Monthly Archives: January 2013

Torn ACL Ends Rajon Rondo’s All-Star Campaign

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Jeff Sack

Just a few weeks before Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo would be a starter for the Eastern Conference All-Star squad, for the first time in his career; the “Boston Globe” reported Sunday, that he is done for the season, … Continue reading →

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Will The Lakers Deal D-Howard Before NBA Trade Deadline?

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Jeff Sack

As the calendar moves toward the end of January; we find ourselves deep into the winter of the Los Angeles Lakers discontent. Preseason predictions of the Lakers rolling through the Western Conference on the way back to the NBA Finals; … Continue reading →

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New Names Abound As All-Star Reserves Announced

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Jeff Sack

There will be five first time NBA All-Stars on this year’s Eastern Conference squad, plus James Harden will be playing in his first game for the West, as the NBA announced the reserve players for next month’s contest to be … Continue reading →

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Pelicans Will Roost In New Orleans Next Season

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Jeff Sack

Change is in the air in New Orleans; as “The Times-Picayune,” reported Thursday, that the New Orleans Hornets will cease to exist at the conclusion of this NBA campaign, replaced by the New Orleans Pelicans, starting next season. The paper reports that the … Continue reading →

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Grizz Shed Salary, While Cavaliers Get Future First Round Pick In Two Team Trade

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Jeff Sack

The “Cleveland Plain Dealer” reported Tuesday, that the Cleveland Cavaliers, completed a multi-player trade with the Memphis Grizzlies. Although the deal did not involve any All-Star caliber players; it is expected to help both the long-term and short-term prospects for … Continue reading →

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Heading To Seattle? Maloofs Have Deal To Sell Kings

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Jeff Sack

There was joy in Seattle on Monday, as fans of the Association may have seen their wish of having their own NBA franchise back in the city, by the beginning of next season, get tantalizingly close. Although, that move would bring … Continue reading →

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No Experience, No Problem, Suns Name Lindsey Hunter Interim Coach

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Jeff Sack

The Phoenix Suns surprised the Association Sunday, as the “Arizona Republic” reported that the team has handed over the reins of their club to former NBA shooting guard Lindsey Hunter, as their interim head coach for the balance of the … Continue reading →

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Sun-Set For Gentry As Phoenix Fires Bench Boss

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Jeff Sack

The Phoenix Suns concluded on Friday morning, that the losing streak that engulfed the club, had to end. They decided that the best way to remedy the situation, would be a new voice in the locker room, so according to a … Continue reading →

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Nike Unveils “Count On Kobe” Ad Campaign

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Jeff Sack

It takes a lot to air a commercial for free on PRO HOOPS CENTRAL, however the new Nike campaign featuring Kobe Bryant makes the cut. The shoe company released what will most likely be a series of spots, centered around … Continue reading →

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Kobe Gets Most Votes As NBA All-Star Team Starters Revealed

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Jeff Sack

Once again the “Black-Mamba” (still the coolest nickname in modern sports) led the way in the voting as “NBA.com” announced the starting lineups for next month’s All-Star Game in Houston, on Thursday night. Los Angeles Lakers veteran guard Kobe Bryant, will … Continue reading →

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