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Back in the mid 80’s and 90’s, being in the UK at the time when Michael Jordan dominated the NBA, I was unable to witness first hand just how great he was and although Jordan is largely perceived to be the greatest basketball player ever (Bill Russell & Wilt Chamberlain get some play here) unfortunately […]
ReutersDragic scores 40 to lead Suns past Pelicans. PHOENIX — It was a night of firsts for Phoenix guard Goran Dragic: His first 40-point night in the NBA and the first time Suns fans at US Airways Center serenaded him at the free-throw line with a special chant:.Dragic Scores 40, Suns Beat PelicansNBA.comDragic’s Career-High 40 […]
USA TODAYNEW YORK (AP) — The NBA plans to donate proceeds from sales of Jason Collins jerseys to the Matthew Shepard Foundation and the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network. Collins became the league’s first openly gay player when he signed with the …NBA roundup: Paul Pierce scores 18 to lead Nets past Nuggets, 112-89Detroit […]
Bleacher ReportTaj Gibson had 20 points and 15 rebounds off the bench and the surging Chicago Bulls scratched and clawed their way to a 100-91 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. The win represents their ninth in 10 games. The Mavericks led by as much …Recap: Dallas vs. ChicagoNews & ObserverGibson, Bulls overtake […]
Sun-SentinelWhat you see very well might be what you get from the Miami Heat the balance of the season. Which, of course, based on the team’s recent play lately, isn’t all that bad. Hours after multiple outlets reported that free-agent swingman Danny Granger has …Caron Butler Spurns Miami Heat to Join Oklahoma City ThunderBleacher ReportNBA […]
SI.comHouston, next in line record-wise (along with Portland) behind those four contenders, isn’t trusted in quite the same way. Any claim of the Rockets’ potential for a winning run seems steeped in the conditional: They’re one piece away, they need Dwight …Harden’s Big Night Propels RocketsESPNUp next for the Clippers: Wednesday vs. HoustonLos Angeles TimesNBA […]
CBS NewsActors Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis sit courtside at the Los Angeles Lakers NBA match up against the Phoenix Suns, at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 12, 2013. ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images. Shares. Tweets; Stumble. Email; More +.Mila Kunis Engaged to That ’70s Show’s Ashton Kutcher: See Eight More …E! OnlineMila Kunis and […]
Bleacher ReportThis season, the burden has been almost entirely on Carmelo Anthony’s shoulders, and the losses are adding up. For the Heat, the key will be how LeBron James responds to the protective mask he’ll be wearing. It’s only temporary, but if it hinders him …LeBron James returns to Miami Heat practice, will wear protective […]
ESPNCleveland, meanwhile, needs shooters even after trading for spot-up big man Spencer Hawes last week and have thus begun looking at Fredette as well. But the Akron Beacon-Journal reported Thursday that the Cavaliers’ level of interest in Fredette could …NBA Buyout Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers unlikely to have interest in Jimmer …FanSidedChicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers Interested […]
ESPNLeBron James started Thursday night for the Miami Heat, his first game since suffering a broken nose against the Oklahoma City Thunder last week. James had been listed as a gametime call for Miami’s home game against the New York Knicks. [+] Enlarge …LeBron James makes masked debutMiamiHerald.comNew York Knicks vs. Miami Heat: Live Score […]
NBCSports.com“We were talking about losing the Super Bowl. Can you imagine the economic impact?” Senator John McCain told Poltico. “We saw that movie before with S.B. 1070. It took us a long time to recover from that.” McCain was referring to the NFL’s decision to …The NFL, And Sports Leagues, Cheer The Arizona VetoTIME (blog)Source: […]
SB NationThe Miami Heat are a perfect 5-0 SU and ATS over their last five games, while the New York Knicks are going in the opposite direction with a 1-6 SU and 3-4 ATS record over their last seven games. The two teams meet in Miami on Thursday night with the …LeBron James returns to […]
ESPNThe offense doesn’t absolve Irving for what has transpired in Cleveland, however, and whether the blame lies more with Irving or the team, his developmental progress (individual and team-oriented) is being stunted. As ESPN colleague Brian Windhorst …DeMar DeRozan’s 33 points lift Toronto Raptors over Cleveland Cavaliers, 99-93The Plain DealerKyrie Irving’s Camp Reportedly Pushing for […]
Sun-SentinelEddie Jones, Bimbo Coles, Steve Smith and Alonzo Mourning all had second stints in Miami. More recently, the Heat acquired forward Michael Beasley, who they drafted in 2008. “It seems we’re getting a lot of our old guys back together,” Haslem said.Why Caron Butler to Miami Heat Makes Too Much Sense Not to HappenBleacher ReportMiami […]
The Smoking SectionElevator Pitch: The Clippers notched their 40th win of the season in 60 tries with a 101-93 victory over the Rockets. On a bad note for the City of Angels top pro basketball team, however, the win doesn’t come without its share of concern. Jamal Crawford exited …Houston Rockets – Jeremy Lin Getting […]
ReutersClippers hold down Harden, Rockets. LOS ANGELES — Darren Collison slowed James Harden, and that helped the Los Angeles Clippers ground the Houston Rockets again. Forward Blake Griffin scored 23 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, and the Clippers …Clippers hang on to beat Rockets, but lose Jamal Crawford to injuryFOXSports.comBlake Griffin’s 23 points, 16 boards […]
ESPNLOS ANGELES — The Clippers proved again that they can go nose-to-nose with the Houston Rockets and defend their 1-2 punch of Dwight Howard and James Harden. Blake Griffin had 23 points and 16 rebounds, and reserve Darren Collison scored seven …NBA Preview: Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Clippers Live Streaming InfoInternational Business Times AUClipper […]
ESPNThe Clippers won for the sixth time in eight games, converting 20 Houston turnovers into 30 points. DeAndre Jordan had 13 points and 10 rebounds for his 30th double-double. His previous career high was 12 last season. Jamal Crawford, who had a …Clippers’ DeAndre Jordan a defensive dynamoLos Angeles TimesPreview: Rockets at ClippersReutersGriffin, Collison help […]
ESPN (blog)LOS ANGELES – Clippers guard Jamal Crawford suffered a strained left calf in Wednesday’s game against the Houston Rockets and did not play in the second half. Crawford, who had eight points in 15 minutes, was taken out of the game with 13 seconds left …Griffin, Collison help Clippers top Rockets 101-93MyrtleBeachOnline.comNBA Preview: Houston […]
ESPN (blog)NEW ORLEANS — A few hours after signing his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, Glen “Big Baby” Davis was still not officially a Clipper. After originally thinking he would be in uniform and available to play Monday night against the New Orleans …It’s Officially Time to Take the Los Angeles Clippers for RealBleacher […]
New York TimesCarmelo Anthony, who had 44 points in a loss to Dallas on Monday, hasn’t had much help this season. Credit Jason Decrow/Associated Press. the main story. the main story. On Pro Basketball. By HARVEY ARATON.Felton and Knicks Go Back to WorkWall Street JournalRaymond Felton back on the court for Knicks after arrestNewsdayNBA Midweek […]
USA TODAYThe Sacramento Kings recently worked out 22-year-old forward and mental health advocate Royce White and are likely to sign him to a 10-day contract, two people with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports. The people spoke on the condition of …Sacramento Kings close to signing Royce White to 10-day contract?A Royal PainNBA […]
Bleacher ReportSensible solutions to problems that don’t really exist just seem to find the Miami Heat. Caron Butler now appears to be another one of those solutions. Still headlined by the biggest of NBA Big Threes, the Heat aren’t ever desperate. Problems that …Miami Heat expected to sign Caron Butler on FridayFanSidedCaron Butler May Be […]
FOXSports.comThe significance of Jason Collins becoming the first openly gay athlete to play a game in one of the major sports in America continues to make an impact, nearly 48 hours after he stepped foot on the Staples Center floor. And Tuesday brought perhaps the …Jason Collins’s No. 98 Brooklyn Nets Shirt Leads NBA.com SalesBloombergCollins […]
ReutersThe Los Angeles Lakers haven’t lost at Indiana in more than five years, a streak that will be tested when the NBA-best Pacers host the struggling Lakers on Tuesday. The Pacers haven’t notched a home win over Los Angeles since Dec. 2, 2008, but they own …Game Rewind: Pacers 118, Lakers 98NBA.comTurner fits in nicely […]
New York TimesJason Collins at Nets practice Tuesday. “Basketball right now is the priority,” he said. Credit Reed Saxon/Associated Press. the main story. the main story. the main story Share This Page. …Text message from Billie Jean King buoys Nets’ Jason CollinsNewsdayFans Want to Be Able to Buy Collins JerseysWall Street JournalCollins No. 98 Nets […]
Bleacher ReportThe Los Angeles Clippers reportedly will acquire forward Glen Davis when he hits the open market on Sunday following his contract buyout departure from the Orlando Magic. Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports reported the news, and NBA.com’s David Aldridge …Glen Davis reportedly being pursued by Los Angeles Clippers, Brooklyn Nets: A …MassLive.com all […]
Boston HeraldFRESH START: Jason Collins sits on the bench with new (and former) teammate Paul Pierce during his debut with the Nets last night in Los Angeles. 1. Monday, February 24, 2014. PrintEmail Comments …Nets’ Win Is Ordinary, Though the Night Is Anything ButNew York TimesFor Jason Collins, the next nine days are very importantUSA […]
ESPNCollins is reunited with Nets coach Jason Kidd, who played with the defensive-minded big man in New Jersey from 2001-08, making two trips together to the NBA Finals. Collins also played with Nets guard Joe Johnson for three seasons in Atlanta and spent …Jason Collins, First Openly Gay NBA Player, Signs With Nets and Appears […]
ESPN (blog)LOS ANGELES — In what was supposed to be a lazy Sunday matchup between two sub .500 teams — a game that was considered to have such little juice that it was dropped from the national TV broadcast schedule despite featuring teams from the two …Collins Makes Historic Debut, Nets RollBleacher ReportLakers Fall To […]
New York TimesJason Collins, left, battled for a loose ball with Lakers guard MarShon Brooks on Sunday night. Collins’ twin brother, Jarron, and other relatives were at the game. Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press. LOS ANGELES — On the basketball court, Jason Collins has …Jason Collins focused on basketball in Nets debut, not historySportingNews.comFor Jason Collins, […]
ESPN… he took off his necktie. Soon the tie on the scoreboard was gone, too. Stout defense plus Chris Bosh’s outside shooting and a boost from Miami’s reserves helped the Heat overcome the absence of their MVP on Sunday to beat the Chicago Bulls 93-79.Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade lead Miami Heat past Chicago Bulls without […]
New York TimesCommissioner Adam Silver said it was “poetic” Jason Collins (35) was returning to the Nets. Jason Kidd (5), Collins’s teammate in New Jersey, knew his value. Barton Silverman/The New York Times. On Pro Basketball. By HARVEY ARATON. After a Boston …Jason Collins on joining Nets: ‘I’m ready; let’s do it’USA TODAYNets sign Jason […]
Boston HeraldJason Collins, laughs as he walks past reporters for a State Dinner in honor of French President François Hollande, at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta). 1. Sunday, February 23, 2014. PrintEmail …For Jason Collins the next nine days are very importantUSA TODAYJason Collins to become 1st […]
USA TODAYSince the widespread hope here is that stories like this one eventually become non-stories and the acceptance of homosexuality becomes even more the norm rather than the exception, we start with this sobering reality about Jason Collins and his historic …A time to celebrate Jason Collins’ drive to play basketballFOXSports.comJason Gay: Jason Collins, the […]