Apr 26 2012
Despite the fact that the National Basketball Association pushed back opening day of the 2011-2012 campaign to Christmas Day; after ending a Lockout that nearly cost the game the entire season; it has been a very successful season for the Association. With attendance and television ratings as strong as they have been, reporters queried Deputy …
Feb 20 2012
Boston Celtics starting point guard Rajon Rondo allowed his emotions to get the better of him on Sunday night and gave into frustration during the third quarter of his team’s loss to the Detroit Pistons; which will result in the club’s floor general earning a two game suspension. The “Boston Globe” and “ESPN.com” reported on …
Jan 27 2012
The Chicago Bulls had an 8-0 record at the United Center going into their game Wednesday night as they hosted the Indiana Pacers. Although the Bulls had their chances to keep their home record perfect at 9-0; they lost the contest to the Pacers 95-90. It hurts to lose any game, more painful when you lose …
Jan 02 2012
The Sacramento Kings maybe embroiled in a very sticky situation as second-year power forward DeMarcus Cousins reportedly demanded to be traded from the club during a discussion with Kings bench boss Paul Westphal on Saturday night. The “Sacramento Bee” and the “Associated Press” reported that Westphal sent the big man home on Sunday before the …
Dec 29 2011
When ever fans of the Association ask me how long does it take to turn a team into a contender in the NBA; I always point to the Oklahoma City Thunder as an example of the right way to rebuild a team. Just a few seasons ago the Thunder were stuck in the cellar of …
Aug 28 2011
Apparently former Washington Wizards guard Javaris Crittenton did not learn his lesson about playing with firearms after being suspended for 38 games after an altercation with former teammate Gilbert Arenas a couple of seasons ago. The “Washington Post” and the “Associated Press” are reporting that the former NBA guard is being sought by police in connection …
Jun 26 2011
The NFL is the most popular sport in the nation, while Major League Baseball is America’s pastime. Although my favorite pro-sport is the NBA I am in the minority in this country as the Association is at best a distant third in popularity in the USA. Currently the NFL and the NBA are having labor …
Jun 24 2011
Former Chicago Bulls forward Scottie Pippen finally took enough heat for giving Miami Heat forward LeBron James far too much praise after Miami defeated the Chicago Bulls in the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday and acknowledged his former teammate Michael Jordan as the greatest player in the history of the Association. The “Chicago Tribune” reported …
Jun 21 2011
Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy was a guest on radio station 790 the Ticket in Miami appearing on “The Dan LeBatard Show with Stugotz” talking about the recently completed NBA Finals. Of course the conversation turned to Miami Heat forward LeBron James who ended his season ranting at the fans who did not support his …
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Dec 01 2012
Does David Stern Have The Right To Dictate NBA Team’s Lineups?
Commentary, NBA Analysis, NBA Controversy
by Jeff Sack
When NBA Commissioner David Stern hands over the reins of power to Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver, in February of 2014; the Association will be in far better shape then when he took the job in 1984. The NBA relegated to the back burner of pro sports in this country; was almost an afterthought, with the NBA Finals …
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