The United Kingdom’s Basketball Journalists Association has deemed Chicago small forward Luol Deng the worldwide British born player of the year. He takes home the Syd Lipski award. The Londoner starred for Great Britain in last summer’s Eurobasket qualifiers before having probably his best season in his NBA career. Deng became a legitimate second scoring option behind … [Read more...] about UK Journalists Name Bulls Luol Deng British Player of the Year
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It’s No Surprise Indiana Pacers Avoided Sweep
It just seemed right. The Indiana Pacers finally closed the deal -- albeit after blowing another double-digit lead late -- and beat the Chicago Bulls 88-84 Saturday at United, err, Conseco Fieldhouse to avoid being swept in the first round of the NBA playoffs and force Game 5 in Chicago on Tuesday. That these feisty, pesky Pacers broke through and will live to fight … [Read more...] about It’s No Surprise Indiana Pacers Avoided Sweep
Indiana Pacers on Brink of Elimination in Game 4 vs. Chicago Bulls
So here they are. After Thursday's 88-84 loss in Game 3 of the Indiana Pacers' first-round NBA playoff matchup with the Chicago Bulls, the eighth-seeded team in the Eastern Conference now stands somewhere it hasn't reached this late in the season since 2006: on the brink of elimination. Game 4 tips off at 2:30 p.m. ET today at Conseco Fieldhouse, and the top-seeded Bulls … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers on Brink of Elimination in Game 4 vs. Chicago Bulls
Bulls 88, Pacers 84: Game 3 Rapid Reaction, Bulls Up 3-0
Hey look at that! A Luol Deng sighting! The Chicago Bulls finally got a legitimate second scoring option in their 88-84 win over the Indiana Pacers, as Deng contributed 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Derrick Rose FINALLY got some scoring help. -He sure didn't get any offense from Carlos Boozer, who scored a whopping four, on 2-10 shooting. -We also saw tonight … [Read more...] about Bulls 88, Pacers 84: Game 3 Rapid Reaction, Bulls Up 3-0
Bulls vs. Pacers: Game 3 Preview is as obvious as it should be
When the ping-pong balls came up all things Chicago Bulls on that fateful night in 2008, the next month was filled with pundits prognosticating on the proper thing to do. When John Paxson made his decision, many lauded the choice. We knew Derrick Rose was going to be good. We knew he would be a solid addition to a team looking for an identity. However, no one can … [Read more...] about Bulls vs. Pacers: Game 3 Preview is as obvious as it should be
The NBA’s Opportunity to Fix Pro & College Basketball
A few weeks ago, during an episode of "The B.S. Report," Bill Simmons and Chuck Klosterman discussed (half-heartedly) ideas in which to make college basketball players stay in school longer than just one season. That discussion triggered a memory of a conversation I had in a dimly lit ice fishing shack a little more than a year ago with a buddy of mine. The finer points of … [Read more...] about The NBA’s Opportunity to Fix Pro & College Basketball
Houston Rockets Fire Rick Adelman
While the NBA playoffs are heating up, capping one of the most captivating regular seasons of all time, the Houston Rockets have quietly made a drastic change for the future. The Rockets have fired head coach Rick Adelman after four up-and-down seasons, riddled with injuries, roster changes, and heartbreaks in April. Despite finishing the season on a 17-8 run after the … [Read more...] about Houston Rockets Fire Rick Adelman
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Dynamic Duo
Before the series, the question was whether the Denver Nuggets’ balance or the Oklahoma City Thunder’s star power would prevail. Score one for the stars. Durant scored a career-high 41 points, Russell Westbrook added 31, and the Oklahoma City Thunder had just enough to topple the stubborn Denver Nuggets 107-103 Sunday night at the Oklahoma City Arena. Durant scored 25 on … [Read more...] about Oklahoma City Thunder’s Dynamic Duo
Can these Indians Change a Half-Century of Cleveland Losing?
Okay really, let's give some love to the Cleveland Indians. Correction, I meant the first place Cleveland Indians. You read it right, the Indians sit atop the AL Central Division standings with an 11-4 record, comfortably ahead of the White Sox, Tigers and Twins. Still, saying the words "first place" and "Cleveland" in the same sentence are almost laughable in the … [Read more...] about Can these Indians Change a Half-Century of Cleveland Losing?
Northwestern’s John Shurna Declares for NBA Draft, No Agent
Northwestern Wildcats junior forward John Shurna declared for the 2011 NBA Draft but hasn't hired an agent. He's eligible to return to NU for his senior year if he withdraws by May 8th. “This is an exciting opportunity for John and I fully support his decision,” Northwestern head coach Bill Carmody said in a statement. “It’s a chance for him to pursue his dream and we look … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s John Shurna Declares for NBA Draft, No Agent