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Some 11 months after tearing his ACL, Derrick Rose has been cleared by doctors to return to action. But this seems more like a formality. Rose has probably been phycially ready to play for some time now. Mentally is a different story though. But just because he has been cleared doesn’t mean he is going [...]

While a senior in high school, Austin Rivers got plenty of attention. That attention followed him to Duke for the one year he played under Coach K. But he has had an interesting transition to the pros this year. In fact, I’ve heard people suggest that (hindsight being 20/20), he should’ve stayed in school for [...]

Even though it would probably be in his best interest to stop talking to the media about his Orlando days, Dwight Howard apparently can’t help himself. A few days ago, Dwight gave an interview to KCAL-TV in LA about his past. Dwight had some less than flattering things to say about his former teammates. At [...]

A few nights ago, Carmelo Anthony went down with an apparent knee injury and did not return to the game. It was strange in that he tripped over nothing at all. He landed awkwardly on that knee back in December and has been experiencing discomfort ever since. ‘Melo will likely sit tonight, but could this [...]

On Sunday, Serge Ibake hit Blake Griffin in the groin in the 4th quarter of the Clippers – Thunder game. To many, it looked intentional although Ibaka later stated that he was not trying to hurt Blake. Many also thought he would be suspended. But Ibaka was only hit with a $25K fine and no [...]

Flip Saunders was relieved of his duties last year as head coach of the Washington Wizards, but he’s still very much a part of the NBA. Well, at least he hopes to be. Flip is heading up a group who is interested in purchasing the T’Wolves. Is this the first time a former coach may [...]

The Indiana Pacers are no longer flying under the radar. Everyone knows who they are now. They are playing like the second best team in the East and will be a tough out for anyonen in the playoffs; Miami included. A few weeks ago, they got back Danny Granger despite the team playing well without [...]

Of late, LeBron James’ pre game dunk routines have been spectacular. So spectacular that he has been receiving grief about not entering in the actual dunk contest. Well, Magic Johnson has had enough. Over the weekend duing an NBA on ESPN telecast, Magic offered LeBron $1 million if he entered the contest (as if LeBron [...]

LeBron James is playing incredible basketball, and so are the rest of his teammates. The Miami Heat are on a role and appear to be the best team in the NBA. The Heat were in New York yesterday afternoon to take on the Knicks. Prior to this game the Knicks were 2-0 vs. the Heat [...]