Nothing beats that awkward moment when you realize the New York Knicks are still in the playoff race. I’m kidding. Save for their massive letdown against the Kyrie Irving-less Cleveland Cavaliers, the Knicks have been playing some nice ball of late—so much so, that we can mention “NBA playoffs” and “the Knicks” in the same [...]
March 25, 2014
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Staring post-playing career right in his face, Kobe Bryant is taking steps towards the next chapter of his life. Kobe is becoming a business man. According to ESPN, Kobe is starting his own company, creatively named Kobe, Inc. where he will have his hands in a bunch of investments. Bryant’s first investment, also announced on [...]
March 24, 2014
Anou Enright
Rumors
Ever since the NBA adopted their sleeved jersey looked, many guys have been critical. LeBron has been atop that list. It isn’t a good idea to have your biggest star speaking out in opposition of a league-wide mandate that potentially impacts his performance. According to Bleacher Report, Adam Silver plans to meet with LeBron to [...]
March 24, 2014
Anou Enright
Offbeat, Rumors
When Chris Bosh speaks out, the Miami Heat know they’re in trouble. Following Saturday night’s letdown loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, Bosh unleashed on his team, questioning their passion, per ESPN’s Michael Wallace: “I haven’t heard nothing, just nothing,” said Bosh, who took his routinely constructive criticism to a new depth Saturday. “We just [...]
March 24, 2014
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This is supposed to be the deepest draft since 2003, when Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony, and Dwyane Wade burst onto the NBA scene and become eventual superstars. Upwards of 10-12 teams have been suspected of tanking for the services of potential impact players like freshmen Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker, and Julius Randle. Rightfully so, considering [...]
March 23, 2014
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NBA Draft, NCAA
Often times in life, we don’t get what we want. It’s unfair but that’s the way it is. Amar’e Stoudemire may learn this pretty soon. He recently connected with Bleacher Report and opened up about a few things (we encourage you to read the entire piece). One of his desires is to finish up his [...]
March 21, 2014
Anou Enright
Rumors
Naturally, international players who become NBA stars always have stong roots back to their homeland. It’s always evident during the Olympics or any form of international competition. Tony Parker is no different. Parker says he’d like to play 5-6 more seasons in the league before ultimately finishing up his playing days in his native France. [...]
March 21, 2014
Anou Enright
Rumors
With the Lakers already mathematically eliminated from playoff contention in a forgettable season, Steve Nash is still fighting. Initially it was reported that he’d retire at the end of this season, but he has shot down those rumors. Missing much of the season due to injury, Nash is expected to make his return to the [...]
March 21, 2014
Anou Enright
Rumors
With the weather (gradually) getting better adidas caters to outdoor basketball players by re-releasing the adidas Streetball 2. Made and debuted in 1993 during the Streetball series of basketball tournaments adidas held around the globe, the adidas Streetball 2 features reinforced rubber in the toebox to help the shoe last thru extended basketball games on [...]
March 21, 2014
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Kicks, Official Releases