The 2010 NBA Slam Dunk Contest features incumbent “Krypto” Nate Robinson, Gerald Wallace, Shannon Brown. The winner of a “dunk off” during halftime of the Rookie Challenge between Eric Gordon and DeMar DeRozan will decide the 4th participant. Coverage begins live February 13th at 8 PM EST on TNT. Nate Robinson will not be [...]
Thursday, January 28, 2010
There are 7 players making their first ever all star appearance during the 2010 NBA All Star Game: Deron Williams, Kevin Durant, Al Horford, Derrick Rose, Rajon Rondo, Gerald Wallace, and Zack Randolph. Those noteworthy, yet snubbed, include David Lee of the Knicks, Chris Kaman of the Clippers, and Mo Williams of the Cavaliers. Better [...]
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Nude photographs of Trailblazers center Greg Oden have surfaced on the internet. Oden admitted to sending the images, via his mobile device, to an ex-college squeeze he was romantically involved with. He also made a public apology: “I would like to apologize to everybody: Portland, the fans, the organization. It was very embarrassing.” Kids these [...]
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
I wrote prior the start of this season that I believe Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors will win the NBA Rookie of the Year award this season. Brandon Jennings of the Milwaukee Bucks gave my prediction the first threat of the year as I watched him drop in 55 points against the Warriors [...]
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Amare Stoudemire is a hot name isurfacing n trade rumors with just under 2 weeks remaining before the NBA trade deadline. The New Jersey Nets, Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers and a handful more teams are rumored to be investigating what it will take to acquire Stoudemire. For certain teams, landing Stoudemire represents a [...]
Monday, January 25, 2010
According to the New York Post, the New York Knicks are keeping their eyes on Ricky Rubio, the 5th overall selection of the 2009 draft. Rubio is coming on strong lately for Regal FC Barcelona, and is developing quite well. Having watched all of his Euroleague games this season, I can tell you the kid [...]
Friday, January 22, 2010
Chris Kaman has let his game do the talking for him this season. Until now, telling NBA Fanhouse the following after his Clippers were defeated oin Denver: “I don’t think Gasol should be in it at all,” Kaman said when asked if he would be disappointed if Gasol, who starts at power forward for the [...]
Thursday, January 21, 2010
The 2010 NBA All-Star starters were named live today on TNT at 7:00 PM EST. There has been much discussion about issues with the voting, focusing specifically on Tracy McGrady, whom played in only 6 games, averaging 3 points a game this season. He is currently at home, exiled from the Rockets as they seek [...]
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Corey Brewer is playing out of his head lately. He scored 25 point last night on 10-17 shooting, 2-4 from downtown. In addition to 25 points, Brewer contributed 5 steals, 6 assists 5 rebounds and 1 block. How can these numbers be possible from a guy averaging 8 PPG for his career? A fluke? When [...]
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
While watching the Jazz vs. Spurs game on ESPN tonight, the game that I considered to be the game of the week, I discovered that Utah Jazz sensational point guard Deron Wiliams is refusing to shave his beard until the Utah Jazz win 5 consecutive games, according to Dan Shulman’s statements during the game. Shulman [...]
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