It was almost a year ago when the Brooklyn Nets agreed on the blockbuster deal of 2013 with the Boston Celtics. The Nets acquired Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce while at the same time shipping to Boston a bunch of non–factor players. Brooklyn’s payroll skyrocketed and in fact, the Nets became the most expensive team in the NBA and the only one above the $100 million mark. All … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Nets: can they compete for a championship next season?
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Brooklyn Nets Deron Williams has new video game: NBA Baller Beats
Deron Williams has gotten a lot of bad press lately. With the firing of Brooklyn Nets coach Avery Johnson, he garnered a reputation as a coach killer/diva. But here's some more Williams news that isn't bad PR. The freshly-launched NBA Baller Beats (the first ever motion-based sports video game using a real basketball in an interactive beats-driven experience) exclusively on … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Nets Deron Williams has new video game: NBA Baller Beats
Nets Deron Williams: more diva than superstar these days?
With the Brooklyn Nets firing their head coach Avery Johnson yesterday, point guard Deron Williams saw his reputation as a coach killer increase. First there was Williams' influence forcing legendary leader Jerry Sloan into retirement, and now the Johnson situation. Williams now seems like a NBA version of Steve Buscemi's character in "Billy Madison" who had a "people to kill" … [Read more...] about Nets Deron Williams: more diva than superstar these days?
Paying a Price for Trading a Superstar
There is no denying that Dwight Howard is a superstar and superstars only come around every so often. Teams are rarely willing to trade their superstar unless it's for another superstar or a group of solid players and draft picks. That being said, I have no words for what took place last night. … [Read more...] about Paying a Price for Trading a Superstar
LeBron and Kobe lead Team USA over Australia
The Black Mamba isn't Australia's native snake, but the Australian national basketball team was struck not once, twice, or three but four times in a matter of a minute. Perhaps the fourth time proved to be the most lethal strike, as it helped Team USA extend its lead to 105-80 with 4:46 left in the fourth quarter. … [Read more...] about LeBron and Kobe lead Team USA over Australia
