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Say it ain’t so, ‘Melo. Carmelo Anthony was chastised for shooting just 40.6 percent from the field during the New York Knicks’ playoff run, yet it turns out he struggled for a good reason. According to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News, an MRI revealed that New York’s superstar—who was visibly playing through [...]

During Team USA’s gold medal run during the 2012 Olympics, coach Mike Krzyzewski said that would be his last one. He had been on Team USA’s staff for many years and was thought to be ready to hang it up. However, that’s not he case. Coach K must’ve had a change of heart because he [...]

LeBron James doesn’t intend to feel Carmelo Anthony’s pain. The Chosen One saw Hibbert’s block on ‘Melo. He understood how impressive it was and what it meant. Everyone did. ‘Melo and his New York Knicks had the momentum. Hibbert’s block swayed that momentum back in the Indiana Pacers’ favor. It’s not a stretch to say [...]

Phil Jackson yesterday appeared on the Dan Patrick Show to talk about his latest book. Yes, the same one where he explains in detail why Michael Jordan was on another level from Kobe Bryant. In the interview he talks about job offers, his coaching career, and a proposed deal if Chris Hansen would have secured [...]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Kevin Durant donated a cool $1 million to the Red Cross on Tuesday after the 22-mile long tornado swept through Oklahoma on Monday, killing 24 people including nine children and leaving plenty of residents homeless and fighting for survival. The devastation and wreckage was broad reaching. The news of Durant’s donation [...]

A few weeks ago, it was rumored that Clippers owner Donald Sterling was high on Vinny Del Negro and would retain him as coach. However, with the prospect of Chris Paul potentially bolting the Clippers this summer (as unlikely as that is), the team had to do what was perceived to be what Paul wanted. [...]

Dan Gilbert’s son, Nick, has done it again. Two years ago, Dan send his son Nick and his bowtie to represent the Cleveland Cavaliers at the NBA Draft Lottery the year after LeBron left. And it worked. The Cavs won the #1 overall pick that year and took Kyrie Irving. This year, same result, the [...]

Phil Jackson won’t be coaching the Los Angeles Clippers because, well, that would be creepy. The Clippers agreed to part ways with head coach Vinny Del Negro—whose contract was up—on Tuesday, paving the way for them to hire anyone they wanted—so long as Donald Sterling was willing to actually pay them and Chris Paul approved. [...]

There’s plenty of finger pointing that can go on as to why the Knicks were eliminated in the second round, but the bulk of the blame shouldn’t be with Carmelo Anthony. And truthfully, the fact of the matter is that the Knicks roster isn’t talented enough from top to bottom to win the East. As [...]

To no one’s surprise, Dwight Howard isn’t happy. Superman is often found smirking and joking around, but he’s not genuinely happy. Not with the Los Angeles Lakers, specifically Mike D’Antoni. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPNLosAngeles.com, Howard’s exit interview with general manager Mitch Kupchak comprised of him expressing extreme dissatisfaction with D’Antoni and all he [...]