Charlotte G.O.A.T.S. rookie Gerald Henderson beat Michael Jordan in H-O-R-S-E today after practice, not once but twice. Truth be told, we would hope that a young guy who is training every single day would beat a dude in his mid-40′s who is shooting in jeans and long sleeves. It is Mike though, so you never know. Video of the re-match is after the jump…

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Last week, we showed you a preview of the extremely expensive and limited edition Kobe Bryant x Aston Martin version of the Nike Hyperdunk. But if you’ve held out thus far and are still looking for a pair of Kobe’s kicks, we recommend this new Black/Deep Forest-Varsity Maize colorway being released on March 4. Read More »

It wasn’t too long ago — just a couple of months, actually — that Rudy Gay was a lock to put Memphis in his rear view mirror as soon as possible. Forget 2010 free agency; there was some talk that Gay could be traded before the February deadline to a contender in need of a scorer while Memphis insured itself against losing a young All-Star caliber talent for nothing. Read More »

In Dime #54, we wrote a feature on Trevor Cooney, a 6-3 junior from Sanford School in Hockessin, Del. At the time, Cooney was juggling interest from national powerhouses such as Duke, Syracuse, Villanova, Pittsburgh and Maryland, before selecting the Orange late last week. One of the best shooters in the Class of 2011, he’ll be a welcomed addition. Not up on Cooney just yet? Check out the original story below: Read More »

Nothing better to start your Monday afternoon off with than a Ron Artest music video cameo…

There’s no question about it, the Chicago Bulls are looking to be players in this summer’s free agent market. With a projected figure of about $31.85 million in 2010-11 payroll, the Bulls will have about $20 million to dangle a max contract in front of one of the top-tier free agents. But sorry Bulls fans, according to Scottie Pippen, he doesn’t think LeBron James should be that guy. Read More »

One of the greatest, most underrated, semi-comedic turn of events in recent NBA history is the fact that when Bob Johnson bought Charlotte’s expansion franchise in 2003, he more or less named the team after himself. I was thinking over the weekend now that Johnson has agreed to sell the team to Michael Jordan, there’s no way that MJ is going to be piloting a team named after someone else, even if he and Johnson are tight.

There are definitely worse things for that franchise than a name/uniform/logo makeover, but apparently it is easier said than done. And it’s expensive. Read More »

Before the season started, adidas and Eastbay got together to host a live chat with Derrick Rose. After the resounding success, they’ve decided to hold another one, this time with Dwight Howard. Way better than any USTREAM, from his rigorous training regimen to his shoe (the adidas TS Supernatural Commander), nothing will be off limits as Superman field questions tomorrow night. Read More »

As we said in Smack, it’s not like Jason Richardson tried anything crazy last night, going with a conservative one-handed dunk that he’s probably been making since he was 13. But somehow he missed it.

With the season already past the midway point, NBA GMs have their minds set on the NBA Playoffs. But for those teams that will be counting ping pong balls instead of playoff victories, the upcoming NBA Draft has many intriguing prospects that need to be recognized. So before March Madness takes over, Dime contributor Lucas Shapiro will be profiling players and giving them a team that would best fit their talent. Last week was Syracuse’s Wesley Johnson, so now we’re on to Kentucky’s DeMarcus Cousins. Read More »