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In the game of basketball, or more specifically streetball, the most important attribute to have on the blacktop is some insane verticals to wow the crowd with some rim wrecking dunks. But when you are barely 4’5, like Venice Basketball League veteran Jamani “Mani Love” Swanson, one must rely on quickness and basketball IQ to [...]

Bargain hunting in the NBA can be fun. Which, for the New York Knick is good, because bargains are all they can afford. Armed with absolutely no cap room, the Knicks managed to make something of an offseason splash this summer. They re-signed Pablo Prigioni and an injured J.R. Smith, and traded for Andrea Bargnani. [...]

Shane Battier is upset, and I don’t blame him. The NBA released the 2013-14 schedule on Tuesday and, lo and behold, the Miami Heat are on the road for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. Naturally, Battier isn’t thrilled about the idea (h/t to USA Today). The schedule I got said that we are on the road [...]

This past weekend the father of the whole signature sneaker series, Michael Jordan, broke out an unreleased pair of the fabled Air Jordan XI for a day during his Flight School basketball camp. Likely inspired by the Charlotte Bobcats team colors, this blindingly exclusive Jordan 11 that Michael Jordan has on features navy blue patent [...]

Magic Johnson is just saying what everyone is thinking. Oh, and what everyone else has been saying too. Speaking with the Los Angeles Daily News (via Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel), Magic said that he believes LeBron James will opt out of his contract with the Miami Heat next summer. “LeBron could opt in, but [...]

This new age of the NBA is one where former players have been mentoring the young bucks. Hakeem Olajuwon has been working on low post moves with current players so much that the Rockets officially hired him to do so with Dwight Howard. John Wall, fresh off of a max contract extension with the Wizards, [...]

There’s is no explaining the recovery process of one Kobe Bryant. It’s been said before, almost to the point where it’s played out. But not quite. Because we’re still enraptured, still fascinated by the Black Mamba’s borderline immortality, his self-healing-like powers. To be crystal clear, I’m not kidding. I’ve never been more serious about anything [...]

Just because the Detroit Pistons acquired Brandon Jennings last week, that doesn’t mean they’ve lost interest in Rajon Rondo. Previously, the Pistons were rumored to be interested in both young PGs, but ended up with Jennings. According to reports, Detroit still has their eye on Rondo and could use Jennings as a chip to land [...]

Ever since being traded to the Hornets as part of the Chris Paul deal, Eric Gordon has never been the same. He was one of the promising young rising stars, but the injury bug has taken a toll on him. The Pelicans have an excited young roster on paper, if everyone can stay healthy. In [...]

Nikola Pekovic still hasn’t signed anything, which is only weird because Brandon Jennings has. Of all the free agents, especially restricted free agents, most wouldn’t have thought Pek would be the last big name to sign. He should have been one of the first. After averaging 16.3 points and 8.8 rebounds last season, a deal [...]