At this stage in the game, if you’re still a free agent, you’re most likely looking for an NBA roster spot before you have to settle for an overseas gig (or perhaps even retire). But with that in mind, there are still some talented veterans – over the age of 35 – that are worth the minimal investment. I’m not saying sign them to a three-year, $10.5 million contract like the Lakers did with 35-year-old Derek Fisher, but you get the picture. Without further ado, here are the Top 5 NBA Free Agents Over 35 Years Old. Read More »

Last week, an argument broke out in the Smack comments section that was started by Dime reader Chicagorilla:

“The one thing I don’t get about the Kobe as #1 argument is this BULL$H!T about him being fundamental. WTF? Have any of you actually watched him play? He does everything in his power to try and NOT be fundamental. … Everything (Kobe does) goes against basketball law. The fadeaway is a really low percentage shot, but (he) manages to hit them. The floater in the lane is not fundamental. The jump in the air, twist and turn, hang, then throw a no-look crosscourt pass for an open three (while entertaining and effective at times) is in no way fundamental.” Read More »

With USA Basketball in town this week for the World Basketball Festival, Nike Basketball is following Team USA throughout their whole training experience. Check out Episode 1 which leads us through the initial training camp in Las Vegas and the showcase game.

Speaking of Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul, Jordan Brand is releasing some limited edition figurines of their Team Jordan athletes tomorrow exclusively at Atmos in Harlem. Building on the “For the Love of the Game” motto that is prevalent throughout the World Basketball Festival, the limited run of 18 figurines (six Dwyane Wade, six Chris Paul and six Carmelo Anthony) will be gone before you know it. Read More »

In case you didn’t realize, this week is going to be packed with tons of exclusive stuff going down. It’s as if the NBA All-Star Game, Olympics and BET Awards were all going down in New York City at the same time. Hence, the World Basketball Festival. So before any on-court action, stop through House of Hoops up in Harlem tomorrow night for a Q&A with Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul. You won’t want to miss it. Read More »

University of Florida’s Erving Walker wants you to underestimate him. He is 5-8, 170 pounds and looks more like a team manager than the starting point guard at a perennial power. But when the Christ the King alum is on the floor, he gets into the paint at will, drills shots from well-beyond the NBA line and forces turnovers with his persistent defensive pressure. Walker’s dexterity and determination have drawn rave reviews from announcers and have made him a fan favorite in Gainesville. Dime got a chance to catch up with the Brooklyn native this past weekend as Walker talked about last season, the incoming talent and being undersized in the SEC. Read More »

With four of the five cities completed from this summer’s Red Bull 2on2 Revolution tour, we figured that we’d continue to lace y’all up – even if you weren’t able to make it through. In each of the cities, we collaborated with a sneaker boutique for an exclusive players only t-shirt. And let me tell you, people have been fiending for them! Next up, we’re giving away the Dime x Vault x Red Bull 2on2 Revolution t-shirt from New York City. Check it out in greater detail after the jump. Read More »

There were rumors of this happening over the weekend, and now it appears to be official. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports, Tracy McGrady has reached an agreement on a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Pistons. Although this isn’t the same T-Mac we know and love, you have to like this deal for both sides. Read More »

Just like any brand, the NBA has gone through its ups and downs. Yet just a few years ago, as everyone was still in their post-Chicago MJ mourning, the League (and its fans) must have set a mark for consecutively bad fashion statements.

This was like Kanye in the “Stronger” video or any person who has ever worn Crocs: It was pathetic. Yet, I can’t even poke fun too much at some of the moves because I’m guilty as well for donning some hideous stuff. Read More »

In a couple of days we’ll have plenty of reasons to be distracted from an NBA free agency/trade “frenzy” that is suddenly moving slower than Skee-Lo‘s last album sales. The World Basketball Festival kicks off in NYC on Thursday, where we’ll get an up-close look at Team USA, France, China, Brazil and Puerto Rico in a series of scrimmages and exhibition games, among a million other things going on for the big four-day weekend … Joakim Noah won’t be there playing for Team France, as he’s decided to take the summer off while trying to avoid injury. He also won’t be stepping off curbs, using knives at home, or showering the rest of the summer just to be safe … Read More »