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Lakers Interview Byron Scott

Lakers Interview Byron Scott

Kobe Bryant is going to be one happy camper. According to ESPN’s Chris Broussard, the Los Angeles Lakers interviewed Byron Scott for their head coach position on Tuesday. Personally, I’m not sure what impresses me more: The fact that the Lakers are entertaining a coaching prospect Kobe is known to love, or that the team [...]

May 22, 2014 admin Blogs 0

Steve Kerr Consulted Coach Pop Before Joining Dubs

Steve Kerr Consulted Coach Pop Before Joining Dubs

Golden State Warriors fans may or may not owe San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich a thank you. Unless you don’t like Steve Kerr, that is. Then you might owe him an ass-kicking. According to the New York Post‘s Gregg Popovich, Kerr sought Coach Pop’s advice before agreeing to replace Mark Jackson as head [...]

May 21, 2014 admin Blogs 0

Thoughts on 2014 NBA Draft Lottery

Thoughts on 2014 NBA Draft Lottery

So that was fun…for some teams. The 2014 NBA draft lottery is over. Finished. Kaput. Next stop, the NBA draft. Well, first we need to finish the Conference Finals. And crown an NBA champion. Then it’s on to the NBA draft. Here are some thoughts for each lottery team, along with their draft position, on [...]

May 21, 2014 admin Blogs 0

Serge Ibaka Attempting to Return to the Court During the Playoffs

Serge Ibaka Attempting to Return to the Court During the Playoffs

Serge Ibaka left game 6 of the Clippers series with a calf injury and that’s the last time we’ve seen him as he as been ruled out for the remainder of the playoffs. Given the frequency that Tony Parker spends time in the paint converting layups, Ibaka’s shot blocking and altering talents are sorely missed [...]

May 20, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

John Wall Believes Washington Has the Best Backcourt in the NBA

John Wall Believes Washington Has the Best Backcourt in the NBA

If you don’t believe in yourself, nobody else will. Especially in sports. You need to be confident or you’ll never be successful. John Wall gets that and it was evident when he was asked bout the Wizards backcourt during his exit interview. Wall was asked if there is a better backcourt in the league and [...]

May 20, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Watch: Tim Duncan’s Girlfriend Vanessa Macias Responds to Charles Barkley

Watch: Tim Duncan’s Girlfriend Vanessa Macias Responds to Charles Barkley

Tim Duncan’s girlfriend Vanessa Macias is a pretty damn fine individual. So when Charles Barkley made headlines with his comments about San Antonio women all being fat, Macias was not impressed. During last night’s Western Conference Finals game between OKC and San Antonio, Macias and her good looking colleagues decided to wear t-shirts protesting Barkley’s [...]

May 20, 2014 admin Blogs 2

Kevin Ollie Signs Extension to Remain at UConn

Kevin Ollie Signs Extension to Remain at UConn

After winning a national title in only his second season as a head coach, UConn’s Kevin Ollie has been one of the hottest coaching commodities ever since. He has been rumored to be o the radar of a number of pro teams that were looking for a coach. He isn’t that far removed from his [...]

May 20, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Cavs Wish to Enter Kevin Love Sweepstakes

Cavs Wish to Enter Kevin Love Sweepstakes

Despite what some of us may think, the Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t fools. If a top NBA superstar becomes available, they’re going to have interest. Naturally, they have interest in Kevin Love, who basically requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski. To be certain, he didn’t actually request a trade. [...]

May 20, 2014 admin Blogs 0

Creighton’s Doug McDermott Likes Spurs

Creighton’s Doug McDermott Likes Spurs

Doug McDermott doesn’t think the San Antonio Spurs are boring. Across casual NBA circles, the Spurs aren’t always held in high esteem. The age, boring, humdrum, they-must-be-flawed-because-they-just-must-be narratives remain overplayed and, unfortunately, prevalent. Diehards know better. Media members know better. Smart people know better. McDermott, who is preparing to enter the NBA after four years [...]

May 19, 2014 admin Blogs 0

Watch: 5’11 PG Jahii Carson Registers Most Hops At NBA Draft Combine

Watch: 5’11 PG Jahii Carson Registers Most Hops At NBA Draft Combine

Coming out of high school following the 2011 season, lightning quick point guard Jahii Carson was a hot commodity when it comes to elite incoming talent in the collegiate ranks. After setting a Mesa, Arizona HS scoring record, averaging an incredible 32.2 ppg, he was named a 2nd Team All American before staying in state, [...]

May 19, 2014 admin NBA Draft, NCAA 0