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Pau Gasol for Rajon Rondo?
The Boston Celtics need to rebuild here shortly, and it appears they do not want Rajon Rondo around while doing so. Maybe it is the injuries, maybe they think that one coach was right last season, maybe it is something else, or maybe that general feeling that most people have isn't true. Who knows.
What we do know, however, is that the Celtics have spent some time trying to...
Writer-Palooza: Falling forward
Crossover Chronicles is a relatively new blog, so we decided it was a good idea to introduce you to the crew. We're doing that in a new feature called "Writer-Palooza." For the next few days, we will feature one writer, introducing him to you via an original piece, his favorite basketball video, and a wildcard post on any topic that he wants.
Today we feature Trevor...
Billups' training camp spot for 2012 London Olympics shouldn't be reserved
With four impactful words, Chauncey Billups cleared up his basketball future on Tuesday: "I will be back."
After tearing his left Achilles tendon on Monday night against the Orlando Magic and undergoing an MRI in Cleveland on Tuesday that confirmed the tear, Billups spoke candidly about his plans to return from the injury while fending off notions of retirement during...
Writer-Palooza: Duncan's improbable shot
Crossover Chronicles is a relatively new blog, so we decided it was a good idea to introduce you to the crew. We're doing that in a new feature called "Writer-Palooza." For the next few days, we will feature one writer, introducing him to you via an original piece, his favorite basketball video, and a wildcard post on any topic that he wants.
Today we feature...
Rookies vs Sophomores game remixed into Rising Stars Challenge
The familiar Rookies vs Sophomores game that was a staple event during the All-Star Weekend will be getting a facelift and has now been reborn as the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge, which will introduce an all new format for the event. For the first time, rookies and sophomores will be mixed together on teams. Though there was never much discussion in past years over how to improve...
Starting 5: Perk v. LeBron, NBA admits mistake in Portland, & Chauncey's NOT done yet
Every morning, we'll give you five things from the night before in the NBA to start your day.
1: Perkins lashes out at LeBron
You remember the dunk. You know... THE dunk. Blake Griffin on Kendrick Perkins, the "Mozgov"-ing, whatever you want to call it. It came after LeBron James jumped over, literally, John Lucas for an alley oop dunk.
When LeBron saw Blakes...
Writer-Palooza: Do we overvalue star point guards?
Crossover Chronicles is a relatively new blog, so we decided it was a good idea to introduce you to the crew. We're doing that in a new feature called "Writer-Palooza." For the next few days, we will feature one writer, introducing him to you via an original piece, his favorite basketball video, and a wildcard post on any topic that he wants.
Today we feature...
Dirk Nowitzki not expecting All-Star call
Dirk Nowitzki has had a celebrated career that seemed to be capped off deservedly with last year's championship run. Nowitzki is a one-of-a-kind player at 7-feet tall who can shoot from long range and the coordination of a guard. Last season's run to the championship seemed to be the realization of everything everyone thought Dirk Nowitzki could be.
His first year after...
The Look Ahead for February 7
Our nightly look ahead to the schedule with a couple of notes and story lines so you can plan out your NBA viewing. All Times Eastern.
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7:00: Utah Jazz at Indiana Pacers (NBA TV)
The Jazz are coming off a shocking loss to the New York Knicks, who were playing without Amar'e Stoudemire for the game and Carmelo Anthony for all but five minutes of...
Writer-Palooza: Me, Bobby Hurley, and the Game of Basketball
Crossover Chronicles is a relatively new blog, so we decided it was a good idea to introduce you to the crew. We're doing that in a new feature called "Writer-Palooza." For the next few days, we will feature one writer, introducing him to you via an original piece, his favorite basketball video, and a wildcard post on any topic that he wants.
Today we feature Brendan...
Davis with another setback; Knicks looking elsewhere
It’s starting to look like we may never see Baron Davis in a New York Knicks uniform. It was originally thought that we might see him suiting up at the end of January, now the Knicks are saying Davis won’t even be available before the All-Star break.
“Coach Mike D’Antoni said Davis has had "a setback" in his rehab from a herniated disc and remains out indefinitely...
Video: ABA gone wild. Scoring record smashed
You remember the ABA right? The red-blue-and-white ball, the league that originated the three-point line, gave the NBA some of its best players such as George Gervin, and Dr. J. and was known for its up-tempo, high-scoring affairs.
You may have not known this but the ABA is still alive (and still using the red, white and blue ball) and in a recent game between the Jacksonville Giants...
Writer-Palooza: Mark Price schools a young Allen Iverson
Crossover Chronicles is a relatively new blog, so we decided it was a good idea to introduce you to the crew. We're doing that in a new feature called "Writer-Palooza." For the next few days, we will feature one writer, introducing him to you via an orignal piece, his favorite basketball video, and a wildcard post on any topic that he wants.
Today we feature Brendan...
Will Iverson join McCants, Diogu and Sweetney in Puerto Rico this season?
Not many years ago the debate was Allen Iverson’s future basketball Hall of Fame credentials based on his outstanding career with the Philadelphia 76ers that included NBA MVP honors in 2001 and 11 trips to the NBA All-Star game throughout his storied career.
Now the talk is, will Iverson join the likes of Rashard McCants, Ike Diogu and Michael Sweetney to play in Puerto...
Starting 5: Lin, Kobe go off & is Chauncey's career over?
Every morning, we'll give you five things from the night before in the NBA to start your day.
1: Is Chauncey Billups done?
With six minutes left in regulation against Orlando, Clippers guard Chauncey Billups took a hard cut forward to chase a long rebound after back-pedaling. His left Achilles couldn't handle the force of the cut, and Billups went down.
Achilles...
Writer-Palooza: On Kyrie Irving and LeBron James as rookies
Crossover Chronicles is a relatively new blog, so we decided it was a good idea to introduce you to the crew. We're doing that in a new feature called "Writer-Palooza." For the next few days, we will feature one writer, introducing him to you via an orignal piece, his favorite basketball video, and a wildcard post on any topic that he wants.
Today we feature Brendan...
Clippers getting greedy, eyeing J.R. Smith
The Los Angeles Clippers have put themselves in the right position at the right time. They were the opportunistic team with the young talent to acquire Chris Paul to pair with budding young superstar. Now L.A.'s other team seems to be the place everyone wants to go. The Clippers have All Star starters for the first time in the franchise's Los Angeles history... and they have...
NBA players on the move with 10-day contracts, guaranteed deals this week
It is going to be a busy week of player movement around the NBA, no doubt a precursor to teams tightening up their rosters with the NBA trade deadlines steadily approaching.
And it all starts today.
Monday is the first day teams can begin offering 10-day contracts -- with teams allowed to extend up to two per player before that respective player must either be released or have...
The Look Ahead for February 6
Our nightly look ahead to the schedule with a couple of notes and story lines so you can plan out your NBA viewing. All Times Eastern.
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7:00 LA Lakers at Philadelphia 76'ers
The Lakers road test continues, as does the 76ers' quest to be respected. Philadelphia squandered a golden opportunity to cement itself as something more than a lockout...
Writer-Palooza: Breeding professional athletes
Crossover Chronicles is a relatively new blog, so we decided it was a good idea to introduce you to the crew. We're doing that in a new feature called "Writer-Palooza." For the next few days, we will feature one writer, introducing him to you via an orignal piece, his favorite basketball video, and a wildcard post on any topic that he wants.
We begin today with...
Stoudemire takes leave after brother's death
It has been a tough year for Amar'e Stoudemire and the New York Knicks already, but "tough" is all about perspective. Stoudemire will be leaving the Knicks for a while after his brother was killed in a car wreck.
Hazell Stoudemire, 35, suffered fatal injuries after his vehicle collided at a "high rate of speed" with the rear of a tractor-trailer on Route...
Love, Brown suspended for separate incidents
It was a busy morning for NBA Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Stu Jackson, as he handed out suspensions to Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love and Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach Mike Brown for incidents from this weekend's games.
Jerry Zgoda with the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports Love has been suspended two games for stepping on Luis Scola's face...
Lin impessive against Nets, will start vs. Jazz
"Impressive, most impressive." - Darth Vader
Even the ultimate villain had to be impressed with Jeremy Lin's breakout performance Friday night. Lin finished the Knicks-Nets game with 25 points and seven assists, immediately becoming the latest hope for Knicks fans to cling to. Ken Berger with CBS Sports writes that it was only one game, but Lin's play was exactly...
Utah Jazz owner calls Karl Malone unstable, unreliable and a pain
Karl Malone used a combination of local radio interviews and The Salt Lake City Tribune as his personal launching pad for shots fired at his former Utah Jazz organization last week. On the one year anniversary of the last game Jerry Sloan coached in Utah, the Mailman delivered his own grade for how he felt the Jazz handled that situation.
In summary of the Jerry Sloan/Deron...
Writer-Palooza: Reggie Miller owns New York
Crossover Chronicles is a relatively new blog, so we decided it was a good idea to introduce you to the crew. We're doing that in a new feature called "Writer-Palooza." For the next few days, we will feature one writer, introducing him to you via an orignal piece, his favorite basketball video and a wildcard post on any topic that he wants.
We begin today with...
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