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In Need of Point Guard Depth, Pelicans Turn to…Nate Robinson

In Need of Point Guard Depth, Pelicans Turn to…Nate Robinson

Nate Robinson is once again going to be employed by an NBA team. Everybody party. Especially if you’re a New Orleans Pelicans fan. Marc Stein of ESPN.com had the deets first: ESPN sources say Pelicans are signing veteran guard Nate Robinson — Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) October 15, 2015 It's a one-year veteran minimum deal for [...]

October 15, 2015 admin Blogs 0

D-Rose Isn’t Opposed to Wearing a Mask for the Rest of His Career

D-Rose Isn’t Opposed to Wearing a Mask for the Rest of His Career

Derrick Rose is not afraid to get his Richard Hamilton on. As the Chicago Bulls point guard continues working his way back from yet another injury, this one a left orbital fracture, he has started wearing a protective mask. And while said mask may be intended to be worn only for a short time, until [...]

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Frank Vogel Believes 2015-16 Will Be the Year of Paul George

Frank Vogel Believes 2015-16 Will Be the Year of Paul George

Paul George is primed to have the best season of his NBA career—or so says Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel. Let’s cut right to the chase, with the help of Northeast Ohio Media Group’s Chris Haynes: Pacers coach Frank Vogel says he believes Paul George will have the best season of his career. — Chris [...]

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David West Has No Regrets About Taking Pay Cut to Join Spurs

David West Has No Regrets About Taking Pay Cut to Join Spurs

When David West agreed to join the San Antonio Spurs, he left more than $10 million on the table with the Indiana Pacers. That’s a lot of money, but it’s coin he doesn’t regret forfeiting. In fact, as he made clear to USA Today’s Sam Amick, much of his 12-year NBA career has been about [...]

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NBA Western Conference Preview

NBA Western Conference Preview

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Tom Thibodeau Is Working With the Utah Jazz

Tom Thibodeau Is Working With the Utah Jazz

Tom Thibodeau is not joining the Utah Jazz’s coaching staff. Repeat: Tom Thibodeau is not joining the Utah Jazz’s coaching staff. He is, however, helping them out. From Jody Genessy of the Deseret News: Turns out, Thibodeau is in town at the request of the Jazz. Thibodeau isn’t here to be added to the Jazz’s [...]

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Anthony Davis Really, Really, Really Wants to Lead the NBA in Blocks

Anthony Davis Really, Really, Really Wants to Lead the NBA in Blocks

Some NBA players, many of them highly regarded defenders, would view leading the league in blocks as a luxury, an added bonus that, in the end, doesn’t mean too much. Anthony Davis is not one of those players. The New Orleans Pelicans wunderkind sent away 200 shots last season, which led the entire Association. That’s [...]

October 14, 2015 admin Blogs 0

It Seems Rajon Rondo and George Karl Actually Love Each Other

It Seems Rajon Rondo and George Karl Actually Love Each Other

Rajon Rondo? Butt heads with his head coach? Nah. At least, not this head coach. Rondo recently got cute with the media, admitting that things between he and the Sacramento Kings head coach weren’t all dandelions and daisies. The video of his initial comments can be seen below: “It’s not been going too well,” Rondo [...]

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Lillard (Once Again) Says There Was No Ill Will Between Himself and Aldridge

Lillard (Once Again) Says There Was No Ill Will Between Himself and Aldridge

Damian Lillard and LaMarcus Aldridge are no longer teammates. Which, for the record, has nothing to do with a lack of synergy from when they were teammates. Once Aldridge decided to leave the Portland Trail Blazers for the San Antonio Spurs in free agency, it was assumed that Lillard’s meteoric rise, not just through the [...]

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D-Rose Might Not Play in Bulls’ Regular-Season Opener

D-Rose Might Not Play in Bulls’ Regular-Season Opener

The Chicago Bulls will begin their 2015-16 campaign on Tuesday, October 27. And they may not have Derrick Rose in the lineup. Rose is still recovering from a fractured left orbital, and the timetable behind his return is not conducive to an opening night appearance. As Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg told reporters, per ESPN.com’s [...]

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