Kevin Garnett tonight made his debut return to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Although he’s no longer the same player he was when he left as an MVP level talent, he is still the most passionate and hardest working guy in the gym on every given night. With a team as full of young raw talent as [...]
February 25, 2015
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Highlights, Hoops TV
Just when we all thought that former league MVP—Derrick Rose—was on his way to returning back to his old dominant self—but unfortunately the injury gods seem to have a liking for him. According to league sources, Rose was reportedly going to undergo right knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus—which is the same knee he [...]
February 25, 2015
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Benjamin Felix Santos, Blogs
LeBron James’ 10-year old son LeBron “Bronny” James, Jr. has been wowing the internet of late with some of his recent basketball mixtapes (videos after the jump). Partly because he seems to have it together for a 10-year old, but perhaps mainly because of who his father is. Bloodlines could mean something. Look at Steph [...]
February 25, 2015
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Rumors
In the Maverick’s 99-92 victory over the visiting Raptors on Tuesday night, things got heated between point guard Rajon Rondo and Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle. They were clearly seen to be arguing with one another during a timeout and both sides ended up shouting before going their separate ways. It wasn’t a surprise that [...]
February 25, 2015
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Highlights, Hoops TV
Goodbye, All-Star discussion and NBA trade deadline. Hello, playoff race. It’s that time of year again. The focus is on the playoffs and various position-jockeying that’s going on. This week we have a lot of movement to cover, from the Blazers’ slump, to the Spurs’ mounting cankers, to the Thunder’s improbable surge, to the Sixers [...]
February 25, 2015
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Power Rankings
The Brooklyn Nets had Thomas Robinson all locked up. Contract agreement in place, they got their man. All they had to do was wait for him to clear waivers to make it official. Simple right? Not so much. The Philadelphia 76ers are making moves. No one should forget that. They went from tanking, to improving, [...]
February 24, 2015
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Rumors
Former NBA first round selection Daniel Orton is making headlines today in the global basketball media for getting turfed from the Philippines Basketball Association. Orton was drafted by the Magic in 2010, and spent time with Orlando, OKC and finally Philly before getting sent to the D-League then landing China before ultimately signing in the [...]
February 24, 2015
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Offbeat
At one point early this season, it appeared as if the Sixers were tanking for high draft picks and cap space. Then after a few key trades before the deadline to help with cap space and picks, they ended up with a log jam of big men (Nerlens Noel, Joel Embiid, and JaVale McGee). There [...]
February 24, 2015
Anou Enright
Rumors
Wolves fans over the past few days have been gitty with the thought of former Wolves franchise man Kevin Garnett donning his old #21 Minnesota Timberwolves jersey. They have to wait no longer. The team tweeted this today. [tweet https://twitter.com/Twolves_PR/status/570252227115249664] Next step, Garnett getting introduced to a home game. Pandemonium. [...]
February 24, 2015
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Offbeat
At this stage of his career, Kobe Bryant is not about having fun. That makes it especially interesting given the fact he’s paired next to Nick Young whose middle name is fun. Last night, Kobe made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Kimmel showed Kobe a video of the hapless Lakers celebrating after snapping [...]
February 24, 2015
Anou Enright
Offbeat