Last call for last-minute entries into the Carmelo Anthony sweepstakes. While the NBA world waits to see if the Nuggets pull the trigger on the four-team deal that would send ‘Melo to the Nets, at least one new team is getting into the mix. The Sixers have reportedly pitched a scenario where Andre Iguodala would go to Denver as part of a package for ‘Melo … Philly has never been on any of Anthony’s wish lists, but he could do a lot worse in finding a new home. It’s a major East Coast media market, it’s not that far from NYC, and the Sixers’ future prospects are looking good. Read More »

Words. Rob Kadivar

Late last week, Miami Dolphins receiver Brandon Marshall declared his intention to try out for either the Denver Nuggets or the Miami Heat should an NFL lockout go down in 2011. He made it clear he wasn’t joking by saying, “Not pursuing — I’m going to be on an NBA team. Seriously.”

This raises an interesting question: Which NBA players can say with equal confidence that, should they choose to, they will compete in the NFL? Read More »

Jermaine Taylor is the biggest sleeper in the 2009 NBA Draft.

A 6-4, 215-pound senior from the University of Central Florida, Taylor earned Conference USA Player of the Year honors this year after averaging 26.2 points per game, good enough for third in the nation. While Jermaine prepares himself for the Draft, he’ll be keeping Dimemag.com updated every step of the way with his exclusive pre-draft blog. From his training to his workouts to life on the road, Jermaine will be giving us a behind-the-scenes view of his road to the show. Read More »