As I turned off my television and closed my eyes, I had an uneasy feeling. Ten minutes later, I sat up in my bed, reached for my phone and clicked on the ESPN app. I went to the NBA homepage and clicked on the "scores" tab. When the page loaded, I couldn't believe what I saw. … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Clippers Prove That Anything Is Possible
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NBA Playoff Predictions: Who wins it all?
The regular season is over and it's time to make that money. Can LeBron James finally capture his first NBA championship? Do the Lakers have enough to compete in the West? What about the Griz? Spurs? How about the Bulls in East? Is D-Rose healthy? Check it out! In 1,000 words or less, I give my playoff predictions and pick the NBA champion. Let's go! … [Read more...] about NBA Playoff Predictions: Who wins it all?
Kendrick Perkins takes issue with Lebron James’ tweets
Oklahoma City center Kendrick Perkins isn't complaining about being dunked on, or even being tweeted about being dunked on. However, LeBron James' Twitter reaction, which resembled that of a 13 year old, to Blake Griffin's posterizing Perkins offended the Thunder big man. But what would you expect from a man who named his Twitter account "King James?" In his defense, his … [Read more...] about Kendrick Perkins takes issue with Lebron James’ tweets
L.A. Clippers “Lob City” Ascension Comes Slowly
The Los Angeles Clippers will always be defined as the second team in the nation's second largest market. They share a home (Staples Center) with their NBA brethren Lakers and the Kings of the NHL. Take a look at the banners and retired numbers displayed in the upper reaches of Staples: Lots of Lakers and Kings stuff, no Clippers stuff. Or go through the statue plaza at the … [Read more...] about L.A. Clippers “Lob City” Ascension Comes Slowly
Clippers Blake Griffin Makes Lunch for L.A. Subway Customers
Los Angeles Clippers star and Subway pitchman Blake Griffin had an event at a Los Angeles Subway yesterday. Blake was there buying (and making) customers lunch to help kick-off Subway Customer Appreciation Month. The Dr. Dunkenstein of this generation and NBA superstar went behind the counter to call attention to the sandwich chain's recent promotion. … [Read more...] about Clippers Blake Griffin Makes Lunch for L.A. Subway Customers
Ricky Rubio Joins the Timberwolves; Early Favorite for Rookie of the Year?
After what might be the longest negotiation in the history of professional sports, Ricky Rubio has finally agreed to be a part of the NBA team that drafted him. 706 days after David Kahn and the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Rubio with the 5th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, it appears the two parties have agreed to join forces for the 2011-12 season and beyond. By … [Read more...] about Ricky Rubio Joins the Timberwolves; Early Favorite for Rookie of the Year?
Clippers Look to Build Around Blake Griffin this Off-Season
Like we are currently seeing in the NFL, the 2011 NBA off-season is up in the air with a lockout looming. Free agency could be delayed and completely restructured depending on the new agreement reached by the owners and players. Still, The Sports Bank continues to break down all thirty NBA teams to see what areas they need to address in the off-season. One player can … [Read more...] about Clippers Look to Build Around Blake Griffin this Off-Season
How Clippers Could Get Chris Paul AND Dwight Howard
The following is a result of me being bored at 2:30 a.m. and playing around on ESPN's Trade Machine. Bill Simmons may be the Picasso of the Trade Machine, but I am the Michaelangelo. Before you light me up in the comment box below, let me just clarify: I am not saying this trade idea will happen, should happen, or ever could happen, but it at least got me thinking, … [Read more...] about How Clippers Could Get Chris Paul AND Dwight Howard