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‘Melo Says Don’t Question His New York Loyalty

‘Melo Says Don’t Question His New York Loyalty

Speculation surrounding Carmelo Anthony’s future with the New York Knicks has stopped. Just kidding. It hasn’t stopped. And it’s not going to stop. No matter what happens, though, Melo doesn’t want you questioning where his loyalties lie, per Marc Berman of the New York Post: Carmelo Anthony says you can question certain things, but never [...]

March 24, 2016 admin Rumors 0

There Should Be More of a Buzz Coming Out of Charlotte

There Should Be More of a Buzz Coming Out of Charlotte

While everybody else has focused on the Warriors historical pursuit, potential drama in “The Land” and the shortcomings of the Thunder, Clippers and Rockets, the Hornets have quietly been playing really good basketball. On January 30, the Hornets were 22-25 and sitting in 9th place in the Eastern Conference. Today they are 41-30 and a [...]

March 24, 2016 Anou Enright Blogs, Ryan Bawek 0

5 Stats About This Season That Will Surprise You

5 Stats About This Season That Will Surprise You

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March 23, 2016 Anou Enright Lists 0

NBA Power Rankings: The Washington Wizards Are Going Streaking

NBA Power Rankings: The Washington Wizards Are Going Streaking

It has finally happened: There is movement within the top-most part of our NBA power rankings. The Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs still sit where they sit, and the Toronto Raptors refuse to relinquish fifth place. But chaos has been restored just about everywhere else, in large part because the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte [...]

March 23, 2016 admin Power Rankings 0

Derrick Rose Feels Like He’s a ‘Damn Good Player’

Derrick Rose Feels Like He’s a ‘Damn Good Player’

Say what you will about Derrick Rose, just don’t ever claim he isn’t confident in himself or his abilities, however much they’ve changed. The Chicago Bulls point guard has maintained a level of resistance to the notion that he’s declined since suffering an initial ACL tear in 2012. His comments have seemed inspiring at times, [...]

March 23, 2016 admin Blogs 0

Dwight Howard Doesn’t Hate James Harden

Dwight Howard Doesn’t Hate James Harden

All is not well with the Houston Rockets, who are battling for one of the Western Conference’s final three playoff spots and are staring down a make-or-break offseason. But there’s at least one silver lining. Dwight Howard apparently doesn’t despise James Harden’s existence. As the big man told USA Today‘s Sam Amick: This has led [...]

March 23, 2016 admin Rumors 0

Clippers Still Expect Blake Griffin Back Before Start of NBA Playoffs

Clippers Still Expect Blake Griffin Back Before Start of NBA Playoffs

Blake Griffin is still nearing a return to the Los Angeles Clippers. Emphasis on still. Griffin hasn’t played since Christmas while dealing with a variety of injuries, including a fractured right hand he suffered after punching the team’s assistant equipment manager. Once he’s healthy, he’ll need to serve a four-game suspension before resuming his spot [...]

March 23, 2016 admin Rumors 0

The Spurs Have Everybody’s Number

The Spurs Have Everybody’s Number

Even though they lost to the Charlotte Hornets last night, the San Antonio Spurs accomplished a pretty incredible and mind-boggling feat over the past week. And I’m not referring to holding the Golden State Warriors to only 79 points in a victory. With their win over the Blazers at home last Thursday night, they now [...]

March 22, 2016 Anou Enright Blogs, Ryan Bawek 0

LeBron’s Relationship With Cavs Social Media Is Complicated

LeBron’s Relationship With Cavs Social Media Is Complicated

LeBron James is as calculated as they come, which is why what follows is so damn weird. Twitter user @kanyecobain posted a screenshot of a test he ran using doesfollow.com on Monday that not only revealed LeBron unfollowed the Cleveland Cavaliers on Twitter (and Instagram), but that he unfollowed them that very day: [tweet https://twitter.com/kanyecobain/status/712021922138214400] [...]

March 22, 2016 admin Blogs 0

Phil Jackson Won’t Be Coaching the Knicks Next Season

Phil Jackson Won’t Be Coaching the Knicks Next Season

The whole “Phil Jackson might consider coaching the New York Knicks for at least half the time next season” thing didn’t last very long. It’s not going to happen, according to Jackson confidant Charlie Rosen, as told to the New York Post‘s Marc Berman: f you’re still holding out a shred of hope Phil Jackson [...]

March 22, 2016 admin Blogs 0