Yesterday, I handed out my dubious awards of which teams ended up “losers” during the 2012 NBA off-season. Now it’s time to name the winners of the off-season. At the top of the list, the defending champs who bring more talent to South Beach. … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA off-season winners
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Dennis Rodman finally meets biological father
Former Chicago Bulls great Dennis Rodman finally met his biological father, the aptly named Philander Rodman after 42 years in the Philippines. From the AP: … [Read more...] about Dennis Rodman finally meets biological father
Talking Chicago Bulls offseason with Bulls ESPN beat writer Nick Friedell
Talking shop with ESPN Chicago's Nick Friedell So how did you come to your position as ESPN Chicago's Bulls reporter, where have you worked previously? … [Read more...] about Talking Chicago Bulls offseason with Bulls ESPN beat writer Nick Friedell
2012 NBA off-season losers
All the big moves in the NBA off-season have been made... except that one big guy in Orlando whose name I refuse to mention because I’m fed up with hearing rumors about where or where he might not end up. So it’s time to dish out some winners and losers of the past few weeks. Here are a few teams that were losers during the NBA off-season. … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA off-season losers
Bulls vs. Pacers at Notre Dame, Bulls-Cavaliers at Illinois in Preseason
The Chicago Bulls announced today their 2012-13 seven-game preseason schedule including two neutral site games in Champaign, Ill. and South Bend, Ind. The Bulls preseason will get underway at the United Center on Tuesday, October 9, when the team takes on the Memphis Grizzlies at 7 p.m. The Bulls will then face the Cleveland Cavaliers at the University of Illinois’ Assembly … [Read more...] about Bulls vs. Pacers at Notre Dame, Bulls-Cavaliers at Illinois in Preseason
Jeremy Lin headed to Houston Rockets? (Taiwanese animation video)
Jeremy Lin may say bye-bye to the New York Knicks if they don’t match the Houston Rockets’ three-year $25 million dollar offer. The New York Knicks have until Tuesday night to match the offer, including the final-year $14.8 million dollar balloon payment, proposed by the Rockets. Many are speculating that the Knicks will pass on this offer. Do you think the New York Knicks is … [Read more...] about Jeremy Lin headed to Houston Rockets? (Taiwanese animation video)
Bulls trade Kyle Korver to Atlanta Hawks
Will the Chicago Bulls lineup have less "hot sauce" and more sour cream next season? It was expected that sharpshooter Kyle Korver would be dealt out of Chicago this year. Pending a physical, the Bulls traded two guard Kyle Korver to the Atlanta Hawks Friday, according to the Chicago Tribune’s K.C. Johnson. … [Read more...] about Bulls trade Kyle Korver to Atlanta Hawks
NBA Free Agent roundup (7/10/12)
While the NBA world awaits word on whether or not the Orlando Magic are actually going to give Dwight Howard to the Brooklyn Nets for ten cents on the dollar, there have been plenty of other major moves made via trade and free agency in the past couple of days. Here is a breakdown of the latest player movement in this NBA off-season. … [Read more...] about NBA Free Agent roundup (7/10/12)
Where Dwight Howard SHOULD Go
From the information I have gathered it sounds like the Orlando Magic is going to trade Dwight Howard, their centerpiece, to the Brooklyn Nets. But before that happens, I have a message for the Magic organization. … [Read more...] about Where Dwight Howard SHOULD Go
Miami Heat big 3 interview with Oprah (video)
Below are clips from part two of Oprah Winfrey’s interview with the Miami HEAT superstars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh on “Oprah’s Next Chapter” this Sunday, July 8 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT) on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. … [Read more...] about Miami Heat big 3 interview with Oprah (video)