While the Toronto Raptors fight to stay in the playoff picture, their superstar might not be around for the championship rounds. Chris Bosh was elbowed in the face by Antawn Jamison two minutes into Tuesday’s loss at Cleveland, suffering a displaced nasal fracture.
Earlier today Bosh had surgery, and so far has only been officially ruled out of tonight’s game against the Celtics. But moving forward, Bosh may be out for the rest of the season, just long enough for the Raptors to fall out of the playoff mix. Read More »
Shawn Kemp, Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins and … Blue Edwards? The game may have changed a lot over the last 18 years, but the dunks stand the test of time.
Although Jeff Van Gundy can be the most entertaining and humorous national-network NBA announcer working right now, too often he drifts into territory where it’s like watching a game with a hyperactive 9-year-old: “Why? … How come? … When are they gonna? … You know what? … I wanna …”
JVG was most recently doing his child-like act during Spurs/Lakers last Sunday, when talk turned to the incoming 2010 Basketball Hall of Fame class and he asked why coaches don’t have to wait five years after retirement to get H.O.F. consideration, but players do. Read More »
So you didn’t make it to Indy but you love the Blue Devils? Here’s your chance to remember this year’s historic championship run. Introducing the Duke 2010 NCAA Champs Locker Room Players Hat by Nike. This is what the guys were given on the floor. Compared to hats from year’s past, it’s kinda hot. Read More »
There’s nothing people like to see more than small guys dunking. Just ask three-time slam dunk contest winner Nate Robinson. And thankfully NBA TV analyst Eric Snow has given us a list worthy of debate: the top 10 dunking point guards of all time. Check out the list (with video evidence) after the jump. Read More »
As soon as Kobe Bryant stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live last night, the L.A. crowd started chanting M-V-P. Check out all three parts of the interview below.
I’ve long been a fan of the NBA D-League, for no other reason than it provides an opportunity for a lot of my favorite college players (not yet ready for the NBA) to keep playing ball. But this year, the D-League has become a vital contributor to the lifeblood of NBA teams – think the ultimate sixth man – as their guys have filled out rosters all season. Just look at Earl Barron‘s second NBA game this season for the Knicks last night where he finished with 17 points and 18 rebounds against the Celtics. In total, there have been an all-time record 34 GATORADE Call-Ups, and there are 80 players currently on NBA rosters with D-League experience. Read More »
Our friends at Complex.com put together their list of the worst, most gruesome basketball injuries to be captured on video. Some of them are straight horrific, and not for the weak-of-stomach.
In case you missed it, on Kevin Durant’s last-ditch trey attempt last night, C.J. Miles appeared to foul the hell out of him but the refs swallowed their whistles. Durant was PISSED about it, too; he had to be held back by coaches and teammates while he cussed the refs out. You be the judge.
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