Don’t worry, Dante. Chris Paul and Blake Griffin have your back. The NBA sphere has been abuzz with anticipation since Dante Exum, a 6’6″ guard out of Australia, declared for this summer’s draft. He’s expected to go in the top five, and scouts value him for all sorts of reasons—his improving jumper, athleticism, first step, [...]
February 4, 2014
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The New York Knicks slay me. No, really, they do. Nine games under .500 and still one game back of a playoff berth in an Eastern Conference so bad, the Milwaukee Bucks have won more than five games, you’d think the Knicks are a fragile bunch. Or rather, you know they’re a fragile bunch. But [...]
February 3, 2014
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Since 1978, more than 1,150 players have competed in the McDonald’s All American Games, forming an elite list of some of the top names in basketball history including, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James, LaMarcus Aldridge, Kevin Durant, and Kevin Love. Just last year, we all bore witness to some of today’s top [...]
February 3, 2014
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It’s the early bird that catches the Slim Reaper. Right? RIGHT? RIGHT? The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly hoping so. According to the New York Daily News‘ Stefan Bondy, the Nets plan to chase Kevin Durant when he becomes a free agent in 2016: On Friday , the Nets will chase Kevin Durant around the Barclays [...]
January 31, 2014
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Some things just won’t go away. That nagging pain in your neck after doing weighted pull-ups while trying to watch Gossip Girl at the same time. Gnats at an outdoor marshmallow-roasting party in July. Drunk “scene” kids at a Cold Play concert. And last, but certainly not least, Rajon Rondo trade rumors. With the Celtics [...]
January 31, 2014
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Kevin Durant has given Russell Westbrook the All-Star nod. Well, sort of. It was a half-assed nod, really, but a nod nonetheless. Before the Thunder took down the Heat 112-95 on Wednesday night, Durant was asked if Westbrook should be an All-Star, to which he responded yes. From Darnell Mayberry of The Oklahoman: The All-Star [...]
January 30, 2014
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Playing for the Cavaliers is an adjustment for Luol Deng. Under Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau, Deng knew what he was going to get: lots of minutes, residual spittle flying off Thibs’ lips as he yelled, lots of minutes, a defensive cliche every now and then, lots of minutes, the keys to the team in [...]
January 28, 2014
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It seems that winning the Atlantic Division isn’t enough for the Raptors to keep their current core intact. Previous rumors suggested that general manager Masai Ujiri was looking to move Kyle Lowry in effort to, you know, tank. The Raptors had just traded Rudy Gay and didn’t figure into any meaningful conversations. Best thing to [...]
January 27, 2014
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Jalen Rose is a funny guy. An interesting guy. Most of all, Jalen Rose is a man unafraid of making bold proclamations. During halftime of the Knicks-Lakers game Sunday, ESPN’s on-air personality did just that. Speaking on Carmelo Anthony’s impending free agency, this Rose made it clear he thought ‘Melo should join another Rose—Derrick Rose. [...]
January 27, 2014
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If coaching the Knicks outside the NBA playoff picture doesn’t get Mike Woodson fired, New York’s interest in Jeff Van Gundy might. While Speaking during the Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Ruocco Show on ESPN New York 98.7 FM Thursday, Smith said he’s hearing the Knicks have every intention of parting ways with Woodson, per [...]
January 27, 2014
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