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With the NBA Finals in full swing for Game 5 of the Heat-Spurs, Kobe Bryant is at home rehabbing and trying to keep his mind off what he’s missing. But for father’s day not playing basketball isn’t such a bad thing. It gave Kobe the opportunity to head with the family to the ballpark to [...]

The Denver Nuggets were the surprise of the NBA. They won 57 games, were the 3rd seed in the western conference and George Karl was named coach of the year. They seemed pretty set to do it again next season. That is, until George Karl was fired. Needless to say, the firing doesn’t sit well [...]

The NBA Finals are all tied up because of the Miami Heat’s Big Three. After a Game 3 performance that saw the Heat get pummeled by the San Antonio Spurs, LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade entered Game 4 seeking revenge. And they got it, beating the Spurs 109-93. Together, the Big Three combined [...]

Derrick Rose is officially back, and not a moment too soon. Really, he’s four-plus months late, but whatever. Speaking with Jon Greenberg of ESPNChicago.com, Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau said that Rose was himself again: The old Derrick Rose is back. Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said Rose’s speed and explosiveness are back to [...]

The NBA Finals are now tied at 2 games apiece. For the most part, the Spurs seem to do the same thing, while the Heat’s identity changes from game to game. It’s now a best of 3 series, so can Dwyane Wade maintain his game 4 form? If you often find yourself too busy to [...]

Dwight Howard has now expanded his free-agency search to include every single team in the NBA. I’m kidding. But at the rate the rumors are flying, that’s where this is headed. According to Steve Kyler of Hoopsworld, Howard’s potential landing spots now include the Brooklyn Nets and San Antonio Spurs in addition to the Los [...]

Seattle narrowly missed stealing the Kings from Sacramento, but instead, they find themselves still starving for an NBA franchise. It’s unfortunate because Seattle is a great NBA town. But all may not be lost for the Emerald City. Chris Hansen and Steve Ballmer, the principal investors in the attempt bring basketball back, have been in [...]

My guess is Miami Heat fans want to forget Game 3 and move foward, quickly. And for good reason, as the Spurs laid out a spanking of epic proportions on the Heat. The Spurs offense was more than effective inside and outside, they rebounded the ball, defended beautifully, and were communicating on the floor in [...]

NBA head coached used to have to go through the ranks before getting a shot. That would usually entail being an assistant at some point. But when Mark Jackson skipped that portion of the program, he blazed a new trail and rewrote the rules. Jason Kidd did Jackson one better and went from active player [...]

The Miami Heat haven’t even lost the NBA Finals and already there is a call for change in South Beach. Speaking on a conference call to promote ABC and ESPN’s coverage of the finals, Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic discussed the Heat and the need for change. Regardless of the finals outcome, the Hall of [...]