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Magic Johnson “Couldn’t Be Happier” Mike D’Antoni Quit

Magic Johnson “Couldn’t Be Happier” Mike D’Antoni Quit

Ever since Mike D’Antoni was hired as Lakers coach, Magic Johnson has been very critical of the hire. Over the past years, he has tweeted and commented on television about his displeasure with D’Antoni’s capabilities for that job. At some point, he must’ve realized that he was saying too much because he vowed to stop [...]

May 1, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Report: Lakers Ask Bulls Permission to Talk to Tom Thibodeau

Report: Lakers Ask Bulls Permission to Talk to Tom Thibodeau

With Mike D’Antoni quitting his second high-profile coaching gig in the last 3 years, the search is on for the next Lakers coach. It’s no secret that Kobe Bryant wasn’t exactly thrilled with playing for D’Antoni, so maybe he’s happy now. It’s rumored that Kobe would love to play for Tom Thibodeau. Unfortunately, Kobe isn’t [...]

May 1, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 1

Melo and Phil Jackson Discuss Future Over Dinner

Melo and Phil Jackson Discuss Future Over Dinner

Sometimes, dinner can be the most important meal of the day. That’s how it was for the New York Knicks on Tuesday night, when team president Phil Jackson and star free-agent-to-be Carmelo Anthony discussed the latter’s future while breaking bread, according to ESPN New York’s Ian Begley: New York Knicks president Phil Jackson met with [...]

May 1, 2014 admin Blogs 0

Lakers Coach Mike D’Antoni Resigns, Contract Wasn’t Up

Lakers Coach Mike D’Antoni Resigns, Contract Wasn’t Up

I think we all knew that Mike D’Antoni wouldn’t be the Coach of the Lakers next season. Although the assumption of most would be that D’Antoni gets fired and the Lakers hire another big name leader to replace him. The complete story is likely yet to come, but news is breaking tonight that Mike D’Antoni [...]

April 30, 2014 admin Rumors 0

Jamal Crawford Named Sixth Man of the Year

Jamal Crawford Named Sixth Man of the Year

As good of an offensive player as he is, it’s a wonder that Jamal Crawford has been something of a journeyman who has played for more than 10 coaches. Despite that, he certainly plays a critical role for the Clippers coming off the bench. Crawford will reportedly be named NBA Sixth Man of the Year [...]

April 30, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Floyd Mayweather Interested in Buying Clippers, Obviously

Floyd Mayweather Interested in Buying Clippers, Obviously

Donald Sterling is out. Floyd Mayweather wants in. Because, of course. New NBA commissioner Adam Silver dropped the hammers of all hammers on Tuesday afternoon when he banned the Los Angeles Clippers owner for life while laying out his intent to force Sterling into selling the team. All of this comes after Sterling was recorded [...]

April 30, 2014 admin Blogs 0

The Face of Racism in the NBA

The Face of Racism in the NBA

“Racism is a much more clandestine, much more hidden kind of phenomenon, but at the same time it’s perhaps far more terrible than it’s ever been,” Author and former Professor Angela Davis said during an interview in 1999. On the heels of the racially charged and offensive comments made by Nevada Cattle Rancher Cliven Bundy, [...]

April 30, 2014 Rob R.S. De France 0

Warriors Planned on Boycotting Game 5 vs. Clippers

Warriors Planned on Boycotting Game 5 vs. Clippers

If Adam Silver hadn’t dropped the hammer on Donald Sterling Tuesday afternoon by banning him for life, the NBA was going to be in for another rude awakening on Tuesday evening. The Golden State Warriors were in L.A. for game 5 vs. the Clippers last night and they planned on boycotting the game. Not by [...]

April 30, 2014 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Mark Jackson ‘Very Unlikely’ to Coach Warriors Next Season

Mark Jackson ‘Very Unlikely’ to Coach Warriors Next Season

Mark Jackson may already be coaching for his next job. The Golden State Warriors head coach has long been considered a potential candidate to lose his job, and recent events haven’t helped his cause. Not only did the Warriors fail to improve upon their sixth-place standing in the Western Conference, but his assistants have been [...]

April 29, 2014 admin Blogs 1

Rockets Owner Wants to Let Clippers Players Enter Free Agency

Rockets Owner Wants to Let Clippers Players Enter Free Agency

Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander wants to stick it to Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. And we should all love him for it. Ever since Sterling’s (alleged) closed-door, racially charged tirade was made public, calls to action have come in volume. Commissioner Adam Silver dropped the hammer on Tuesday, banning Sterling from the NBA [...]

April 29, 2014 admin Blogs 1