Ladies and gentleman, meet Roy Hibbert, All-Star behemoth and resident party pooper. Indiana Pacers teammate Paul George accepted an invite to participate in the NBA All-Star Weekend’s dunk competition, going against Hibbert’s wishes. “I don’t think Paul should do it to tell you the truth,” Hibbert said, per the Indianapolis Star‘s Candace Buckner. “He’s doing [...]
February 7, 2014
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Oh, joy. The Miami Heat are still trying to win their third consecutive title, yet the LeBron James free agency talk is already in full swing. It has been for quite some time, which was to be expected because 1) he left the Cleveland Cavaliers in extravagant fashion in 2010 and 2) he’s LeBron James. [...]
February 6, 2014
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Do the New York Knicks know what tampering is? Okay, just checking. Because this sounds a lot like tampering. While on ESPN New York 98.7 FM, Stephen A. Smith made it clear that the Knicks want Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau to be their next head coach. He also made it clear that they’ve [...]
February 6, 2014
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Well it’s official. Monday, the Indiana Pacers officially signed much maligned big man Andrew Bynum. The 7’1, 285 lbs center that was a former NBA All Star and 2 time NBA Champion with the LA Lakers has worn out his welcome with 2 NBA franchises(Cleveland and Philadelphia) over the past 2 seasons and now goes [...]
February 5, 2014
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Did Tyson Chandler call no take backs? Following a loss to the league-worst Milwaukee Bucks, the New York Knicks dropped to 19-29 on the season, 1.5 games out of the Eastern Conference’s playoff picture. With contests against the Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder imminent, New York’s postseason hopes aren’t exactly rock [...]
February 4, 2014
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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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