The Sixers’ Nerlens Noel was thought to be done for the season, as Philly was reportedly one of the teams “tanking” in order to get a high draft pick next year. As you know, he tore his ACL last year from Kentucky and hasn’t played at all yet. But that may be changing soon. Noel [...]
January 15, 2014
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Rumors
The Golden State Warriors are all in for this season. They are setting themselves up nicely to make a strong playoff run. Granted, we’re not even at the all-star break yet, but for teams like Golden State, it’s ok to look ahead. Part of their master plan appears to involve the Jordan Crawford. After most [...]
January 15, 2014
Anou Enright
Rumors
Hedo Turkoglu has quietly been available for teams to snatch up since he was release by Orlando recently, and it looks like he now has an employer. The Clippers are reportedly on the verge of signing Turkoglu for the remainder of the season. The Clippers seem to be trying their hand with again veterans of late, as they signed Stephen [...]
January 15, 2014
Anou Enright
Rumors
KG seems to be bigger than life to these Chelsea F.C. soccer players. And he also seems to be enjoying himself on the visit to the stadium. Never would have pegged KG for a soccer fan. [...]
January 15, 2014
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Offbeat
That stench wafting through your home and into your oversized nostrils is coming from the NBA. Although it’s difficult to pinpoint what it actually is, we’re above confusion: it’s clarity. We’ve reached that point of the year where the Association’s happenings finally make more sense than whatever outfit Robin Thicke is wearing these days. Injuries and [...]
January 15, 2014
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Power Rankings
The Miami Heat had their Champions tour stop at the White House today. Here are some pictures of the visit, including the Heat’s presentation of a custom POTUS trophy and jersey to the big man. Oh, and President Obama had this burn on Mario Chalmers to get some laughs… [...]
January 14, 2014
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Offbeat
This season, the NBA has announced refereeing errors more than any other time in recent memory. After a controversial no-call, there’s usually an announcement the following day admitting the blown call. That’s both good and bad. Good in that the league is owning up to it, but bad because it causes everyone to get more [...]
January 14, 2014
Anou Enright
Rumors
Star University of Kansas freshman has taken his lumps early on this season while other fab frosh like Kentucky’s Julius Randle, Duke’s Jabari Parker, and fellow Jayhawk Joel Embiid have made an instant impact this season. But at presstime, Wiggins was averaging 16 ppg and 6.3 boards, not to shabby for an 18 year old [...]
January 14, 2014
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NCAA
Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge has maintained all along he will not be trading Rajon Rondo. He was lying. Probably. Maybe. According to ESPN’s Chad Ford, the Celtics are expected to shop the All-Star point guard once he’s healthy: All three of the teams ahead of them have at least one young player they [...]
January 14, 2014
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Blogs
Kevin Durant can do no wrong in the eyes of many NBA observers, even when he deserves criticism. At least we know that he’s hard on himself too. With Russel Westbrook out, that obviously means more shots for KD. He has to carry the offense in order for this team to continue winning. But according [...]
January 14, 2014
Anou Enright
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