Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau has accomplished quite a bit in his first four years as an NBA head coach. He's been very successful. But watching his team lose in the first round of the playoffs this season, one has to wonder if maybe he actually wants out? The Bulls were picked by almost everyone to win this series, but they went out in five games. Thibodeau's refusal to … [Read more...] about What exactly was Tom Thibodeau thinking this playoff series?
Archives for April 2014
Rev. Jesse Jackson says he would help Donald Sterling sell the team
Rev. Jesse Jackson joined Bloomberg Television's Erik Schatzker and Stephanie Ruhle following NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's press conference. The Rev. Jesse Jackson said: "There's nothing more that needs to be done. I'm sure he has polled the owners… No owner will stand against this recommendation and vote for Sterling. If they did not do it, you would have mutiny by the … [Read more...] about Rev. Jesse Jackson says he would help Donald Sterling sell the team
Chicago Bulls Twitterverse bids Carlos Boozer farewell in LOL fashion
For the end of the Carlos Boozer era in Chicago I was....When I saw the final score was Wizards 75, Bulls 69, I realized that I missed absolutely nothing. I've seen seen the Illini score less than 19 points in a half TWICE this winter, so I'm fresh out of patience for watching basketball teams in the state of Illinois that can't score a lick. That said, let's give a big … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Twitterverse bids Carlos Boozer farewell in LOL fashion
Illini all-time leading scorer Deon Thomas joins UIC Coaching Staff
Deon Thomas has landed a coaching gig at the University of Illinois. Just not in Urbana-Champaign. At the Chicago campus instead. When Assistant Coach Isaac Chew departed Illinois for Marquette, just weeks after he left Mizzou to join the Illini an assistant gig opened up under John Groce at Illinois. Paris Parham filled the position instead ofFlorida State assistant Dennis … [Read more...] about Illini all-time leading scorer Deon Thomas joins UIC Coaching Staff
Frank de Boer to be the next Tottenham Hotspur Manager
Tottenham Hotspur’s search for a new manager may be ending as Ajax head coach Frank de Boer confirms that he's been in talks with the North London side. De Boer says White Hart Lane contacted the Dutch champions through their director of football and former Arsenal star Marc Overmars. … [Read more...] about Frank de Boer to be the next Tottenham Hotspur Manager
Chicago Bears one of three finalists for HBO Hard Knocks
It was revealed today that the Chicago Bears are one of three finalists, along with the Steelers and Giants, to be the team featured on HBO Hard Knocks The Chicago Bears have done a lot to improve the team heading towards the 2014-15 season. The additions of Lamarr Houston, Willie Young, and most recently Jared Allen will help an abysmal defense. The signing of Allen will … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears one of three finalists for HBO Hard Knocks
Bulls vs Wizards Game 5: Will Taj Gibson finally start?
The Chicago Bulls' season is on the line tonight as they host the Washington Wizards in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series. But you can't blame Taj Gibson. The Bulls trail 3-1 in the series and will need to become the ninth team in NBA postseason history to recover from such a deficit if they want their season to continue. … [Read more...] about Bulls vs Wizards Game 5: Will Taj Gibson finally start?
What are the chances Doc Rivers returns to the L.A. Clippers?
You might have heard a thing or two about the L.A. Clippers lately. Donald Sterling's bigotry is unprecedented, and it will be interesting to be what Adam Silver intends to do about it moving forward. It begins today when Silver addresses the media. What about Doc Rivers? What about the team? The Houston Rockets owner proposed to that the Commissioner make the entire Clippers … [Read more...] about What are the chances Doc Rivers returns to the L.A. Clippers?