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The Lakers have been the talk of the NBA world this year for one reason or another, but now we are forced to realize what really matters. Lakers owner Jerry Buss Jerry Buss was hospitalized as he is battling an undisclosed form of cancer. Many are reporting he is on his deathbed and only has [...]

Michael Jordan is turning 50 years old on Sunday. Damn, that makes me feel old. I grew up watching MJ’s rise to dominance. He is far and away the greatest basketball player to ever live. I realize there will always be debates about who is the GOAT, and as Jordan’s memory gets more distant, more [...]

Over the past couple of season’s Kevin Garnett has dropped some cryptic hints as to when he will finally retire. But then he turns around and signs a 3-year deal during the offseason. But yesterday, he said that this will be his last all-star game. Because he’s so popular, he’ll likely be voted in again [...]

To celebrate the All-Star Weekend festivities down in Houston this weekend, the Nike iD sneaker customization program adds the ‘Extraterrestrial’ option seen on the other Nike Basketball All-Star Weekend sneakers. The space theme continues on what started at All-Star Weekend last year out in Orlando, which is perfect for Houston given the already-established ties with [...]

Being selected to the all-star game is certainly an honor, but it’s always good to see when guys prioritize things. Carmelo Anthony was voted to be a starter in Sunday’s game, but he may sit out the game because of a deep arm bruise. Knicks fans should be happy to hear this. But he has [...]

Luke Ridnour might be headed somewhere before the NBA trade deadline passes, but it’s unlikely that “somewhere” is the New York Knicks. Per Alex Kennedy of HOOPSWORLD, the Knicks have expressed interest in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ point guard. The New York Knicks have expressed interest in Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Luke Ridnour, according to source. [...]

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Kansas University is set to retire the jersey of one of their most memorable guards. Chalmers will have his number 15 jersey retired as part of halftime proceedings at KU’s game against Texas, this Saturday. “[Mario] didn’t just love winning, he also loved everyone knowing how good he was”, said KU coach Bill Self in [...]

There has been a lot of debate this season among NBA pundits as to whether or not Vince Carter is worthy of NBA Hall of Fame status. As Carter gets longer in the tooth he believes he has done enough to make to the the big show. For those that feel he’s ‘too soft’ of [...]

Josh Smith and the Boston Celtics seem like the perfect match. After losing Rajon Rondo, Jared Sullinger and Leandro Barbosa for the season, Boston needs a star, or at the very least, a potent talent. And as the rift between Smith and the Atlanta Hawks continues to grow, it’s clear he needs a change of [...]