Ainge: Doc Rivers will be Celtics coach next season
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge confirmed Thursday that Doc Rivers would return to coach the Celtics for a 10th season. “Yeah (he’ll be back), Doc and I are talking about our team next year,” Ainge said. “(No
With Bulls star Derrick Rose ‘healthy next season,’ Chicago will make the Miami Heat sweat
A day after falling to the untouchable Miami Heat 94-91 in the Eastern Conference semifinal series, Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau said superstar Derrick Rose will be ready to compete this autumn. Thanks to ballsy competitors like Carlos Boozer, Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich and Joakim Noah, the fifth-seeded Bulls nearly forced the reigning champions to fly back to Chicago for...
Pop star Rihanna 'clubs' J.R. Smith
New York Knicks sixth man J.R. Smith has been struggling in the playoffs, to the point where he's blaming himself for his team's second-round woes against the Indiana Pacers.
But if an Instagram comment posted Thursday by R&B singer Rihanna is to be believed, there could be a simple explanation for why Smith is stuck in such a rut on the court: He may be spending too...
George Hill Out For Game 5 With Concussion
George Hill was ruled out for Game 5 by the Indiana Pacers due to a concussion suffered in Game 4.
The Pacers had kept Hill's injury quiet.
Hill believes he suffered the injury when being hit in the head by Tyson Chandler.
D.J. Augustin will start and Frank Vogel said that Paul George could even see some time at the point.
Jimmy Kimmel gives Jason Collins’ twin an ‘I’m the straight one’ t-shirt
Jimmy Kimmel poked a little good natured fun on Wednesday night’s show with former NBA player Jason Collins, who as we know recently came out, and his twin brother Jarron.
It couldn’t have come at a better time apparently, as Jarron noted earlier that someone approached him asking if he was Jarron or “the gay one.”
He sent this tweet out after the show:
“Thanks to @jimmykimmel...
WE DON'T BLUFF!
DJ Paul of Three 6 Mafia records Grizzlies anthem
Tweet During a game earlier this season Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph was involved in an altercation with Kendrick Perkins of the Oklahoma City Thunder that led to the ejection of both. After the game Randolph was quoted as saying: “There’s a lot of bluffing going on on the court, that’s all,” Randolph said. [...]
Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry wife Ayesha & mom Sonya are BAD!
I was once told that men marry women who resemble or carry a trait of their mothers. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry’s mom, Sonya Curry, had her MILF status officiated in media while Steph was in college at Davidson. Meanwhile, Stephen’s wife Ayesha also had people scrambling to get an up-close look at Mrs. Stephen Curry when National cameras caught her during the playoffs...
When You Try To Dunk On Tyson Chandler, This Can Happen
Pacers guard Lance Stephenson tried to get cute near the end of the second quarter when he elevated for what would've been a vicious tomahawk dunk in traffic over New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler. It even looked for a second like he had a chance. He didn't.Read more… , http://juicedsportsblog.com/sports-news/news/when-you-try-to-dunk-on-tyson-chandler-this-can-happen
Sloan Not Interested In Coaching Bucks
Jerry Sloan is not interested in taking the Milwaukee Bucks’ vacant head coaching position.
Sloan met with Bucks officials last week.
"The bottom line is, Jerry doesn't really feel it's the right fit for him right now," Keith Glass, Sloan’s agent, said on Thursday. "He's interested (in coaching again). He's in Chicago now watching the Pre-Draft...
Tyson Chandler shows Lance Stephenson who's the boss in the paint
Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson tried to get high and mighty with New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler late in the second quarter of their Game 5 playoff battle and found out the hard way why Chandler is one of the top defensive big men in the NBA.
As Stephenson dribbled into the paint, Chandler prevented him from "climbing the ladder" with a hard foul that left...
New York Knicks – Still Breathing, Bring On Game 6
Hooray more basketball! The New York Knicks extended at least two more days to their season with a 85-75 victory over the Indiana Pacers tonight. It was a generally ugly game, filled with a seemingly endless amount of turnovers, missed shots and missed free throws. Yet, the Knicks grabbed control early, gradually built their lead and never let the Pacers really threaten in the final...
PHOTO FINISH
Smith addresses Rihanna situation
On Instagram, the pop star accused J.R. Smith of clubbing before games, and after the Knicks Game 5 victory on Thursday, the Knicks guard tried to squash the situation all together.
NBA Notes: Lakers, Hawks may aim for pre-draft strike
With the NBA Draft Combine in full swing, and teams hoping to find the next big thing (or at least a guy who can contribute off the bench), the hubbub has officially begun.
The combine tipped off Wednesday, and while the talk is usually centered on which teams interviewed which top prospects, and whos not quite as tall without shoes (always a shocking occurrence), most of the noise...
Deshaun Thomas Refused To Give Spurs His Cell Number At Draft Combine
Deshaun Thomas interviewed with the San Antonio Spurs at the NBA draft combine on Thursday.
Among the questions asked of Thomas was his cell phone number and email address.
Thomas declined to give the Spurs his phone number.
“I can’t go around giving it out to everyone,” Thomas said Thursday with a laugh. “Now if they want to draft me, I’d be happy to give it to them....
Warriors' Harrison Barnes leaves with injury
Golden State Warriors rookie forward Harrison Barnes left a playoff game against San Antonio in the second quarter Thursday night with an injury.
Barnes fell awkwardly after leaping to contest a drive from Boris Diaw. He hit the court hard and his teammates immediately called for the training staff to come attend to him.
After a few minutes on the ground, Barnes was led back to...
VIDEO: Harrison Barnes takes nasty fall
An integral part of the success of the young upstart Golden State Warriors this postseason has been the terrific play of rookie Harrison Barnes out of North Carolina. Barnes, who had many critics coming out of college as to whether he would be able to perform at the NBA level, has looked like a player that may have the potential to be a very good player for years to come. You pair...
Pacers - Knicks Game Five: The Heat Win, Even When They Don't Play
Wish You Were Here
Up until the late going in this game, it looked like the Pacers might get the road steal they needed to achieve quasi-parity with the Heat in terms of rest, en route to their future hard fought series loss. But tonight in New York, they choked the bit down the stretch, and making matters even wore, shooting guard and best player George Hill has a concussion, and...
PACK IT UP
Pierce's family ready to relocate?
The Boston Celtics have a big deadline coming up to make a decision on Paul Pierce. His family supposedly is preparing for a move.
Chris Copeland Shows Off Disney Rookie Backpack At Podium
Knicks rookie, Chris Copeland got the opportunity for more playing time in Game 6 vs. the Pacers and came up big scoring 13 points on 4-6 shooting in 20 minutes and earned a seat at the postgame podium. Copeland talked about making the most out of his time on the floor and learning from the veterans of the team who still make him carry around his Disney rookie backpack which he...
Roy Hibbert Has Choice Words For How Pacers Played In Game 5 Loss
With a chance to close the series up 3-1 and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, the Pacers did not play their best basketball - not only did they turn the ball over 19 times, but they missed a bunch of free-throws (19-33). Roy Hibbert didn’t hold back when speaking on the Pacers lack of intensity in their 85-75 loss to the Knicks on Thursday night.
According to Fred...
No Waste for the Wise: Durant reflects on season
via Daily Thunder
After a bitter defeat, a person’s character comes into focus. The Oklahoma City Thunder have tasted defeat, but this year’s exit leaves a much more bitter taste. They were expected to make it all the way, at least to the Finals, but they were knocked out in the second round. Russell Westbrook’s costly and untimely injury is an undeniable factor, but Kevin...
IT'S GOOD TO BUY THE KINGS
Kings sold to Sacramento group
After the league's owners rejected a move to Seattle, the Kings ownership group sold the team to a Sacramento group late Thursday night.
Prideful Jarrett Jack Calls Warriors Jersey Best Attire In His Closet
After the season ending loss to the Spurs Thursday, Jarrett Jack called the pride he had playing for the Warriors in his first year with the team something he’s never felt before with any others in the league (Jack has played for Portland, Indiana, Toronto and New Orleans) and told reporters as he remained in his jersey, “Nothing in my closet is better than what I have on now...
J.R. Smith ‘Not Worried About Instagram’ In Regards To Rihanna’s Claims
J.R. Smith says he’s only worried about the playoffs as he disregarded Rihanna’s claims that his shooting woes were due to his recent partying during the postseason.
According to ESPN:
“I’m not worried about Instagram, I’m worried about the playoffs,” Smith said after the New York Knicks’ Game 5 win over the Indiana Pacers.
Doc Rivers going back to the Celtics, Larry Brown would take Nets job in a heartbeat
A Brooklyn native and current head coach of SMU, Brown--if pursued by the Nets for their head-coaching vacancy--would certainly be hard-pressed to turn it down
Just some more notes and news tidbits on the Brooklyn Nets' head-coaching search:
I mentioned Doc Rivers as a possible candidate for the Nets a little over a week ago, but the current Celtics coach looks...
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