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Bulls PG Marquis Teague’s Summer (League) of Content

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Last Year's Las Vegas NBA Summer League represented the first glimpse that Chicago Bulls' swingman Jimmy Butler was primed for a big step forward in his second NBA season.  Marcus Teague is showing similar progress this year. After a strike-shortened 2011-12 campaign that led to the cancellation of the summer leagues in 2011, Butler averaged 20.8 points per game, 6.5 … [Read more...] about Bulls PG Marquis Teague’s Summer (League) of Content

Miami Heat: five biggest challengers

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With the biggest talent of the 2013 offseason already distributed around the NBA, teams start to take their shape for next season. Many teams underwent drastic changes, on their effort to dethrone the defending champions for 2012 and 2013, the Miami Heat. This next season will find the NBA looking nothing like it did last year. Let’s see which teams, as of now, can post a … [Read more...] about Miami Heat: five biggest challengers

Dennis Rodman marketing vodka now; naturally

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Premier Brands, today announced that the Company has developed Bad Boy Vodka, a Dennis Rodman branded vodka. Yes, that's right a Dennis Rodman themed vodka. Funny, I thought "The Worm" would be naturally launching a line of tequila. A photo of Rodman accompanying the press release is here Basketball Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman's "bad boy" reputation was the impetus for … [Read more...] about Dennis Rodman marketing vodka now; naturally

Dwyane Wade ex-wife suing for $1 Million+

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The former spouse of Miami Heat and Marquette star Dwyane Wade claims she’s owed over $1 million. Her lawsuit, filed in Cook County, IL last week, alleges that D. Wade has denied her the money she's entitled to from his endorsement deals. Siohvaughn Wade, not known for being the most stable sort, is suing all of the following: Dwyane Wade, his attorney, his financial … [Read more...] about Dwyane Wade ex-wife suing for $1 Million+

DWIGHTMARE OVER! Grading Houston Rockets signing of Dwight Howard

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Houston Rockets sign C Dwight Howard to 4-year, $88 million deal I’m just glad the Dwight Howard drama is over and that he didn’t drag it out that long. Look, I don’t think at this stage of his career that Dwight Howard is a max contract player but I also realize that the only way to land his services is to offer him the whole enchilada. … [Read more...] about DWIGHTMARE OVER! Grading Houston Rockets signing of Dwight Howard

Golden State Warriors create cap space to sign Andre Iguodala; Dwight Howard out of the picture?

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Dwight Howard might not be a realistic prize right now with the reports circulating that he is likely heading to the Houston Rockets, but still the Golden State Warriors make a major move by dumping salary in a trade with the Utah Jazz to create the cap space to sign free agent Andre Iguodala.  Here is a breakdown of how the moves played out and why it tremendously benefits the … [Read more...] about Golden State Warriors create cap space to sign Andre Iguodala; Dwight Howard out of the picture?

Derrick Rose bombed his own individual press conference

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Derrick Rose sat down with Chicago Bulls TV for an interview that ran exclusively on the Bulls website. So by definition, it's not really an interview or a press conference, it's simply a press release by Derrick Rose and the Bulls; only in video form. It's not a real Q&A, it's a pre-rehearsed, formulated message. That said, how come it did absolutely zero to win over … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose bombed his own individual press conference