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Spurs Fan: ‘WOO! WE DID IT! WE DID IT!’
One Spurs fan was so ecstatic that the team was able to hold in overtime despite a strong comeback by the Memphis Grizzlies, that he was caught on air as the buzzer sounded, exclaiming, “WOO! WE DID IT! WE DID IT!” as the Spurs took a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals.
Tony Allen Embellishes Head Injury To Draw Flagrant Foul On Manu Ginobili
A Spurs turnover with 30 seconds left in Game 2 led to a Grizzlies fast break opportunity with Tony Allen in the open floor. As the Memphis guard went up for the layup, Manu Ginobili pulled down his arm in an attempt to stop him from scoring but as Allen fell to the floor, he sold it well, exaggerating a head injury as he stayed writhing on the floor in pain for quite some time....
Cleveland Cavaliers Win Top Pick In NBA Draft Lottery
The Cleveland Cavaliers have won the NBA draft lottery for the second time in the last three years Tuesday, securing the right to select the No. 1 pick on June 27. Most analysts say Kentucky center Nerlens Noel and Kansas shooting guard Ben McLemore are the top prospects for the NBA draft.
Odds prior to announcement:
And, here is the entire first round:
1. Cleveland Cavaliers...
Bryan Colangelo Out As Raptors General Manager
Bryan Colangelo will still have a significant role in the Raptors franchise, but will no longer be dealing with basketball decisions. The Toronto president will give up his role as general manager but still maintain his title of team president. The organization has yet to name a new general manager.
According to Steve Aschburner, NBA.com:
Bryan Colangelo is going to stick around...
Steph Curry Receives The Key To San Francisco
Warriors point guard Stephen Curry received the key to San Francisco Tuesday from Mayor Ed Lee at San Francisco City Hall to celebrate the team’s successful season. May 21 was also declared Golden State Warriors day, KGO 7 News reports.
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Clippers Fire Vinny Del Negro
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports, the Clippers have fired head coach, Vinny Del Negro.
Del Negro led the Clippers to a winning 128-102 record in three seasons with the team. After having a subpar first season as head coach, and an average second season, Del Negro led the Clippers to the best season in the team’s forty-three year history – posting a franchise record...
Photo: Kevin Durant Jersey Hangs Amid Tornado Destruction In Oklahoma
After it was reported that Kevin Durant donated $1 million to The Red Cross for tornado relief efforts in Oklahoma, I came across this amazing photo from Fox 25 News reporter Christine VanTimmeren of a Durant jersey hanging amid the devastating destruction.
Report: Clippers Interested In David West
According to ESPN’s Marc Stein, the Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly interested in Pacers veteran forward, David West, who is set to be a free-agent this summer. The nine-year-veteran, who is currently averaging 15.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game for the Pacers who are set to take on the Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals Wednesday, played with Chris Paul in New Orleans...
Kevin Durant Donates $1 Million To Red Cross For Tornado Relief
In a tremendous charitable gesture, Oklahoma City Thunder forward, Kevin Durant, has donated $1 million to the Red Cross for tornado relief effort in Oklahoma.
A devastating tornado ripped through the city of Moore and south Oklahoma City on Monday, killing at least 51.
@kdtrey5 steps forward and gives $1mil matching gift to the ARC for disaster relief, text “REDCROSS” to...
Tony Parker Receives Death Threat During Game 1
Spurs point guard, Tony Parker, received a death threat during Sunday’s Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Memphis Grizzlies and had to be escorted home though it appeared the threat posed “no immediate danger.”
According to Alex Navarro, KSAT.com:
Sunday night, someone called 911 with about five minutes left in the game and made a threat against Tony Parker...
Stan Van Gundy Says He Will Not Coach Next Season
Despite the outpouring interest he’s received from several teams to coach next season, former Magic and Heat coach Stan Van Gundy called into the The David Baumann Show Tuesday morning and announced he will not coach in the NBA next season, citing his family as the main reason. Though several teams have contacted him, Van Gundy said he has not interviewed with any teams despite...
Jim Boeheim Defends Carmelo Anthony And Rips His Knicks Teammates
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim does not believe that Carmelo Anthony can win a championship with the Knicks how they are currently constructed. Melo’s former coach at Syracuse ripped his Knicks teammates for their poor playoff play and defended the Syracuse alum, “he has to work too hard.”
According to The Post-Standard:
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim maintains little hope that...
Dwight Howard Reportedly Voiced Frustrations With Mike D’Antoni To Lakers GM
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...
Kevin Durant Poses With Fan Wearing ‘How’s Second Taste?’ Shirt
Last month we learned Kevin Durant is tired of being second, “I’ve been second my whole life…I’m done with it.” With this year’s early playoff exit, KD is going to have to bear with his second-place theory even longer, but at least he’s able to have a little fun with it as he posed with a fan wearing a “How’s second taste?” t-shirt over the weekend.
photo courtesy...
NBA Players Offer Support Following Tragic Tornado In Oklahoma City
In the wake of a massive tornado that touched down in Oklahoma City Monday, causing devastating damage for the second consecutive day, NBA players from around the league took to Twitter and Instagram to show their support and offer prayers to the victims, starting with members of the hometown OKC Thunder.
Two Brothers Allege Damian Lillard’s ‘Entourage’ Of Assaulting Them For Taking Photo
Two brothers are accusing the Damian Lillard’s “entourage” of assault over the weekend after they snapped a photo of the NBA Rookie of the Year at 2:30 AM.
Lillard reportedly became angry after this photo was taken of him while walking through an Old Town district parking lot in Portland, leading to the fight which is still being investigated by police who say Lillard himself...
Report: Bobcats To Announce Name Change To Hornets For 2014-15 Tuesday
The Bobcats are expected to announce Tuesday that the team will change it’s name to the Charlotte Hornets for the 2014-15 season. The New Orleans Pelicans were previously known as the Charlotte Hornets (1988) before relocating in 2002.
According to Sports Business Daily:
The Bobcats will hold a press conference tomorrow at 6:00pm ET at Time Warner Cable Arena, a source said...
Lionel Hollins Forgets Jerryd Bayless’ Name During Postgame Press Conference
It’s May and Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals is in the books, you’d think a head coach would know all of his players by now. That wasn’t the case Sunday night after the Grizzlies lost to the Spurs 105-83. While talking about the importance of shooters making shots, citing Quincy Pondexter, Mike Conley and “Gosh, I can’t even remember his name right now,” Lionel...
Barclays Center Pumps Fragrance Through Air Vents
If you’ve been to a Brooklyn Nets game this past season at the brand new Barclays Center then you may have noticed the fresh-smelling fragrance throughout the arena. That’s because the arena is pumping perfume through their ventilation system in an attempt to enhance consumer experience.
According to DNA Info:
As the last few fans rushed through the arena’s front doors,...
Shawn Marion Cruises Around Dallas In An Interesting Looking Three-Wheeler
What exactly is this that Shawn Marion was spotted cruising around Dallas in over the weekend?
via Instagram user dallasjordan23, reddit/r/nba
Celtics’ Terrence Williams Arrested For Making Threats With A Gun
Boston Celtics’ guard Terrence Williams was arrested in Kent, Washington on Sunday with allegations that he threatened the mother of his son with a gun.
According to KentReporter.com:
Kent Police Detectives are actively investigating a domestic violence case, which involved threats with a gun that occurred late Sunday afternoon.
At about 1:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to meet...
LeBron James & Dwyane Wade Have A Beach Day
As they await the Indiana Pacers arrival to Miami for Wednesday’s Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade took full advantage of their down time at the beach this weekend.
Amar’e Stoudemire Will Talk To Coach Woodson About His Role
Amar’e Stoudemire is disappointed the Knicks didn’t give the front court trio of himself, Tyson Chandler and Carmelo Anthony a chance this season and he plans to talk to Mike Woodson about his role with the team moving forward. The Knicks forward averaged 8.3 minutes per game off the bench when he returned to the Knicks for the second round of the playoffs from his second knee...
LeBron James Responds To Frank Vogel Calling Heat ‘Just The Next Team’
LeBron James begged to differ when he was told that Pacers head coach Frank Vogel referred to the Miami Heat as just ”the next team that’s in our way.”
According to ESPN:
“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...
Report: Dwight Howard Intrigued By Houston Rockets
On July 1, Dwight Howard will test the waters of free agency and there is no guarantee he will return to the Los Angeles Lakers. According to a report, the Rockets are the most intriguing team to the All-Star center.
According to Ken Berger of CBS Sports:
With the Lakers hoping for a swift decision from Dwight Howard on his free agency this summer, the All-Star center has given...
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