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Celtics Interested in Bulls’ Tom Thibodeau to Replace Doc Rivers?

Celtics Interested in Bulls’ Tom Thibodeau to Replace Doc Rivers?

Like the Boston Celtics aren’t already linked to enough mayhem. Boston and the Los Angeles Clippers are currently engaged in talks about a trade that would send Kevin Garnett and Doc Rivers (and potentially Paul Pierce) to Tinseltown in exchange for DeAndre Jordan and Caron Butler, among other pieces, one of which the Celtics had [...]

June 17, 2013 admin Blogs 0

Bulls’ Tom Thibodeau Says Derrick Rose Is Back

Bulls’ Tom Thibodeau Says Derrick Rose Is Back

Derrick Rose is officially back, and not a moment too soon. Really, he’s four-plus months late, but whatever. Speaking with Jon Greenberg of ESPNChicago.com, Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau said that Rose was himself again: The old Derrick Rose is back. Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said Rose’s speed and explosiveness are back to [...]

June 14, 2013 admin Blogs 0

Dwight Howard Considering Spurning Lakers for Spurs

Dwight Howard Considering Spurning Lakers for Spurs

Dwight Howard has now expanded his free-agency search to include every single team in the NBA. I’m kidding. But at the rate the rumors are flying, that’s where this is headed. According to Steve Kyler of Hoopsworld, Howard’s potential landing spots now include the Brooklyn Nets and San Antonio Spurs in addition to the Los [...]

June 14, 2013 admin Blogs 4

Magic Johnson Says NBA Finals Will Be End of Heat’s Big Three

Magic Johnson Says NBA Finals Will Be End of Heat’s Big Three

The Miami Heat haven’t even lost the NBA Finals and already there is a call for change in South Beach. Speaking on a conference call to promote ABC and ESPN’s coverage of the finals, Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic discussed the Heat and the need for change. Regardless of the finals outcome, the Hall of [...]

June 13, 2013 admin Blogs 4

Tony Parker May Sit Out Game 4 vs. Heat

Tony Parker May Sit Out Game 4 vs. Heat

The San Antonio Spurs’ Game 3 victory of the Miami Heat may have came at a price. Tony Parker suffered a hamstring injury in San Antonio’s 113-77 rout of Miami, leaving the game during the third quarter. He eventually returned, but the hammy was still clearly bothering him. According to Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! [...]

June 12, 2013 admin Blogs 2

Jason Kidd Frontrunner to be Brooklyn Nets Coach

Jason Kidd Frontrunner to be Brooklyn Nets Coach

You’ve got to be kidding me. Jason Kidd has emerged as the frontrunner for the Brooklyn Nets’ vacant head coaching position according to Fred Kerber of the New York Post: The serious interest goes both ways. Jason Kidd badly wants the Nets’ head-coaching job, and multiple sources insist the attraction is mutual and the team’s [...]

June 11, 2013 admin Blogs 1

Lionel Hollins Out As Memphis Grizzlies Head Coach

Lionel Hollins Out As Memphis Grizzlies Head Coach

Lionel Hollins is out as the Memphis Grizzlies’ head coach. Per Ronald Tillery of the Commercial Appeal, the Grizzlies have elected to not renew Hollins’ contract. Lionel Hollins is out as Griz head coach. His contract won’t be renewed, sources told the CA. Story coming at gogrizzlies.com — Ronald Tillery (@CAGrizBlog) June 10, 2013 Hollins [...]

June 11, 2013 admin Blogs 2

Cavaliers Interested in Trading for Danny Granger

Cavaliers Interested in Trading for Danny Granger

Danny Granger would certainly look good in a Cleveland Cavaliers uniform. According to Sam Amico of Fox Sports Ohio, the Indiana Pacers are interested in moving the veteran small forward and the Cavs are believed to be among the interested teams: Nonetheless, sources have said the Cavs are more-than-willing trade partners, and outside of star [...]

June 10, 2013 admin Blogs 1

Jason Kidd Interested in Coaching Brooklyn Nets

Jason Kidd Interested in Coaching Brooklyn Nets

Jason Kidd is interested in a return to the NBA he really never left. Fresh off announcing his retirement from the New York Knicks and league as a whole, Kidd is apparently interested in coaching the Brooklyn Nets. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports, Kidd is “chasing” the vacancy that was created when the [...]

June 10, 2013 admin Blogs 0

Tony Parker Didn’t Want San Antonio Spurs To Sign Jason Kidd

Tony Parker Didn’t Want San Antonio Spurs To Sign Jason Kidd

Tony Parker and Jason Kidd were once almost teammates, and the former wasn’t happy about it. According to Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski, the San Antonio Spurs made a strong push for Jason Kidd back in 2003 before he ultimately re-signed with the then New Jersey Nets: For everything that’s been so methodical and understated with [...]

June 9, 2013 admin Blogs 1