Sometimes other people can say everything you’d want to. Last night, that person was Bill Simmons: “Now I’ve seen it all. Rasheed just scored on his own basket. I swear to God. It was his best shot of the season. Just kill me.” Thanks to Ball Don’t Lie for the clip.

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In case you didn’t know, today is High School Basketball Signing Day. And ESPNU, the 24-hour college sports network, will televise the “ESPNU Signing Day Special” today from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. live from Charlotte, N.C. This year more than ever, some of the country’s best players haven’t committed yet. So be sure you tune in. The show will feature the announcements of some of high school basketball’s class of 2010 and 2011 superstars including a Top 5 senior in Brandon Knight and a Top 5 junior in Michael Gilchrist. Read More »

As you know, we always love to give the Dime faithful a chance to voice their opinions on the site. So with the Bulls back in the playoffs after dismantling the Celtics last night, we thought now was as good a time as any to hear from Peter A. Coclanis. As an economic historian at UNC-Chapel Hill (and native Chicagoan), having written for newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal and the Chicago Tribune, Coclanis shares with us a “thought piece” about what new Chicago Bear Julius Peppers could do for the Bulls right now. Read More »

When I see a message on Twitter from my boy Nils Wagner at Hoopmixtape that claims to be video of the best dunk ever done in a high school game, it catches my attention. Why? Because I don’t know anyone that catches more prep hoops that him. Check out 6-2 Elijah Johnson from Cheyenne High School in Las Vegas pulling out all the stops at the Derby Classic in 2008. You may have seen him playing for Kansas this year…

Beast of the Night: Derrick Rose wrecked the Celtics with 39 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 blocks and 2 turnovers. He shot 68 percent (15-22) from the field and 90 percent (9-10) from the line. Rose didn’t make quite the second-year jump that many expected of him but that won’t stop owners from tagging him with hopes of a breakout season in 2010-11. Read More »

Even with Ben Gordon gone to Detroit cashing huge paychecks and planning his offseason vacation early, it would have been easy to watch last night’s Bulls/Celtics game and think it was a replay from last year’s classic playoff series … With Derrick Rose and Co. battling for that last postseason spot in the East, this was a must-win for the home team, who along with the crowd rose to the occasion to create a Game 7 atmosphere. Rajon Rondo is our man 50 grand and all, but he was getting eaten up like Hungry Hungry Hippos chips by D-Rose. Read More »

A little over a week ago, I passed my some chairs in SoHo on the side of the street. At the time, I had no clue what they were for. Now I know. The chairs represented zero emissions mobility in everyday life. If only I hopped on for a ride…

It was only one year ago, but given North Carolina’s recent struggles, their ’09 national championship seems like ancient history. But if you remember, back when Tyler Hansbrough, Ty Lawson, Wayne Ellington and Danny Green were leading the Tar Heels to the crown, Ed Davis was a freshman backup drawing comparisons to Marvin Williams. Read More »

In just his third year in the NBA, Kevin Durant has transcended from star to superstar. He leads the league in Points (2441), Field Goals Made (782) & Attempted (1650), Free Throws Made (751) & Attempted (835), as well as Minutes Played (3201). At just 21 years old, his name is already being mentioned in the MVP discussion after he’s helped his young team to almost 50 wins. But with all that said, basketball insiders have been asking the following question: Why shouldn’t Kevin Durant win the Most Improved Player award? My answer: He should. Read More »

Back in March, after Amar’e Stoudemire savagely dunked on Anthony Tolliver, things changed. No more were people talking about a “changed” STAT after the injury. The player we all knew was there was back. Watch as Amar’e talks about the dunk, his training off the court and the upcoming NBA Playoffs.