When we think about recent history involving the Miami Heat (pre-2010), Dwyane Wade is the name that exclusively comes to mind. But don’t forget about Udonis Haslem. Granted, his role has been reduced somewhat, but he’s been there forever and was a key part of the 2006 Championship team. That sort of championship pedigree is [...]
April 14, 2014
Anou Enright
Rumors
It has been speculated for quite some time now, but it is finally official: Joe Dumars is out as GM of the Detroit Pistons. We’re a full decade removed from the last championship and it has been nothing but dark days since the likes of Billups, Rip and Sheed spent their prime years there. This [...]
April 14, 2014
Anou Enright
Rumors
A few months ago, it was rumored that Damian Lillard was getting set to opt out of his adidas deal at the end of the season and listen to offers from potential suitors such as Nike. In only his second season, to say that Lillard has surpassed expectations would be an understatement. With a Rookie [...]
April 14, 2014
Anou Enright
Rumors
The 2014 Michael Jordan Celebrity Golf Tournament to raise money for a variety of charities had a little something for everyone. There were plenty of current and former professional athletes, actors, comedians, and musicians playing and attending the social events. T-Pain and George Clinton, got the party started at the Aria Casino and Resort in [...]
April 14, 2014
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Offbeat
When thinking of the NBA’s current best rebounder, names like Dwight Howard, Kevin Love, and Joakim Noah instantly come to mind. But upon examining the numbers, with a little help from Elias, Detroit Pistons’ 2nd year big man Andre Drummond has had a marvelous season when it comes to crashing the boards, becoming the 2nd [...]
April 14, 2014
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Allen Moll
Holy. Crap. On a Sunday teeming with what-ifs and regrets for the New York Knicks, Amar’e Stoudemire managed to steal the show. Prior to the Knicks’ victory over the Chicago Bulls, the always confident, rarely pigheaded Stoudemire uttered 11 words that may alter your perception of him for ever: 'On paper we might be the [...]
April 14, 2014
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For the first time in Carmelo Anthony’s illustrious 11 year NBA career, he will be watching the postseason rather than participating. Following the Atlanta Hawks’ big win over the Miami Heat Saturday night, the Hawks clinched the 8th and final Playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, officially putting an end to a disappointing Knicks season. [...]
April 13, 2014
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Allen Moll
The Washington Wizards clinched a playoff spot a few weeks ago, but they’re still battling for key playoff positioning. They’re likely to finish 6th, 7th or 8th. The best shot for them to advance past the first round is to finish 6th and face Toronto (assuming they finish 3rd), but even that’s not a given. [...]
April 11, 2014
Anou Enright
Rumors
Drake and Jimmy Kimmel wanted to know what people really thought about him and his ESPY hosting gig, so they put Drake in disguise and sent him to the streets. Check out ‘fake drake’ and his hilarious interviews: Please enable Javascript to watch this video [...]
April 11, 2014
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