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Another WNBA original folds
Whether you hate the WNBA, you love it, or you can simply appreciate what it brings to the basketball landscape, no true ballplayer likes to see a group of their own suddenly out of a job, or a loyal fan base left without a team.
The WNBA’s Sacramento Monarchs folded today. The...
Reebok Still Talkin’ Quote of the Day 11.20
For the weekend’s edition of Reebok Still Talkin’ Quote of the Day, we take it back to the days of the VHS tape. Here are some of the best sound bites from players from the late 80s and early 90s like Byron Scott, John Salley, Reggie Miller and the great Larry Bird.
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The Marriage Between Tracy McGrady And The Rockets Just Isn’t Working
I refuse to be a cliche and quote a certain line Apollo 13 line here, but there are a few issues down in Houston. For awhile now, there has been some tension between Tracy McGrady and Rick Adelman and management, but the emotions are starting to boil over. According to a Yahoo! Sports...
Clip of the Day: Shannon Brown Career Dunk Highlights
If you’re not aware of Shannon Brown’s complete body of work, check out this mixtape. Ridiculous. It has everything other than his poster on Mikki Moore.
Marv Albert’s Not Scared Of 50 Cent
50 Cent is easily hip-hop’s biggest bully. He’s had beef with everyone from Ja Rule to The Game to Rick Ross. Now he can add legendary TV commentator Marv Albert to that list. According to a bizarre LA Times story, on Thursday night Marv Albert got into an altercation...
5 NBA Coaches on The Chopping Block
In the NBA, coaching jobs have the same turnover rate as your local Chili’s. With several franchises off to disappointing starts, it is just a matter of time before the firing coaches talk starts to make headlines. It took just two weeks into the season for the Hornets to hand...
Daily Fantasy Diagnosis: 11.20
Beast of the Night: Pau Gasol had a very smooth return to the tune of 24 points, 13 boards, 3 assists, 1 block and 2 turnovers. He shot 60 percent (9-15) from the field and perfect (6-6) from the free throw line. His owners have waited a long time for Gasol to play his first [...]
The Allen Iverson To The Knicks Pipe Dream Could Be Over
Newsday is reporting that the Knicks have apparently decided not to offer Allen Iverson a contract. A source close to the Knicks told beat writer Alan Hahn that management had a lot of interest in the former All-Star but decided to pass.
Source: Newsday
Jerome Randle vs. Isaiah Thomas: College ball’s CP3 vs. D-Will
If you haven’t heard, this is supposed to be a down year for the Pac-10.
Over the summer the conference lost James Harden, Jordan Hill, DeMar DeRozan, Jrue Holiday, Darren Collison, Taj Gibson, Jeff Pendergraph, Jon Brockman and Chase Budinger to the NBA Draft. Going back to...
Quentin Richardson’s Secret On How To Deal With Getting Traded
It’s not personal it’s business. Getting traded is just a part of the glamorous world of professional sports. But four times over a course of two months? Welcome to Quentin Richardson’s offseason. In a span of seven weeks, the 29-year-old forward was traded from New York to...
Seth Tarver: The Pac-10’s Biggest Sleeper
It’s true: what a difference a year can make. It was only two seasons ago that the Oregon State Beavers were the laughing stock of the Pac-10 - literally, going 0-18 in conference play. That was until new coach Craig Robinson, by way of Brown University, was chosen last spring to...
Top 5 power forwards of all-time
In basketball and every other major pro team sport, we always seem to be in the middle of a period where one position is enjoying a “Golden Era.” Right now, a lot of people would say this is a Golden Era for point guards in the NBA. And if you haven’t seen Dime’...
Burned Out
No matter how old and inconsistent he gets, apparently Peja Stojakovic will always be able to light up the Suns. In what could have been one of those rock-bottom moments for the Hornets — national TV, no Chris Paul, interim coach, hosting a red-hot opponent who could conceivably...
Clip of the Day: Dominique drops 54 points on Boston
If you all you know about Dominique Wilkins are his dunk contest titles and a shootout with Larry Bird, you’re missing out. In this game from February 1987, a full year before the famous ‘88 playoff duel with Bird, ‘Nique drops 54 points on Larry’s crew.
Behind The Scenes With Brandon Jennings
There’s not player hotter in the NBA right now than Brandon Jennings. Averaging 24.8 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game, while shooting 48% from the floor and a ridiculous 56% from beyond the arc, Jennings is not only putting up unbelievable stats but the Bucks are...
Behind The Scences With Brandon Jennings
There’s not player hotter in the NBA right now than Brandon Jennings. Averaging 24.8 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game, while shooting 48% from the floor and a ridiculous 56% from beyond the arc, Jennings is not only putting up unbelievable stats but the Bucks are...
Reebok Still Talkin’ Quote of the Day 11.19
There were quite a few compelling story lines after last night’s NBA action. Eddy Curry returned to the court, Dirk Nowitzki showed he is the most clutch player in the NBA, the Atlanta Hawks continued to prove that they are legit and the Cavs/Wizards “rivalry” was...
The Nets Have One Chance To Avoid The History Books
The New Jersey Nets are making a run at the wrong side of history. After starting 0-12, Lawrence Frank’s squad is inching closer to tying the ‘88-89 Heat and ‘98-99 Clippers for the worst start in NBA history. No doubt about it, the Nets are horrible. They have been...
Avery Bradley: The Case Of The Missing Dunk
Last night when I got back from my basketball league, I turned on SportsCenter just in time for the Top 10. I was not disappointed, as one of my favorite players in the country, Avery Bradley, had a ridiculous poster dunk on 6-9 junior Richie Gordon as Texas routed Western Carolina...
No More Excuses For The Washington Wizards
In this young NBA season, no team has been a bigger disappointment than the Washington Wizards. With Gilbert Arenas being healthy again and having arguably one of the deepest rosters in the league, there were high expectations for the team coming into the season. Right now, the Wizards...
Allen Iverson Could Sign With The Knicks Today
A source tells Dime Magazine that Allen Iverson might sign with the Knicks today. According to the source who works for a New York media outlet, a Knicks press conference is scheduled at the Garden at noon today. We assume this is reguarding Allen Iverson. Newsday also confirms that...
Daily Fantasy Diagnosis: 11.19
Beast of the Night: Elton Brand finally emerged and put up 19 points, 11 boards, 2 assists, 3 steals, 6 blocks and just 1 turnover while shooting 47 percent (8-17) from the field and 75 percent (3-4) from the line. This was vintage Brand and owners who have remained patient or bought...
Hornets Show Off New Mardi Gras Uni’s
Yesterday, the New Orleans Hornets unveiled their new threads in true N’awlins fashion: Mardi Gras style. In an elaborate celebration in New Orleans, members of the Hornets showed off the new jerseys with the Mardi Gras float, beads, a marching band and of course, the cheerleaders...
Dime Q&A: Udonis Haslem talks about D-Wade’s future and finding his shot
Udonis Haslem is what the old-school types like to call a “pro’s pro.”
Coming out of the University of Florida in 2002, Haslem was the rare combination of undersized (6-8) and oversized (300 pounds) at power forward, and was subsequently undrafted by the NBA. So...
Back in the Mix
You know what you’re going to get when the Cavs and Wizards play on national TV: Plenty of talk about LeBron’s “rivalry” with DeShawn Stevenson, LeBron’s rivalry with the Wizards, Mike Miller wearing LeBron’s shoes, maybe Washington’s injury...
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