It’s almost here. No, not real life pocket-sized lightsabers. Those are still a ways off. The NBA trade deadline. That’s what almost here. Thursday at 3 p.m. ET , the deadline will come to pass, at which point, the Association’s power structure could experience a seismic shift, inciting disorder into an already-crazed season. Or, more [...]
February 19, 2014
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Power Rankings
Congratulations everyone! We haven’t forced you to slog through Dwight Howard- and Los Angeles Lakers-centric drama in quite awhile. Like all good streaks, though, this one too must come to an end. Now. Before returning to Los Angeles for the first time since signing with the Houston Rockets in free agency, Howard was naturally asked [...]
February 19, 2014
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Blogs
Wow. The New York Knicks are a mess. Let’s not mince words. They’re 12 games under .500, outside the Eastern Conference’s ugly playoff picture and now pursuing unrealistic trades like a child pursues oversized lollipops in a candy store. But don’t worry, because at least Mike Woodson is safe(ish). Raymond Felton, on the other hand, [...]
February 18, 2014
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Welcome to this side of the NBA All-Star Game, folks. Every year, around this time, with the NBA’s trade deadline swiftly approaching, all hell breaks loose. Rumors start being churned out at an alarming rate and this side of the collective bargaining agreement, typically die before they even really start. As with all things, tread [...]
February 18, 2014
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Carmelo Anthony doesn’t appear to be a favorite of George Karl’s anymore. Not to say he ever was. He could have been. If he was, forcing his way off the Denver Nuggets and onto the New York Knicks is a good way to ensure he never would be again. Anyhow, Karl, a veteran NBA coach [...]
February 17, 2014
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One half of team splash brothers, Stephen Curry, of the Golden State Warriors is known for his ridiculously quick release and accurate three point shooting. But with his shot off in the All-Star game tonight in New Orleans, Curry showed off some of his ball handling skills. Can we say under-rated? Check out this between [...]
February 16, 2014
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Highlights, Offbeat
In case you missed it, Saturday afternoon NBA TV was lucky enough to telecast this year’s D-League All Star Game, 3 Point Contest, and annual Dunk Contest. It was supposed to serve as an appetizer to big brother NBA’s main even Saturday night, but because of the many changes in format and perceived lack of [...]
February 16, 2014
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Highlights