There was a scary knee-on-knee collision between LeBron James and Josh Smith just before halftime, but both were able to return. LBJ was tantalizingly close to a triple-double (21 PTS, 11 REB, 9 AST) as the Heat won a close one in Atlanta. Dwyane Wade (illness) didn’t play, but Chris Bosh picked up the slack, leading all scorers with 24, and Ray Allen (17) had another solid night. Jeff Teague was impressive in defeat with 20 points and 11 assists,
This may be the shortest-lived poll in the history of this site. Then again, Phil Jackson might say “no.” With the Zen Master, you never can quite tell. So without further ado, we ask you: Who do you think should be the next coach of the Los Angeles Lakers now that Mike Brown has been fired? Vote below, and the results will display after you have cast your ballot.
ATLANTA — Sometimes you can be close and still smoke your cigar. Take LeBron James’ Friday night against the Hawks, for example. Tonight marked the twentieth time in James’ career that he finished either an assist or a rebound shy of a triple-double. But with 13.7 second left, nine assists to his credit and his Miami Heat up 91-89, LeBron rose up for a jumper that hit nothing but white nylon on its way down. Another triple-double would have to wait. That’s
// When we last saw Phil Jackson coaching on that elevated seat of his, he was a man in pain. He had a terrible hip problem, he needed a knee replacement, and the rigors of the NBA lifestyle were taking a toll on his physical comfort and health. Phil needed a sabbatical, and I’d say 18 months away from the game qualifies as a sabbatical-sized absence. But as discussed in this podcast and in this video, this decision may come down more
Jim Buss, son of Lakers owner Jerry Buss Even if Phil Jackson wants to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, and even if everyone from Kobe Bryant to Mitch Kupchak to Dwight Howard to Paul Gasol endorses the move, does that necessarily mean he will get the job? The man with the ultimate answer is pictured to the left. He is Jim Buss, son of majority owner Jerry Buss, and sister of Jackson’s significant other, Jeanie Buss. Yes, it is
Dec. 4, 2012 Brian Geltzeiler joins 1560 the Game in Houston for his weekly spot to talk NBA with Sean Pendergast and John Granato. In this show, Brian breaks down the possibilities and likelihood of a Pau Gasol trade. They discuss different scenarios on how the Lakers can unload the struggling star and what they can get in return. Sean and John also fielded Brian’s opinions on the Gregg Popovich verses David Stern battle as well as his take on the rising
How could the Thunder possibly think that signing Serge Ibaka was a higher priority than James Harden?!? Well, we have recent evidence. If you’ve heard the phrase “Defense wins championships,” then you might have some idea as to why the Thunder decided to re-sign Ibaka to a four-year, $48 million deal that helped to ensure James Harden was shipped out of town to the Houston Rockets. ‘Defense’ is the word that helps people to understand Ibaka’s value to the Thunder, but his work
