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Can Bulls make ‘Ewing Theory’ type playoff run?

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With Derrick Rose’s season over, almost everyone has written off the Chicago Bulls' title hopes, and understandably so. But what about the “Ewing Theory”? You know, Dave Cirilli and Bill Simmons’ theory that says a team occasionally comes together in the absence of its star and actually plays better than before? Is there any chance the Bulls can make a Ewing Theory-like run … [Read more...] about Can Bulls make ‘Ewing Theory’ type playoff run?

Dwyane Wade does or doesn’t want to be paid for the 2012 Olympics?

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Dwyane Wade is in the news, again. But this time, it's not for his performance; rather it's about what he said about competing the Olympics. Wade said on Wednesday that athletes should be "compensated" for their performances in the Olympics. Is competing out of pride and admiration for your country not enough, Dwyane? Thankfully, he retracted his statement on Thursday, … [Read more...] about Dwyane Wade does or doesn’t want to be paid for the 2012 Olympics?

18-foot statue of Lebron James created (video and photos)

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NBA and Miami Heat star Lebron James is big…but larger than life? And like F. Scott Fitzgerald once said "a big man has little time for anything other than sitting around and being big." And Lebron media coverage is larger than life, Now there's a physical embodiment of his largeness! PrimeTime Amusements, a global operator, seller and event renter of video arcade machines … [Read more...] about 18-foot statue of Lebron James created (video and photos)

Miami Heat Unveil New Alternate Black Jerseys

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  The Miami Heat will now have something in common with Johnny Cash and funeral goers. Because their third (alternate) jersey shows that black is the new black. Because black is the color of choice this winter. You know that Lebron James commercial "what should I do?" And it's line "should I embrace my role as the villain?" These jerseys fit the path of the … [Read more...] about Miami Heat Unveil New Alternate Black Jerseys

Will the Bulls have the Best Record in the NBA Again?

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The Chicago Bulls led the NBA in wins last year, but like their #1 seed counterpart in the West, the San Antonio Spurs, they failed to reach the NBA Finals. Chicago returns the same nucleus as last year, with some upgrades. On paper, they should be better. Then again, so will the Miami Heat, who eliminated them last year. "I think the longer you are together, everything … [Read more...] about Will the Bulls have the Best Record in the NBA Again?

2012 Chicago Bulls Look to Avoid Glass Ceiling

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Of all the questions surrounding the Chicago Bulls this season, only one truly matters- can they get past the Miami Heat this year? Because of what happened last season (4-1 Eastern Conference Finals loss despite the Bulls having home court advantage), what could happen this year (many NBA experts predict the same outcome this year) and how this script could occur repeatedly in … [Read more...] about 2012 Chicago Bulls Look to Avoid Glass Ceiling