Don’t worry, I’ve never seen an episode of ABC’s new drama, “The Forgotten,” either. Normally when I want to see Christian Slater, I stick to True Romance or Young Guns II reruns on cable. Nonetheless, check out L.A. superstar Baron Davis getting in some work in front of the camera. What other NBA players would you live to see in primetime?

Unlike a lot of playoff make-ups, LeBron‘s new kicks aren’t simply a new colorway of the Nike Air Max LeBron VII with a few postseason details. The Nike Air Max LeBron VII P.S. (with the P.S. standing for postseason) is almost a completely new silhouette. And it looks amazing. Read More »

Last night during the Cavs/Nuggets game, my roommate and I got into a discussion surrounding the following question: Who are the Top 5 players in the NBA? Safe to say, deciding on just five wasn’t easy.

During All-Star Weekend, when I was with about 15 other media outlets surrounding Carmelo Anthony‘s table, ‘Melo said something that stuck with me: “If someone doesn’t mention me as one of the top five players in the League, then they don’t know about basketball.” And after last night’s performance, you’d be hard pressed to find anyone that disagrees. Read More »

As important as Antawn Jamison is going to be for the Cavaliers, it speaks volumes that Cleveland was torn between parting with their sophomore forward J.J. Hickson, even if it meant that they could get perennial All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire in return. Check out this dope video of J.J. and answer this: How good can this guy be?

Hype is a fickle friend. One minute you’re everybody’s favorite reason to watch hoops, next you’re the, “What’s he been up to?” kid lost somewhere in northern Cali. Playing sub-.300 basketball on Pacific timing – and in front of disenchanted crowds – isn’t the fastest avenue for delivering on that hype. That’s why it’s a good thing Warriors rook Stephen Curry doesn’t mind the lack of props just yet. Read More »

Beast of the Night: LeBron James had himself a historic line with 43 points, 1 three, 13 rebounds, 15 assists, 2 steals, 4 blocks and 3 turnovers, in a losing cause. He shot 46 percent (15-33) from the floor and 71 percent (12-17) from the free throw line. It was the first time someone has hit 40/10/15 since Pete Maravich in 1974. Nasty. Read More »

We’ve been over the winners. Following a hectic NBA trading season where 39 players changed addresses leading up to Thursday’s deadline, here are the trade deadline losers:

1. Los Angeles Lakers — It’s easy to see why the defending champs would be content with what they’ve got, especially when they’re currently sporting the best record in the West. But the Lake Show does have some noticeable flaws that could have been addressed with a trade. Namely, L.A. needs a guy who can handle the ball and deal with fast guards. Remember the ’09 playoffs against Aaron Brooks? Last night it was tough watching Derek Fisher and Jordan Farmar trying to stay in front of Rajon Rondo, and at some point that defensive hole could come back and bite L.A. in the butt. Read More »

Another trading deadline past, another batch of winners and losers. The names may change, but the contrast stays the same: For every superstar who’s pleased that his team just improved his chances of winning a championship, there’s a role player facing the realization that his PT just went up in smoke. For every GM elated with pulling a fast one, one of his colleagues is feeling the sting of getting burned. (Unless he doesn’t know it yet.) And for every fan base who has grown to like their team a little more since last week, another fan base has lost another bit of their will. Read More »

How unreal was the LeBron James/Carmelo Anthony shootout in Cleveland last night? Their head-to-head overtime battle was so good, they pretty much completely overshadowed what was arguably the craziest NBA Trade Deadline Day (11 official trades, 39 players total switching teams) in history … There were lots of subplots leading into the game last night (the Cavs’ addition of Antawn Jamison at the trade deadline, the surprise return of Mo Williams from his shoulder injury), but when the lights went on for real, it was all about ‘Bron (43 points, 15 assists, 13 boards, 4 blocks, 2 steals) and ‘Melo (40 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks). For much of crunch time and the entire overtime, the two of them guarded each other, showcasing their contrasting offensive styles Read More »

Tracy McGrady is finally a Knick, Nate Robinson is a Celtic and Tyrus Thomas has transformed from a sulky Bull into a brooding Bobcat. There were also a few odds and ends to note as the trade deadline passed, and it’s clear that fantasy owners have some work to do if they want to sort through the debris to separate the gems from the rubble. Let’s take a look at the notable fantasy implications. Read More »