Marc Gasol injured his knee the same day Derrick Rose did, but unfortunately for Gasol, not many were talking about him the following day. All of the focus was on Rose. However, since the dust has settled, we can refocus on the big man, who sprained his MCL nearly two months ago. He has been [...]
January 13, 2014
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Kevin Love is reportedly looking ahead. Really, really far ahead. According to NBA.com’s Sam Smith, Love already has a list of preferred 2015 free-agency destinations that includes the Knicks and Lakers: Now the Timberwolves face the issue teams have with LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Deron Williams and Dwight Howard: Trade him now or this summer [...]
January 13, 2014
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It’s no secret that this knee injury for Derrick Rose is far less significant that the one prior. To that end, he seems to be progressing nicely and quickly. He has already ditched the crutches apparently which is a huge milestone. It still remains to be scene if he’ll return to the Bulls (who look [...]
January 13, 2014
Anou Enright
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After his untying-opponents-sneaker frenzy and subsequent fine and benching, JR Smith says that he learned his lesson. Who ever would’ve thought that something like that would garner so much attention. Well, it’s regarding the Knicks and JR Smith so there you go. Smith has apologized for his antics and was surprised at the benching. But [...]
January 13, 2014
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Andrew Bynum is quite the headline-grabber these days. After his stint went horribly wrong with the Cleveland Cavaliers, he was traded to the Chicago Bulls, who subsequently waived him. Now he’s an unrestricted free agent, able to sign with the team of choosing, likely for a minimum salary. How did we get here? Seriously, how [...]
January 13, 2014
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One of the biggest surprises of the season has been the top-seeded Portland Trailblazers. We even shone some light on them in our weekly THD Video series. 7-year veteran LaMarcus Aldridge has expanded his game, and, as a result, he’s enjoying his best professional season. His running mate and partner in crime is 2nd year [...]
January 13, 2014
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R.S. De France
Prior to this weekend, 6’3 senior guard Nubian Spann hadn’t gotten much attention nationally despite leading his Panther Creek, North Carolina squad to a nearly unblemished 13-1 mark heading into a match-up against rival Apex. But that all has changed after Spann made Sportcenter’s Top 10 plays for shattering a backboard in the 2nd quarter [...]
January 13, 2014
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Offbeat
Anything involving the legendary Michael Jordan, especially when it comes to memorabilia, can be a high ticket item at auction. Just before Christmas, an autographed pair of Air Jordans worn by Mike during his now famous “flu game” during the 1997 NBA Finals, sold for an estimated $104,765 at an auction. Just last month, someone [...]
January 13, 2014
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Mark Cuban is going to love this one. After New Orleans Pelicans’ Austin Rivers was hammered by Dallas Mavericks Monta Ellis on a game tying three point attempt Saturday night in the closing seconds of the Mavs 110-107 victory, the internet basically exploded. Minds were blown, as the clear foul which could be seen clearly [...]
January 12, 2014
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