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Stephen Jackson Disses Gregg Popovich and San Antonio Spurs

Stephen Jackson Disses Gregg Popovich and San Antonio Spurs

Stephen Jackson is at it again. No, not playing in the NBA. That would be weird. I mean he’s insulting Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs. Jackson, who was let go by the Spurs in the middle of the regular season, previously said that Coach Pop played “mind games.” Now, in an interview on [...]

June 19, 2013 admin Blogs 13

Celtics Won’t Let Paul Pierce Follow Rivers, Garnett to Clippers

Celtics Won’t Let Paul Pierce Follow Rivers, Garnett to Clippers

Paul Pierce won’t necessarily be following Kevin Garnett and Doc Rivers to Los Angeles. Talks between the Los Angeles Clippers and Boston Celtics about a deal that would land Garnett and Rivers in Hollywood and DeAndre Jordan, among others in Beantown are ongoing, but you get the sense that a resolution will be reached soon. [...]

June 18, 2013 admin Blogs 0

NBA Rumors: Monta Ellis Drawing Interest from LA Lakers

NBA Rumors: Monta Ellis Drawing Interest from LA Lakers

You may now take a break from the Los Angeles Clippers-Boston Celtics saga in an attempt to stomach the latest Los Angeles Lakers musings. According to Chris Broussard of ESPN.com, Monta Ellis will opt out of the final year of his contract with the Milwaukee Bucks after turning down a two-year extension worth $24 million [...]

June 18, 2013 admin Blogs 5

Are the 2013 NBA Finals the End of Miami’s ‘Big 3’?

Are the 2013 NBA Finals the End of Miami’s ‘Big 3’?

Earlier this season, there was speculation that the Heat might dump Chris Bosh this off-season and replace him with a more affordable power forward. Bosh’s poor playoff performance might be more than enough to punch his ticket out of town. And franchise favorite, the awesome, yet injured D-Wade on his way out, too? I guess [...]

June 17, 2013 Rob Blogs, R.S. De France 3

LeBron James Says Heat ‘Can’t Worry’ About Game 7 of NBA Finals

LeBron James Says Heat ‘Can’t Worry’ About Game 7 of NBA Finals

Before there can be a Game 7 of the NBA Finals, the Miami Heat Game must win Game 6. LeBron James wants us to remember that. Following a 114-104 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5, LeBron took the podium arms crossed, seemingly disconnected from the very world he had owned after Game [...]

June 17, 2013 admin Blogs 2

Celtics Interested in Bulls’ Tom Thibodeau to Replace Doc Rivers?

Celtics Interested in Bulls’ Tom Thibodeau to Replace Doc Rivers?

Like the Boston Celtics aren’t already linked to enough mayhem. Boston and the Los Angeles Clippers are currently engaged in talks about a trade that would send Kevin Garnett and Doc Rivers (and potentially Paul Pierce) to Tinseltown in exchange for DeAndre Jordan and Caron Butler, among other pieces, one of which the Celtics had [...]

June 17, 2013 admin Blogs 0

Andre Iguodala Opts Out Of Denver; Top Iggy Plays of 2013

Andre Iguodala Opts Out Of Denver; Top Iggy Plays of 2013

By acquiring the high flying, defensive stopper Andre Iguodala from Philadelphia in the Andrew Bynum/Dwight Howard blockbuster deal last Summer, many felt that the Denver Nuggets, under esteemed coach George Karl, would finally be contenders in the Western Conference. After Carmelo Anthony left for New York nearly two seasons ago, the Nuggets were lacking that [...]

June 17, 2013 admin Allen Moll 0

Shane Battier Calls Heat Victory Over Spurs ‘A Big 3 Night’

Shane Battier Calls Heat Victory Over Spurs ‘A Big 3 Night’

The NBA Finals are all tied up because of the Miami Heat’s Big Three. After a Game 3 performance that saw the Heat get pummeled by the San Antonio Spurs, LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade entered Game 4 seeking revenge. And they got it, beating the Spurs 109-93. Together, the Big Three combined [...]

June 14, 2013 admin Blogs 1

Bulls’ Tom Thibodeau Says Derrick Rose Is Back

Bulls’ Tom Thibodeau Says Derrick Rose Is Back

Derrick Rose is officially back, and not a moment too soon. Really, he’s four-plus months late, but whatever. Speaking with Jon Greenberg of ESPNChicago.com, Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau said that Rose was himself again: The old Derrick Rose is back. Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said Rose’s speed and explosiveness are back to [...]

June 14, 2013 admin Blogs 0

Dwight Howard Considering Spurning Lakers for Spurs

Dwight Howard Considering Spurning Lakers for Spurs

Dwight Howard has now expanded his free-agency search to include every single team in the NBA. I’m kidding. But at the rate the rumors are flying, that’s where this is headed. According to Steve Kyler of Hoopsworld, Howard’s potential landing spots now include the Brooklyn Nets and San Antonio Spurs in addition to the Los [...]

June 14, 2013 admin Blogs 4