The kicks that have been debuting in the playoffs this year have been ridiculous! And with the Celtics taking on the Heat in Game 2 tomorrow tonight, I thought you might want to see two colorways of the new Jordan Phase 23 Hoops made exclusively for Ray Allen that will debut this week. Check ‘em out: Read More »

The last eight seed to win in the first round and also start the semifinals with another win? The 1999 New York Knicks. Memphis probably won’t repeat New York’s second round sweep of Atlanta, but Game 1 against Oklahoma City showed us the Thunder have to be nervous.

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The kicks that have been debuting in the playoffs this year have been ridiculous! And with the Hawks taking on the Bulls tonight, I thought you might want to see two colorways of the new Jordan Phase 23 Hoops made exclusively for Joe Johnson that will debut this week. Check ‘em out: Read More »

If you liked the first three episodes, it’s time to check out the next installment…

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We’ve always been taught the deeper you go in the playoffs, the more important those big uglies are. Sinewy guards breaking down defenses and wing shooters splashing jumpers from all over the court are great luxuries to have. But playoff basketball always comes back to the big guys, the rebounders and the paint protectors. You have to control the line of scrimmage to win.

Yesterday, we saw a Memphis front line take their game to an even higher level, a level that’s seldom reached in the playoffs. So far this year, that Grizzly interior has dominated like no other. They’ve been the best inside combination of any playoff team. Read More »

Following a 30-52 season, there are a lot of things that need to change with the Detroit Pistons this summer. Apparently Rodney Stuckey is not one of them. After four years with the franchise, Stuckey will be a restricted free agent this summer and word is that he won’t be going anywhere. Read More »

Hardcore basketball fans complain about the one-and-done rule a lot, but they do not always realize the implications of each situation. Basketball is a business. Sure, everyone wants to achieve greatness and bask in the glory, but it simply is not possible for everyone. Not everyone’s family has the type of financial support that enables them to play in college for four years. Read More »

With the second round underway, the NBA has graced us with their fourth and final commercial spot for the 2011 NBA Playoffs before the Finals. Watch as the official basketball of the NBA (this time voiced by John Slattery) recounts the hardships he faced during the epic seven-game series between the Celtics and Bulls in the 2009 Playoffs.

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UPDATE: The Maloof brothers won’t be moving the team to Anaheim for next season, according to tweets like this one from Sam Amick of SI.com: @sam_amick: Kings co-owner Gavin Maloof just confirmed to me the family has decided not to file for relocation.

I’m sure more details will be forthcoming, but great news for the city of Sacramento. Read More »

When I saw this play live yesterday all I could think was, “What are you doing?!” With the Heat up 10 and 1:42 left to play, Dwyane Wade decided to get his Lollapalooza on. Probably not the smartest play at the time…

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