For Kevin Garnett to miss a game vs. the New York Knicks, he must really be hurt. KG is likely to miss tomorrow night’s tilt vs. the division rivals as he is battling a sore left foot. In fact, he may be out a bit longer than that. The Celtics will almost certainly be without [...]
March 25, 2013
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Rumors
Kevin Martin’s tenure with the Oklahoma City Thunders stands to live on. We think. With the volume-scoring guard set to explore unrestricted free agency upon season’s end, much has been made of his future, or lack thereof, in Oklahoma City. Not because of his performance, though. He’s averaging 14.3 points on 44.9 percent shooting (42.6 [...]
March 25, 2013
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Nothing lasts forever and UCLA’s Ben Howland just learned that. The Bruins have decided to part ways with their coach after a decade on the sidelines. Typically when a coach is fired, it’s because he underperformed. But you can’t necessarily say that’s the case here. In his 10 season, Howland led the Bruins to three Final [...]
March 25, 2013
Anou Enright
NCAA
Several months ago, it seemed to be a certainty that the Sacramento Kings would be moving to Seattle. But there have been countless “snags” along the way for Seattle basketball fans. Sacramento isn’t just going to give away their team and they’re not going down without a fight either. After finding new investors a few [...]
March 25, 2013
Anou Enright
Rumors
You know when Clark Kent enters the phone booth looking like a nerd, and pops out seconds later in his kick ass Superman costume? Well the world witnessed such a feat on Fox Sports last night as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz. Mavs Rookie Jae Crowder runs to the scorers table, goes to [...]
March 25, 2013
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Offbeat
The Denver Nuggets squeezed out another win Saturday night against the Sacramento Kings. But not before DeMarcus Cousins ended any self-esteem Nuggets big man Anthony Randolph had left, by crushing one right in his face. 6’11” big man against 6’11” big man. Cousins was that much bigger. Peep the replay: Here’s another look at the [...]
March 25, 2013
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Highlights
There wasn’t much doubt that the Miami Heat would keep their winning streak alive this weekend in their match against the lowly Charlotte Bobcats. But the 32 point victory could have just as easily been 50 points had the Miami Heat put the pedal to the metal the entire game. Lebron and company were spectacular. [...]
March 24, 2013
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Offbeat
In surprisingly easy fashion, #4 seeded Michigan Wolverines crushed arguably the nation’s best defensive team VCU, beating the #5 seeded Rams 78-53. The victory for the Wolverines also ensures a spot in next weekend’s Sweet 16 Round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1994, the final year that members of the legendary [...]
March 23, 2013
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NCAA
While a good percentage of basketball attention has shifted over to NCAA players, in April it will be the high school players chance to shine during the 2013 Jordan Brand Classic. There are a few All-American basketball games every year for the top high school hoopers but none carry the name of one of the [...]
March 22, 2013
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Kicks, PE Corner
You typically hear these types of stories during the Little League World Series. A kid will pose as a 12 year old when he’s really 15. Then it makes all the sense in the world why he’s 3 feet taller than everyone else. But you typically don’t hear this in collegiate athletics. Standout UCLA freshman, [...]
March 22, 2013
Anou Enright
NCAA