Always, always count on the Sacramento Kings. You can’t count on them to win or even rebuild properly. But you can always count on them to make whatever ride they’re taking you on one helluva adventure. Nothing is changing as we approach the NBA draft. The Kings are in full Kings mode, according to ESPN.com’s [...]
June 24, 2014
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Building on the thriving Retro sneaker market, FILA has been making moves to solidify their spot. This ‘New York Is For Lovers’ colorway of The Cage basketball sneaker is a collaboration between FILA and NY-based sneaker store RISE. The ‘New York Is For Lovers’ colorway of the FILA Cage resembles the red FILA ’96 (originally [...]
We are only days away from the much anticipated 2014 NBA Draft and there has been a shake-up at the top now that potential #1 selection Joel Embiid has had foot surgery and will be out for a minimum of 4-6 months. Now it appears as if Cleveland will now select either Andrew Wiggins or [...]
With many questions swirling in Miami regarding the future of the big 3, the first domino has fallen as LeBron James has decided to exercise his early termination option. He will become a free agent on July 1, his agent Rich Paul has informed the Miami Heat. It’s worth noting, however, that this has absolutely [...]
June 24, 2014
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Rumors
With this being the most anticipated NBA draft in more than a decade, many teams are doing what they can to get closer to that #1 spot. Utah has the 5 pick and while there will still be some talent at 5, they want to go for it all and pick first. In order to [...]
June 24, 2014
Anou Enright
Rumors
Less than a week ago, it was fairly easy to predict this Thursday’s Top 3 draft selections, with Cleveland being enamored with Kansas big man Joel Embiid, Milwaukee going with Jabari Parker, and Philly winding up with hoops phenom Andrew Wiggins. But following the news that top prospect Embiid had foot surgery on Friday and [...]
June 23, 2014
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June 22nd was a good day for hoops in Boston thanks to the 7th annual Biv20K Blacktop Classic. Hosted by Michael Bivins of Bell Biv Deveo of ‘Poison’ fame (never trust a big butt and a smile) who is actually from Beantown and features teams made up from players hailing from both Boston and New [...]
June 23, 2014
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Time to whale on that panic button, Miami. Just kidding. Miami Heat fans have nothing to worry about. Yet. LeBron James is a still a member of the Heat. For now. According to ESPN.com’s Brian Windhorst (h/t Eye On Basketball), chances are LeBron will opt out of his current contract with the Heat and become [...]
June 23, 2014
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For two seasons, imposing Baylor big man Isaiah Austin has been one of our most favorite players to cover here at THD. But following cutting his collegiate experience short with the Bears following his sophomore season, the 7’1 shot blocker with the trademark eyewear and condor-like wingspan potentially could go undrafted due to team concerns [...]
June 19, 2014
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If you’re looking for a dark horse in the Kevin Love trade sweepstakes, you got it. You can thank the Denver Nuggets. During an article in which he refuted reports that the Boston Celtics had made the strongest offer for the Minnesota Timberwolves superstar, Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald brought word that the Nuggets [...]
June 19, 2014
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