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New York Knicks and Phil Jackson’s plans next season

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There is no denying that the New York Knicks are into a very bad situation at the moment, one of the toughest ones they have been in since Carmelo Anthony came on-board . This was the first season in the Melo era that the team didn't make it to the postseason and on top of that, their megastar forward is set to hit the free agency in a little more than one month from … [Read more...] about New York Knicks and Phil Jackson’s plans next season

Derrick Rose still state’s most popular athlete; despite issues (STUDY)

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This NBA playoffs there is zero conversation surrounding Derrick Rose. Quite the contrast from last year at this time, when Derrick Rose was the most polarizing figure in the city of Chicago and probably the state of Illinois. The absolutely disastrous manner in which Derrick Rose and his handlers managed his rehabilitation and return made him public enemy #1. But like Ayn … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose still state’s most popular athlete; despite issues (STUDY)

Bulls Joakim Noah on his NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award

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The Chicago Bulls made a major announcement today at 4 p.m. The last time the Bulls made an announcement like this, at the very same North Suburban resort, Derrick Rose took home the 2011 NBA MVP trophy. This time it was Joakim Noah winning the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. Noah's parents, former tennis legend and French pop music star Yannick Noah and former Swedish … [Read more...] about Bulls Joakim Noah on his NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award

D.J. Augustin one of many reasons for Chicago Bulls playoff optimism

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D.J. Augustin has emerged as the Chicago Bulls best late game scorer. He'll be the key player for the #4 seed Bulls as they host the #5 seed Wizards to open the series tonight. The one game the Wizards lost during the season, Nene missed. But now he's back. So the front-court match-up with Gortat and Nene against Joakim Noah and Carlos Boozer will be intriguing, and I think … [Read more...] about D.J. Augustin one of many reasons for Chicago Bulls playoff optimism

Jeff Van Gundy: Chicago is where back-up point guards go to get paid

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Jeff Van Gundy raised a very salient point the other day. As Derrick Rose misses yet another NBA postseason, I guess he can take solace in the fact that he's indirectly and inadvertently helped journeyman point guards find their way in this league. Because he's injured so much, and misses all that time, there's a tremendous opportunity for mediocre ones to get starter … [Read more...] about Jeff Van Gundy: Chicago is where back-up point guards go to get paid

Tracy McGrady begins his minor league pitching career, seriously!

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Earlier this year, Tracy McGrady announced that he was going to attempt to pursue a career in baseball. The seven-time NBA All-Star was invited to spring training with the Sugar Land Skeeters (yes, that's their real name, it's the same franchise that threw Roger Clemens out there a couple years ago as a publicity stunt) of the Atlantic League. … [Read more...] about Tracy McGrady begins his minor league pitching career, seriously!

LeBron James needs the Chicago Bulls

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For the Miami Heat to win a third consecutive NBA championship, they will need to defy history.  Since the NBA and ABA merged in 1976, no team has won a title with a lower ranked opponents' field goal percentage than the Heat's 17th.  Their defense was ranked fifth in each of the past two years when they raised championship banners. While LeBron James had another MVP-caliber … [Read more...] about LeBron James needs the Chicago Bulls