There’s nothing quite like some bulletin board material in the playoffs.  Man, there’s just something about that added element of trash talk that adds drama to the series.  It makes you feel like these guys really don’t like each other… that they’re as emotionally invested in this whole thing as the fans are.   And […]

With the playoffs just one day away, the editors of Crossover Chronicles — Jeff Garcia, Surya Fernandez and I — got together to preview every series in our debut podcast. We started with the Eastern Conference and agreed that all the top seeds would win the first round, but that the Celtics would have the […]

Making the playoffs, averaging a double-double, and being a force for the Memphis Grizzlies, what more can Zach Randolph want? How about word he is about to get paid! According to The Commercial Appeal, Memphis’ Zach Randolph should have a contract extension by the end of today: When asked if that was a sure sign […]

The NBA Playoffs start this weekend and we have the full National TV schedule including start times, networks, and announcer assignments from Awful Announcing.  The Playoffs kick off on Saturday with Bulls/Pacers beginning a weekend quadrupleheader.   Saturday April 16 Game 1: Indiana Pacers @ Chicago Bulls (ESPN 1PM) Dan Shulman, Jon BarryGame 1: Philadelphia 76ers @ […]

As we reported earlier today, the Spurs have listed guard Manu Ginobili as doubtful for game 1 of the Spurs’ series againt the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. According to what Ginobili posted on his Twitter acount earlier, the pain from his elbow sprain is almost gone. Ginobili would be a huge loss for game 1, […]

While Saturday’s televised playoff games will be focused more on the East, Portland and Dallas could steal the show. LaMarcus Aldride will lead his Portland Trailblazers into battle against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. CST on ESPN. Sunday will be dominated by the Western Conference as the […]

Cross posted from Project Spurs. The San Antonio Spurs announced today that guard Manu Ginobili will be listed as doubtful for game 1 of their first round series against the Memphis Grizzlies. Spurs guard Manu Ginobili had an MRI earlier today in San Antonio. The MRI showed that he has a right elbow sprain. The […]

At this time last year, LeBron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers were putting the finishing touches on the NBA’s best regular season record.  They finished 61-21 overall, things looked eternally optimistic in Cleveland, and the Cavs strutted into the postseason as the number one seed out East.  In the first round, they ended up beating Derrick Rose and a Bulls team who one year […]

Everyone is handing out their regular season awards right now.  And because we are afraid of being singled out, pointed at, and mocked by the whole class (I think I might have some lingering middle school issues I need to work out) we’re going to hand ours out today too.  And we’re going to do […]

Gregg Popovich has never been shy about resting his starters before the postseason. But does that strategy actually work if the team is losing? Photo via Associated Press/DayLife Rest the starters and accept potential losses or go for the win and risk injury to your stars. Coaches throughout the league were running through the possible […]

In a post earlier today, John Karalis talked about how Kobe Bryant directed a homesexual slur at official Bennie Adams during last night’s Spurs vs. Lakers game. In a statement, the league said Kobe Bryant was fined $100,000 for offensive and inexcusable comments. “Kobe Bryant’s comment during last night’s game was offensive and inexcusable. While […]

One final time (perhaps), the Kings will get to roar in Sacramento. Photo via Getty Images/DayLife Just about everyone in the NBA feared this day would come. The end of the season. Yes, 16 teams will be excited about the potential of the postseason. And others will just be happy to see this season end […]

To be a rookie in the NBA is a daunting role. Not only do you have to learn an entirely new system, make sure your ego is in check, and deal with daily reminder about your status on the team, an NBA rookie must contribute as best he can to prove he was worth drafting […]