least another 3 weeks. If the current [...]
November 13, 2012
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