Like the Boston Celtics aren’t already linked to enough mayhem. Boston and the Los Angeles Clippers are currently engaged in talks about a trade that would send Kevin Garnett and Doc Rivers (and potentially Paul Pierce) to Tinseltown in exchange for DeAndre Jordan and Caron Butler, among other pieces, one of which the Celtics had [...]
June 17, 2013
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The Spurs’ Danny Green has come out of nowhere and has been the talk of the Finals. After being relatively unknown heading into the series, Green has set an NBA Finals record after just 5 games. Last night, Green broke Ray Allen’s 2008 record and has made more three-pointers in this Finals series than anyone [...]
June 17, 2013
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Rumors
By acquiring the high flying, defensive stopper Andre Iguodala from Philadelphia in the Andrew Bynum/Dwight Howard blockbuster deal last Summer, many felt that the Denver Nuggets, under esteemed coach George Karl, would finally be contenders in the Western Conference. After Carmelo Anthony left for New York nearly two seasons ago, the Nuggets were lacking that [...]
June 17, 2013
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Allen Moll
With the NBA Finals in full swing for Game 5 of the Heat-Spurs, Kobe Bryant is at home rehabbing and trying to keep his mind off what he’s missing. But for father’s day not playing basketball isn’t such a bad thing. It gave Kobe the opportunity to head with the family to the ballpark to [...]
June 16, 2013
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Offbeat
The Denver Nuggets were the surprise of the NBA. They won 57 games, were the 3rd seed in the western conference and George Karl was named coach of the year. They seemed pretty set to do it again next season. That is, until George Karl was fired. Needless to say, the firing doesn’t sit well [...]
June 14, 2013
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Rumors
The NBA Finals are all tied up because of the Miami Heat’s Big Three. After a Game 3 performance that saw the Heat get pummeled by the San Antonio Spurs, LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade entered Game 4 seeking revenge. And they got it, beating the Spurs 109-93. Together, the Big Three combined [...]
June 14, 2013
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You’ll be hard-pressed to find a guy who is more in-tune and dialed-in to the college basketball scene than ESPN’s Jay Bilas. With the NBA Draft a few weeks away, and with the NBA Finals upon us, Bilas, no doubt, has a lot to say. But basketball isn’t the only think Jay is involved with. [...]
June 14, 2013
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Interviews
Derrick Rose is officially back, and not a moment too soon. Really, he’s four-plus months late, but whatever. Speaking with Jon Greenberg of ESPNChicago.com, Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau said that Rose was himself again: The old Derrick Rose is back. Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said Rose’s speed and explosiveness are back to [...]
June 14, 2013
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The NBA Finals are now tied at 2 games apiece. For the most part, the Spurs seem to do the same thing, while the Heat’s identity changes from game to game. It’s now a best of 3 series, so can Dwyane Wade maintain his game 4 form? If you often find yourself too busy to [...]
June 14, 2013
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Podcast
Doc Rivers is on the fence about returning as Celtics coach, to say the least. Even though he has three years remaining on his deal, he’s apparently leery about being a part of a rebuild, which appears to be in Boston’s future. Will L.A. be his next stop? According to reports, there is mutual interest [...]
June 14, 2013
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