NFL Network analyst and Chicagoan Stacey Dales has the correct approach for Lebron James haters. First off, I need to say that I hate the word "haters." It's stupid hipster slang to try and sound cool. But in this situation it certainly applies. And I'm very sick of Lebron James and the Miami Heat, but I don't hate them. Hatred is strong caring, a feeling. I don't care and I … [Read more...] about NFL Net’s Stacey Dales has message for Lebron James Haters
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Knicks Coaching search: Mark Jackson addresses rumors
The New York Knicks coaching search continues. We've heard a lot about Phil Jackson assuming a leadership with the same franchise in which he began his professional career, and first established himself as an NBA player. We're not hearing as much about who the legitimate front-running candidates are in the Knicks coaching search though. One candidate is Mark Jackson, who was … [Read more...] about Knicks Coaching search: Mark Jackson addresses rumors
Reasons to watch the NBA Finals, for those with Heat, Spurs fatigue
This year's NBA Finals is a rematch of last year's epic seven game series that saw the Miami Heat win their second consecutive championship. It is the first Finals rematch since the 1998 series between the Chicago Bulls and the Utah Jazz. The San Antonio Spurs will be looking for revenge after they should have won last year's series in six, if not for several missed free … [Read more...] about Reasons to watch the NBA Finals, for those with Heat, Spurs fatigue
Lakers coaching search update: Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson
The Los Angeles Lakers coaching search continues. If it weren't for all the WALL TO WALL Donald Sterling coverage, you might have heard a thing or two about it. There's a ton of sports story lines in the City of Angels right now. All of them are being over-shadowed, including the Lakers coaching search. … [Read more...] about Lakers coaching search update: Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson
Colton Iverson hoping to catch on with Boston Celtics
Colton Iverson has admitted he is hoping his 10-month spell in Turkey will stand him in good stead as he looks to earn a place on the Boston Celtics 2014/15 roster, with the franchise looking to prove the Betfair odds wrong and challenge for a playoff place. The 7-foot centre was signed by the Celtics as a 53rd pick in last year's draft, but a packed roster then saw Iverson … [Read more...] about Colton Iverson hoping to catch on with Boston Celtics
Is OKC’s Kevin Durant the real MVP?
Kevin Durant won the first MVP award of his career, after spending six seasons in the NBA. He deserved the award 100 percent and even his strongest rival in this race, LeBron James, admitted that. KD recorded a marvelous season, putting up huge performances, especially during the time that Russell Westbrook was out with an injury. Nonetheless, in the end, the Oklahoma City … [Read more...] about Is OKC’s Kevin Durant the real MVP?
Rudy Gay’s decision has major impact on Sacramento Kings’ off-season
The postseason drought extended to eight years for the Sacramento Kings as they once again didn’t even come close to being a playoff contender in the Western Conference. While new management is in place and providing optimism for the future, turning the franchise into a relevant NBA team is still very much a work in progress. Sac-town now enters the off-season with two major … [Read more...] about Rudy Gay’s decision has major impact on Sacramento Kings’ off-season
NBA Draft Busts: rating the top five of the past 30 years
The 2014 NBA draft will take place on Thursday, June 26 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. All of the teams who either intentionally (like the Sixers) or unintentionally (like the Cavs) tanked last season will be looking to add that one player who can turn their franchise around. With this year's NBA draft class being touted as one of the greatest of all time, lots of fans … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Busts: rating the top five of the past 30 years
Los Angeles Lakers will be very aggressive this NBA off-season
For just the third time in 37 years, the Los Angeles Lakers missed out on the playoffs and in the process, finished with their worst record since moving from Minneapolis. Injuries to Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash played a major factor in their abysmal season as journeymen players filled their roster. With only three players guaranteed under contract for the 2014-15 season and a … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Lakers will be very aggressive this NBA off-season
Utah Jazz enter year two of rebuilding project
In the first year of a rebuilding effort, the Utah Jazz finished with the worst record in the Western Conference and franchise’s lowest win percentage in 32 years. Utah has a talented, young core in place to build around but still needs to address several needs this off-season. … [Read more...] about Utah Jazz enter year two of rebuilding project