From their financial troubles to a likely re-building project during the next couple of years, controlling owner Michael Jordan has his hands full in trying to turn the Charlotte Bobcats into a consistently competitive NBA franchise. His Airness failed in his attempt at running the Washington Wizards and enters a critical off-season in which the Bobcats have a long list of … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan and Charlotte Bobcats Face Long Road Ahead
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Heat 101, Bulls 93 in OT: Miami up 3-1, at least we have Closure
You may be asking yourself "why the hell does a picture of John Cusack (or more specifically Lloyd Dobler in "Say Anything") lead off an article recapping game 4 of the Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat Eastern Conference Finals?" And it's not because Cusack is from Chicago. Well partially. It really is because game four was all about heartbreak, and doing absolutely everything … [Read more...] about Heat 101, Bulls 93 in OT: Miami up 3-1, at least we have Closure
Clippers Look to Build Around Blake Griffin this Off-Season
Like we are currently seeing in the NFL, the 2011 NBA off-season is up in the air with a lockout looming. Free agency could be delayed and completely restructured depending on the new agreement reached by the owners and players. Still, The Sports Bank continues to break down all thirty NBA teams to see what areas they need to address in the off-season. One player can … [Read more...] about Clippers Look to Build Around Blake Griffin this Off-Season
Colorado’s Alec Burks Connected to Charlotte Bobcats
Colorado's Alec Burks is the best in a weak crop of shooting guard prospects in the 2011 NBA Draft. He is a lottery lock and due to a relationship he built in Boulder, has a connection to the Charlotte Bobcats who hold the ninth overall pick. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Colorado’s Alec Burks Connected to Charlotte Bobcats
NBA Fines Joakim Noah $50,000 for Using Gay Slur on Heckling Fan
The NBA has fined Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah $50,000 for using a derogatory and offensive term from the bench during the first quarter of the Bulls’ 96-85 loss to the Miami Heat last night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. It was the gay slur, the homophobic f-word. You know which one, and it was directed at a Miami Heat fan who was taunting him. Not a good … [Read more...] about NBA Fines Joakim Noah $50,000 for Using Gay Slur on Heckling Fan
Wisconsin’s Jon Leuer: NBA Draft Combine Interview (Video)
Wisconsin power forward Jon Leuer was one of 54 players invited to the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. The former Badger has a lot to gain from workouts as Leuer projects to be picked anywhere from the late first round to mid-second round. A lot of scouts have compared the 6'10" forward to the Toronto Raptors Andrea Bargnani who was the number one overall pick in the 2006 NBA … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s Jon Leuer: NBA Draft Combine Interview (Video)
Cleveland Cavaliers Drafting Hometown Kid David Lighty from OSU?
Former Ohio State Buckeyes wing David Lighty, the last member of the "Thad Five" to enter the NBA, grew up a huge Cleveland Cavaliers fan. Lighty talked at the NBA Draft combine about the prospect of playing for his hometown team. "I'm pretty sure I will work out with the cleveland cavaliers, but I'm not sure when. It's getting set up as we speak," Lighty said. "It … [Read more...] about Cleveland Cavaliers Drafting Hometown Kid David Lighty from OSU?
Detroit Pistons Need Off-Season Therapy
Like we are currently seeing in the NFL, the 2011 NBA off-season is up in the air with a lockout looming. Free agency could be delayed and completely restructured depending on the new agreement reached by the owners and players. Still, The Sports Bank continues to break down all thirty NBA teams to see what areas they need to address in the off-season. As if their record … [Read more...] about Detroit Pistons Need Off-Season Therapy
Miami Heat 96, Chicago Bulls 85: Start Contemplating Doomsday Scenarios?
Remember Chicago Bulls fans, the Bulls haven't lost three in a row all year. So this is not the apocalypse. That was Saturday; and you survived it. Things do look bad- really bad right now, but Thibs will make adjustments. Again this is not the apocalypse, it's not even the 2pacalypse. But the tide has officially turned to Miami Heat favor -Expect every game to be "grindy" … [Read more...] about Miami Heat 96, Chicago Bulls 85: Start Contemplating Doomsday Scenarios?
Chicago Bulls Need More Scoring from Wings, Higher Shooting Percentage
Whenever you shoot 34% from the field, and 15% from behind the arc in the NBA, (as Chicago did in game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals) you're not very likely to win. And for the Chicago Bulls, it's even harder to win when you're taking on a team that's more athletic and less reliant on jump shooting in the Miami Heat. Maybe the Bulls have gotten their "bad shooting game" … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Need More Scoring from Wings, Higher Shooting Percentage