We’re at the point now where any story you told us about Ron Artest, no matter how WTF? it is, we’d probably just laugh and be like, “OK.”

The latest? Bill Simmons‘ column today drops this story, and might be right at the top of the most bizarre Ron-Ron antics we’ve heard about or seen for ourselves: Read More »

Welcome to our first ever NBA Playoff Blogger Faceoff, where we pit our favorite team-related writers against each other to let them tell why the teams they represent will win their matchups. We gave them no set format, no style guide - we just told them to do their thing. Check it out and join in the debate in the comments section.

Last up: Lakers vs. Magic: Read More »

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Just as there has been the evolution of man, there has been the evolution of basketball. Though the debate continues between the religious claiming we were created by the hands of an all-powerful being, and the scientists who assert the Big Bang Theory” there are no two sides to the evolution of basketball. It just happened.

Not only have the rules and regulations been modified over the years, but the prototype players are bigger, faster and stronger than they once were. Another significant facet of this evolution is the increase in negative critiques frequently received by officials.

What I don’t understand is why people in all areas of the spectrum – from fans and reporters to players and coaches – act like it’s a new thing when an official makes a bad call or misses one altogether. Read More »

I came across this story this morning and just had to laugh out loud. Now, I’ve been as much in awe of LeBron James and his entire body of work this season (the stats, the commitment to defense, the leadership, the record at home, the MVP award, the crazy trick shots and game-winners, etc.), but some people just take it to a whole ‘nother level when they get caught up in the LeBron hype.

This week’s example would be ‘Bron’s high school football defensive coordinator, Mark Murphy, who claims that not only could LeBron have gone straight to the NFL out of high school, but he also ranks LeBron among football’s best all-time receivers! Read More »

Welcome to our first ever NBA Playoff Blogger Faceoff, where we pit our favorite team-related writers against each other to let them tell why the teams they represent will win their first round matchups. We gave them no set format, no style guide - we just told them to do their thing. Check it out and join in the debate in the comments section.

Next up: Lakers vs. Nuggets Read More »

While I don’t think Pau Gasol is in danger of ending up on this list any time soon, I do think he’s probably more of a gamer and a little bit tougher than most people would expect. And he doesn’t seem the least bit worried about dealing with Kenyon Martin and his tactics in the Western Conference Finals.

The media was ready with Kenyon questions for Pau after yesterday’s Game 7 victory. From the L.A. Times: Read More »

The Mavs needed a Terminator-like effort from Dirk Nowitzki to stave off elimination in Game 4 - the rest of his teammates need to step up because he can’t win this series by himself. And the Nuggets are kicking themselves for giving Dallas life and know they need to close things out before the Mavs start to think they can come back and win this thing.

Talk about Game 5 here as it happens …

Dwight was obviously frustrated with the way his squad fell apart in the second half against the Celtics last night, leading to this press conference when he put blame on the coaching staff. This is now at least the second time Dwight has called out Stan Van Gundy in public in the last few weeks. Is this the kind of thing that Dwight should be doing behind closed doors? And what does this mean for SVG’s future with Orlando?

After two crucial Game 5’s last night, we thought we’d hit up the team blogs that have been helping us out with our Blogger Playoffs Faceoff series to get their reactions.

First up is Red’s Army with “Thank You Stephon Marbury.” Read More »

The Celtics would seem to have all the momentum tonight, back at home after escaping Orlando with a win on Big-Baby’s game-winner on Sunday. This is a crucial game for the Magic - how will they respond? Talk about Game 4 here with the Dime Crew as it happens …