http://www.yardbarker.com/nba Recent articles about NBA en-us It is no surprise that New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony has a big fan in his former college coach, Jim Boeheim. Carmelo was the catalyst on the only Syracuse team to have won a National Championship, which includes 37 years of Boheim on the bench. But while he was able to carry an entire college team to six-straight wins in the NCAA Tournament, he certainly can’t be expected to do the same with the Knicks in four-straight seven-game series. Boeheim made that absolutely clear to the Syracuse Post-Standard when he ripped Melo’s teammates for their poor play in their playoff series loss to the Pacers. “Not on that team,” Boeheim said. “He did what he can do. He played very well the final game. Everybody’s killing him but Tyson Chandler just didn’t try to catch the ball. He threw him the ball and Tyson Chandler went like this (Boeheim dodged in a chair in his office in the Carmelo K. Anthony Center). He was wide open. He should have been looking for the ball right here. Kenyon Ma... Tue, 21 May 2013 07:23:18 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/jim_boeheim_rips_carmleo_anthonys_teammates/13661173 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/jim_boeheim_rips_carmleo_anthonys_teammates/13661173 Jim Boeheim rips Melo's teammates http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/jim_boeheim_rips_carmleo_anthonys_teammates/13661173 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/4/245c4fed602736413328d559459033638821a614/mini/melo.jpg Dwight Howard reportedly voiced his frustrations with Mike D’Antoni to Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak during his exit interview after the Lakers first round playoff exit. Howard becomes an unrestricted free agent on July 1. According to ESPN Los Angeles: According to sources with knowledge of the situation, part of the discussion between Howard and Kupchak centered around Howard’s frustration with D’Antoni — particularly how the center felt marginalized as the coach looked to Bryant and Steve Nash for leadership and suggestions and discounted Howard’s voice. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:11:59 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/dwight_howard_reportedly_voiced_frustrations_with_mike_dantoni_to_lakers_gm/13660402 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/dwight_howard_reportedly_voiced_frustrations_with_mike_dantoni_to_lakers_gm/13660402 Dwight Howard Reportedly Voiced Frustrations With Mike D’Antoni To Lakers GM http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/dwight_howard_reportedly_voiced_frustrations_with_mike_dantoni_to_lakers_gm/13660402 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png After a 2012-2013 season full of rehabilitating and mentally preparing, Chicago Bulls’ point guard Derrick Rose is officially setting the timetable for his triumphant return to the floor. Rose hopes that by this fall, he will be mentally prepared to play in the preseason. Since being cleared in March by team doctors physically, Rose was forced to work on his mental issues for the last two months of the 2012-2013 season. He continually expressed his desire to get back on the court “at some point” during the season, but he failed to log a single minute, despite the Bulls playing their arch-nemesis Miami Heat. This summer, Rose will continue to exercise his mind and build the mental strength needed to compete at the highest level. The mental exercise programs he will go through is said to be similar to SAT preparation courses that high schoolers take. In an ironic twist, this will be the first time Rose will study in this manner, as he had his SAT taken for him while attending Simeon H... Mon, 20 May 2013 19:46:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/derrick_rose_mentally_preparing_for_2013_2014_preseason_schedule/13659061 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/derrick_rose_mentally_preparing_for_2013_2014_preseason_schedule/13659061 Derrick Rose “mentally preparing” for 2013-2014 preseason schedule http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/derrick_rose_mentally_preparing_for_2013_2014_preseason_schedule/13659061 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/e/7e6e6a1468eeb733c98cab5086816336af23e5be/mini/6664560.jpg A mile-wide tornado touched down and tore Moore, Oklahoma to shreds. Kevin Durant and a number of superstars tweeted their support for the victims. Mon, 20 May 2013 19:23:15 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/prayforoklahoma_kevin_durant_athletes_react_to_chilling_oklahoma_tornado/13658887 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/prayforoklahoma_kevin_durant_athletes_react_to_chilling_oklahoma_tornado/13658887 Athletes react on Twitter to Oklahoma tornado http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/prayforoklahoma_kevin_durant_athletes_react_to_chilling_oklahoma_tornado/13658887 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/8/c8da0e79dce78b1c6882413dca4de395315387cb/mini/YB-OKCThunder.jpg Now that the team in New Orleans is changing its name to the Pelicans, Charlotte will announce a change from the Bobcats back to the Hornets on Tuesday. Mon, 20 May 2013 17:49:21 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/charlotte_to_announce_name_change_from_bobcats_back_to_hornets/13658245 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/charlotte_to_announce_name_change_from_bobcats_back_to_hornets/13658245 Charlotte will announce name change http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/charlotte_to_announce_name_change_from_bobcats_back_to_hornets/13658245 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/d/ad258ee2a6ce2aa9c34503823715692da52be21a/mini/YB-HugoHornet.jpg Looking to help build your brand? As one corporate toucan would say, “Just follow your nose!” According to DNA Info, Barclays Center in Brooklyn pumps its own “signature scent” into the air in an attempt to identify that smell with the arena and help build brand identity. Moreover, this isn’t necessarily a new trend, even in the sports world. The scent is the work of a company called ScentAir, which creates customized smells and provides the technology necessary to spread that scent in a large venue, like, say, a basketball arena. According to DNA Info, similar strategies have been implemented everywhere from the Hershey’s store in Times Square to Cowboys Stadium and Edward Jones Dome. Many fans had noticed the scent wafting around the hallways at Barclays Center, voicing their interest or disapproval on social media. The Barclays’ scent has been described as having citrus hints, possibly akin to a high-end men’s cologne. Photo via Wikimedia Commons/Barclays Center Mon, 20 May 2013 15:53:06 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/barclays_center_pumps_signature_scent_into_arena_for_branding_purposes/13657360 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/barclays_center_pumps_signature_scent_into_arena_for_branding_purposes/13657360 Barclays Center fills arena with perfume http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/barclays_center_pumps_signature_scent_into_arena_for_branding_purposes/13657360 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/5/f5677cb98ced395ddccdbdf8b18eedc7b6131d7d/mini/153457137.jpg LeBron James has risen to become the indisputable best basketball player in the world. Standing at 6’8″, 250+ lbs, LeBron can do it all. He can effectively play every position on the court, both offensively and defensively. He elevates the play of his teammates and the efficiency of his individual scoring is changing the way we look at scorers in the NBA. Today, we take a look at LeBron’s high school career and remember his humble origins. Oh wait, they weren’t so humble were they? It’s easy to remember LeBron’s origins because his was the most publicized and touted high school career in history. LeBron made his first Sports Illustrated cover in 2002 at the tender age of 17. The title of the cover piece? The Chosen One. LeBron was going to be the second coming of Michael Jordan, the next transcendent super-star to take the NBA to the promised land. To cap off his high school career, LeBron led St. Vincent-St. Mary’s to Ohio state championships in three out of four years, while drawi... Mon, 20 May 2013 15:16:34 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/46_rare_and_iconic_photos_of_lebron_james_in_high_school/13657090 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/46_rare_and_iconic_photos_of_lebron_james_in_high_school/13657090 Rare and iconic photos of LeBron in high school http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/46_rare_and_iconic_photos_of_lebron_james_in_high_school/13657090 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/0/0000b00bed6ad90fd35d1957f484f9e54990c714/mini/lebron.jpg Dwight Howard has said he doesn’t want a big, circus-like atmosphere surrounding his free agency decision this summer. But a small circus may do. While the Lakers reportedly want to figure out quickly whether Howard will return, Howard “has privately indicated he plans to give strong consideration to multiple teams,” Ken Berger of CBSSports.com reports league sources as saying. “Howard re-signing with the Lakers is far from a done deal,” Berger says. The Lakers’ ability to bring Howard back is hampered by the amount of money they have available — not for him as much as for his supporting cast. While Howard can get a larger contract by staying in Los Angeles, which can offer him a max deal, the Lakers may not be able to get other key players due to the large contracts the team has already handed out. A couple of other teams, however, already have good pieces in place if they want to add Howard. Berger says Howard is most interested in the Rockets, who have a good core as well as Kevi... Mon, 20 May 2013 10:40:26 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_dwight_howard_favors_rockets_or_mavericks_plans_to_take_his_time_deciding_whether_to_stay_with_lakers/13654594 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_dwight_howard_favors_rockets_or_mavericks_plans_to_take_his_time_deciding_whether_to_stay_with_lakers/13654594 Report: Dwight Howard Favors Rockets or Mavericks, Plans to Take His Time Deciding Whether to Stay With Lakers http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/report_dwight_howard_favors_rockets_or_mavericks_plans_to_take_his_time_deciding_whether_to_stay_with_lakers/13654594 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/e/5e01dc30cb3b19e63a2d3c3846729823f4ddd636/mini/6721130.jpg Dwyane Wade has definitely gone through a transformation before our eyes. In between experimenting with different styles of fashion, and strolling down the beach with LeBron James, Wade has his hands full with on-the-court and off-the-court issues. However it doesn’t seem to affect his game. Day in and day out he continues to show up. JET Magazine was able to catch up with the Miami Heat star for a candid interview about raising his sons, and his own-going legal drama with his ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches. Wade on his reason for pushing through the difficult custody battle: “I didn’t set out to get full custody but I wasn’t able to see my kids the way I wanted and I’m not a parent who’s going to run away from his responsibilities. I was probably a terrible husband, but I pride myself on being a good dad.” Wade on his rocky relationship with estranged ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches: “It’s been six years and hopefully one day she and I can get to the point where it’s a lot easier than it is now Mon, 20 May 2013 10:21:36 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/dwyane_wade_explains_why_he_was_a_terrible_husband/13654432 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/dwyane_wade_explains_why_he_was_a_terrible_husband/13654432 Dwyane Wade Explains Why He Was A Terrible Husband http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/dwyane_wade_explains_why_he_was_a_terrible_husband/13654432 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/d/cd14b1ddb80e9ba3a60c1fd25fafba63c969bc37/mini/6927338.jpg The San Antonio Spurs made the Memphis Grizzlies look like the overachievers that many pegged them to be on Sunday. As a whole, they appeared to be lethargic and in-over-their-head as the veteran Spurs group cruised to a 105-83 Game 1 victory in the Western Conference finals. Tony Parker generated  20 points and dished out nine assists. Please click here to watch this video. Video: Tony Parker shuts down Memphis in Game 1 appeared first on Players View. Mon, 20 May 2013 09:01:44 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/video_tony_parker_shuts_down_memphis_in_game_1/13653730 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/video_tony_parker_shuts_down_memphis_in_game_1/13653730 Video: Tony Parker shuts down Memphis in Game 1 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/video_tony_parker_shuts_down_memphis_in_game_1/13653730 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/5/150629e772776cb3d820b4c4ad3685a0f7f31566/mini/Tony_Parker_attends_c6fe.jpg Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant said he was planning a major announcement on his Facebook page this weekend, but it was not about retirement as many thought it might be. Bryant wrote Saturday on his Facebook page that, “You won’t want to miss the  Mon, 20 May 2013 08:49:15 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/kobe_bryant_denies_retirement_rumors/13653628 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/kobe_bryant_denies_retirement_rumors/13653628 Kobe Bryant denies retirement rumors http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/kobe_bryant_denies_retirement_rumors/13653628 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/6/f61ad0810f1d406e990e498122204490fd2e9735/mini/6856406.jpg Celtics forward Terrence Williams was arrested on Sunday as police are investigating a domestic violence case. Williams was picking up his 10-year-old son from the boy’s mother’s house when an argument ensued in the parking lot, according to the Kent Reporter. The victim reported that during the argument, Williams made threats with a gun. The 25-year-old Celtic left the area before police arrived, but was later found and taken into custody. Williams was still in custody on Sunday night and will be booked into the King County Jail, according to Chris Daniels of KING TV. Williams originally signed a 10-day contract with the Celtics in February, but stayed on for the remainder of the season. He is under contract for the 2013-14 season, but that is not guaranteed if he is waived before July 1. Williams averaged 4.6 points, 1.6 assists and 1.8 rebounds per game during 24 games with the Celtics. Mon, 20 May 2013 08:48:35 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_terrence_williams_arrested_for_allegedly_making_threats_with_gun_to_sons_mother/13653712 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_terrence_williams_arrested_for_allegedly_making_threats_with_gun_to_sons_mother/13653712 Celtic arrested for alleged gun threat http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/report_terrence_williams_arrested_for_allegedly_making_threats_with_gun_to_sons_mother/13653712 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/b/db7ed1dfff7ab1b2e8098cd88c56ed9283e89b2b/mini/williams.jpg It looks like the Dwightmare may continue into this Summer, as the free agent readies to hit the open market, where suitors are likely to swarm from every angle. Two teams linked to have interest in Howard this off season are the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks. One is an aging club with an owner willing to “open the bank” in order to taste another championship, and the other is an intriguing young squad, carried by the young and versatile, James Harden. Both teams have reportedly expressed interest in the services of  the leagues former defensive player of the year, and reports would also indicate that Howard has interest in hearing them out. The 27-year old, former Magic superstar has acted as if he’s loyal to LA, but we all know that is garbage. Dwight Howard’s loyalty will always be in question, and believe me when I say that nobody inside the Lakers’ front office will rest easy until Howard’s ink drys on the dotted line. After the display Howard put on in the Sunshine State a cou Sun, 19 May 2013 20:41:21 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_dwight_howard_intrigued_by_rockets_mavericks/13651573 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/report_dwight_howard_intrigued_by_rockets_mavericks/13651573 Howard intrigued by HOU, DAL? http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/report_dwight_howard_intrigued_by_rockets_mavericks/13651573 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/3/4376146a44b6cb1e4e480106fed78727daed6222/mini/167232355.jpg Photo Credit: mnginteractive.com/AP With the Eastern Conference Finals set to start Wednesday in Miami, it seems like the war of words has already begun. During Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel’s post-game interview after defeating the New York Knicks in game six to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, Vogel referred to star LeBron James and the Miami Heat as “just the next team” in their way to a championship. Apparently, James took exception to the comment, and addressed it today. Here are some details via Michael Wallace of ESPN.com: “We’re not just another team,” James said. “I don’t understand what he’s saying. But we’re not just another team. That’s not true. He said we’re just another team in their way. We’re a great team. If we’re just another team, you really don’t prepare for just another team. You have to prepare for us.” This marks the second straight postseason that the Heat and Pacers have engaged in a war of words before facing each other. Vogel was fined $1 Sun, 19 May 2013 15:17:39 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/lebron_james_to_frank_vogel_were_not_just_another_team/13650268 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/lebron_james_to_frank_vogel_were_not_just_another_team/13650268 LeBron to Vogel: Not just next team http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/lebron_james_to_frank_vogel_were_not_just_another_team/13650268 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/1/c125c34dc47c272f7d1ad464328d99aea220c791/mini/vogel.jpg Derrick Rose's decision to sit out the entire year has caused Washington Wizards first-round pick Bradley Beal to lose respect for the Chicago Bulls guard. Sun, 19 May 2013 12:15:51 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/bradley_beal_calls_derrick_rose_scared_says_he_would_lose_respect_as_a_teammate/13649485 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/bradley_beal_calls_derrick_rose_scared_says_he_would_lose_respect_as_a_teammate/13649485 Beal: Derrick Rose is scared http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/bradley_beal_calls_derrick_rose_scared_says_he_would_lose_respect_as_a_teammate/13649485 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/3/8319a857f5cb710cd476bd947de6ce33cd4688e5/mini/bradbrad.jpg