Monthly Archives: January, 2010
LeBron James Skips Dunk Contest, Leaves Us All to Wonder
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 Carter, Dominique Wilkins, and [...]
NBA (Jan. 18th): Top Five Games of the Week
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 in that exact spot, [...]
NBA Star Search (Jan. 14th): Daily Round-Up
This article will explore each night’s true “ballers“, as we shine a light on anyone and everyone who has a truly noteworthy performance. Any player that breaks 30 points, 20 rebounds, 20 assists, or has a triple double will make this column in some form or another. Look no further to get the best, quickest [...]
2009-10 NBA Power Rankings (Jan. 13th): Cavaliers Narrowly Top Team
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 record and some quick [...]
NBA Rookie Watch (Jan. 13th): Stephen Curry on the Rise
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 the better rookies in [...]
NBA Quick Shots (Jan. 13th): Chris Kaman to Have MRI
Chris Kaman Out, Scheduled to Have MRI Kaman “tweaked” his back in pregame warm-ups on Tuesday night, and missed the contest. He’s also been ruled out for Wednesday night’s game, and is scheduled to undergo an MRI. It wasn’t reported as being a serious injury originally, but one has to wonder if the team is [...]
NBA Fantasy Waiver Wire (Jan. 9th): Redick’s Stock Rising
There’s plenty of solid guys out there on the waiver wire, which is exciting news, considering just a week ago the wire was looking fairly bleak. Injuries have opened the door (and continue to) for a lot of quiet players, while others are rising their names back to the surface by returning from their own [...]
NBA Quick Shots (Jan. 7th): Gilbert Arenas Done For Season?
Gilbert Arenas Likely Done For the Year Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports is reporting from unspecified sources that Gilbert Arenas is likely done for the season “at the very least”. Arenas making a mockery of his situation with teammate Javaris Crittenton has apparently infuriated NBA commish David Stern, and the point guard’s prospects for playing [...]
Tracy Mcrady on the Trade Block: Any Takers?
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 the next week or [...]
NBA Quick Shots (Jan. 4th): Mike Miller Set to Return
Gilbert Arenas Could Face Grand Jury The case between Arenas and teammate Javaris Crittenton is gaining momentum, and could now possibly be heard in front of a grand jury. This is getting more than just a little out of hand. After what was reportedly a joke that including handguns, Arenas is now facing an almost [...]
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