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Kanye West NBA “Amazing” Promo Video + Nike Air Yeezy’s
May 02, 2009 by
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Kanye West, whether you love him or hate him has his hands in just about everything, from His Music to NBA videos to Kicks by Nike. The Limited Edition Air Yeezy's were released today for $215 at a small sneaker boutique in LA called Celtics vs. Bulls game 7 I’m watching...
Celtics vs. Bulls game 7
May 02, 2009 by
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I’m watching the Celtics vs. Bulls game right now. Boston 80 and Chicago 75 with 10:00 left in the fourth. Another intense game! Starting to get ready for Round 2!
Check out this preview vid from NBA..com it really catches the intensity of the match up:
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NBA on Twitter!
May 01, 2009 by
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Is anyone else on here twittering? I’ve been bit by the bug, the twitter bug to be exact. There are so many basketball players and resources on twitter it’s astounding! Here are some of my favorite Twitterers out there. If anyone else has some favorites let me know add...
Here’s to continued rebuilding… Free Agents Andre Miller and Theo Ratliff skip Sixers final meeting after loss.
May 01, 2009 by
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Anyways, now it looks like Andre Miller and Theo Ratliff probably won't be back for the 76'ers. Here's to continued rebuilding...
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More Rondo controversy! I love this guy… I mean game!
April 30, 2009 by
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I like to see a good match up. Most of us thought Celtics would win this for sure until Kevin Garnett went out! Teams are playing hard, fouling hard, and trying to through the leg dunks ! All the coaches can say is: "This is Playoff Basketball"
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EARLY ENTRY CANDIDATES FOR 2009 NBA DRAFT
April 30, 2009 by
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Via NBA.com here is a list of the ealry entry candidates for the 2009 Draft! Should be interesting, a lot of great players. Chase Budinger is one of my favs!
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Did anyone See the Bulls vs. Celtics game last night?
April 29, 2009 by
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"I was going for the ball," said Rondo, "but Miller, I don't know, he's probably 290 [pounds], maybe more than that. I'm a little guy, so I had to go for the foul hard. I wasn't trying to take a guy out or hit his head.
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A new writer here at Basketball Nonsense
April 25, 2009 by
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Hi there, just wanted to introduce myself. I'm originally from Portland, Oregon home of the Trailblazers and currently live in San Diego, CA home of the SDSU Aztecs basketball program!
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Jeremy Tyler going pro, but not NBA… just yet…
April 25, 2009 by
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I was lucky enough to get to see Jeremy play his freshman year with San Diego High School against a team that my buddy coached at the time. Needless to say Jeremy is an amazing player and most likely will do very well wherever he decides to play. The for me is: if he gets injured is...
Chauncey Billups, The Best Player w/o Skills
April 23, 2009 by
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Denver’s head coach George Karl said that Billups is a player that doesn’t have skills. Well maybe he doesn’t mean it after all as the former Finals MVP averaged 30+ points while shooting 80% from three-point land and committing no turnovers in the first 2 games....
Playoff Preview: Boston Vs. Chicago
April 18, 2009 by
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Well this preview would seem to be a little late as the playoffs would start later this day. Anyways I think it would still make sense to voice my opinion on the series between the Boston Celtics and the Chicago Bulls.
Ok this is not probably the tightest matchup in the first round...
The Phoenix Suns (Short) Journey This Season
April 12, 2009 by
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Fans in Arizona have become so used to the Phoenix winning ways. Since the Nash-D’Antoni era started, the Suns enjoy a 50-game winning season every year. They also thrill the fans every game with their sleek up-tempo run and gun game. This year though, that may not be the case.
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Who Will Be This Year’s Rookie Of the Year?
March 28, 2009 by
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The NBA Season is coming to a close and it means that besides the playoff, the awards night is close as well. MVP, sixthman of the year, ALL NBA team, name them all! But today I would like to talk the rookie of the year award.
Every year there are rookies who are intiguing and may...
Gilbert Arenas Coming Back
March 23, 2009 by
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After almost 2 years of lingering on the bench due to various injuries, rumor is up that Gilbert Arenas is going to play on Saturday against the Pistons.
Although the ” stone isn’t yet set”, playing against the Pistons is definitely a plan they are looking at. Here...
Steve Nash Leaving Phoenix?
March 14, 2009 by
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There’s been a huge speculation going around that Steve Nash may not be back next season as the Phoenix top notch guard. Suns owner Robert Sarver said in an interview that he might just break the Suns core lineup this offseason. The Suns look like they are not playing this April...
Marbury Starts and Boston Loses
March 09, 2009 by
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Boston played the game yesterday with four players injured. It happened that one of them is starting point guard Rajon Rondo. Doc Rivers made the gamble and eventually started Stephon Marbury in exchange for the injured Rondo. It didn?t pay off as the Celtics played their worst half...
Nelson Wants Crawford Out
March 08, 2009 by
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According to some sources close to the team, Don Nelson wants Jamal Crawford to opt-out in his contract this offseason. Nelson is apparently looking to retool his backcourt and appears that Crawford may not be a part it in the near future. Sources also said that if Crawford wouldn?t opt-out, ...
Chuck Daly Diagnosed With Cancer
March 06, 2009 by
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Former Detroit Pistons coach Chuck Daly has been diagnosed with pancreatic
The team says Friday that Daly ?is being treated for the cancer and his family is requesting
Chuck Daly can so much be remembered for stirring the Pistons to championships in 89 and 90. The Hall of Famer ...
Drew Gooden Going Somewhere
March 03, 2009 by
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Drew Gooden has been released by the Sacramento Kings and he?s now eligible to sign for a serious playoff contender this season. Drew Gooden was acquired by Sacramento in a trade that sent former All-Star Brad Miller to the Chicago
Among those who are interested in signing him are the San ...
Stephon Marbury Stepping Into Boston
February 26, 2009 by
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Stephon Marbury has been finally let go by the New York Knicks and Boston is expecting to sign him this week. Oh
Contrary to what most people say, I think Marbury can become a vital factor on Celtics campaign on winning 2 in a row. Marbury addresses what the Celtics lack. The Celtics lack a ...
The “New” York Knicks Again
February 24, 2009 by
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Most readers of this blog really know that I?m ?sort? kind of a fan of the Knicks while new readers here may seem to really think this is a Knicks Blog, but the truth is its
The Knicks shore their lineup by adding guard Larry Hughes and athletic biggie Chris Wilcox beating the trade ...
The Dreaded Trade Deadline
February 18, 2009 by
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With the hype of the All Star Weekend over, its now time to face the exciting trade deadline. Trade Deadline is basically a day wherein most teams do last minute roster revamps, either to boost their way up or to clear more cap space for long-term
This year is no different. A lot of ...
Jamal Tinsley For Raymond Felton?
February 11, 2009 by
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Several sources from ESPN are indicating that the Bobcats are interested in acquiring the disgruntled guard Jamal Tinsley. The Bobcats would send Raymond Felton and some other players n return. Tinsley has been ruled to stay away from the team until he?s finally shipped. Here?s the
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Marion For Tyson Chandler?
February 06, 2009 by
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Just heard and seen on some websites that there is an ongoing interest between Miami Heat and New Orleans Hornets swapping All Star Shawn Marion and Tyson
Sources are saying that Miami is pushing this trade so hard. The Hornets on the other hand made clear that Chris Paul and David ...
When Some Players Were Left For All Star…
January 30, 2009 by
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The NBA All Star Festivities is getting closer and
So the final list has now been release and you can look at? all the candidates here. The All-Star players have been pretty much the same. D-Wade, AI, Lebron. On the other hand, Kobe Bryant, CP3, Timmy and so. Basically, there are only 2 ...
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