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Derrick Rose apologizes for saying doubters should ‘kill yourself’

Derrick Rose apologizes for saying doubters should ‘kill yourself’

Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose apologized Monday for saying that his doubters should “kill yourself.” Rose used the phrase when asked how he would move forward without coach Tom Thibodeau. “I have a lot of confidence in myself,” Rose said Monday. “Thibs was just the coach that believed in me. I mean, he jump-started my career [...]

January 8, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 0

Carter-Williams Traded from Rockets to Bulls

Carter-Williams Traded from Rockets to Bulls

The Houston Rockets have traded guard Michael Carter-Williams for a conditional, heavily protected second-round Draft pick. The Rockets will also reportedly be sending cash to the Bulls to complete the deal. The former Rookie of the Year did not materialize into the bargain-signing the Rockets hoped he could be. He began the season in the [...]

January 7, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 0

Minnesota Timberwolves Fire Head Coach Tom Thibodeau

Minnesota Timberwolves Fire Head Coach Tom Thibodeau

The Minnesota Timberwolves have fired president and head coach Tom Thibodeau. Barely an hour after the Minnesota Timberwolves had blown out a shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers team at home Thibodeau was fired. After the win, Thibs appeared in a good mood. He sat at the podium, with two wins in a row and with the [...]

January 7, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 0

TimberWolves’ Robert Covington to Miss Extended Time

TimberWolves’ Robert Covington to Miss Extended Time

According to head coach Tom Thibodeau, Minnesota Timberwolves’ Robert Covington will be out for an extended period of time with a bone bruise. Thibodeau doesn’t believe surgery will be required, but it’s apparent that his ankle injury is more severe than originally thought and a recovery timeline has yet to be determined. This is unfortunate [...]

January 4, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 0

Spurs Fans Boo Kawhi Leonard

Spurs Fans Boo Kawhi Leonard

Thursday night was the first time Kawhi Leonard was back in San Antonio since his days as a Spur came to a controversial end, and it’s safe to say the fans were still upset with him. San Antonio played a nice tribute video for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green right before player introductions which led [...]

January 3, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 0

Enes Kanter Meets With Knicks General Manager

Enes Kanter Meets With Knicks General Manager

After the Knicks’ eighth straight loss Enes Kanter met with Knicks general manager Scott Perry for a heart-to-heart to discuss his frustration and diminished role, but he did not request a trade. “I did not say, ‘Scott, trade me.’ No I did not say that,” Kanter told reporters after the Knicks’ 115-108 loss in Denver [...]

January 2, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 0

Jimmy Butler: ‘I’ll Be Done With This Game Before I’m 35’

Jimmy Butler: ‘I’ll Be Done With This Game Before I’m 35’

Jimmy Butler may be in his prime, but knows his career in the NBA has an expiration date. While speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Butler was asked how he thinks he’ll be able to perform at 35, his response was candid and somewhat surprising. “I don’t plan on playing this game when I’m 35 years [...]

January 2, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 0

Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant Are Expecting 4th Daughter

Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Bryant Are Expecting 4th Daughter

Kobe Bryant started off 2019 with some good news. He and his wife Vanessa are expecting their fourth child and it’ll be a girl. The couple are already parents to 15-year-old Natalia, 12-year-old Gianna, and 2-year-old Bianka. The announcement was made on their social media pages, with both parents’ posts reading, “New year, new baby! [...]

January 2, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 0

Russell Westbrook Takes Blame for Thunder’s Struggles: “I’ve Been S*** The Last Month”

Russell Westbrook Takes Blame for Thunder’s Struggles: “I’ve Been S*** The Last Month”

Russell Westbrook has struggled in December and after Sunday nights game against the Mavs he did not attempt to sugarcoat anything. This was the least efficient offensive performance of his career. “I’ve just got to do a better job, man,” Westbrook said according to ESPN after scoring only nine points on 4-of-22 shooting in a [...]

December 31, 2018 Anou Enright Blogs 0

LeBron Says He’s The G.O.A.T.

LeBron Says He’s The G.O.A.T.

Who is the greatest basketball player of all time? Well, LeBron James has spoken out in the Jordan vs. LeBron debate. LeBron believes defeating the 73-win Golden State Warriors in the 2016 NBA Finals after falling behind 3-1 in the series made him the greatest player of all time. He said so when he appeared [...]

December 31, 2018 Anou Enright Blogs 0