Derrick Rose had a lot on his mind when it comes to LeBron James’ decision to join the Miami Heat, and shared it with ESPN Radio. After discussing his new teammate Carlos Boozer, Rose eventually had this to say about LeBron James: “If he really wanted to come he would have come no matter what. He [...]
Friday, June 25, 2010
The 2010 NBA Draft went according to plan with John Wall going first, and everyone else basically falling into place. Even the Golden State Warriors followed protocol making a horrible selection at 6. Alas, all is normal in the NBA. But the biggest success came from the teams that were already involved in the NBA free [...]
Friday, April 9, 2010
Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls are gaining steam at the quintessential time of the NBA season. Rose and company finally resembled a playoff-worthy team with the return to proper form, and health, by Luol Deng and Joakim Noah. The Bulls wrung out a hard fought 109-108 victory over the Eastern Conference leading Cleveland Cavaliers thrusting [...]
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 luck [...]
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
We are now only weeks away from the NBA trade deadline. Rumors are circulating, and the buzzing trade chatter is heavily amassing. Some teams will be mortgaging young talent in order to take on expiring contracts in hopes of clearing cap space for the free agency fiasco in 2010. Other teams will be looking to capitalize, and [...]
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Prior to the new year, we were lucky enough to have one of our Protect the Paint correspondents embedded in Shanghai, China. Her duty was to aim her camera at all things NBA, and snap away. Also, to give us a report on the NBA influence that is quite popular and spreading faster than a [...]
Thursday, December 10, 2009
The Bulls are playing Horri-BULL basketball. Losing to the New Jersey Nets and then being blown out by the Lakers. The Bulls showed no fight and no effort in their blow out defeat. If Del Negro cannot get more from his talented roster he might be sacked before the new year. Derrick Rose started the season [...]
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Tonights game features the Chicago Bulls playing the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center.It airs at 7:30 PM PST onTNT. It will be entertaining to watch the Lakers battle the young Bulls, and will represent the Bulls most important road game of the season. Look for Derrick Rose’s ankle injury (admittedly not 100% recovered) to hinder [...]
Friday, November 6, 2009
Protect the Paint brings to you the top 5 plays of the week. These plays highlight some spectacular plays, acrobatic moves, and impossible shots that leave people speechless and defenders with their heads down.Dunks, spin moves, kisses of the glass; it is all here, so check these top 5 out, and get ready for more next [...]
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tonight’s match up between the Chicago Bulls and the San Antonio Spurs is the must watch game of the week. It airs tonight at 8:00 PM EST on TNT. Derrick Rose will try to build upon his mercurial rise during last season’s playoffs, and it will not be easy for him to do so tonight, facing [...]
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