Chris Paul mangled by Luis Scola, Video

Here’s something you may have heard lately: the MVP race is a three way contest.  Be it the guys at NBAtv, ESPN, Yahoo, or wherever: it’s all about Kobe, Lebron, and Dwyane.  What about the guy who came in second in the MVP voting last year, Chris Paul?  Never mentioned.  These major media outlets run [...]

If you are tired of stories about spoiled, self-centered, pampered, coach screaming (nice, Joakim, NICE!) NBA ballers, you will enjoy this story about J.J. Redick using his powers for good and not evil. It's especially shocking when the report comes from the admittedly pro-Tar Heels Today's ACC Headlines... Who'd a thunk it? And you thought Chris Paul and Tim Duncan...

It is a week like the week I just endured that should make you happy that you are not yet a law student, have no plans to be a law student, or have finished the damn three year process and are now a practicing attorney. Today I had a persuasive brief due about whether a post-operative transsexual should be allowed to sue based on the close relationship element of a negligent infliction...

The Celtics gave this one away more than the Hornets won it. They dominated the first half, but they were outscored 58 -41 in the second half. The Celtics shot 61% in the first half and 55% for the game but couldn't hit the big shots down the stretch. The Celtics defense was missing tonight as they allowed the Hornets to shoot 51%. They also allowed the Hornets to shoot 44...

The expectation entering this season (in some circles) was that the Houston Rockets were going to contend with the Spurs, Suns, and Mavericks in the Western Conference.  Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady were going to be healthy and available the entire season.  Luis Scola was acquired from the Spurs to ...

If the Lakers have managed the sixth-best record in the West without Pau Gasol, how far will they go with him?And on another subject, why isn't Chris Paul getting more ink in the all the MVP talk this midseason? Point guard for the top team in the West, and on pace to become the first player in 15 y...

Filed under: Hornets, Western, Jazz, NBA All-Star Game Deron Williams and Chris Paul will be forever linked in this league. Not only because they are two of the best young guards around, but also because the Jazz had to pick between them in the 2005 draft, and they selected Williams with the third pi...

In a sign that the economy is influencing the business side of the NFL, the price of going to a New Orleans Saints game will cost you the same next season as it is in 2008. Under direction of owner Tom Benson, the Saints are locking ticket and parking prices in for the 2009 season at the same rate as this season. "I believe we have the most loyal fans in the NFL, and the...

NBA: Chris Paul isn't someone you should mess with because he'll hear 'ya all up in the stands. NFL: Eric Mangini was fired as the coach of the New York Jets, a day after completing their Mets-like collapse. Don't weep for them, weep for poor Mets/Jets fans (sorry, John!). [NY ...

Dirtlocker points for: Kobe Bryant, Luol Deng, Mike Dunleavy, LeBron James, Chris Paul The Sun-Sentinel reports Pat Riley may stop coaching the Heat at the end of the season. On his blog, the paper's Ethan J. Skolnick says Riley should - Check out the post & scoring at Dirtlocker.com- Full post ...

This was one of the best All Star games I have watched in a while. There were so many incredible plays in the game, it was really exciting to watch. Add to that the fact that there was a heavy Celtics flavor to it with KG cheering on the side, Doc coaching and Ray and Paul playing and it was really great. Ray Allen stole the show with a hot shooting 4th quarter that turned the...

This month marks the 30th anniversary of perhaps the most pivotal event in NCAA and NBA basketball history. While the game itself was sub par by most standards, the legacy which followed helped reshape the pro and college games and ushered in a new era of televised basketball.On March 26, 1979, Larry Bird's undefeated Indiana State Sycamores met Earvin "Magic" Johnson...

Despite the Celtics big win over the rockets last night, I'm feeling a bit angry and spiteful this morning. I don't know if it's the fact that I've watched Bruce Bowen dropkick Wally Szczerbiak in the face about 359 times since yesterday, or that I had to watch Luis Scola play basketball for about 40 minutes last night (more on him in a later post). Whatever the reason...

Dirtlocker points for: Trevor Ariza, Andrew Bynum, Jordan Farmar, Chris Paul By: Jeff Girouard Filing out of Staples after last night's thumping of the Milwaukee Bucks, my buddy Ehsan and I were overcome with giddiness. As we made our way to the parking structure, grinning from ear-to-ear, we reena...

I like the Hornets. They are a very good team that has a bright future. This year has been a decent year for them. But, in terms of expectations, this team has failed.Lots of people thought this team could progress to be a top Western team. They are not terrible, but they are in the middle of the pack. That can change if they play well though.Coming into this year, I thought the...