The season wasn’t supposed to go this way for the Charlotte Bobcats. Coming off the franchise’s first-ever playoff appearance last spring, there was an excitement surrounding the ‘Cats for 2010-11. New majority owner Michael Jordan was in office, star forward Gerald Wallace was a certified NBA All-Star, and swingman Stephen Jackson spent the summer getting in the best shape of his career and embracing his role as team leader.

The Bobcats were supposed to be good — or at least interesting. Read More »

So with the Brett Favre ending his NFL iron man streak and Cliff Lee signing with the Phillies (which I’m loving, by the way) dominating the headlines lately, I felt a little sports overkill. This all changed when I learned my childhood hardwood idol would be playing and I could catch him online.

That’s right, Allen Iverson, who has had his share of troubles this year, would be playing for his Turkish club team Besiktas for the world to see. This excitement quickly diminished into disappointment upon hearing news of A.I. sitting out because of an ankle injury. Read More »

While the NBA was still buzzing from the Knicks/Celtics craziness, the Nuggets and Spurs went out and topped the East Coasters in terms of sheer insanity and drama at the end. And their game included what was possibly the best in-game dunk we’ve seen since Shawn Kemp was rocking Kamikazes … The Nuggets had a slim lead early in the fourth quarter before Manu Ginobili went off. He got wide open on a backdoor cut for a layup, hit a step-back jumper that looked a lot like the dagger he delivered against Milwaukee, then drained a three to put San Antonio seemingly in command. Read More »

That was part of the text I got from a buddy describing J.R. Smith‘s mid-air emasculation of Gary Neal.

The Houston Chronicle is reporting that Yao Ming has another stress fracture in his left ankle, an injury that may put his basketball career at risk.

This injury is not of the same bone or in the same area of the foot as Yao’s last left ankle fracture. Some early indications are that he’ll miss the remainder of this season. Yao said a few months ago that he’d consider retirement if he couldn’t stay healthy after missing all of last season. Read More »

To celebrate the 12 days leading up until the NBA’s Christmas Day games, Dime and tünr will be giving away an exclusive pack of tünr laces and socks each day. Each pack – which you’ll get in your size – contains 10 pairs of matching laces and socks, including the limited edition Dee & Ricky collaboration. If you’re interested, here’s all you have to do: Read More »

Warning: This article contains harsh information regarding the Portland Trail Blazers. May touch on sensitive and/or emotional topics. If angered easily, please look away.

“With the first pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, the Portland Trail Blazers select Greg Oden, from Ohio State University.”

What a wonderful time to be a Blazer fan. Read More »

There’s nothing better than when Jordan Brand sends you a “Save The Date” card with a trip to New Orleans on the horizon. And yesterday, I hopped on the plane and took my talents down to the Big Easy. While I can’t say much about what’s about to go down — because they’ve kept almost everything under waps — I do know that I’ll be leaving soon for a launch event for Chris Paul’s fourth signature shoe, the JORDAN CP3.IV. Read More »

If I could get into the Chicago Bulls’ Christmas party, I’m betting somebody in the organization will be giving out boxing gloves. After playing the first month of the season without All-Star power forward and prized free-agency acquisition Carlos Boozer and his broken finger, then with the news yesterday that starting center Joakim Noah — who was just signed to a $60 million contract extension — will miss 8-10 weeks following thumb surgery, the Bulls may be thinking of investing in protective mitts for the rest of their roster. “Sorry you can’t open your car or use chopsticks, Ronnie, but we need you against Indiana tonight.” Read More »

Fans of Greivis Vasquez know that he’s been down with Under Armour for a minute. From the University of Maryland in college to the Memphis Grizzlies now in the NBA, Vasquez has been laced with heat. Last time we checked in on his kicks, we showed you the player exclusive model of the Under Armour Prototype BB that he was wearing at the NBA Rookie Photo Shoot. Now, check out his exclusive collection of the Under Armour Prototype I that hooks up with the Grizzlies’ unis. Read More »