Archive for NBA

You are browsing the archives of NBA.

Stan Van Gundy, GM Otis Smith out in Orlando

Stan Van Gundy, GM Otis Smith out in Orlando

Looks like Dwight Howard has won the power struggle in Orlando.

CEO Alex Martins has announced that head coach Stan Van Gundy has been relieved of his duties and the team has reached a mutual agreement with GM Otis Smith to part ways. [...]

2012 NBA Playoffs: LeBron James Can Learn a Thing or Two From Kobe Bryant

2012 NBA Playoffs: LeBron James Can Learn a Thing or Two From Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant is always doing work. The Los Angeles Lakers star shooting guard still gets things done even at his age of 33.

The Black Mamba never lets anything bother him, when it’s from missing big shots, to not passing, or never letting [...]

Atlanta Hawks opt to extend Larry Drew`s stint as a head coach for another year

Atlanta Hawks opt to extend Larry Drew`s stint as a head coach for another year

After being impressed with the way Larry Drew has operated with the Atlanta Hawks, the team management has opted to go with the option of extending his contract, which will prolong Drew`s stay with the team till the end of 2012-2013 season. General Manager Rick Sund had nothing but praise for the way Drew had [...]

Welcome Daabotownsox and Matt to Staff

Welcome Daabotownsox and Matt to Staff

Welcome out two new SUPERMODS, Daabotownsox and Matt. Figured a Pats and a Packers fan would be better than anymore Cowboys or Giants fans on staff LOL Be patient with them as they learn the ropes….and thanks for volunteering to help make SJ better. We are always looking for help if you are interested. Some [...]

No Guts, No Glory: Tim Duncan apparently hates Kevin Garnett

No Guts, No Glory: Tim Duncan apparently hates Kevin Garnett

Chris Ballard of Sports Illustrated penned a wide ranging piece on Tim Duncanafter spending some time with the future Hall of Famer. The piece attempts to shed light on a man that even after all these years of playing the NBA is still very much an enigma. Ballard leads us through Duncan’s feeling about getting [...]

The Sports Bank.net: NBA Draft Lottery Mock Draft 5/16/12

The Sports Bank.net: NBA Draft Lottery Mock Draft 5/16/12

This is my first mock draft, post-NCAA tournament. Keep in mind that none of this official and the lottery draft order has not been determined yet. All of these opinions are my own, but feel free to leave a comment if you agree or disagree. Let me know what you think. Thanks!
Here it is:
1. Charlotte Bobcats – Anthony Davis[...]

Footbasket: 2012 NBA Playoffs: How Does the NBA Stop the Flopping Problem?

Footbasket: 2012 NBA Playoffs: How Does the NBA Stop the Flopping Problem?

It has been a problem for the past decade, but it has risen tremendously this season and especially in the playoffs. Flopping. There have been countless times this season where players have “flopped” on the court. Some notables have been players on the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Clippers. LeBron James showed it off [...]

Cries from the Crowd: CFC NBA Playoffs Round 2 Preview

Cries from the Crowd: CFC NBA Playoffs Round 2 Preview

Let’s all be honest with each other. The first round of the NBA playoffs weren’t that great. Sure there was some good games, but everybody we thought would win pretty much did. That’s okay though, because it looks like we’ll have some closer games for the second round. Before that though, I just want to [...]

Cries from the Crowd: Who should the Knicks keep in the offseason?

Cries from the Crowd: Who should the Knicks keep in the offseason?

Well, now that the Knicks have finished another disappointing season it’s time to look towards the future with them. They have three huge contracts with Carmelo, Amare and Tyson Chandler locked up for a while but they still do have some key free agents this offseason. They are still a team that clearly needs some [...]

2012 NBA Playoffs: Dwyane Wade Throws Down Super Dunk On Tyson Chandler (Video)

2012 NBA Playoffs: Dwyane Wade Throws Down Super Dunk On Tyson Chandler (Video)

Dwyane Wade was just a few inches a way in Game 4 trying to knock off the New York Knicks, missing a tough, fadeaway three-pointer in the final seconds in the Heat’s 89-87 loss.

There were no excuses in Game 5 on Wednesday. Wade, with his 19 points, helped Miami knock off New York [...]