Yardbarker: Odenized

Could O.J. Mayo be the best rookie of 2008?

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:38:19 -0500

For those who (mercifully) chose not to watch the Las Vegas Summer League, here's a little bit of information: O.J. Mayo is that guy! Just check out one highlight clip that recalls the same explosiveness of Monta Ellis and swagger of Kobe. Mayo could be the best player in the Draft...and certainly a better hooper than Kevin Love. There's no real need to say more before you watch this, but this jam is just juice!

Video - Brook Lopez is a special guy

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:33:40 -0500

While waiting through nine picks, Brook Lopez makes some excellent sound bites, including this gem: "I'm gonna be like Brady Quinn..."

Timberwolves unveil primary, secondary logos

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:58:51 -0500

Not only will the Wolves receive a facelift with a the selection of a touted rookie in tonight's NBA Draft, but it also will unveil a new, alternate logo. There's no question the design is fresh and the alternate logos are superb throwbacks. This is an excellent time for the up-and-coming franchise to change it's image. This from the TWolves blog: "The alternate logo pays "homage" to the franchise's original logo because the moon is depicted as a basketball. The team's main logo has been tweaked, and newly designed uniforms will be unveiled in August, two months before the Wolves open their 20th season."

Video - Garnett: "I not finna sleep all week"

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:26:50 -0500

Although the now-'certified' Kevin Garnett was wildin' out, he managed to use his classic line: 'Michelle, you look good tonight, girl.' KG...our guy!

Video - Bostowned!

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:50:19 -0500

Lamar Odom couldn't get a break against the NBA's best defensive player.

Video - "Mama, there goes that man!"

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:40:50 -0500

As the Celtics blow-out the Lakers in the first half, Kevin Garnett conjures two words to the fore: Lamar Own-dom.

Video - NBA...spelled with an asterisk

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:31:46 -0500

Funny how the media-assimilated Jeff Van Gundy now has a drastically different opinion about NBA officiating in light of the League's biggest scandal. David Stern's continued denial of any fixing or manipulation is insulting to fans, players and this now-'tainted' game. Sure, Donaghy was wrong, but the NBA doesn't want to be right. Time for fans to take off the blindfold and demand the truth.

Video - Leon Powe dunks like Doc? What?

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:50:29 -0500

Jeff Van Gundy kills Mark Jackson after Jackson makes a regrettable faux pas.

Video - Pau Gasol gets his revenge

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:32:14 -0500

The Lakers made a point to get their star center involved early...and Pau Gasol tore the house on Kevin Garnett.

Does Paul Pierce's number belong in Boston's rafters?

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:06:15 -0500

It seems like Paul Pierce all but cemented his place in Celtic history with his dramatic return in Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals.

Uncut video: Paul Pierce sprains knee, Part 02

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:42:06 -0500

Paul Pierce returns only minutes after spraining his right knee. While off-air, color commentators Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy extol Lakers' Coach Phil Jackson's wherewithal to call a timeout to silence the raucous Boston crowd.

Uncut video: Paul Pierce sprains knee, Part 01

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:32:42 -0500

Paul Pierce seems to severely sprain his right knee before making a miraculous comeback only minutes later.

Magic Johnson/Larry Bird: There can only be one

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:42:23 -0500

The worst NBA split-screen, ever!

Video - Is Kendrick Perkins too full of himself?

Mon, 26 May 2008 21:56:23 -0500

At 0:20, Kendrick Perkins says, "f**** these fools," referring to the Pistons. Does Perkins act with too much cockiness or is his confidence his greatest strength?

Video - Jason Maxiell eats Celtic babies!

Mon, 26 May 2008 21:04:28 -0500

The last Piston big to come off the bench and play this well against the Celtics was none other than Dennis Rodman.