LeBron James Won’t Dunk: Another Display of Selfishness
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, January 19th 2010. Under Basketball Tags: 2010 nba dunk contest, LeBron James, michael jordan, NBA, nba dunk contest, Vince Carter
LeBron James said he'd enter the 2010 NBA Dunk Contest while enjoying 2009's All-Star festivities.
He commented on how the contest had shriveled down to no-name guys going at it, and that the contest lacked the professional and creative flair that it got from the classic ballers, like Michael Jordan, Vince ... Continue Reading
NBA (Jan. 18th): Top Five Games of the Week
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, January 18th 2010. Under Basketball Tags: Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, New Orleans, Orlando Magic, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards
If you're looking for the spot to be in, it's the left side of your couch. The one with the table stand right next to it, where you set the beer, the remote control, and casually fiddle with your iPhone.
But if you want to know when you should be sitting ... Continue Reading
NBA Rookie Watch (Jan. 13th): Stephen Curry on the Rise
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, January 14th 2010. Under Basketball Tags: Brandon Jennings, James Harden, Jonny Flynn, NBA, nba rookie rankings, nba rookie watch, nba rookies, Stephen Curry, top ten nba rookies, Tyreke Evans
The main difficulty in compiling NBA rookie rankings, is weighing the overall impact a rookie has had for his team and for the season, while also balancing his recent level of play.
If it came down to recent stretches, many could argue that Stephen Curry and Omri Casspi are two of ... Continue Reading
2009-10 NBA Power Rankings (Jan. 13th): Cavaliers Narrowly Top Team
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, January 14th 2010. Under Basketball Tags: Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, LeBron James, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA, NBA Power Rankings, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs
If you're looking for regular Power Rankings that tell you the Lakers are tops just because they were last year's champions, or that the Hawks are a scary team simply because they're 3-0 against Boston, this isn't the rankings for you.
Here's an in-depth look at each team, along with their ... Continue Reading
Could Tracy McGrady return to the Eastern Conference?
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, January 7th 2010. Under Basketball Tags: Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Tracy McGrady
It's been officially declared: Tracy McGrady's days in a Houston Rockets jersey are numbered. In fact, with him no longer participating in games, it's safe to say they're actually over.
Both McGrady and the Rockets front office have agreed to work out a deal, one of which will likely come within ... Continue Reading
December Chumpservations, Vol. 2: The injured Greg Oden, Tracy McGrady and Troy Polamalu
Posted By Chris Humpherys On Wednesday, December 16th 2009. Under Basketball, NFL Tags: Greg Oden, Houston Rockets, NBA, NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers, Portland Trail Blazers, Tracy McGrady, Troy Polamalu
Portland’s Kneed
Two and a half years ago, Ohio State’s Greg Oden was the consensus number one draft pick of the Portland Trailblazers. It was hoped the seven-footer would bring the franchise back to prosperity. Since that day, Oden has been a mainstay on injured reserve.
Unfortunately for the ... Continue Reading
Brandon Jennings: NBA Savior or Destroyer?
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, December 11th 2009. Under Basketball Tags: 2009 NBA Draft, Brandon Jennings, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA
It's been over five months since the Milwaukee Bucks selected point guard Brandon Jennings with the 10th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft.
Since then, the young, confident Jennings has done nothing but secure the starting job ahead of veteran Luke Ridnour, drop 55 points on the Golden State Warriors, ... Continue Reading
The New Jersey Nets long wait for free agency
Posted By Chris Humpherys On Wednesday, December 9th 2009. Under Basketball Tags: Courtney Lee, LeBron James, NBA, New Jersey Nets, Vince Carter
Lots of things in life suck. Crime, disease, poverty and yes… the New Jersey Nets. Not necessarily in that order.
Twenty-one games into this NBA season, the Nets are a lowly 2-19. That is not a misprint. The basketball season started six weeks ago and the Nets have recorded only ... Continue Reading
Iverson calls it a career - is this really it for A.I.?
Well, it looks like you can stop wondering where Allen Iverson is going to land next.
Apparently it’s going to be on his couch at home, as according to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Iverson is calling it quits after 13-plus seasons in the NBA.
After ending his fling ... Continue Reading
Are Tracy McGrady and the Rockets on the outs?
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, November 23rd 2009. Under Basketball Tags: Houston Rockets, NBA, Rick Adelman, Tracy McGrady, Western Conference
Tracy McGrady is starting to feel like the Houston Rockets don't want him back. That, or they're trying to collect some money off of his situation.
McGrady was reportedly in a shouting match with head coach Rick Adelman on Wednesday before the Rockets squared-off with the Minnesota Timberwolves, as McGrady was ... Continue Reading












