The Houston Rockets tried hard to land Carmelo Anthony this summer. And when they failed to do so, they turned their interest towards Chris Bosh. They didn’t manage to land Miami’s superstar either and on top of that, they saw the Dallas Mavericks “stealing” Chandler Parsons from them. Houston acted quickly and brought in Trevor Ariza to replace Parsons and now, the Rockets are … [Read more...] about Will the Houston Rockets be stronger next season?
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Tottenham Hotspur coach, player praise Lakers G Steve Nash
There are many famous Tottenham Hotspur fans, including Adele, Jude Law and this guy: two time NBA MVP (2005-06) and soon retiring superstar Steve Nash joined Tottenham Hotspur during their training in Toronto (here's video). As he's entering his final season with the L.A. Lakers, and in the league in general, he will soon have a more of a chance to go over to London and see … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur coach, player praise Lakers G Steve Nash
VIDEO: Kobe Bryant scared of life after basketball
Kobe Bryant is signed for two more years with the Los Angeles Lakers. He'll be 38 when the deal is up, and presumably he'll hang up his high-tops then. He says he is “scared” about his future after basketball. … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Kobe Bryant scared of life after basketball
VIDEO: Blazers Damian Lillard puts Twitter antagonist in place
Portland Trail Blazers Point Guard Damian Liliard has, as we all do, his share of Twitter antagonists. Or as I call them "keyboard tough guys." It's easy for a lot of people to shoot their mouths off when they're ensconced safely behind a computer; miles away from the person their antagonizing. It's comes with the territory in the social media age. Especially so if you're a … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Blazers Damian Lillard puts Twitter antagonist in place
Chicago Bulls Pau Gasol is very interested in medical science
I was courtside for the last time Pau Gasol suited up for the Los Angeles Lakers. It was the evening the Lakers debuted their black "Hollywood Nights" uniforms. What a way for Gasol to go out, a home blow-out loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, the laughing stock of the NBA. Actually, the Bucks are so bad they might be a laughingstock in the ACC. And on New Year's Eve no … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Pau Gasol is very interested in medical science
L.A. Lakers acquire recently amnestied Carlos Boozer
The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired Carlos Boozer, winning a waiver bid for the power forward, according to Marc Stein of ESPN.com. The winning bid was for $3.25 million, per Stein. … [Read more...] about L.A. Lakers acquire recently amnestied Carlos Boozer
Former Knicks star Tracy McGrady retires from pro baseball
Former NBA star Tracy McGrady took the mound. He struck out his first batter. In a minor league All-Star game. And then retired from professional baseball. That's right, in case you missed it, the former Houston Rockets and New York Knicks All-Star has caught on with an independent league professional baseball team in Texas. McGrady had a 6.75 ERA in 6.2 innings for the … [Read more...] about Former Knicks star Tracy McGrady retires from pro baseball
More Money For Sports In Brazil And Chicago, More Problems
Thing about television is that it only shows you the unpleasant and the uncomfortable when it makes for better theater. Rarely is such the case in viewing sports. Besides the actual game action, a national broadcast is going to feed you shots of local peculiarities and regional foodstuffs during timeouts. Going in and out of commercials you get the blimp views of the stadia … [Read more...] about More Money For Sports In Brazil And Chicago, More Problems
NBA playoffs expansion: let in all 30 teams
NBA commissioner Adam Silver held a press conference at the league's Vegas Summer League, and one of his topics was how to create more revenue. He spoke of an in-season tournament like many of the European leagues have. He also spoke about how much all of the league's executives love coming to Vegas. If he wants to add revenue by adding a few more games in a tournament … [Read more...] about NBA playoffs expansion: let in all 30 teams
VIDEO: Lebron James talks Liverpool FC investment, World Cup
You've had plenty of Lebron James talk lately. Likely too much. We've heard enough about his move from the Miami Heat to the Cleveland Cavaliers. But here's a video in which Lebron talks about something completely different. The year that he moved from the Cavs to the Heat, King James and his marketing firm, LRMR, partnered with Boston based Fenway Sports Management. It's … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Lebron James talks Liverpool FC investment, World Cup