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VIDEO: Celtics Coach Brad Stevens gives Butler graduation speech

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It's been rough for both the Boston Celtics and the Butler Bulldog since Brad Stevens jumped from Indianapolis to The Garden. It was expected that Stevens and the Celts would struggle. They kind of imploded the team last NBA Draft night, and we all knew a massive rebuild was coming. We didn't think Butler would decline as far and fast as they did though once Brad Stevens … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Celtics Coach Brad Stevens gives Butler graduation speech

Can Kevin Durant finally lead OKC to the title this year?

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Kevin Durant was just recently named the MVP of the 2013 – 2014 NBA season. Almost anyone around the NBA world expected him to earn the trophy. Even the four-time MVP LeBron James endorsed KD this year, stating that he clearly deserves the title. Although it took them seven games, the Thunder eventually made it to the Western Semis. The big question for Durant, Russell … [Read more...] about Can Kevin Durant finally lead OKC to the title this year?

Top candidates to replace Mark Jackson as Golden St. Coach

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Mark Jackson has been fired as head coach of the Golden State Warriors, the team announced Tuesday afternoon. Warriors General Manager Bob Myers, in a statement released Tuesday, thanked Mark Jackson for turning the franchise around, but did not give any reason for the dismissal (outside of the usual, generic 'going in a different direction' story). … [Read more...] about Top candidates to replace Mark Jackson as Golden St. Coach

Durant named NBA MVP

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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant was named as the 2013-14 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, the league announced today in a press release. Durant received 119 first-place votes, with Miami's LeBron James landing the other six. The half dozen voters who had LeBron as first on their ballot each had Durant second. LeBron was second on 118 ballots, with Clippers forward … [Read more...] about Durant named NBA MVP

Should the Bulls go after Mike D’Antoni?

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There have been many comments over the last few days in the media and among Chicago Bulls fans on the internet about the future of head coach Tom Thibodeau, especially now that Mike D'Antoni has resigned as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Thibs has been an amazing coach during the regular season- after being named NBA Coach of the Year in his first season at the Bulls' … [Read more...] about Should the Bulls go after Mike D’Antoni?

John Calipari reaffirms that he’s not taking the Lakers job

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John Calipari is staying at Kentucky. Even though the Los Angles Lakers job is open. The publicist who runs Coach Cal's official Twitter account (Calipari has been very open with the media about the fact that he does not do his own tweeting) posted this: (UPDATE: Photos of the new Coach Cal contract with 7 year, $52 million dollar extension. He now makes more than Nick … [Read more...] about John Calipari reaffirms that he’s not taking the Lakers job

Potential destinations for Kyrie Irving in 2016

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Cleveland Cavaliers fans can still remember how painful it was to see LeBron James announcing that he would take his talents off of the Cleveland and to the South Beach, joining forces with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Unfortunately for them, they might experience a similar feeling once again, in about two years from now. Superstar point guard Kyrie Irving doesn't seem like he … [Read more...] about Potential destinations for Kyrie Irving in 2016