After months of speculation, the Sacramento Kings decided on May 2 they’re going to keep the NBA franchise in Sacramento for at least one more season. This will give Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson (former Phoenix Suns NBA All-Star) the chance to prove he’s a man of his word and deliver a new arena for them to play in. After failing to get a new venue in Sacramento, the Kings … [Read more...] about NBA’s Kings to Remain in Sacramento Another Year
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2011 NBA Free Agent Point Guard Rankings
Not many NBA teams will be in search of acquiring a point guard via free agency this summer which is a good thing since the crop of 2011 NBA free agent point guards is weaker than "The Situation's" game. That will all change in summer of 2012 when Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Steve Nash, Jason Kidd, Chauncey Billups, and Raymond Felton are all scheduled to hit the open market. … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Free Agent Point Guard Rankings
Lakers vs. Mavericks: NBA Playoff Series Preview
The last time these two teams squared off against one another, four players were ejected. With the Lakers holding a comfortable 90-73 lead in the fourth quarter, Steve Blake drove to the basket, past the cement-shoed Jason Terry, who, being beat, pushed Blake in the back to the hardwood. Tempers flared, testosterone levels quickly rose, and a chest-bumping match quickly … [Read more...] about Lakers vs. Mavericks: NBA Playoff Series Preview
Bulls vs. Hawks: NBA Eastern Conference Semis, Let’s Get it On!
Are you excited for the NBA Playoffs? Are you enthused to see your #1 seeded Chicago Bulls advance past the Indiana Pacers and meet the Atlanta Hawks in the next round? This is crunch time, the big time! Of course, this Monday, most of us are buzzing about something else. There was a news story of note released Sunday night. You might have seen a little blurb, a tiny … [Read more...] about Bulls vs. Hawks: NBA Eastern Conference Semis, Let’s Get it On!
Atlanta Hawks Bringing Momentum into Series with Bulls
The Atlanta Hawks have a lot to feel good about as they upset the Orlando Magic in the first round of the NBA playoffs and reprise their role as the underdog in a round two showdown with the Chicago Bulls. The Hawks have to be happy with the production they got from their two shooting guards, Joe Johnson and Jamal Crawford. Crawford looked unstoppable at times as he averaged … [Read more...] about Atlanta Hawks Bringing Momentum into Series with Bulls
Bulls Thibodeau Named NBA Coach of the Year
The Chicago Bulls' Tom Thibodeau will be named the NBA's Coach of the Year on Sunday, sources told the Chicago Tribune. A news conference with the Bulls and the NBA is set for 3:30 p.m. CT today at the Berto Center. He's well deserving of the award, as the Bulls had the biggest improvement in record of any team in the league. If any NBA team surpassed expectations more … [Read more...] about Bulls Thibodeau Named NBA Coach of the Year
Hawks Jamal Crawford: Familiar, Worthy Adversary for Bulls
Now that the Chicago Bulls have eliminated the Indiana Pacers, and Atlanta has dispatched Orlando, waiting for them in the second round is a very familiar potential opponent. In just one year’s time, Atlanta Hawks’ guard Jamal Crawford has transitioned from playoff rookie with the nerves of a kid on Christmas Eve into a playoff assassin with the poise of a savvy … [Read more...] about Hawks Jamal Crawford: Familiar, Worthy Adversary for Bulls
Who are the World’s Highest Paid Athletes?
Sports fans have argued for years over which specific sport pays its players the highest wages. That debate has been put to rest somewhat in the internet age as annual reports are typically released showing who makes exactly how much money. A new report was released in mid-April by sporting Intelligence and there may be a few surprises to some people. According to the … [Read more...] about Who are the World’s Highest Paid Athletes?
Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics: Let the HYPE Begin!
That sound you heard towards the conclusion of Wednesday night’s Heat-Sixers game was the collective pumping of fists from ESPN, ABC and TNT executives, not to mentions those in the NBA’s offices in New York. Yes, the league’s hype meter is about to be sent into overdrive as Miami’s Big Three (more like a Big Two) clinched a playoff date with the Boston Celtics in a … [Read more...] about Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics: Let the HYPE Begin!
40th Anniversary of Milwaukee Bucks NBA Title Coming Up
This Saturday marks 40th Anniversary of the 1971 Championship, won by the Milwaukee Bucks. Yes, the Bucks have won a title and April 30th was that banner day in Bucks history. The franchise won its first and only NBA title, defeating Baltimore 118-106 in Game 4 of the '71 NBA Finals. The Bucks swept the Baltimore Bullets, winning Game 1 98-88, Game 2 102-83 and Game 3 … [Read more...] about 40th Anniversary of Milwaukee Bucks NBA Title Coming Up