Just in case you wanted a closeup view of Ron Artest‘s new ‘do, here you go. Promising to carve something fresh before tonight’s season opener, Ron Ron got this cut a little past midnight last night. Read More »

While everyone is clearly engrossed in hoops tonight, the 2009 BET Hip-Hop Awards also made their network premier. Check out the taped cypher with Mos Def, Black Thought (The Roots) and Eminem just killing it in the taped segment.

Thanks to @jose3030, you don’t have to wait until halftime or SportsCenter to see LeBron‘s ridiculous block on Rajon Rondo. (Somehow topping the one he had on Rondo in the preseason.)

Last year we debuted the “Highs and Lows” system — previewing the NBA season by predicting the respective ceiling and basement for each team. Same theme, different season…

Added: Shaquille O’Neal, Jamario Moon, Anthony Parker, Leon Powe, Danny Green, Coby Karl

Lost: Joe Smith, Ben Wallace, Wally Szczerbiak, Sasha Pavlovic, Lorenzen Wright, Tarence Kinsey Read More »

Tonight the NBA season kicks off, with what was supposed to be four highly anticipated debuts. Even with Blake Griffin getting a taste of the Clipper curse we get to see the debut of Ron Artest in purple and Gold, Rasheed Wallace in green and white and Shaquille O’Neal in wine and gold. Not only are these three players considered pieces of the championship puzzle but they also are always good for a great sound bite or two. We’ve already brought you a quote from Artest for the Reebok Still Talkin’ Quote of the Day, now we are bringing you one from the Big Aristotle. Read More »

If you’re one of those people that needs their NBA fix 24/7, than you should really look into adding the NBA League Pass to your cable package. Starting today you can preview the League Pass free for a week. This is your chance to watch your favorite team outside your local market and track fantasy players. The package provides customers with up to 40 live out-of-market games per week across 10 channels. Customers who order by Nov. 3 will save $20 with the early bird price of $169 or four installments of only $42.25 each. The package is distributed by iN Demand to every major cable system across the U.S.

Last year we debuted the “Highs and Lows” system — previewing the NBA season by predicting the respective ceiling and basement for each team. Same theme, different season…

Added: Ron Artest

Lost: Trevor Ariza Read More »

Our friends at adidas just hit us with this new release info on a special edition metallic/gold/purple Superstar from adidas Originals. The release is timed to honor the Lakers‘ ring ceremony tonight and celebration of their 15th NBA title.

The shoe will be available beginning on November 1st at the following spots: Read More »

Everyone everywhere is previewing and ranking everything there is to possibly preview and rank heading in to the NBA season, so here’s one more: a solid ranking of the NBA’s best dance teams.

Our friends over at Blaze of Love did the dirty work and put together their semi-definitive list. A few squads are missing but in general the whole thing seems to be pretty on point. Aside from what looks to be our favorite, the above pictured Atlanta Hawks A-Town Dancers (coming in at No. 4 on Blaze of Love’s list), here are a few of our other standout favorites: Read More »

The NBA season officially tips off in T-minus five hours. You’ve picked your fantasy team, you bought your league pass, now it’s time to play some ball. Tonight there are four games scheduled – two of which are on national TV. We took the liberty to hit you with previews and predictions for each contest. Read More »