More fuel has been added to the “Fire Byron Scott” fire in Cleveland. When asked if he supports the Cleveland Cavaliers’ head coach, Kyrie Irving declined to go into any detail (via Tom Reed of The Plain Dealer): There’s ample speculation about the future of coach Byron Scott with the Cavaliers, but his star player [...]
April 8, 2013
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The Miami Heat are scary. Yes, their 27-game winning streak is impressive and their roster instills fear in the most unconcerned of NBA teams, but that’s not why they’re scary. They’re scary because they’ve apparently yet to peak. Following their win over the Orlando Magic, a number of Heat players told Alex Kennedy of Hoopsworld [...]
March 26, 2013
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The superhero theme continues for the premiere Nike Basketball players past their upcoming Nike Elite signature sneakers with this new ‘Superhuman’ Air Hyperflight set. Player association of each pair can be made thru the graphics on each of the Air Hyperflight uppers. The pair for Kevin Durant features a strong blue color with lightning bolts [...]
March 25, 2013
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Carmelo Anthony doesn’t dunk anymore because, well, he apparently doesn’t have to. Or so he says. Per Chris Herring of The Wall Street Journal, less than two percent of Melo’s points come off dunks (a career low), and he’s okay with that: Anthony’s dunk marked just his 19th slam of the season. His 21 dunk [...]
March 22, 2013
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It turns out Andrew Bynum has put the entire NBA in a difficult situation. Well, that’s a bit of a stretch. But the Philadelphia 76ers can take solace in knowing they’re not the only ones facing a gripping, Bynum-related decision. Set to become an unrestricted free agent upon season’s end, much has been made of [...]
March 22, 2013
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Continuing what was first launched last year for post-season play, Nike Basketball introduces the Nike Elite 2.0 series in time for the start of the NBA Playoffs. On the Kobe 8 System Elite, the Black Mamba or snake theme is seen thru detailing on all visible Swoosh branding. A carbon fiber shank can be seen [...]
March 21, 2013
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LeBron James and Dwyane Wade are inseparable. Until 2014 at least. Both LeBron and Wade are set to become free agents after next season (if they so please), and speculation has run rampant as to what James specifically will do next. Will he return to the Cleveland Cavaliers? Join forces with Dwight Howard and the [...]
March 21, 2013
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Even before absconding to South Beach, LeBron James wasn’t always a beloved figure in Cleveland. Or should I say in the Cleveland Cavaliers locker room? Yeah, let’s go with that. Per Chris Tomasson of FOX Sports Florida, James was often chided (resented?) by his teammates upon coming into the league: Silas wouldn’t give any names. [...]
March 20, 2013
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Since joining the Miami Heat, LeBron James has always reached the NBA Finals. Starting that same year, the signature sneaker series for LeBron has always had a post-season sneaker likely under the assumption that we paired with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh would make good on the statement about bringing multiple championships to Miami. Here [...]
March 19, 2013
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