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Bryant Undergoes Unproven Medical Procedure

Let’s face it. Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant is up in age basketball-wise and he will soon be facing thoughts of when to walk away from the game. Last season, he was clearly not the same player for his standards and that was mainly due to a gimpy right knee. He wasn’t as explosive, his […]

Gilbert Arenas, Twitter, Stereotypes, and Respecting Women

Editor’s note:  While this post contains no swearing, it does contain images of language that some may find offensive.  Reader discretion is advised. Gilbert Arenas has become the breakout star of the lockout for his Twitter antics.  People love it when an athlete (or anyone famous) does goofy things and shares it with the rest […]

Stan Van Gundy Defends Magic’s Style Of Play

Fans around the NBA may not realize this, but Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy is a really smart coach. Few coaches go into the level of detail that Van Gundy gets into with the Magic — if you ever have the pleasure to see a Stan Van Gundy white board like I have, […]

Chain Links: Day 26

The lockout marches on, and you want to keep up with the details.  So every day we’re compiling the lockout related news here so you can stay informed. End of the NFL lockout deprives the NBA of its legal snowplowMaybe the NBA should call this guy for help.  In all seriousness, though, the NBA shouldn’t […]

Chicago Fans Will Get Refunds If Lockout Lasts

The NFL lockout is over. Football fans got what they wanted and will be able to file into stadiums on time for those always exciting preseason games and regular season games. Fans do not really care about money squabbles — even when they are forking over nearly $250 per ticket for a regular season game […]

The Profile of a Hall of Famer: Tex Winter

On August 12th, the Naismith Hall of Fame will induct the class of 2011.  Members of this year’s class include Chris Mullin, Dennis Rodman, Artis Gilmore, Tara VanDerveer, Teresa Edwards, Arvydas Sabonis, Herb Magee, Tom “Satch” Sanders, Tex Winter, and Reece “Goose” Tatum. Over the next couple weeks leading up to the induction ceremony, we will be profiling members of this year’s class.  First up is Tex Winter. […]

Blazers’ Roy Doesn’t Want To Raise Expectations

Portland Trail Blazers’ Brandon Roy’s career has been mired with injuries. After having a huge impact for Portland during rookie season, where he was named the 2007 NBA Rookie of the Year, injuries began to rear their ugly head. 2006-2007: Missed the first 20 games and ultimately only played 57 games due to a heel […]

Chain Links: Day 25

The lockout marches on, and you want to keep up with the details.  So every day we’re compiling the lockout related news here so you can stay informed.   Agents want the Union to decertifyI guess if the owners want more of an NFL-style system, they’re going to get an NFL-style negotiation.  Decertification allows for […]

NBA All Stars Leave Manila With Highlights Galore

         A loaded NBA squad is back from Manila today after winnning a couple of games and leaving behind a collection of highlights that will ensure none of them will ever have to pay for anything should they visit the Philippines again.  They’re also leaving with a significant amount of cash. Basketball […]

Could E’Twaun Moore Be A Trendsetter?

I can’t help but think there will be a point in this lockout when lower-tier NBA free agents and second round draft picks collectively blink, agree to waive any form of the out-clause that Deron Williams received in Turkey, and sign to terms with European clubs for the entire season regardless of when the NBA […]

Blazers’ Watthews Must Have Forgotten There’s A Lockout

Can you imagine your employer telling you that your job is on hold for an undetermined amount of time, you will not be getting paid, and your health benefits will stop immediately? Scary thought isn’t it?  In essence that’s what NBA and its owners told the players when the decision was made to start the […]

LeBron James Hits The Drew League

  The Drew League and the Goodman League have gotten a lot more attention this summer, probably because we’re not distracted by the normal NBA off-season orders of business.  But chances are pretty good that this would have gotten some play with or without a lockout. LeBron James dropped by the Drew League in LA […]

Magic, MJ, Bird Featured On 2k12 Cover

Virtual basketball, unlike real basketball, is not locked out. And the top basketball video game for the last 10-plus years is featuring some of the all-time greats for its cover after successfully integrating Michael Jordan into the game last year. Yes, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird will have their own covers to go along with […]

Love loves Rubio’s passes

That loud collective sigh of relief you heard last month was from Minnesota Timberwolves fans when 2009 draft pick Ricky Rubio finally decided to come to the NBA and join Minnesota. The young, flashy point guard has drawn comparisons to NBA legend Pete Maravich mainly because of his passing ability and court vision. And although […]

The Arison Family Will Make You Feel Bad About Yourself

I’m approaching an age that’s older than you’d think for a blogger.  And that’s OK.  I’m comfortable with who I am and what I’m doing.  That is, until I hear about Micky and Nick Arison. Micky Arison became CEO of Carnival Cruise Lines at the age of 28. With the money he made from that […]

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