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R.I.P. Cavs? Pain-Free Andre Iguodala Planing to Return from Knee Injury Before NBA Finals End

R.I.P. Cavs? Pain-Free Andre Iguodala Planing to Return from Knee Injury Before NBA Finals End

On the heels of a Game 2 loss that put them in a 2-0 series hole, the Cleveland Cavaliers certainly didn’t want to hear this: Andre Iguodala is progressing in his return from a left knee contusion and plans to rejoin the Golden State Warriors before the NBA Finals conclude. Here’s ESPN.com’s Chris Haynes with [...]

June 5, 2018 admin Rumors 0

Dallas Mavericks Reportedly Not Interested in Signing DeAndre Jordan

Dallas Mavericks Reportedly Not Interested in Signing DeAndre Jordan

The Dallas Mavericks apparently don’t have any interest in trying to sign DeAndre Jordan this summer if he opts out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. I wonder why. From the Dallas Morning News‘ Eddie Sefko: What do you make of this DeAndre Jordan chatter? Would the Mavs seriously be [...]

June 5, 2018 admin Blogs 0

Don’t Count Out LeBron, Cavaliers Just Yet…

Don’t Count Out LeBron, Cavaliers Just Yet…

LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves back in the position they have been the last 3 years in the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors: down 0-2 after two losses in Oakland. In 2017 they ended up losing the series in 5, while in 2016, they miraculously came back from a 2-0 [...]

June 5, 2018 Anou Enright Ryan Bawek 0

Chris Paul Reportedly Already Recruiting LeBron James to Rockets

Chris Paul Reportedly Already Recruiting LeBron James to Rockets

Well, that didn’t take a long. The Houston Rockets aren’t yet a full five days into their offseason, and Chris Paul is already thinking about next year. More specifically, he’s already thinking about playing with LeBron James. And his recruitment process is officially underway, according to The New York Times‘ Marc Stein: Don’t get me wrong: [...]

June 1, 2018 admin Blogs 0

Houston Rockets May Join Pursuit of Paul George in Free Agency

Houston Rockets May Join Pursuit of Paul George in Free Agency

Though the Houston Rockets have been mentioned as contenders in this summer’s LeBron James sweepstakes, he’s not the only superstar for which they have eyes. Add Paul George to their list. From Rockets Wire’s Kelly Iko: In addition to the Rockets’ longstanding interest in free agent-to-be LeBron James, another noteworthy longtime target of general manager [...]

May 31, 2018 admin Blogs 0

Rumor: Boston Celtics Might Look at Trading Up in NBA Draft to Select Mo Bamba

Rumor: Boston Celtics Might Look at Trading Up in NBA Draft to Select Mo Bamba

So much for the Boston Celtics letting their roster ride into next season. Standing pat appears to make sense for the Celtics. Their roster is overloaded with talent, they came within one victory of an NBA Finals appearance and, above all else, they’ve yet to even see the best version of themselves. Gordon Hayward missed [...]

May 31, 2018 admin Rumors 0

Raptors, Pistons Now Only NBA Teams without Head Coach After Magic Hire Steve Clifford

Raptors, Pistons Now Only NBA Teams without Head Coach After Magic Hire Steve Clifford

It did not take Steve Clifford long to land on his feet after losing his head coaching gig with the Charlotte Hornets. He is now the guiding force for the Orlando Magic. ESPN.com’s Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news on Wednesday: Steve Clifford has agreed to a four-year deal to become the head coach of the Orlando [...]

May 30, 2018 admin Blogs 0

Warriors Don’t Know if Andre Iguodala Will Return from Left Knee Injury by Start of NBA Finals

Warriors Don’t Know if Andre Iguodala Will Return from Left Knee Injury by Start of NBA Finals

Andre Iguodala missed the final four games of the Western Conference Finals while dealing with a left knee injury. And as it turns out, he may not be ready for the start of the NBA Finals. Or maybe he will be. Truth be told, he doesn’t know. Nor do the Warriors. Everyone involve still seems [...]

May 29, 2018 admin Rumors 0

LeBron James, The King

LeBron James, The King

The debate needs to end. The negativity needs to end. In 2003, I was able to witness LeBron James make his professional debut. The gym at the University of Massachusetts-Boston was packed. The last game of the night at the Reebok Summer League was between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics. The basketball was [...]

May 28, 2018 admin Brad Leinbach 0

Damian Lillard Has Asked for Meeting with Portland Trail Blazers Owner Paul Allen

Damian Lillard Has Asked for Meeting with Portland Trail Blazers Owner Paul Allen

After meeting with Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen during the middle of this past season, Damian Lillard wants to—well, he wants to do it again. From The Oregonian‘s John Canzano: Lillard is a nice player. A superb offensive player. And he’s carried a Blazers roster that is marginal outside of guard CJ McCollum. But if [...]

May 25, 2018 admin Rumors 0