Rudy Gay, the overpaid and underperforming small forward, is on his way to Toronto in the latest and most dramatic move in the Memphis Grizzlies’ money-motivated makeover. The Grizzlies agreed to trade their star swingman to the Raptors on Wednesday, parting with the leading scorer on a team that has aspirations of making a run … [Read more…]
Allen Iverson reportedly passed up an opportunity to play for the Dallas Mavericks D-League team, the Texas Legends, because he remains committed to making a comeback in the NBA — preferably with the team he dearly loves. The 2001 NBA MVP thanked Legends co-owner Donnie Nelson on his Twitter account for the offer: ”I thank … [Read more…]
Boston head coach Doc Rivers knew about Rajon Rondo’s ACL injury prior to the Celtics-Heat game on Sunday. However, the Celtics players didn’t know about the severity of the right knee injury Rondo suffered on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks until after the Heat game. Moments after the Celtics defeated the Heat 100-98 in double … [Read more…]
The reserves for the All-Star game will be officially announced on Thursday, and once the rosters are filled the real debate begins. Give the fans credit for choosing Rajon Rondo, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, and Kevin Garnett to start for the East and Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin, and Dwight … [Read more…]
At one point during the second half of the Oklahoma City-L.A. Clipper showdown at Staples Center Tuesday night, Clippers TV analyst Mike Smith said “Kevin Durant looks like he’s on a mission.” What was supposed to be a matchup of the two best teams in the NBA — although the Clippers were shorthanded without their … [Read more…]
Steve Nash wanted to win a championship ring. That’s the only thing left on his basketball resume. He’s won MVPs, he’s been an All-Star, and he recently became the fifth player in league history to reach the 10,000 assist mark. During the past offseason, Nash had three options: 1) stay in Phoenix and head into … [Read more…]
Kevin Durant hardly seemed bothered by O.J. Mayo’s tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation. It just gave the Oklahoma City star a chance for a career high and the first 50-point game in the NBA this season. Durant scored 52 points, including the go-ahead basket with 16.9 seconds remaining in overtime, and the … [Read more…]
On a night when the All-Star game starters for the Eastern and Western conferences were announced, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat showed why they deserved all the fan votes they received. James had 39 points and eight assists, Wade added 27 points on his 31st birthday and the Heat held off … [Read more…]
Don’t look now but the Chicago Bulls are beginning to look like contenders again. The Bulls manhandled the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night, 97-58, and star point guard Derrick Rose is reportedly on schedule to return to the lineup after the All-Star break. That’s great news for the Bulls, bad news for the rest of … [Read more…]
The Miami Heat have hit a rough patch in their title defense. LeBron James and Co. have lost five of their last eight games, the most recent one to the Portland Trail Blazers. Despite leading by as much as 13 points, the Heat somehow let the Blazers hang around and eventually pull out a 92-90 … [Read more…]