The Phoenix Suns are one of the biggest and most pleasant surprises in the NBA this season. A team that was supposed to be tanking has been recording a decent run towards the playoffs. At the moment, the Suns are occupying the seventh spot in the Western Conference, which has a very high level of competitiveness. The leader for the Suns in this run this season is no other than … [Read more...] about Phoenix Suns Goran Dragic recording a career season
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Jimmer Fredette signs with the Chicago Bulls
Jimmer Fredette won the 2010-11 Oscar Robertson Trophy, annually presented to the National Player of the Year in college basketball. Drafted by the Sacramento Kings, he never quite fit in there. Jimmer is an undersized shooting guard who doesn't have the skill set to play the one. The Kings released him, and now the Chicago Bulls have signed him. Both the Chicago Tribune and … [Read more...] about Jimmer Fredette signs with the Chicago Bulls
Jason Collins plays for Nets, checks in, makes history, crowd cheers
Ever since NBA Center Jason Collins made his historic announcement a couple months ago, the question has been asked, will he actually play? Yes, we've broken through now to have an openly gay male athlete in one of the major team sports. Jason Collins the social trail blazer is accomplished and accepted. But what about Jason Collins the NBA five? He hasn't set foot in a NBA … [Read more...] about Jason Collins plays for Nets, checks in, makes history, crowd cheers
Nuggets star Ty Lawson makes an anti-fur stand with PETA
Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson is taking a stand. Ranked among the top 10 NBA players at his position for the first quarter of the 2013-14 season, he has Denver in the race to grab a Western Conference playoff berth. Ty Lawson is the Nuggets leader in scoring, assists and steals. Lawson has been the floor general for Denver, guiding an offense that's ranked just outside … [Read more...] about Nuggets star Ty Lawson makes an anti-fur stand with PETA
Sarah Kustok returns to Brooklyn Nets, New York City amidst trial
Sarah Kustok, current Brooklyn Nets Reporter for Yes Network, which has an ownership share in the Nets, has returned to New York City after appearing in court on Tuesday at her father's murder trial began. Sarah Kustok was present to support her father Allan Kustok, alleged to have murdered her mother, Anita Kustok, as jury selection began. She has been subpoeaned, and is … [Read more...] about Sarah Kustok returns to Brooklyn Nets, New York City amidst trial
What the future holds for Luol Deng and the Cleveland Cavaliers?
When the Cleveland acquired former All-Star forward Luol Deng, the entire Cavaliers nation was excited. Deng is a proven star, one of the best perimeter defenders in the league and also a great contributor on offense. In fact, he was the leading scorer of his former team, the Chicago Bulls. Now, more than a month after the trade, things don’t look that good for Cleveland. … [Read more...] about What the future holds for Luol Deng and the Cleveland Cavaliers?
Evan Turner deal headlines dull NBA trade deadline
Just when I was starting to come up with clever analogies for how anticlimactic the 2014 NBA trade deadline has been, the Indiana Pacers pulled off a major deal in their hopes of dethroning the Miami Heat as the team to beat in the Eastern Conference by acquiring Evan Turner from the Philadelphia 76ers for Danny Granger. Still, for the second straight year it was a rather dull … [Read more...] about Evan Turner deal headlines dull NBA trade deadline
Sixers trade Evan Turner and Lavoy Allen to Pacers for Danny Granger
The Twitter account of Evan Turner used to include this in its description: "not a business man, but a business; man!" Yes, the #2 overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft truly embodies that legendary Jay-Z prose as he was part of a huge business deal done today. We knew Evan Turner was being dealt today, but it was thought that he'd be headed to San Antonio or … [Read more...] about Sixers trade Evan Turner and Lavoy Allen to Pacers for Danny Granger
Sixers will deal Evan Turner; Bobcats and Spurs are front-runners
(UPDATE: Evan Turner traded to Pacers) Evan Turner probably doesn't fit into Philadelphia's long term plans. He's likely to be traded by Thursday when the NBA Trade Deadline expires, and a scorer such as Turner will be in demand. When the Philadelphia 76ers drafted Evan Turner #2 overall out of Ohio State in 2010, they thought they were selecting a franchise cornerstone. … [Read more...] about Sixers will deal Evan Turner; Bobcats and Spurs are front-runners
Brooklyn Nets Reporter Sarah Kustok to testify in her father’s murder trial
Yes Network reporter Sarah Kustok was back in her hometown today as the murder trial of her father, Allan Kustok begins. Today was day one of jury selection for the case against Allan Kustok who is being charged with murdering his wife Jeanie Kustok. They are the parents of Sarah Kustok, a current Brooklyn Nets presenter formerly of Comcast SportsNet Chicago. Sarah Kustok … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Nets Reporter Sarah Kustok to testify in her father’s murder trial