Chicago Bulls legend Dennis Rodman made international waves this month due to his trip to North Korea and his attempt at diplomacy through basketball exhibition games. "The Worm" has befriended North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and even once sent out a tweet asking Kim to release American prisoner Kenneth Bae. In a New Day exclusive, CNN's Chris Cuomo will sit down live with … [Read more...] about Dennis Rodman on CNN Friday, First interview since North Korea trip
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Michael Carter-Williams – Best Rookie In The NBA This Season
The race for the Rookie of the Year award this season is continuing to evolve. Two rookies are the strongest candidates, Victor Oladipo and Michael Carter-Williams. Nonetheless, judging from the respective performances of those two rookies, we can fairly say that Carter-Williams has the upper hand. … [Read more...] about Michael Carter-Williams – Best Rookie In The NBA This Season
Anthony Davis and Trey Burke headline NBA Rising Stars game rosters
Chicagoan Anthony Davis, of the New Orleans Pelicans, headlines the sophomores roster in the National Basketball Association Rising Stars game at NBA All-Star weekend. The NBA announced rosters for the Rising Stars Challenge to be held on Friday, Feb. 14, in New Orleans during NBA All-Star weekend 2014. Former Michigan man Trey Burke of the Utah Jazz headlines the rookies. … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis and Trey Burke headline NBA Rising Stars game rosters
Ice storms kiboshes Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons game
The Atlanta Hawks, well actually the city of Atlanta, is the latest victim of the Polar Vortex. The arctic blast is dipping so low into the continental United States that it even hit the Deep South. The National Basketball Association game scheduled for this evening between the Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena has been postponed due to severe weather … [Read more...] about Ice storms kiboshes Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons game
Bulls must retain point guard D.J. Augustin this summer
D.J. Augustin is a piece the Bulls must retain this summer. Chicago needs a quality backup to their franchise player. Through his first three seasons, star point guard Derrick Rose missed a total of six regular season games, won the league's Most Valuable Player Award and appeared to be on his way to becoming one of the dominant players of his era. For the Bulls to … [Read more...] about Bulls must retain point guard D.J. Augustin this summer
Kobe Bryant told Coach K. “you probably don’t want me” on Team USA
Kobe Bryant is making waves today because he said publicly that college basketball “really isn’t teaching players anything." Well, that's news to me! And Kobe Bryant should know because he......oh, wait he didn't play any college hoops. The second trending story pertaining to Kobe Bryant today is the release of his ESPN the Magazine music issue pictorial with Nicki … [Read more...] about Kobe Bryant told Coach K. “you probably don’t want me” on Team USA
Chicago Bulls Tom Thibodeau named Team USA Basketball Asst
Syracuse University coach Jim Boeheim, Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau, and New Orleans Pelicans head coach and former USA Basketball player Monty Williams were announced as USA Basketball Men’s National Team assistant coaches for 2013-16 by USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo. Colangelo is an Illini and a South Suburbanite by the way! Duke "not just a … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Tom Thibodeau named Team USA Basketball Asst
Team USA Basketball is named: Lebron, Durant, D Rose, CP3, Deron
USA Basketball announced today 28 players have been selected for the 2014-2016 USA Men’s National Team pool, from which the 2014 USA World Championship Team and, if the U.S. qualifies, the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team will be selected. The Coaching staff was selected as well. (read that here) Duke Blue Devils leader Mike Krzyzewski will once again lead Team USA. Coach K. was on … [Read more...] about Team USA Basketball is named: Lebron, Durant, D Rose, CP3, Deron
VIDEO: Taj Gibson lay-up buzzer beater over L.A. Lakers
Here you'll see an Overtime buzzer beater lay in from Taj Gibson. It gets the Chicago Bulls a 102-100 OT win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Dropping LAL to 2-2 on the "Grammy Road Trip." Taj Gibson is a legitimate starting four, and here he displays that he's clutch too. The talent and ability of Taj Gibson are the reason that GarPax will have no second thoughts at all about … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Taj Gibson lay-up buzzer beater over L.A. Lakers
Valuable NBA Players Expected To Be Traded Soon!
As the February trade deadline approaches, trade discussions heat up. As of lately, we have seen some action but there is much more juice ahead. Some players can be considered as a lock for a trade. Let’s see some of the most significant cases. … [Read more...] about Valuable NBA Players Expected To Be Traded Soon!