0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich on 8/6/2014
It is not easy playing basketball in Australia. It feels a whole different world away. It does not have the accessibility of the D-League. It does not have the notoriety or prestige of playing in Europe. It does not even have the commercial capabilities of playing in China. It is basketball nowhere. James Ennis had […]
0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich on 8/5/2014
It did not take too long for someone to start parodying LeBron James’ latest decision. Who would have figured that the person doing the best job of it would be none other than the “White Mamba” himself, Brian Scalabrine: Before anyone cared where I would play basketball, I was a kid raised in Enumclaw, Washington. […]
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According to reports, the Cavaliers and Wolves have reached an agreement to trade Kevin Love from Minnesota to Cleveland in exchange for the top pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, Andrew Wiggins. The deal cannot be complete until the end of August but a “handshake” deal is set for the trade to happen, according to […]
David Blatt’s successful career in Europe gets tested as he comes to the NBA. Photo by David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich on 8/4/2014
“Yoav Borovitch, Globes Online: Do you support the operation? David Blatt, Cavaliers coach: Absolutely. In my opinion, this war is Israel’s most justified war I can remember in recent years. I’m really sorry about what’s happening in Gaza, but there’s no doubt that we had to act there, so that Israel will have quiet there once […]
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It was the injury heard throughout the sports world as Pacers’ Paul George’s leg snapped nearly in half during Team USA’s recent scrimmage in Las Vegas. The injury was so gruesome, the scrimmage was called off as George was carried out of the arena on a stretcher while his fellow teammates looked on cheering him […]
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Peyton Siva surprised a lot of people when he agreed to sign with the Magic. For one thing, the Magic already had a full roster of 15 players (all on guaranteed contracts). And while Orlando has not been shy about dumping players that do not fit the team’s plans before their contracts run out, investing […]
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Surely this is not anything to ponder at great length is it Cavs fans? Or maybe it is. Cleveland’s Andrew Wiggins has been linked in numerous trade rumors involving Kevin Love. So far those rumors have cooled but this might kick it up once again. Wiggins’ Cavs jersey has been discontinued at the NBA Store […]
Former NBA player Vlade Divac had emergency stomach surgery recently in his home country of Serbia.
Although reports say it was not life-threatening, the reason for the surgery was not disclosed.
Doctors said Saturday in a statement that Divac was admitted to a Belgrade hospital after feeling “strong pains in his stomach.”
The statement said his life was not threatened. It did not specify his exact health problem.
Divac played in the NBA from 1989-1998, and 1999-2005 mainly playing for the Lakers and Kings.
Divac is one of six players in NBA history to record 13,000 points, 9,000 rebounds, 3,000 assists and 1,500 blocked shots. He retired from the game in 2005.
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0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich & Jeff Garcia on 8/3/2014
The Paul George injury had a major effect on the U.S. team’s preparation for the FIBA World Cup. Jeff Garcia and Philip Rossman-Reich of Crossover Chronicles (that’s us!) discuss what the future of the NBA and U.S. stars’ involvement in international tournaments could be in the wake of the injury.
They also discuss what the injury might do for the Pacers and their standing in the Eastern Conference.
0 comments by Jeff Garcia on 8/2/2014
It seems the Timberwolves are set in trading forward Kevin Love by late August according to the Pioneer Press. The Timberwolves say now that they expect to trade disgruntled all-star Kevin Love and that a deal is expected Aug. 23 or Aug. 24. “I’m saying it’s most likely because Kevin has made it pretty clear […]
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Take it easy Bosnian Basketball Federation! Apparently, the Bosnian Basketball Federation is very upset at Denver’s Jusef Nurkic when he signed with the Nuggets and have officially declared him a traitor. According to reports, Jusef decided to leave Team Bosnia saying he was injured after initially stating that he was tired. That’s when the drama hit […]
0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich on 8/1/2014
Thanks everybody for the love and support.. I'll be ok and be back better than ever!!! Love y'all!! #YoungTrece
— Paul George (@Yg_Trece) August 2, 2014
Please note, the video below is not for the faint of heart. Watch at your own risk.
[h/t Busted Coverage]
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[h/t Matt Moore of Eye on Basketball]
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LeBron James changed the game when he bolted Cleveland for Miami. This age of free agency and 24-hour news cycle created a world in which fans got excited about the rumors — JUST THE RUMORS — of a player leaving. The fact they all got blindsided by Miami swooping in made it more shocking. Players […]
0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich on 7/31/2014
For two years, we have waited for Derrick Rose. There have been glimpses of his return from injury. Pregame workouts in sweats, but barely anything wearing that familiar Bulls jersey. His 10-game cameo last year showed he was still trying to gain confidence at game speed. A torn meniscus stopped that process before it could […]
