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Cleveland Cavaliers Win 2013 NBA Draft Lottery
The Cleveland Cavaliers won the 2013 NBA lottery, which allows them the first selection in this year’s draft, which is set for June 27. Here is the complete order of the draft lottery that was executed on Tuesday: 1. Cleveland Cavaliers 2. Orlando Magic 3. Washington Wizards 4. Charlotte Bobcats 5. Phoenix Suns 6. New Orleans [...]The post Cleveland Cavaliers Win 2013 NBA Draft...
Report: Los Angeles Clippers Fire Vinny Del Negro
Coming off of an early first-round exit, it seemed like the next step for the Los Angeles Clippers would be to fire their coach, Vinny Del Negro. According to Y! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski, that moment has finally came. The Clippers have fired Vinny Del Negro, source tells Y! 17 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhoneReplyRetweetFavorite [...]The post Report: Los Angeles Clippers Fire...
Kevin Durant Donates $1 Million To Red Cross For Disaster Relief
Less than 24 hours ago a catastrophic tornado leveled Moore, Oklahoma, just outside of Oklahoma City. in which survivors were pulled from the rubble. There has been an outpouring of relief from the nation, and this should come as a surprise, but via the Red Cross, Kevin Durant has donated $1 million dollars to the [...]The post Kevin Durant Donates $1 Million To Red Cross For Disaster...
Report: Los Angeles Clippers Interested In David West
The Indiana Pacers are about to storm into an Eastern Conference Finals battle with the herculean Miami Heat and although Indiana’s mind frame is zeroed in on this important series, in the back of their mind they may start worrying about David West’s being a free agent this summer. Marc Stein reports that the Los Angeles [...]The post Report: Los Angeles Clippers Interested...
Orlando Magic Has Best Odds In Winning Draft Lottery
The 2013 Draft Lottery is set to commence Tuesday evening, and the Orlando Magic have the greatest odds in winning the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. The Magic have a 25 percent chance in obtaining the No. 1 pick followed by Charlotte Bobcats (19.9 percent), Cleveland Cavaliers (15.6 percent), Phoenix Suns (11.9 percent), [...]The post Orlando Magic Has Best Odds In Winning Draft Lottery...
DeAndre Jordan Posterizes ESPN’s Charissa Thompson (Video)
This video made the rounds last week – I preferred the GIF format: DeAndre Jordan would recreate that dunk on ESPN host Charissa Thompson after he appeared on SportsNation to recreate that nasty dunk that snatched Brandon Knight’s soul earlier in the season that spawned endless memes. Here is the aforementioned dunk on Charissa: H/T [...]The post DeAndre Jordan Posterizes...
Carrying On A Legacy: Basketball, Gratitude, And My Father
Fearless. Completely fearless as he ran up to the newly painted basketball court; he didn’t respond to the energetic young girl yelling his name to grab his attention, nor did he pay any mind to the group of children playing tag on the emerald-colored grass just feet away from the basketball court. No, he fearlessly ran up [...]The post Carrying On A Legacy: Basketball, Gratitude...
Charles Barkley Pours Salt Into The Open Wounds of Knicks, Knicks Fans
Charles Barkley always speaks his mind, which is one of his most entertaining traits; Barkley never holds back and he certainly never holds back when it concerns the New York Knicks. On Monday, Barkley was on “The Mike Lupica Show” on ESPN NY 98.7 FM and poured plenty of salt into the wounds of the Knicks and [...]The post Charles Barkley Pours Salt Into The Open Wounds of...
Via Alonzo Mourning, Scottie Pippen: “LeBron Would Kick MJ’s Ass” (Video)
This is a fun little commentary on something that Scottie Pippen supposedly said and per usual it involves the endless Michael Jordan and LeBron James comparisons…. See, Alonzo Mourning was speaking at a Microsoft Store opening in Miami when he was hit with that infamous “MJ or Bron” question and Alonzo gave his answer while [...]The post Via Alonzo Mourning, Scottie Pippen...
Report: Dwight Howard Has Interest In Houston Rockets
Although, many expected Free Agent Dwight Howard to return to the Los Angeles Lakers at the start of the 2012-2013 season, the same can not be said after a season filled with struggles, injuries and a sweep in the first round. A report by Ken Berger suggests Dwight Howard has interest in the Houston Rockets. [...]The post Report: Dwight Howard Has Interest In Houston Rockets appeared...
Metta World Peace Does Weather For Fox 11 Los Angeles (Video)
If you were ever curious what Metta World Peace of the Los Angeles Lakers does in his off-time, this video may be perfect for you. Pay attention to the weather map and the names above/below the city names; this is exactly what one would expect out of Metta.The post Metta World Peace Does Weather For Fox 11 Los Angeles (Video) appeared first on The NBA Mistress.
Roy Hibbert Blocks Carmelo Anthony’s Dunk (Video)
Late in Game 6 of a decisive elimination game between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers, Roy Hibbert used his defensive gargantuan ability and absolutely obliterated Anthony’s dunk attempt.The post Roy Hibbert Blocks Carmelo Anthony’s Dunk (Video) appeared first on The NBA Mistress.
Tony Allen Dancing For ABC/ESPN Promo For Western Conference Finals Opening Promo (Video)
Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals commences Sunday afternoon between the Memphis Grizzles and the San Antonio Spurs and with that comes those fantastic and inspiring opening promo spots. Luckily, here’s Tony Allen of the Grizzlies in front of the green screen breaking it down with some dance moves. Enjoy.The post Tony Allen Dancing For ABC/ESPN Promo For Western Conference...
NBA Draft Combine Measurments Of Top Prospects
It’s that time of year again: NBA Draft Time and while some don’t care about the measurements of prospects, but rather their shooting touch, athleticism, or even their interactions, here are the measurements for key prospects for those that do care. Full list can be found here. Nerlens Noel: 7’3.75” wingspan and a 9’2” standing reach, [...]The post NBA Draft Combine...
Heat’s Dwyane Wade Surprises Fan Who Invited Him To Prom (Video)
Sometimes, dreams do come true, even if it’s a surprise; just ask Nicole Muxo, a Dwyane Wade fan, who last month made a YouTube video to ask the superstar to her senior prom at Archbishop Coleman Carroll High School in Miami. Sure, he never answered her. Instead he did something even more fantastic, he surprised [...]The post Heat’s Dwyane Wade Surprises Fan Who Invited Him To...
Charlotte Bobcats Begin Process To ‘Hornets’ Name
Now, that New Orleans aren’t using the ‘Hornets’ moniker, it has opened the door for the Charlotte Bobcats to stake a claim on the ‘Hornets’ name and according to a CBS Sports report, the franchise has taken the first steps in doing so. The Charlotte Bobcats are in the process of changing their name back to “Hornets,” a source [...]The post Charlotte Bobcats Begin...
CLASSY MOVE
Warriors players thank fans after elimination
One of the best things this season was to see Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in the postseason. Yes, they were eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs Thursday night in Game 6, but this was a huge improvement for the young team. Of course, it was a delight to see a grief-stricken fanbase [...]The post Golden State Returns To Court; Steph Curry Thanks Fans (Video) appeared...
Ty Lawson Tweets His Desire For Andre Iguodala To Stay With Denver Nuggets
Yay for social media! Ty Lawson tweeted a desire, of sorts, for Andre Iguodala stay with the Denver Nuggets. Umm @andre better stay in Denver or I’m a have my ppl run up on him and handle that #str8likedat #yougotnochoice Iguodala is expected to opt out of a $16 million contract and pursue free agency; [...]The post Ty Lawson Tweets His Desire For Andre Iguodala To Stay With Denver...
Kawhi Leonard Gathers Own Rebound, Dunks (Video)
Kawhi Leonard has been absolutely fantastic for the San Antonio Spurs – especially during their series against the Golden State Warriors – on both sides of the ball, and in San Antonio’s Game 6 win, it was no different. Leonard would tally 16 points, 10 rebounds, and this delightful slam; Leonard attempts a corner three, [...]The post Kawhi Leonard Gathers Own Rebound, Dunks...
Kendrick Perkins Makes History In The Playoffs…With A Pretty Awful PER
I enjoy advanced statistics, but I don’t use them solely in analyzing any one part of the NBA; they’re a great tool and sometimes they’re pretty neat. For example, one should never use PER (Player Efficiency Rating) – alone – to analyze a player, but when Tom Haberstroh tweeted out this historical feat by Kendrick [...]The post Kendrick Perkins Makes History In The Playoffs…With...
Memphis Grizzlies: Making Of A Cinderella Story
The Memphis Grizzlies, despite not having homecourt advantage in either the Western Conference quarterfinals and semifinals, have fought their way to the Western Conference Finals, a franchise first. Their opponent has yet to be decided – San Antonio or Golden State – but the fact remains Memphis has surprised many and surpassed expectations. Reflecting back [...]The post Memphis...
Tayshaun Prince Dunks All Over The Thunder (Video)
The Oklahoma City Thunder were facing elimination in the Western Conference semifinals by the defensively tenacious Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night and this dunk by Tayshaun Prince certainly didn’t help matters, nor build their confidence. Off of a poor Thunder possession, Prince throws the ball down over multiple Thunder players.The post Tayshaun Prince Dunks All Over The Thunder...
The Cutest “Baby Birdman” Ever (Photo)
I remember when Miami Heat’s Chris Andersen was on the Denver Nuggets, one could find a myriad of “Baby Birdmans” strewn about the Pepsi Center; even my own child was – and still is – obsessed with the colorful character. However, I think this “Baby Birdman” is by far the cutest faux tatted one I’ve [...]The post The Cutest “Baby Birdman” Ever (Photo) appeared...
All 272 of Stephen Curry’s Record-Breaking Three-Pointers (Video)
Remember that little old that Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry broke this NBA season? You know the 272 three-pointers he made? Well, here it is in video form. H/T TBJ The post All 272 of Stephen Curry’s Record-Breaking Three-Pointers (Video) appeared first on The NBA Mistress.
Marquis Teague Tips Pass In Miami’s Basket (Video)
Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat didn’t go exactly as Chicago may have desired; Nate Robinson went o-of-12, Carlos Boozer went 3-of-14, needless to say Bulls’ shooting was kept to 26% as they watched Miami take a series lead, 3-1. To add insult to injury, Marquis Teague tips [...]The post Marquis Teague Tips Pass In Miami’s...
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