Flip Saunders appears to be the top candidate for the coaching job with the Washington Wizards, ESPN reported. Saunders spent his first 9 1/2 seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves, taking them to the playoffs eight times and lost to the Lakers in the Western Conference finals in 2004. Then he coached the Pistons for three […]
Category Archives: Around the NBA
Where Will Amazing Happen This Year?
With the 2009 NBA Playoffs almost around the corner, the NBA released 14 different commercials that capture some of the amazing plays of the 2008 playoffs. These commercials are in black and white and meant to capture viewers emotions with the caption “Where Will Amazing Happen This Year”. I keep watching these commercials over and […]
Cleveland’s One-Two Punch Knocks Out Heat
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade were the headline acts but Mo Williams stole the show with a game-high 29 points as Cleveland beat Miami 99-89 to improve to 28-1 in the friendly confines of Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs are also an NBA-best 12-1 after a loss, as they managed to quickly put Friday night’s […]
Joe Smith can be a viable option for the Cavaliers
The trade deadline has passed without the Cavs making any moves. But that doesn’t mean the Cavaliers can’t add to their roster before April. According to Brian Windhorst, “former Cav Joe Smith, who was traded to the Hornets before the deal was rescinded Wednesday, is expected to seek a buyout from the Thunder within the […]
The Cavaliers Remain Intact
It has been a day full with rumors and speculations but ultimately the Cavaliers stuck with their plan to stand pat at the NBA trading deadline.Wally Sczcerbiak was mentioned in most of the rumors but the biggest one that captured the media attention for most of the day was the Cavaliers interest in acquiring Shaquille […]
Bulls trade Nocioni, Gooden for Salmons, Miller
The Sacramento Kings are the latest NBA team to engage in cost-cutting moves that will pare money from the team’s books next season. The Kings agreed on Wednesday to a trade that sends forward John Salmons and center Brad Miller to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for forwards Drew Gooden and Andres Nocioni, according to […]
Lebron James to compete in the 2010 Sprite Slam Dunk Contest
Lebron James just announced that he will compete in the 2010 slam dunk contest in Dallas, Texas. “Right now, I am preliminary putting my name in the 2010 dunk contest Saturday night” Lebron said during the All-Star Sprite Slam Dunk contest. “Lebron James is saying, in 2010 in Dallas stadium I am preliminary putting my […]
Lebron James dedicates playground at the Robson Boys and Girls Club of Phoenix
James will dedicate a state-of-the-art playground at the Robson Boys and Girls Club of Phoenix. Last season, James and his foundation teamed with State Farm on a similar project in New Orleans, where they installed at St. Bernard Recreation Center, devastated by Hurricane Katrina. “A playground is an important place for kids to play, have […]