What’s next for the Andrew Bynum?

May 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Andrew Bynum

One thing is clear: the Lakers need to shakeup their roster and GM Mitch Kupchak noted that today. After getting bounced in the second round of the playoffs for the second year in a row, the Lakers are looking for answers. They tried to acquire Chris Paul but the league denied it. They were “shopping” Andrew Bynum, but only for Dwight Howard. They ended up keeping Bynum and he had a very productive season. Despite having his best season of his career, Bynum might be on the move. But with his care-about-nothing attitude could probably care-less. So what could the Lakers get for him?

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Shaquille O’Neal: The Future GM of the Orlando Magic?

May 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Shaquille O'Neal

It’s interesting how things work. Everything seems to come full-circle more times than not. Shaquille O’Neal was drafted by the Orlando Magic way back in 1992. He spent four very productive years with the Magic before leaving Disney World for Los Angeles. Remember that O’Neal left for more money. Now, it’s reported that he might have an interview for the GM job of the Magic.

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NBA Playoffs: Shootings “kill” Thunder Alley vibe in OKC

May 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Thunder Alley

Monday night was a great night for the Oklahoma City Thunder organization. They took another step in the right direction, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 in the Western Conference Semifinals to advance to the WCF. But I am not writing about Kevin Durant or Russell Westbrook or how well the Thunder played against the Lakers. I am writing about the aftermath of the Thunder’s win on Monday night.

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Cavs Kyrie Irving in awesome Uncle Drew short film (video)

May 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Cleveland Cavaliers franchise point guard Kyrie Irving has a Pepsi Max commercial which is set to become one of the best viral videos you’ll ever see. The next big thing in the NBA plays Uncle Drew, an old man how can ball better than you might expect. Watch all five minutes and pass the link on.

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How Good Are The Spurs? One of the Best Teams, ever?

May 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, and Tony Parker

When you see what destruction the San Antonio Spurs have done this season, and so far in the playoffs, it’s not crazy to admit that this team is very good. Actually, they are great. Gregg Popovich has managed a roster filled with veterans and youth. They have depth, experience, talent, and leadership. So just how great is this team?

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Indiana Pacers all out of sorts in wild Game 5

May 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Wow, where to start with Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal series between the Indiana Pacers and the Miami Heat?

The lackluster play from the get-go for the Pacers? The three flagrant fouls called? The injuries to Danny Granger and David West? Team president Larry Bird calling out his players for going soft?

The Heat pretty much controlled the entire game Tuesday en route to a 115-83 victory at AmericanAirlines Arena and a 3-2 series lead, but the real story of this game might have been the juicy story lines it has produced for the next 48 hours leading up to Thursday’s pivotal Game 6 in Indianapolis.

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NBA Playoffs: Who in the hell are you, Dexter Pittman?

May 23, 2012 By 11 Comments

Dexter Pittman

I am not a very happy man right now. I’m just not. I am not sour because the Indiana Pacers were blown off the floor by the Miami Heat tonight. Did you see Indiana’s offense? I watched about five minutes of the game and couldn’t take it. Miami is the better team, and it’s obvious. But I’m still upset and here’s why.

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2012 NBA Draft Combine participants

May 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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The NBA released the list of 60 players who will attend the 2012 NBA Draft combine June 7th and 8th in Chicago.  Here is the list based on how I have each player ranked by position.  Click here for The Sports Bank’s 2012 NBA Mock Draft.

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Game 5 not a must-win for Indiana Pacers, but a win would be huge

May 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

With this NBA Eastern Conference Semifinal series tied at 2-2, several local news outlets who cover the Indiana Pacers say tonight’s Game 5 in Miami is a must-win for the team if it is to win the series and advance to the conference finals.

I don’t quite see it that way myself. I believe the Pacers are far more capable of winning a Game 7 in AmericanAirlines Arena than most want to say they are.

That said, winning tonight would be absolutely huge for Indiana, who then could close it out Thursday at home, writing another wonderful chapter in the comeback of pro basketball in Indianapolis and getting plenty of rest for the next round.

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Portland Trail Blazers should be very active this off-season

May 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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At the beginning of the 2011-2012 season, the Portland Trail Blazers were my sleeper pick to make a run in the Western Conference.  I looked like a genius early on as the Blazers won seven of their first nine games.  Things quickly turned downhill though as Portland missed out on the playoffs and now enters the off-season with a boat load of needs.

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5 Pau Gasol trade possibilities for the Los Angeles Lakers

May 22, 2012 By 1 Comment

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Paul Gasol was actually traded by the Los Angeles Lakers last off-season; until the league struck down the deal.  Now with the Lake Show being ousted from the Western Conference Playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder and Gasol receiving a ton of criticism for his performance in that series, you can bet your sweet derriere that off-season trade rumors will once again run rampant regarding the Spaniard.  Here are five trade possibilities and destinations where Gasol (who is due to make more $38 million during the next two seasons) could end up getting dealt to this summer.

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5 most ANNOYING Stadium Sounds

May 21, 2012 By 10 Comments

useless-enthusiasm

Remember in high school, when your cheerleaders would keep doing their routines and chants despite your school being down by 40 points with three minutes to go? Well, the professional leagues have their own IRRITATING chants, sayings, and other assorted gibberish.

Except these are a million times more IRRITATING!!!!! Because they’re even more OVERPLAYED than the nonsensical jabbering of cheerleaders. Most of these sounds originate from oldies that are anything but goodie. Currently, the PA systems at NHL, NBA and Major League venues use of dozens of  these, and pretty much all of them are awful. The list ahead contains items that will make you want to stab your ears in with a scissors.

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