Before, during and after the NBA Finals, there are always some amazing t-shirts that surface. Add Freshjive‘s “Lakers Revenge” tee to that list. After losing to the C’s in 2008, the L.A. based brand had to wait two years before dropping this gem. Read More »

The NBA Draft combine at Chicago’s A.T.T.A.C.K. Center was uneventful in the sense that nobody greatly improved or drastically torpedoed their stock. Measurements were taken, interviews were done, and that was about it. No incredible shrinking Mike Beasley or Kevin Durant power lifting exhibitions this year.

So three weeks before the draft, individual workouts and, you know, game footage will take precedence as teams close in on their picks. This updated mock draft is a combination of what we think teams should do, and what we think they will do: Read More »

This is getting ridiculous. Mayor Bloomberg just launched the C’mon LeBron movement at Gracie Mansion in the same fashion a city would make an Olympics bid. What’s next? Check out their entire site HERE. A great way to spend taxpayers’ money…

Doc Rivers has always been known for his tremendous motivational abilities. Before the 2007 season, Rivers invited Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen on a private Duck Boat Tour on Boston to show them the route they would take through the streets as champions nearly a year later. When they departed for the preseason in Europe, Rivers stressed the African phrase “Ubuntu,” a term for unity that would eventually become the team’s motto. And according to Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald, Rivers found a much simpler way to keep his team motivated to play through the late stages of the season: a cash refund. Read More »

After a hard-fought Western Conference Finals against the Suns, the Lakers take the court again tonight in the NBA Finals for the third straight year. L.A. has some question marks going into these Finals, but if all the pieces fall into place, they’ll be looking at their second straight title. But it all starts with Game 1 tonight. Here are three keys to a Lakers victory. Read More »

Make no mistake about it, the Boston Celtics’ 2010 playoff run has been nothing less than shocking. After a mediocre regular season, the Celtics – criticized by many for underachieving – have reeled off three dominant series victories en route to their 21st NBA Finals appearance. The C’s are facing their toughest task of the year in a potential seven-game set with the Los Angeles Lakers, but as Celtics coach Doc Rivers was quick to point out, the current starting five for the Celtics has never lost a playoff series together. Here are three keys to a Celtics victory in the Finals opener at the Staples Center. Read More »

If you didn’t think that Nike Basketball was going to bring out the big guns for their No. 1 dude in the NBA Finals, you’re crazy. Check out their new ad that will run tonight as basketball greats – past and present – celebrate Kobe Bryant‘s quest for a fifth championship ring. The Beatles song is voiced by OutKast’s Andre 3000.

Tonight’s Game 1 might be one of the most-watched television events in recent history. But between the two storied franchises, it’s hard not to think that Phil Jackson (and his 10 rings) has the coaching advantage. Recently though, we had the chance to talk to Doc Rivers via conference call about the playoffs so far, his team’s affinity for technical fouls and the idea of a player/coach in the NBA. Read More »

I don’t know about you, but the whole office is genuinely giddy for the game tonight. And after watching the following two video previews, I’m ready to go.

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After LeBron and Wade were eliminated, the basketball universe has been talking about the 2010 free agent bonanza almost as much as the playoffs that are still going on. While everyone is talking about the max contract guys and “free agent summits,” here are 10 unrestricted free agents who will make an impact for a team whose names you haven’t heard mentioned. Read More »