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Top 10 Shooting Guard & Small Forward Tandems in NBA History

Top 10 Shooting Guard & Small Forward Tandems in NBA History

In game 4 of the NBA Finals, James, 33 points, and Wade, 32 points, were in rare form. The Heat crawled back from a 2-3 deficit to win the 2013 Finals. In game 7, James came thru with 37 points and 12 rebounds, Wade 23 points and 10 rebounds. Miami’s made 3 straight Finals and [...]

July 3, 2013 Rob Lists, R.S. De France 0

Celtics General Manager Makes Courtesy Call to Dwight Howard

Celtics General Manager Makes Courtesy Call to Dwight Howard

The Boston Celtics made a play for Dwight Howard. Well, not really. They made an inquiry. An obligatory one. According to Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe, general manager Danny Ainge placed a call to Howard’s reps after free agency began to gauge his interest in joining the Celtics through a sign-and-trade. He was told [...]

July 2, 2013 admin Blogs 3

Dwight Howard Unlikely to Re-Sign with Los Angeles Lakers

Dwight Howard Unlikely to Re-Sign with Los Angeles Lakers

The anonymous-sourced hits keep on coming for the Los Angeles Lakers. Dwight Howard has been the center of much ado since he was traded to Hollywood last summer. Upon arriving, he wasn’t going to sign a new contract; he was going to reach free agency in 2013. No one cared. His future in Los Angeles [...]

June 28, 2013 admin Blogs 0

Rockets Interested In Josh Smith If They Can’t Sign Dwight Howard

Rockets Interested In Josh Smith If They Can’t Sign Dwight Howard

The Houston Rockets are hoping for the best, but planning for the worst. In this instance, that means the Rockets are crossing their fingers that Dwight Howard will sign to play alongside James Harden. If he doesn’t, they have a backup plan. And that contingency plan’s name is Josh Smith. Per Peter Vecsey formerly of [...]

June 4, 2013 admin Blogs 4

Rockets Trying to Trade Thomas Robinson To Open Up Cap for Dwight Howard

Rockets Trying to Trade Thomas Robinson To Open Up Cap for Dwight Howard

The Houston Rockets are reportedly becoming more aggressive in their pursuit for Dwight Howard. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports, the Rockets plan to trade Thomas Robinson—the fifth overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft—in an attempt to free up the cap space needed to sign Howard: The Houston Rockets are determined to trade [...]

May 31, 2013 admin Blogs 0

Pau Gasol Wants Dwight Howard to Make Quick Decision

Pau Gasol Wants Dwight Howard to Make Quick Decision

Pau Gasol wants Dwight Howard to hurry up. OK, those weren’t his exact words, but he understands the value of Superman making a quick decision. Speaking with Sam Amick of USA Today, the Los Angeles Lakers big man touched upon Howard’s impending free-agent nuptials: “Obviously from the team’s standpoint, the sooner Dwight makes his decision [...]

May 27, 2013 admin Blogs 0

Dwight Howard Considering Golden State Warriors?

Dwight Howard Considering Golden State Warriors?

The Golden State Warriors continue to make an impression. Stephen Curry and his band of supposed misfits shocked the NBA sphere when they upset the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs and pushed the San Antonio Spurs to six games in the second. They now have our attention. And Dwight Howard’s too, [...]

May 23, 2013 admin Blogs 0

Dwight Howard Could Spurn Lakers for Rockets

Dwight Howard Could Spurn Lakers for Rockets

Dwight Howard is in no rush. Though the Los Angeles Lakers undoubtedly hope that Howard would make a decision about his future without taking too much time, the big man reportedly has no intention of expediting the process. He’s prepared to do his due diligence and take his time. And his “due diligence” will include [...]

May 20, 2013 admin Blogs 7

Is Dwight Howard Still Interested in Brooklyn Nets?

Is Dwight Howard Still Interested in Brooklyn Nets?

This just won’t go away. No matter what the numbers or sheer logic say, the Dwight Howard to Brooklyn Nets rumors just won’t subside. At all. Brooklyn was Howard’s preferred destination of choice when he was with the Orlando Magic, but when the two sides were unable to strike an accord, Dwight ended up with [...]

May 17, 2013 admin Blogs 2

Is Dwight Howard Really a Flight Risk for the Lakers?

Is Dwight Howard Really a Flight Risk for the Lakers?

Dwight Howard and the Los Angeles Lakers have entered unchartered territory. Never before has Howard, an unrestricted free agent, had the option of choosing where he will play. Not like this. Even when he forced his way out of Orlando, he wasn’t sent to his first destination of choice (Brooklyn Nets). For the Lakers, they’re [...]

May 1, 2013 admin Blogs 1