Former Kentucky Wildcats Center Dakari Johnson looks like an NBA first round draft pick. He's young, unpolished, but full of potential. He could be a tremendous project for a NBA GM. Even with two seasons under his belt in Lexington, there is still some rawness to him. Johnson was in fact the youngest player on the 2013-2014 team that lost to UConn in the national title … [Read more...] about Will Dakari Johnson be a NBA first round draft pick?
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Update on Chicago Bulls Taj Gibson recovery timetable
With all the questions surrounding the Chicago Bulls this offseason, we might overlook the issue of Taj Gibson's health. That's understandable, as Gibson often goes overlooked during the regular season. And given how the Bulls weren't able to exploit their frontcourt advantage enough versus the Cleveland Cavaliers in the post-season...well, let's just say the national NBA … [Read more...] about Update on Chicago Bulls Taj Gibson recovery timetable
Where Frank Kaminsky could go in the NBA draft lottery
Former Wisconsin Center Frank Kaminsky has a great game, but an even greater personality. Every college basketball season, someone wins the national individual player of the year awards, but it's not every year that someone is also colorful and congenial. Kaminsky gives great soundbites and he writes even greater blogs. He said that he developed his goofy side as a child … [Read more...] about Where Frank Kaminsky could go in the NBA draft lottery
Jahlil Okafor talks Kobe, Magic and L.A. Lakers (exclusive)
It's looking like a near lock that Jahlil Okafor will become a member of the Los Angeles Lakers on June 25th. Okafor, who worked out with the team on Tuesday, met the approval of the most iconic player in Laker history, Earvin "Magic" Johnson. … [Read more...] about Jahlil Okafor talks Kobe, Magic and L.A. Lakers (exclusive)
Jeff Van Gundy TOTALLY RIPS Bulls over Thibodeau firing
In the bitter divorce between the Chicago Bulls organization and former Coach Tom Thibodeau, there's nobody to root for. We'll cover all of that in a bit, but first ESPN Analyst Jeff Van Gundy went "studio gangsta" on the Bulls again. Like he did during the regular season. Maybe labeling Van Gundy a "studio gangsta" is unfair since almost all of his points are spot on. … [Read more...] about Jeff Van Gundy TOTALLY RIPS Bulls over Thibodeau firing
Chicago Bulls Fred Hoiberg product rollout is Tuesday
Iowa State Coach, make that Iowa State Coach Fred Hoiberg met with the Chicago Bulls today to finalize his new deal with the club. The Bulls will hold a product rollout, or as these are formally called in the business, an "introductory press conference" tomorrow at 2pm. Of course, this development we all saw coming since shortly after the NBA All-Star break. Everyone knew … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Fred Hoiberg product rollout is Tuesday
Tim Donaghy story featured in CNBC doc “Truth about Lies”
NBA referee Tim Donaghy used inside information to bet on games. He got so good at it that the mob made him an offer he couldn't refuse. … [Read more...] about Tim Donaghy story featured in CNBC doc “Truth about Lies”
Campaign to keep Fred Hoiberg at Iowa St. raises only $20
Is Fred Hoiberg leaving Iowa State to become the next Chicago Bulls Head Coach? Does a bear defecate the woods? The Bulls desire to dismiss Tom Thibodeau was the worst kept secret of the 2014-15 NBA season. The rift between Thibs and the front office was been common knowledge for years. The Bulls "coaching search" is done. It's one name long, and we've all known it since … [Read more...] about Campaign to keep Fred Hoiberg at Iowa St. raises only $20
Fred Hoiberg favorite to replace Tom Thibodeau
Iowa State head coach Fred Hoiberg is the favorite to be Tom Thibodeau's replacement, reports ESPN's Marc Stein. Hoiberg has been rumored to Chicago for a very long time and was recently quoted as stating that his dream is to coach in the NBA. If Hoiberg doesn't happen, and there's no reason to believe it shouldn't, then the replacement for Thibs is likely to be former Bulls … [Read more...] about Fred Hoiberg favorite to replace Tom Thibodeau
Draymond Green means much more to the GSW than advertised
We hear about the Splash Brothers incessantly, and rightfully so. Steph Curry and Klay Thompson are not just elite players, but extremely fun to watch. They overshadow Draymond Green to some extent. Green matters a lot to the Golden State Warriors and will end up being one of the biggest impact players in this Western Conference Finals. The Warriors allowed a league-low … [Read more...] about Draymond Green means much more to the GSW than advertised