In past years, the NBA on Christmas Day uniforms were very avant-garde and experimental. However, the 2015 edition is more traditional and conservative. … [Read more...] about NBA Christmas uniforms more traditional this year (photos)
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Derrick Rose tops 10 most popular Chicago sports stories of ’15
Tonight after the Chicago Bulls win over the Memphis Grizzlies, Joakim Noah said this to the media regarding Derrick Rose: "A lot of people always have things to say about him, today he showed his value." Indeed D Rose did have a decent night, scoring 19 points on 9-19 shooting. He made news on Saturday night by saying he's now completely done with both the fro and the mask. … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose tops 10 most popular Chicago sports stories of ’15
Derrick Rose: 2 steps forward, 1 step back (video)
“It was fun to see him,” Chicago Bulls Head Coach Fred Hoiberg said of Derrick Rose and his play versus Memphis this past week. “You could see the explosiveness. He was getting into the paint, he was finishing, had a couple of others he would love to have finished and I’m sure he’ll finish later. But he set the tone for our team with his aggressive drives to the basket.” … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose: 2 steps forward, 1 step back (video)
Grizzlies Zach Randolph still “Going Green” for #1 MSU
It's been 15 seasons since Zach Randolph did his one-and-done year at Michigan State University, but he still bleeds green and white. Randolph has enjoyed a storied NBA career since he entered the league in the 2001 NBA Draft via the Portland Trail Blazers (19th overall). Jason Richardson, who was two-and-done in East Lansing, came out the same exact year. Of all the … [Read more...] about Grizzlies Zach Randolph still “Going Green” for #1 MSU
Pau Gasol, Fred Hoiberg explaining Bulls inconsistencies
There weren't a whole lot of changes to the Chicago Bulls this past offseason. (There will likely be a bunch next summer, but that's another story for another time, will Joakim Noah and Pau Gasol be back? We'll see) The only major change is regime change. With Fred Hoiberg taking over for Tom Thibodeau, you have a team that's more fun and exciting to watch offensively, but … [Read more...] about Pau Gasol, Fred Hoiberg explaining Bulls inconsistencies
Nike releases the Kobe 11 (photos, video)
Today Nike unveiled the Kobe 11, a progressive low-top that distills Bryant’s signature legacy to its essence: high performance, lightweight, responsive and sophisticated design. Key innovations include an advanced Flyknit upper with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) yarn for strength – this is new for Flyknit. … [Read more...] about Nike releases the Kobe 11 (photos, video)
Derrick Rose says he’s done with the mask, old haircut
Derrick Rose is back to his old self; it seems. From an exterior standpoint- he's back. The mask and fro look are now kaput. Whether or not he regains the explosiveness and production that he once had is a different story that we'll have for another space and time. … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose says he’s done with the mask, old haircut
Charles Barkley “gets it” regarding Kobe’s last season
As the NBA season tipped off, the Inside the NBA team of Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal and Ernie Johnson shared their insights on the 2015-16 NBA season. You know that Sir Charles is never shy in expressing his opinion, so we knew this would be fun. At the time, Kobe Bryant's retirement decision wasn't set in stone, like it is now. Kobe Bryant will not … [Read more...] about Charles Barkley “gets it” regarding Kobe’s last season
Tips for Buying NBA Tickets
You’d think that buying tickets to your favourite NBA game would be easy, right? Not always. Sometimes, it can seem like every game in town is always sold out. The popularity of tickets depends on who your team is playing, whether it’s the beginning of the season or clinch time, and even how well the team has been playing lately. … [Read more...] about Tips for Buying NBA Tickets
Four Reasons the Houston Rockets may no longer be Contenders
It only took 11 games for the Houston Rockets to go from championship contenders to Western Conference also-rans. After a 4-7 start, head coach Kevin McHale was fired. Never mind the four-year contract extension he received last season, or the fact that he had the highest winning percentage in franchise history. The Houston Rockets lost their first three games by an average of … [Read more...] about Four Reasons the Houston Rockets may no longer be Contenders