Rajon Rondo has Carmelo Anthony’s endorsement. For some reason. Former New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher and Rondo himself both previously agreed the Sacramento Kings point guard wouldn’t be a good fit for the Big Apple’s version of the triangle offense. But Melo, per the New York Daily News‘ Stefan Bondy, disagrees: “I think [...]
March 8, 2016
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Kyle Lowry is having an incredible season and even though he was an All-Star in 2016 he may still be the most underrated player in the NBA. He is the heart and soul of a 41-20 Raptors team competing for the Eastern Conference’s top seed and has increased his scoring average by four points, his [...]
March 7, 2016
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The last time we saw Kendrick Perkins in a Cavaliers uniform, he was on the bench. He didn’t get a great deal of minutes when the game mattered the most, but to guys like LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, his playing time didn’t matter. They feel as if Perk’s presence is sorely missed. Not just [...]
March 4, 2016
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The San Antonio Spurs have been the model franchise in the NBA for quite some time now. They are the standard of how an organization should be run from top to bottom from ownership to the front office to their coaching staff to their on court leadership and team chemistry. They have extended two historic [...]
March 4, 2016
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The Warriors continued to make history Thursday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder with their 121-105 comeback victory. They matched the 1994 to 1996 Bulls record for the longest home winning streak in NBA history at 44. The Warriors win their 44th straight at home, tying the NBA's best home win streak. pic.twitter.com/lSyM6kbsrf — NBA [...]
March 4, 2016
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Blake Griffin is close to a return for the Los Angeles Clippers. And that could be a problem. Griffin hasn’t played since Christmas and is now rehabilitating a fractured right hand that he suffered when punching the Clippers’ assistant equipment manager. He will serve a four-game suspension once he’s healthy enough to play, which, according [...]
March 3, 2016
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Carmelo Anthony is anything but inoculated against the painful pangs of losing. The New York Knicks are once again miles outside the Eastern Conference’s playoff picture, and after securing a postseason berth in each of his first 10 NBA seasons, Melo is on track to miss the Association’s spring dance for the third consecutive year. [...]
March 3, 2016
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John Wall is a smart dude. And probably a bit of a Kentucky homer. Ahead of the Washington Wizards’ 104-98 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, Wall was asked who deserved to be named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year. He, of course, chose fellow Kentucky alum Karl-Anthony Towns, per Kyle Ratke of [...]
March 3, 2016
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Michael Jordan’s net worth is higher than yours. I’m sorry to be the one to break this news. I know it’s shocking, but it’s true. His career as an NBA player/NBA owner/endorser of beverages and food and underwear and shoes has paid off. Forbes released its list of billionaires, and Jordan made it. He has [...]
March 3, 2016
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According to ESPN NBA Reporter Marc Stein, Michael Beasley’s impressive play for the Shandong Golden Stars of the Chinese Basketball Association has given him an opportunity to return to the NBA for the first time since 2014. [tweet https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/705156534322356224] He was averaging 31 points to go along with 13 rebounds and three assists per game [...]
March 2, 2016
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