You don’t have to be a basketball fan. In fact, you don’t even have to be a sports fan. But if you have on a pair of Jordans, you’re considered cool. Jordans have forever re-written the sneaker game to a level that will never be approached. And even though he’s retired, Jordan Brand set a [...]
February 18, 2013
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There have been some pretty absurd rumors floating around as we near the NBA’s trade deadline, but the notion that the New Orleans Hornets are shopping Eric Gordon has to be the worst. According to ESPN.com’s Chris Broussard, the Hornets have made exploratory calls around the league in order to gauge the combo guard’s trade [...]
February 15, 2013
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Plenty of NBA teams will try to pry Dwight Howard from the Los Angeles Lakes this summer, but the Los Angeles Clippers won’t be one of them. Or will they? Per Chris Broussard of ESPN.com, there have been some rumblings that the Clippers are willing to make some cost-cutting moves in an attempt to lure [...]
February 15, 2013
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Luke Ridnour might be headed somewhere before the NBA trade deadline passes, but it’s unlikely that “somewhere” is the New York Knicks. Per Alex Kennedy of HOOPSWORLD, the Knicks have expressed interest in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ point guard. The New York Knicks have expressed interest in Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Luke Ridnour, according to source. [...]
February 14, 2013
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Kansas University is set to retire the jersey of one of their most memorable guards. Chalmers will have his number 15 jersey retired as part of halftime proceedings at KU’s game against Texas, this Saturday. “[Mario] didn’t just love winning, he also loved everyone knowing how good he was”, said KU coach Bill Self in [...]
February 14, 2013
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Josh Smith and the Boston Celtics seem like the perfect match. After losing Rajon Rondo, Jared Sullinger and Leandro Barbosa for the season, Boston needs a star, or at the very least, a potent talent. And as the rift between Smith and the Atlanta Hawks continues to grow, it’s clear he needs a change of [...]
February 14, 2013
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Carmelo Anthony’s wish is the New York Knicks’command. Melo has publicly urged the Knicks not to trade anyone, specifically Iman Shumpert who has been linked to a number of different rumors (via Ian Begley of ESPNNewYork.com): Shump, he ain’t going nowhere. He ain’t got to worry about that, Anthony said after reports surfaced Saturday that [...]
February 14, 2013
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Well, it’s official (or as official as it can be at this point): Josh Smith’s tenure with the Atlanta Hawks is all but coming to a close. According to Sam Amick of USA Today, Smith has reportedly made it clear he won’t be returning to Atlanta next season: As for Smith and where he winds [...]
February 13, 2013
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The Kings seemed all but gone. The deals were struck, the Maloofs, the family who claims majority ownership of the team, agreed to a deal to have the team moved to Seattle. A group led by hedge fund manager Chris Hansen was slated to pay $525 million to get the Kings to Seattle. Enter the [...]
February 13, 2013
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The Phoenix Suns seem hell-bent on making a splash leading into the NBA’s trade deadline, and their latest exploits have brought them to Utah Jazz center Al Jefferson. Per Paul Coro of The Arizona Republic, the Suns are interested in making a play for Jefferson and/or Gordon Hayward: The Suns also have shown interest in [...]
February 12, 2013
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