New Head Coach of the Brooklyn Nets Jason Kidd recently joked with Carmelo Anthony during a 9-11 dedication about changing uniforms. All Kidd-ing aside, Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant lead the list of the NBA’s free agents in the summer of 2014. Anthony’s name has been mentioned in connection with the Los Angeles [...]
September 30, 2013
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After last year’s breakout season, Houston Rockets’ guard James Harden has become one of the most trending players to search for on the web. Perhaps it’s the signature full length beard he regularly sports or quite simply, his stature as one of the 3 most potent shooting guards in the league right now, rivaling Kobe [...]
September 30, 2013
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Allen Moll
The New York Knicks were old last season. Really old. Historically old. And Raymond Felton knows it. While at Macy’s in Herald Square making an appearance on behalf of Under Armour, Felton pointed out that New York’s roster was too old season and ultimately cost the team a shot at the title: We’re a younger [...]
September 30, 2013
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Oh, Kemba. I’ve never considered Kemba Walker to be amongst the most emotional of NBA players. Sure, I’ve seen him cheer after a big shot or ankle-breaking crossover, but nothing that led me to believe he was the down-on-his-knees, sing-to-the-heavens, shed-a-tear-over-an-offseason-signing type player. Alas, I was wrong. According to Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer, [...]
September 29, 2013
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Well that’s that. Kobe Bryant wants to retire as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers and according to Mitch Kupchak, the feeling is mutual. Talking with members of the media in anticipation of training camp, Kupchak conceded that Kobe made it clear he doesn’t want to play anywhere else. He also confirmed that the [...]
September 29, 2013
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The NBA offseason is annoying. Others may use other words to describe it, such as grueling, prolonged and evil. But I just find it annoying. Really, really, ridiculously annoying. Before I delve too deep into my pet peeve, there is some good news for Los Angeles Lakers fans: Steve Blake told Lakers.com’s Mike Trudell that [...]
September 24, 2013
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Fans of Chris Paul and the LA Clippers have to be ecstatic now that CP3 finally committed to playing long term in Los Angeles, as the Clippers are now primed to make a deep Playoff run, as one of the deepest and talented teams as any in the Association. Blake Griffin should be back at [...]
September 24, 2013
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Allen Moll
The Indiana Pacers had a great run last season, ending in a hard fought season ending series lossin the Eastern Conference Finals to the eventual NBA champion Miami Heat. First time All Star Paul George and dominating big man Roy Hibbert may be the Pacers’ most valuable players, but point guard George Hill may be [...]
September 23, 2013
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Allen Moll
Bruce Bowen’s reputation precedes him. During his playing days, he was a great defender. He was also considered a dirty defender, loathed by his opponents and (likely) adored by his teammates. Think of him as a good samaritan who hated tourists. That’s how I’d put it. Better than his defensive sets was his honesty. At [...]
September 20, 2013
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Where is the love? The Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks do not like each other. More specifically, Paul Pierce does not like the Knicks, and J.R. Smith doesn’t like the Nets. Those two have been fueling this rivalry since the Boston Celtics helped make Brooklyn a legitimate title contender. Both parties have gone back [...]
September 20, 2013
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