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Free Agency, Latest News, NBA / May 20, 2013 / 12:09 pm

NBA Rumors: Dwight Howard Interested in Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks

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When we last saw Dwight Howard, he may or may not have been letting Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak have it after DH was booted from the Lakers final game of the season. (Followed by Magic Johnson going off on Dwight on Twitter)

Now we have some news/rumors/reports of what Dwight Howard may be thinking as he eyes free agency this summer, and it looks like the Houston Rockets are at the top of his list. Read More »

Latest News, NBA / May 17, 2013 / 6:30 pm

Scottie Pippen: “LeBron Would Kick MJ’s Ass” (Via Alonzo Mourning)

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Here we go. With an anti-LeBron James sentiment stronger than we have seen in years (the negative comments, Twitter and Facebook reactions to THIS today and this monster from Monday put it on full display), we wonder how this one is going to go over.

Speaking at a Microsoft store opening in Miami, Alonzo Mourning was hit with the inevitable LeBron vs. Michael Jordan comparison question. ‘Zo sent his guy Scottie Pippen right up the river with his answer: Read More »

Latest News, NBA / May 17, 2013 / 3:31 pm

LeBron James: I Can Be a 90/50/40 Player If I Want To

LeBron James

Would you doubt LeBron James if he set a statistical goal and went after it? [Judging by the negative reaction to this by thousands of people, maybe you don't think of LeBron as highly as we do...]

A few minutes ago at Miami Heat media availability, James said he thinks he could mirror the super-efficient offensive season that was just put together by Kevin Durant if he wanted to. Read More »

Latest News, NBA / May 17, 2013 / 11:41 am

NBA Draft Prospect Works Out With Greg Oden, Says He Looks “Unbelievable”

Greg Oden

We’ve heard this sort of thing before with Greg Oden, so take it for what it’s worth. [Back in January, he assured people was working his way back to a 2013-14 comeback.]

Former Ohio State star forward DeShaun Thomas has apparently been working out with Oden in Indianpolis as part of his pre-NBA Draft preparation and is raving about Greg. Read More »

Latest News, NBA / May 16, 2013 / 3:45 pm

Breaking News: Doc Rivers Will Return As Boston’s Head Coach Next Season

Doc Rivers

At this point in the offseason, we may not know what will happen with Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, but one thing has been confirmed by Boston GM Danny Ainge: Doc Rivers will be coaching the Celtics next season. Read More »

Latest News, NBA / May 16, 2013 / 12:30 pm

Phil Jackson Finally Breaks Down The Michael Jordan Vs. Kobe Bryant Comparison

Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant has been getting the Michael Jordan comparisons for close to 20 years. He never enjoyed them, even doing what he could to silence them. With Phil Jackson releasing his memoir next Tuesday, co-written with Hugh Delehanty and titled “Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success,” the Zen Master will also be doing something he always hated: comparing the qualities of two of the best players he ever coached. Read More »

GIFs, Latest News, NBA / May 15, 2013 / 10:53 pm

Was This a LeBron James Flop?

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MANY of you took notice of our LeBron James’ 11 Worst Flops post the other day. The ongoing James/Flop debate has people talking and taking sides to the point where we find ourselves asking, “Was that a flop?” every time he (or anyone else) hits the deck.

So we ask you: Was the following play from tonight’s game a LeBron flop? Read More »

Latest News, NBA / May 15, 2013 / 10:01 am

J.R. Smith Takes Blame for Knicks’ Struggles (It’s Not His Fault)

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By now you may have seen J.R. Smith‘s comments following the Knicks‘ rotten performance last night in Indiana. New York’s offense has been atrocious, and J.R. (7-22 from the field last night) is taking the blame. Read More »

Latest News, NBA / May 14, 2013 / 9:13 pm

Damian Lillard Predictably Leads The NBA’s All-Rookie Teams

Damian Lillard

Predictably, Damian Lillard headlines this year’s NBA All-Rookie First Team, where he is joined by Bradley Beal, Dion Waiters, Anthony Davis and Harrison Barnes. After the craziness that was this year’s All-Defensive Teams, it was good to see that Lillard, this year’s Rookie of the Year, was the only unanimous selection. Read More »

Latest News, NBA / May 14, 2013 / 12:18 pm

The Knicks Are A Mess: Iman Shumpert Misses Shootaround Today, Is Questionable For Game 4

Iman Shumpert

The New York Knicks are a total mess right now. Already facing an uphil battle down 2-1 to the Pacers heading into Game 3 Indianpolis tonight, the bad news keeps mounting. J.R. Smith is apparently still sick, Kenyon Martin missed practice yesterday after contracting whatever J.R. had, Carmelo Anthony is in a slump, and there’s a level of drama and in-fighting that emerged after their last loss.

And now they might be without Iman Shumpert. Read More »

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